Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier: hotels & tours via Buenos Aires Argentina

Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier: hotels & tours via Buenos Aires Argentina

El Calafate is a small Patagonian village on the shore of the breathtaking lake Lago Argentina. Known as the national capital of the glaciers, El Calafate is an important tourist destination as it serves as the gateway to the majestic world of glaciers and to Los Glaciares National Park which includes the amazing Perito Moreno Glacier (one of the most popular and visited glaciers in the world). There are two other lesser-known, but spectacular Glaciers – Cerro Chalten and Cerro Torre.

 

Ushuaia, the end of the world: Tourism, travel, hotels via Buenos Aires

Ushuaia, the end of the world: Tourism, travel, hotels via Buenos Aires

In the southern end of the Republic of Argentina, on the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, there lies Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Located on the Beagle Channel, it takes its name -which means “bay overlooking the West”- from the yámana tongue.

 

Iguazu Falls, Cataratas estancias, hotels, travel & tours via Buenos Aires

Iguazu Falls, Cataratas estancias, hotels, travel & tours via Buenos Aires

Iguazu Falls is one of the most visited places in the Argentine province of Misiones and one of the most amazing natural attractions in the world. In the local language, Guaraní, the term “Iguazu” means great waters. Discovered in 1541 by Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca and established in 1984 as Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

 

Mendoza: Tourism, travel, estancias, hotels & tours via Buenos Aires

Mendoza: Tourism, travel, estancias, hotels & tours via Buenos Aires

Mendoza is the most important city in the region of Cuyo and the capital city of Mendoza Province. Located at the foothills and high plains on the eastern side of the Andes Mountain Range, Mendoza is the fourth largest metropolitan area in Argentina. Mendoza is famous for its many vineyards (bodegas) with their Malbec wines and as the cradle of heroic deeds of Liberator General San Martin, the Father of Argentina.

 

La Rioja Argentina: Travel, estancias, hotels & tours via Buenos Aires

La Rioja Argentina: Travel, estancias, hotels & tours via Buenos Aires

This city stands at the foot of the Sierra Velasco. It was founded by Juan Ramírez de Velasco on May the 20 th of 1591, and it was first named as Ciudad de Todos los Santos de la Nueva Rioja by its founder, in honor of a Spanish region.

 

Salta: Tourism, travel, estancias, hotels & tours via Buenos Aires

Salta: Tourism, travel, estancias, hotels & tours via Buenos Aires

The city of Salta, capital of the province with the same name, was founded on April the 16th of 1582 by Hernando de Lerma, governor of Tucumán province at that time.

 
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