Argentina is
a country of drama and passion. The drama is natural and
is to be found at the southernmost part of the continent
in Ushuaia with the lush green of the forests, still blue
of the lakes and awe-inspiring peaks of the mountains
in Tierra del Fuego National Park. As you move north,
the drama continues as you find incredible glaciers outside
of Calafate - the ancient, compacted ice in the most intense
colors of green, blue and purple. Listen to Perito Moreno
as it creeks and groans and loudly cracks as it calves
huge icebergs. Take a hike on Perito Moreno and experience
the peaks and valleys, crevices and mini-streams that
are the glacier. A trip to Upsala glacier will take you
among ice bergs as large as buildings. A little north
of Calafate you will find the Fitz Roy Range, one of the
most impressive mountain areas of Argentina and an ideal
area for trekking and mountaineering.
Calchaquies Valley-Salta
The drama continues as you journey to the coastal area
of Puerto Madryn where you can take advantage of the abundance
of sea life, from penguins to whales in the Valdes Peninsula.
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As
you continue in the direction of Buenos Aires, the landscape
of Patagonia gives way to the quiet, awe-inspiring beauty
of the lake country with Bariloche, the centerpiece of
the area. Bariloche is located on Lago Nahuelhuapi, surrounded
by the Andes and is the take-off point for treks in the
mountains, fishing and skiing. The rich diversity of Argentina
continues as you pass through the wine country of Mendoza
the farming area of Cordoba, the second largest city in
Argentina, on your way to the extreme north. In Salta
you will find a beautifully preserved colonial town which
serves as the gateway to the Altiplano. From here you
will experience extremes as profound as those in Patagonia:
"painted" mountains, ancient fortresses, the "moonscape"
of Salinas Grande, and the remarkable isolation of the
picturesque village of Iruya. Everywhere wildlife abounds.
The drama is capped at Iguazzu Falls, a breathtaking display
of numerous immense cataracts in the middle of the jungle
- lush with vegetation and wildlife.
CAVAS WINE LODGE -Mendoza
The passion of Argentina is found first and foremost in
Buenos Aires, a sophisticated city that reflects its European
heritage in the buildings, the style, the people and the
language. Buenos Aires is the heart of tango and tango
is the soul of Portenos. The passion is found in the inhabitants
of the Calchaquies Valley who induce the arid land to
give forth a meager offering of fruits and vegetables,
and the Indians of the Humahuaca Gorge, many of whom come
from the Puna and all with respect and reverence for Pachamama.
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VIEW OF IGUAZZU FALLS FROM SHERATON HOTEL
