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Argentina
Argentina is a vast and diverse country located in South America, bordered by Chile to the west, Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay to the east, and the South Atlantic Ocean to the southeast.
- Capital: The capital city of Argentina is Buenos Aires, which is also the largest city in the country. Buenos Aires is known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant arts scene, and European-inspired architecture.
- Geography: Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world by land area, encompassing a wide range of geographical features, including the Andes Mountains in the west, the fertile Pampas plains in the central region, and the Patagonian plateau and glaciers in the south.
- Culture: Argentina has a diverse cultural heritage, influenced by indigenous peoples, European immigrants (particularly from Italy and Spain), and African slaves. The country is known for its contributions to literature, music (including tango), dance, and cuisine
- Tourism: Argentina is a popular tourist destination known for its natural beauty, cultural attractions, and outdoor activities. Highlights include the stunning Iguazu Falls, the majestic Andes Mountains, the wine regions of Mendoza, the glaciers of Patagonia, and the vibrant city life of Buenos Aires.
- Sports: Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Argentina, and the country has a passionate fan base. Argentina has produced many world-renowned football players, including Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. Other popular sports include rugby, basketball, and field hockey.
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Argentina Tours
Tours to Argentina and beyond. An experienced Holidays Please Agent will help you plan your ideal holiday or choose from one of our pre-planned itineraries.
See animals in the wild or be a wild party animal. Peruse our featured highlights and see where your next adventure lies.
See animals in the wild or be a wild party animal. Peruse our featured highlights and see where your next adventure lies.
What to do in Argentina
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires seamlessly mixes Latino passion with European sensibilities. Enjoy a stroll around the Old-World palaces, interspersed with colourful modern street art murals in the barrios, Enjoy a steak dinner in one of the many Parrillas found on almost every street. The nightlife is legendary from jazz to nightclubs and Tango schools where you can learn the city’s most famous dance
Things to do in Buenos Aires - Day Trips & Excursions
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Things to do in Buenos Aires - Day Trips & Excursions
Things to do in Buenos Aires - Dinner Shows
Top 10 hotels in Buenos Aires
Budget Accommodation in Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires hop-on hop-off bus tourExplore Buenos Aires ("Paris of South America".) at your own pace with this hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Enjoy both an audio commentary and live guide on board, both English & Spanish are spoken. The tour begins at the historic city centre and can be joined at any bus stop throughout the City, and you will have 22 stops all over the city.
This tour is wheelchair accessible and concessions are available. |
Iberá Wetlands
Nearly the size of Switzerland, the Iberá Wetlands are located between the capital city of Buenos Aires and the much-visited natural wonder of Iguazu. The lakeside village of Carlos Pellegrini is the start point for a tour of the area which can be reached by long distance bus or a short flight from Buenos Aires.
Look out for: giant otters, capybara, monkeys and over 350 species of birds.
Look out for: giant otters, capybara, monkeys and over 350 species of birds.
Trekking in Patagonia
In the south of the country, the wild, expanse of Argentina’s Patagonia boasts jagged peaks, pristine waterways and crowd-free steppes. Among the best hikes is the unmissable Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park. A trail allows you to get close to its icy blue formations. For another icy encounter without the crowds, there’s Viedma Glacier in Chalten, which is reached by a beautiful boat ride over Lake Viedma.
What to do in El Calafate Patagonia. Guided Tours - Day Trips - Excursions
Top 10 Hotels in Patagonia, Argentina
Budget Accommodation in Patagonia, Argentina
What to do in El Calafate Patagonia. Guided Tours - Day Trips - Excursions
Top 10 Hotels in Patagonia, Argentina
Budget Accommodation in Patagonia, Argentina
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Puerto Madryn, Patagonia
Located on the coast of northern Patagonia, Puerto Madryn and the Golfo Nuevo bay is the ideal place to see the Patagonian (Southern) Right Whale who come here to breed between May and December. On the Valdes peninsular you will find elephant seals and penguins. You might also see an Orca as they come here to hunt.
What to do in Puerto Madryn, Patagonia , Guided Tours - Day Trips - Excursions
Top 10 Hotels in Puerto Madryn, Argentina
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What to do in Puerto Madryn, Patagonia , Guided Tours - Day Trips - Excursions
Top 10 Hotels in Puerto Madryn, Argentina
Budget Accommodation in Puerto Madryn, Argentina
The Train to the Clouds
Found in the north of the country, 168km from the city of Salta which itself has a wealth of interesting local foods and handicrafts.
The tran leaves at 12pm each day, and takes a leisurely 3 hours from San Antonio de los Cobres to Viaducto La Polvorilla and back again.
The tran leaves at 12pm each day, and takes a leisurely 3 hours from San Antonio de los Cobres to Viaducto La Polvorilla and back again.
Mendoza. Wine & Thermals
Located in Argentina’s Cuyo region, Mendoza is in the heart of Argentina's wine country, Mendoza is considered to be Mendoza is one of the nine world capitals for wine. no visit here is complete with going to the Plaza Independencia, the site of subterranean ‘Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno’
Tours to the thermal springs and the many Bodega are high on most tourist’s lists of must do things in Mendoza
Tours to the thermal springs and the many Bodega are high on most tourist’s lists of must do things in Mendoza
Los Glaciares National Park
Glaciar Perito Moreno, the most famous glacier, is in the south of the Los Glaciares National Park.
Perito Moreno undergoes dynamic changes, which produce a cyclic phenomenon of forward and backward movement, with spectacular ice falls from its front walls. The closest town is El Calafate,
Top 10 hotels in El Calafate, Argentina
Budget Accommodation in El Calafate, Argentina
What to do in Los Glaciares National Park, Guided Tours, Day Trips and Excursions
Perito Moreno undergoes dynamic changes, which produce a cyclic phenomenon of forward and backward movement, with spectacular ice falls from its front walls. The closest town is El Calafate,
Top 10 hotels in El Calafate, Argentina
Budget Accommodation in El Calafate, Argentina
What to do in Los Glaciares National Park, Guided Tours, Day Trips and Excursions
Hotels in Buenos Aires
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Need to know
Capital: Buenos Aires Currency: Argentine peso (AR$) Languages: Spanish Visa Requirement: Not required by UK nationals |
Getting there
Air Europa: LGW via MAD, 7 days per week British Airways: LHR, 7 days per week Iberia: LHR via MAD, 7 days per week LATAM: LHR via GRU, 7 days per week Norwegian: LGW, 7 days per week United Airlines: LHR/MAN/EDI/GLA (summer only), via IAH, 7 days per week |