If you doubt whether you can correctly make a route through Argentina , do not let out of the sight of something important, then many excursions to this wonderful country will come to your aid. The most popular of them you will learn from this article.
Explore Buenos Aires
Excursions to the largest city of Argentina are held in huge numbers. The most interesting and popular among tourists are the following tours:
- " San Telmo - the old city" - a popular sightseeing tour of Buenos Aires. During the walk you will be introduced to the city, its secret tunnels and unique architectural monuments. The route begins with the May Square , where the presidential palace Casa Rosada, the Town Hall Cabildo and Metropolitan Cathedral are located. Then the way will continue in the area of the city of San Telmo, where there will be an opportunity to see the oldest tunnel with your own eyes. The next stage of the tour will be visiting the Puerto Madero area with a stop at the famous Recoleta cemetery . The route ends with a visit to Palermo - the greenest area of Buenos Aires with numerous parks, gardens and lakes.
- "Fiesta Gaucho" is an excursion to the suburbs of Buenos Aires, which will take all day. During this fascinating trip, you will have an opportunity to get acquainted with the way of life of the Argentine Gaucho (cowboys) and their folklore. Modern representatives of the tribe masterfully master horses, knives and lasso, which they will gladly show to the guests. If desired, you can participate in the process of milking cows or vaccinating them. The tour includes lunch.
- "Biking in Buenos Aires" is a trip around the capital on bicycles with a duration of 4 hours. The route starts from San Martín Square , followed by a visit to the Puerto Madero area and a trip to the nature reserve in the city center. Then the cyclists go to the San Telmo district, and the route ends on Mayskaya Square. Of course, the most noteworthy places have stops, on which the guides tell in detail about the object and its history. Those wishing to participate in the bike excursion are given everything necessary: a bicycle, a helmet and other protective equipment, water and a first aid kit with medicines.
- "Night Buenos Aires" - a visit to the most picturesque areas of the city in the dark. The tour lasts 3 hours.
- "Shopping tour" is not only a walk through the most prestigious shops of the country, but also visiting markets and small souvenir shops. During the shopping tour, you can buy things you like. The tour lasts 4 hours.
- "Evita Tour" will tell not only about the life of the most outstanding Argentine woman - Evita Peron, but also about the mystical stories that hang next to the name of Eva. The tour ends at the Recoleta cemetery, where the celebrity is buried.
Tours to other cities in the country
Argentina is one of the largest countries in Latin America, so the choice of the tour will depend on the location of your holiday . For example, in the popular resort town of San Carlos de Bariloche you can choose the following routes:
- The Great Circle. The purpose of this tour is to get acquainted with the nature surrounding the city. During the trip you will walk along the shore of Nahuel-Huapi lake , visit the Cerro Campanario mountain, visit the Llao Llao peninsula. The tour ends on the lakes Escondido and Baia Lopes. The entire route takes 7 hours, on the way you will need warm clothes.
- " Mount Trondador and the Waterfalls Alerses". The trip starts from Lake Mascardi, continues with a visit to the Negro Snowdrift glacier, which is inside the Troandor mountain. Then follows the ascent to the very elevation, from the top of which you can admire the source of the river Manso River. Having rounded the mountain, you will come to the end point of the route - Los Alerces Cascade Waterfall.
The following excursions around Argentina are very popular:
- " Iguazu Falls " - a jeep ride across the tropics to the country's most beautiful landmarks;
- " Tierra del Fuego National Park " - during walking and kayaking you will visit the Green, Black and Lake Roca, the Ovando and Lopataia rivers. After lunch on the island of Redonda guests will head to the bay of Lapataia, and the excursion ends with a double boat trip (kayak) along the river Ovando. Travel time - 8 hours;
- "Wine Road" - a visit to the best wineries of the province of Mendoza . During the tour you will be guided through the vineyards, show the process of production and storage of the drink, and at the end you will taste the best varieties;
- " Perito Moreno " - visiting the national park of the same name, where you can admire the 13 glaciers that form in the mountains and end in the waters of the lakes Viedma and Argentino ;
- Estancia Cristina - an excursion from the city of El Calafate to one of the traditional villages of Argentina. During the tour you will have a walk along the shore of the Argentine lake, a visit to the Uppsala glacier, a trip by jeep to the mountains, from where you can admire a magnificent panorama of the surroundings.
In this review, not all possible excursions to Argentina are presented, but only the most famous and popular ones. If the list you did not find the right direction, do not be upset. In hotels , with tour operators or special points in the city, you can be offered a wider choice of tours. You can easily choose the route of the trip, which perfectly fits into your plan, budget and time.