Argentina is known not only for tango, but also for its sights, which acquaint with the extraordinary beauty of the nature of this region, the heritage of the Incas and unusual architectural structures.
From this article you will find out what you can see in Argentina.
Iguazú National Park
Located 18 km from the town of Puerto Iguazu, this park is famous for the most impressive, though not the highest , in Argentina, and throughout the world, the complex of Iguazu Falls, on the river of the same name. It is recommended to visit it during the rainy season, when the water flows most violently.
Iguassu can be inspected by helicopter, from specially constructed bridges, between islands surrounded by boiling water, and even from another state - Brazil. For fans of thrill, there is an opportunity to make a descent along this river.
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Perito Moreno
In Patagonia, in the south of Argentina there is an amazing place - glacier Perito Moreno. Its total area is 250 km², and it is a continuation of the Patogonia Glacier. A huge number of tourists come here to see how lumps of ice settle in the Lago Argentino Lake. Located Perito Moreno in the territory of the National Park Los Glaciares, you can get there only by helicopter in a specially organized group.
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Cueva de las Manos Cave
Located in the canyon of the Pinturas River that flows in the Argentine province of Santa Cruz, is also called the Cave of Hands. Has received such name for the wall handprints found there from the 9th century BC. to the 10th century AD Joining several hundred impressions creates a kind of mosaic. This cave is under the protection of UNESCO, so you can visit it only with a guide.
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The Lunar Valley in Argentina
In the province of Argentina La Rioja you can visit the area of Ischigualasto, strongly resembling the landscape of the Moon. Among the smooth stones, skeletons of dinosaurs and ancient reptiles were also found. Visiting the valley is free, but locals recommend to come there during the full moon, when it is flooded with sparkling light.
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The Inca Bridge
Naturally created on the Mendoza River, it served as a road from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean. Next to it is a mountaineering museum, a small chapel of the colonial era, survived after the avalanche in 1986, as well as geothermal springs with healing water.
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Also on the territory of Argentina there are a huge number of national parks: Talampaya, Fitzroy, Nahuel Huapi and amazing lakes such as San Martín and Traful.
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What to see in Buenos Aires?
The capital of Argentina is very rich in sights that are worth seeing:
- Cemetery Recoleta - the most beautiful not only in Argentina, but throughout the world . It is more like a frozen city, where instead of houses - crypts;
- the area of La Boca is a landmark of the capital of Argentina, or rather only its part - Caminito, where you can see the houses painted in all colors of the rainbow, street musicians and dancers, as well as a huge number of souvenir shops;
- Women Bridge - created only for pedestrians across the river in the business district of Puerto Madero;
- Casa Rosada - the official working residence of the President of the country, located on the Plaza de Mayo Square, the unusual color of the building made it one of the most memorable;
- The Colon Theater is the largest stage in all of South America, famous for its extraordinary acoustics. The building was built in 1908 for 2500 spectators, and in 2006-2008 there was a reconstruction. At the theater ballet and opera schools are open;
- the Holy Trinity Cathedral is the only Orthodox church in which you can see the porcelain iconostasis and the relics of saints donated by the Athonite elders.
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