Travel in Latin America
Do not miss the highlight of any trip to Argentina, particularly for keen horse riders ..... a trip to a working ranch. Estancias Argentinas will be able to show you a range of prices and ranch types to choose from. They are located on floor 9 of 616 Av. Diag. Pte Roque Saenz Pena, Buenos Aires.
In the North west of Argentina you can scale the Quilmes ruins for fantastic panoramic views and the knowledge that you've visited the ancient origins of the tasty national Argentinian beer - Quilmes.
In the north eastern portion of the province of San Juan is Ischigualasto - a UNESCO world heritage site (since 2000). It is a place of extraordinary beauty as well as for the abundance of flora, forna and fossils of scientific interest. For those who like archaeology this place is worth a visit - it is the only place in the world where you can find the complete geological sequence of sediments from the Triasic period in the Mesozoic Era. Be warned to carry spare fuel if you're going to try and drive your own car across the national park.
Buenos Aires is one of the worlds most incredible and enticing cities - the cultural heart of Argentina & packed with character at a price which won't break the bank. This is the 8th biggest city in the world and by far Argentinas richest - it is divided in to 47 neighbourhoods each with their own distinct flavour. The mass of greenery, wide boulevards, plazas and architecture give the city a distinctly European feel and the smells of baking coming from the pattiseries takes you immediately to Italy. The Subte (Underground) is the oldest in South America and connects all the major parts of the city very effectively. 40% of Argentinas population lives in greater BA - the majority are descended from Spanish & Italian immigrants. The Spanish spoken here is rhythmically closer to Italian. Make sure you take in the Plaza de Mayo, the gardens of Palermo & Evita museum, the San Telmo antiques market on a Sunday, a succulent steak and some tango at one of the cities fantastic restaurants. Make sure you get to a Boca Juniors versus River Plate football match while in BA. If time take the boat across the River Mar de la Plata to Uruguay - hire a car and experience the buzz of Montevideo and the stunning beaches along the coast from Punta de l'este.