Many tourists go to Argentina , which is largely due to its natural beauty, developed infrastructure, rich culture and traditions . The vast length of the country from north to south (about 2900 km) allows you to see mountain regions and rocky coasts, tropical zones and glaciers , Atlantic beaches , rivers, lakes and massive forest lands during your trip through Argentina.
Tourism in Argentina is very diverse, all travelers have a lot of opportunities to make their vacation unforgettable, having chosen an adventure to their liking.
Where and how to relax in Argentina?
Consider the main types of recreation possible in this country:
- Beaches. This is the most popular destination for tourism. For a beach holiday in Argentina there are several resorts , the main are:
- Mar del Plata. It is located 400 km from Buenos Aires , has 17 km of excellent beaches (mostly municipal ones) and several hundred different in terms of service level of hotels . The most successful time to visit this resort city is from December to February. A distinctive feature of recreation here is daily boat trips on motor ships and yachts.
- Miramar. This is the second most popular resort for lovers to luxuriate in the sun. It is located south of Mar del Plata, and the climate is more temperate, so the air temperature is slightly lower.
Excursion routes. Leadership here is held by the capital of Argentina - Buenos Aires . The city is replete with ancient buildings, a lot of monuments, museums , galleries. Night Buenos Aires is also extremely beautiful. Sightseeing tours around the capital are offered a large number, and in recent years there have been new routes dedicated to famous figures, for example, Jorge Luis Borges . Other cities of the country are also of interest to tourists, namely: - Ushuaia is the most southern city in the world, distinguished for its exquisite cuisine and the incomparable atmosphere of being at the edge of the world;
- Salta is a bright resort town with very picturesque views;
- Cordova - this place is distinguished by luxurious vegetation, colorful roofs of rural houses and interesting historical monuments;
- El-Kafalate - a small town in Patagonia on the shore of the lake.
Diving. Fans of scuba diving can recommend the resort of Puerto Madryn in Patagonia, from where it is possible to go to the peninsula of Valdez . Also for diving, the surroundings of the island of Tierra del Fuego are perfect. The most favorable time for visiting these places for immersion in sea waters is from March to September. Skiing. The most popular resorts in Argentina for a holiday on the ski slopes : - San Carlos de Bariloche , located in Patagonia, in the Nahuel Huapi National Reserve and characterized by a large elevation difference, interesting reliefs of the trails and a unique six-seat lift for South America;
- Cerro-Castor is the most southern resort for skiers all over the world, includes trails for any level of preparation - from beginners to professionals;
- La Hoya - the oldest among the ski resorts for recreation in Argentina, is located in the protected area of Los Alerses ;
- Cerro-Bayo - excellent for snowboarding and those who prefer plain trails.
Ecotourism. This type of recreation in Argentina is rapidly gaining popularity. Today, the country has 20 national parks that protect the flora and fauna, supporting the development and reproduction of rare and endangered species of animals and plants. The top 7 best places for ecotourism include: - Iguazu - this place is interesting primarily for its beautiful waterfalls;
- Wetlands of Iber;
- Lanin , in which the smallest deer pood lives, here you can see lakes and volcano;
- Los Cardons : distinguished by unusual cacti, which served as the basis for the Indians to build dwellings;
- Los Alerses , located near the resort of Bariloche, attracts attention by local tropical forests growing in these parts about 2-3 thousand years;
- Los Glaciares in the south of the province of Patagonia will charm you with glaciers, of which there are 47, and a quarter of them are under water.
Treatment and rehabilitation. The spa resort of Terma de Kopahu offers its visitors a dip in the atmosphere of an amazing microclimate, breathe clean air and visit the hot springs. Adventure tourism. Here we will refer to a visit to volcanoes and climbing mountains. You can combine this by going to the mountains of Lanin and Tronador in the southern part of Argentina. Ascent to these peaks is a classic of mountaineering expeditions and an opportunity to see extinct volcanoes. Also known for rock climbers are Torre and Fitzroy . Hiking. For this type of recreation in Argentina, the most suitable area of Patagonia and the surroundings of the Andes.
