Argentina Travel - Buenos Aires, Tierra del Fuego,
and Patagonia
by: Rick Chapo
Argentina is on the way back from the economic crisis
of the last few years. If you are looking for a travel
destination, Argentina is amazing and cheap.
Economic Woes
While Argentina has unlimited beauty, it also has
unlimited corruption. The massive corruption finally lead
to an economic crisis at the turn of the century. With the
currency devalued and jobs hard to find, Argentina was
a decidedly dangerous place for travelers. At one point,
the country was going through Presidents faster than I
go through coffee. At one point, the country went
through five of them in a month! Wait, that might not be
such a bad idea. Regardless, things appear to have
stabilized and the country is back on the travel map.
So, what’s to see?
Buenos Aires
Prior to landing in Buenos Aires, you are strongly
encouraged to glue your jaw shut. Buenos Aires is a
city of jaw-dropping beauty. In many ways, you will feel
as though you have magically been transported to
Vienna. The European impression is overwhelming.
The city is elegance itself. If you’re a meat eater, make
sure you experience one of the steak houses. You won’
t be disappointed.
Mar del Plata
You’ve been doing sit ups, right? The Mar de Plata is
the hot beach area. Literally. Damn hot, sometimes. If
you wish to pursue a little melanoma research, this is
the place. If you prefer to pass on the cancer research,
you can hit the Mar de Plata Aquarium, play golf on five
different courses. The area is also rife with discos. Try
the ones on the “Noisy Avenue”, but don’t mention my
name. There were…problems last time I was there.
Iguazú Falls
If you like waterfalls, this is the place for you. The Iquaza
Falls are twice as wide and taller than Niagara Falls.
The Falls actually consist of over 250 cascades that
came into existence due to a volcanic eruption. If you
can, try to visit the falls in the spring or fall as it is
ungodly hot and humid in the summer.
Tierra del Fuego
Welcome to the end of the world. At least, that’s the
hook for Tierra del Fuego. Ushuaia, the capital of
Tierra del Fuego, is the southernmost city in the world.
From the city, you can take the “end of the world” train
to see incredible snow covered mountain ranges in the
Tierra del Fuego National Park. Words fail me, but the
area is definitely worth visiting. Come on, you rode the
elephants in Thailand, didn’t you? Patagonia
No, we are not talking about the clothing line.
Patagonia is located in a vast area below Buenos
Aires and is famous for uncompromised beauty.
Greater Patagonia is actually split between Chile and
Argentina. The section in Argentina is filled with
glaciers, national parks and so on. I can’t possibly
describe it, so I’m not even going to try. Just know that
you will not be disappointed.
Argentina
From glaciers to beaches, from elegant cities to
friendly little towns, Argentina is a top travel destination.
With the economy stabilizing, now is the time to go.
About The Author
Rick Chapo is with http://www.nomadjournals.com - makers of travel journals.
Writing journals are the perfect travel accessories. Visit http://www.
nomadjournaltrips.com to read more travel articles and travelogues.
and Patagonia
by: Rick Chapo
Argentina is on the way back from the economic crisis
of the last few years. If you are looking for a travel
destination, Argentina is amazing and cheap.
Economic Woes
While Argentina has unlimited beauty, it also has
unlimited corruption. The massive corruption finally lead
to an economic crisis at the turn of the century. With the
currency devalued and jobs hard to find, Argentina was
a decidedly dangerous place for travelers. At one point,
the country was going through Presidents faster than I
go through coffee. At one point, the country went
through five of them in a month! Wait, that might not be
such a bad idea. Regardless, things appear to have
stabilized and the country is back on the travel map.
So, what’s to see?
Buenos Aires
Prior to landing in Buenos Aires, you are strongly
encouraged to glue your jaw shut. Buenos Aires is a
city of jaw-dropping beauty. In many ways, you will feel
as though you have magically been transported to
Vienna. The European impression is overwhelming.
The city is elegance itself. If you’re a meat eater, make
sure you experience one of the steak houses. You won’
t be disappointed.
Mar del Plata
You’ve been doing sit ups, right? The Mar de Plata is
the hot beach area. Literally. Damn hot, sometimes. If
you wish to pursue a little melanoma research, this is
the place. If you prefer to pass on the cancer research,
you can hit the Mar de Plata Aquarium, play golf on five
different courses. The area is also rife with discos. Try
the ones on the “Noisy Avenue”, but don’t mention my
name. There were…problems last time I was there.
Iguazú Falls
If you like waterfalls, this is the place for you. The Iquaza
Falls are twice as wide and taller than Niagara Falls.
The Falls actually consist of over 250 cascades that
came into existence due to a volcanic eruption. If you
can, try to visit the falls in the spring or fall as it is
ungodly hot and humid in the summer.
Tierra del Fuego
Welcome to the end of the world. At least, that’s the
hook for Tierra del Fuego. Ushuaia, the capital of
Tierra del Fuego, is the southernmost city in the world.
From the city, you can take the “end of the world” train
to see incredible snow covered mountain ranges in the
Tierra del Fuego National Park. Words fail me, but the
area is definitely worth visiting. Come on, you rode the
elephants in Thailand, didn’t you? Patagonia
No, we are not talking about the clothing line.
Patagonia is located in a vast area below Buenos
Aires and is famous for uncompromised beauty.
Greater Patagonia is actually split between Chile and
Argentina. The section in Argentina is filled with
glaciers, national parks and so on. I can’t possibly
describe it, so I’m not even going to try. Just know that
you will not be disappointed.
Argentina
From glaciers to beaches, from elegant cities to
friendly little towns, Argentina is a top travel destination.
With the economy stabilizing, now is the time to go.
About The Author
Rick Chapo is with http://www.nomadjournals.com - makers of travel journals.
Writing journals are the perfect travel accessories. Visit http://www.
nomadjournaltrips.com to read more travel articles and travelogues.
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