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ARGENTINA - AN OVERVIEW OF THE COUNTRY
Sitting south of Uruguay, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil and east of Chile, Argentina is a South American country famous for its beautiful Patagonian mountain range as well as its vibrant culture and colourful history. As a tourist destination it offers everything from traditional Gaucho villages to modern sophisticated cities, with rural Argentina promising stunning national parks where wildlife, glaciers and waterfalls abound.
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PLACES TO VISIT IN ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES: European influences in the country’s capital, Buenos Aires, are evident in its grand architecture, elegant wide avenues and charming old backstreets. Visitors come here to check out popular sights such as the Metropolitana Cathedral, Colón Theatre opera house and National Museum of Fine Arts, as well as to take advantage of the lively evening entertainment scene, excellent shopping and numerous high quality dining establishments.
CORDOBA: The country’s second biggest city is Córdoba, not to be confused with the famous Spanish city of the same name. Argentina’s Córdoba boasts wonderful old colonial buildings including the Jesuit Cathedral and Los Capuchinos Church. It’s also a place to enjoy lively night and thriving live music scenes as well as numerous colourful annual events and festivals.
MAR DEL PLATA: As beach resorts go, Argentina’s Mar del Plata, situated on the northern Atlantic coast, is a real gem. The destination’s coastline stretches for an impressive eight kilometres, along which are numerous idyllic sandy strips where locals and visitors alike enjoy the delights of beach activity. The resort’s infrastructure is geared to middle-class package holidaymakers as well as affluent jetsetter types.
PATAGONIA: As scenic locations go, Patagonia is hard to beat with its breathtaking landscapes, unique geographical features and rich concentration of fascinating flora and fauna. Few visitors are not in awe of the sights here, particularly the spectacular Moreno Glacier with its 60-metre wall of ice.
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ARGENTINA - GETTING THERE FROM THE UK
Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport is Argentina’s major gateway, receiving the largest number of overseas visitors into the country. Aerolíneas Argentinas is the national carrier. Direct UK flights between London and Buenos Aires are available with British Airways (BA).
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ARGENTINA - QUICK FACTS
The population of Argentina is roughly 40 million people.
The main language is Spanish.
The local currency of Argentina is the Argentine Peso (ARS).
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