Tourism in Argentina

Argentina is located in South America and is a popular tourist destination. The official language of Argentina is Spanish. The main tourist attraction here is the capital city Buenos Aires, a center of culture and commerce. It is one of the largest cosmopolitan cities in the world and a buyer? paradise.

The Metropolitan Cathedral is a great attraction that contains the remains of the Liberator of San Martín, Argentina. The famous Teatro Colón is the largest opera house in the world. Other tourist attractions are the Isaac Fernández Blanco Museum of Hispanic American Art, the Ambrosetti Museum, the Colonial History Museum, the San Telmo market and the old artists? La Boca neighborhood, birthplace of tango. The Jesuit Church San Ignacio is the oldest church in the city. The open areas of Buenos Aires? they are a sequence of parks along the Río de la Plata.

The neo-Gothic basilica of Nuestra Señora de Luján is an important site of devotion in Argentina. Tucumán, an Andean province, is known for its green valleys surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Catamarca is famous for hiking, trekking, and horseback riding through the surrounding mountains. You can enjoy rafting, mountaineering, trekking, and other adventure activities in Cuyo, an arid mountainous region. The best wines are produced here and the region is famous for its grape harvest festivities. The scenic peaks of southern La Plata attract many hikers and climbers. The Pampas are the flat plains found in the heart of the country. The Iguazu Falls are one of the most impressive natural beauties in Argentina.

The wonderful spas also attract tourists. There are several restaurants available with all facilities. Argentina Airline websites provide information on flight schedules, discounted airfares and other relevant details.

You can opt for a self-guided tour of Argentina or a guided tour. Tour operators offer free tour brochures. Web directories provide detailed information on tourism in Argentina.