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Argentina

A community portal about Argentina with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Argentina is a country in southern South America. It ranks second in land area in South America, and eighth in the world.

ArgentinasTravel.com published a "Top 10 Destinations in Argentina" list that is worth a gander. Check out their complete coverage here.

 

1. Buenos Aires

La Boca, Buenos Aires - Colorful houses on CaminitoWith its wide boulevards, beautiful architecture and rich culture, Buenos Aires has often been called the Paris of South America.

 

2. El Calafate & the Perito Moreno Glacier

Perito Moreno Glaciar in all its Glory.For a once in a lifetime experience, travel back in time to the Ice Ages and discover the amazing power of the glaciers at El Calafate.


 

3. Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls circuito inferior trailWhat a place! Experience the grandeur of nature as is rushes down and over the most spectacular waterfalls you will ever see.

 

4. Valdez Peninsula

Whale breaches off the coast of Peninsula ValdesFor the animal lovers out there, the Peninsula Valdez wildlife reserve is a must see. 


 

5. Bariloche & the Seven Lakes Region

View of the lakes from the Circuito Chico, BarilocheThe quaint mountain towns of the Seven Lakes region would look right at home in the Alps.

 

6. Quebrada de Humahuaca

Quebrada de Humahuaca, ArgentinaQuebrada literally means “break,” and refers to the deep valley carved here by the Rio Grande.

 

7. Valle de la Luna & Talampaya

Talampaya, Argentina.  Courtesy of World66The landscapes in Talampaya National Park were carved by water and wind over millennium, leaving behind a wealth of ravines, cliffs, and windswept sculptures that baffle us today.

 

8. El Chaltén & Fitz Roy

Fitz Roy mountain in Argentina.  Simply breathtaking.For the day-hikers and serious mountaineers out there, El Chaltén is the trekking capital of Argentina.

 

9. Ushuaia & Beagle Canal

Ushuaia:  Journey to the end of th world.The southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia was once the prison-home to Argentina’s worst criminals because of it’s remoteness.

 

10. Antarctica

Antarctica from Argentina.  Courtesy of World66.For the adventurers among you, what could be more unique than a trip to Argentine Antarctica?

[JURIST] The Buenos Aires Appeals Court in Argentina overturned the dismissal of murder charges against former president Fernando de la Rua [BBC profile] on Tuesday. The charges were dismissed in April by Judge Claudio Bonadio after he said that the prosecution had not established sufficient evidence [Buenos Aires Herald report] to show that de la Rua initiated the chain of events that led to the  
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MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IHG (IHG) (LON:IHG), (NYSE:IHG) (ADRs), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced it has signed a franchise agreement with KLP Emprendimientos S.A. for development of the InterContinental Mendoza, in Mendoza, Argentina. It will be IHG’s third InterContinental in Argentina, along with the venerable InterContinental Buenos Aires, and the under-construction InterContinental Nordelta Buenos Aires...  
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St. Paul, MN—CHS Inc., (NASDAQ: CHSCP) a leading energy, grains and foods company, has opened an office in Buenos Aires, Argentina. "This South American location is an important step in the fulfillment of our CHS global strategy," said Rick Browne, senior vice president, CHS Grain Marketing. "It will also be particularly important in strengthening our soybean supply chain to global customers." This is the company's seventh...  
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Buenos Aires (Agenzia Fides) – On Monday, September 21, at the headquarters of the Christian and Missionary Movement of Buenos Aires, an interreligious and ecumenical peace celebration was held. The initiative, along with many others, enters to form a part of the celebrations for “Bible Month,” which for some years has been held in September in Latin American countries, as an occasion to spread greater awareness of the sacred text. September...  
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Tata Consultancy Services, a leading IT services, business solutions and outsourcing firm, announced the opening of a new Global Delivery Centre in Buenos Aires, Argentina - the first company to officially inaugurate its facilities in the new Technology District of the city of Buenos Aires.  
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Workers in a food production plant in Argentina have called for solidarity efforts against the Illinois-based multinational food corporation Kraft in the wake of the firings of more than 150 Kraft workers in Argentina. A food factory in Buenos Aires owned by the Argentina-based company Terrabusi was bought out by Kraft in 2004. Since then, the company has markedly reduced hygiene efforts at the factory to cut costs. But a July 2009...  
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The main problem with President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s presence at this week’s G20 summit in Pittsburgh will not so much lie in being on a different wavelength since her personal priority of restoring Argentina to international capital ...  
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Many years ago, the Penguins, an English side, invited me to tour Argentina with them. A number of international players were going, but my parents advised me not to accept. I was very young, ambitious and naive, and their research suggested the ...  
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Airlines and destinations ← Previous revision Revision as of 16:07, 14 September 2009 Line 27: Line 27: ==Airlines and destinations== ==Airlines and destinations== ;[[Aerolíneas Argentinas]] ;[[Aerolíneas Argentinas]] - *Buenos Aires - Aeroparque, Rosario + *Buenos Aires - Aeroparque ;[[Sol Líneas Aéreas]] ;[[Sol Líneas Aéreas]] - *Buenos Aires...  
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Unique Accommodations in Argentina's Wine Country Summer is fast approaching in Argentina and the vineyards in wine country will soon be coming into full bloom. Mendoza is best enjoyed during the summer months of November - April when the warmer weather permits outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. Situated at the foothill of the Andes, the town of Mendoza and its people have long been identified with viticulture and winemaking . The increasing foreign investment and popularity of Argentinean wines has recently put Mendoza on tourists' maps. More and more people are discovering these inexpensive finds  surrounded by beautiful scenery and a wealth ... Read Full Story
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Argentina heats up... By Brendan Moore 08.13.2007 Ford has issued a press release stating that they are going to invest $156.5 million (USD) in their Argentinian subsidiary in order to develop a new car and pickup truck model specifically for the Latin American market. No other details regarding the vehicles were revealed. Ford did say that the new models would be produced at the Pacheco plant which is right outside of Buenos Aires. Approximately 70% of Ford’s production at the plant is sold outside of Argentina, but in Latin America. Ford currently produces the Focus sedan and the popular Ranger pickup in Argentina. 2007 ... Read Full Story
 
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