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Despite Argentina's recent economic woes, its pleasures - stunning natural wonders, an elegant capital with a European-flavored sophistication, and a passionate culture - are still as tempting as ever. The silver lining to the financial cloud is that it's now one of the best travel bargains going around.
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• Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina. It is located on the southern shore of the Rio de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent. After the internal conflicts of the 19th century, Buenos Aires was federalised and removed from Buenos Aires Province in 1880 …
• Bariloche
Where the sand and sea meet, is the city of Bariloche. Formally known as San Carlos de Bariloche, this destination is located in Argentina's Patagonia. Not only are there gorgeous glaciers and lakes all around, but Bariloche is also Argentina's chocolate capital …
• El Calafate
Take your time exploring El Calafate, for there is much to see and you won't want to miss any of it. The city is known as the "Capital of Glacier Country", as these icy blue mammoths are in abundance here. Visit Los Glaciares National Park for an upclose look at these giant ice sculptures, and watch as they crack …
• Iguazu Falls
People travel from near and far to see Iguazu Falls, one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Some of the most beautiful views of the falls can be seen from the Argentinian side, including that of the Devil's Throat. Of course, the other sides are worth a look as well, so take advantage …
• Mendoza
Spend your days in Mendoza sipping their famous Malbec wine, watching the locals from a park bench in the plaza and exploring the many natural wonders that lay further afield. Mendoza is perfectly positioned for day trips to the surrounding Andean highlands and desert country …
• Salta
The name Salta comes from the Aymara indigenous word for 'beautiful,' and the name couldn't be more fitting. Argentina's northwestern province and its capital city of the same name feel worlds away from Buenos Aires. Founded in 1592, the capital of Salta is considered one of Argentina's finest colonial cities …
• San Martin de los Andes
Squared away in an alpine landscape that's almost too beautiful to be real, the village of San Martin de los Andes is the jewel of northern Patagonia. Much more laid back than larger Bariloche but more lively than Villa Angostura, the town is the gateway to Lanin National Park and Road of the Seven Lakes …
• Ushuaia
Tourist attractions near Ushuaia include the Tierra del Fuego National Park and Lapataia Bay. The park can be reached by highway, or via the End of the World Train from Ushuaia. The city has a museum of Yamana, English, and Argentine settlement, including its years as a prison colony …
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