Argentina

The fundamental characteristic of Argentina is the enormus contrast between the inmense eastern plains and the imposing mountain range of the Andes to the west. This is the frontier with Chile and has the highest peak in the whole western hemisphere, the Aconcagua, 6,959 m. high.

In its passage from Jujuy to Tierra del Fuego the range presents marvellous contrasts, the plateaus of the Northwest, the lake region, the forests and the glaciers of the Patagonian Andes. To the north, Chaco is a forested area which follows the rivers Bermejo, Salado and Pilcomayo.

Between the Paraná and Uruguay, the Mesopotamia of Argentina (the provinces of Entre Ríos, Corrientes and Misiones) is formed by low hills where pools and marshlands show the ancient courses of these great rivers. Occasionally there are fissures which provide such spectacular phenomena as the Falls of Iguazú.

La Pampa, in the centre of Argentina, is the largest and best known area of plains. It has a large amount of agriculture and livestock and includes the provinces of Buenos Aires, pampean region, the south of Santa Fe and southwest of Córdoba. Its landscape is broken to the south by the small mountains of Tandil and La Ventana and to the west by the Córdoba mountain ranges.

Towards the south, from the Andes to the sea, are the sterile and stony plateaus of Patagonia, swept by the wind during most of the year. The Atlantic coast, lined with high cliffs, forms massive indentations like the Valdés Peninsula, with its spectacular colonies of marine animals.

Top Destinations

BUENOS AIRES

MENDOZA

MAR DEL PLATA

PENINSULA VALDÉS

CÓRDOBA

BARILOCHE

IGUAZÚ

EL CALAFATE

TUCUMÁN

USHUAIA

SALTA

ANTARTICA

JUJUY

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Buenos Aires

Incredible food, fresh young designers, and a thriving cultural sceneall these Buenos Aires has. Yet less tangible things are at the heart of the city's sizzlefor one, the spirit of its inhabitants. Here a flirtatious glance can be as passionate as a tango; a heated sports discussion as important as a world-class soccer match. It's this zest for life that's making Buenos Aires one of Latin America's hottest destinations. SUGGESTED TOURS:City TourThis tour allows you to get a first-hand look at the historic architectural and demographic aspects of this great urban center in the city of Buenos Aires. On this tour we will visit "Plaza de Mayo", the Pink House, the Buenos Aires Cathedral, the 9 of July Avenue, the Colon Theatre, the Obelisk, the National Congress, La Boca neighbourhood with the traditional "Caminito Street", "San Martin Plaza", Recoleta Cemetery and the Palermo Woods.Trip to TigreThis tour will allow us to see the North area of Buenos Aires city and the attractive Delta area of the Paraná River. We will visit the northern residential area, Vicente López, Presidential Residence, Martínez, San Isidro, San Fernando and Tigre. We will then travel in a catamaran through the waterways of the Delta. We will lunch at an island restaurant (only for whole day excursions). We will return to Buenos Aires passing by San Isidro race track and the commercial centers of the north. Trip to La PlataThis tour will allow us to see the South area of Buenos Aires city. We will visit Boca District, Nicolás Avellaneda Bridge, South Dock, factories, Pereyra Iraola Park, The City for Children, Astronomical Geographical Observatory, Natural Science Museum, Cathedral and Government House. We will return to Buenos Aires by Mitre Ave., Pueyrredón Bridge and Montes de Oca Avenue. Trip to LujánThis tour will allow us to visit the West area of Buenos Aires city. We will visit Costanera Ave., Northern Highway, Panamericana Highway, Buen Ayre Rd., Morón, Merlo, Moreno, Luján (lunch). We will then visit the Neogothic Style Basilica, and town hall preserved intact from colonial times. And finally we will visit a very interesting colonial museum and a museum of transport, religion and handicrafts. Gaucho FeastThis fabulous excursion is the only one that allows us to appreciate the traditional dances and enjoy the characteristic music, songs and food of the Argentine Gauchos. We will leave the hotel to arrive at a ranch in the pampas to experience this event. Lunch is included. Visit to a museumWe will have the opportunity to visit some of the most important museums of Buenos Aires city, such as the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Spanish American Art Museum called "Isaac Fernández Blanco", the Museum of Natural History, the Lyrical Art and the Musical Instruments Museum of the Colon Theatre. Buenos Aires Night Show TourThis tour allows us to view the night life of Buenos Aires. We will leave the hotel and go to a luxurious Tango House, where we will enjoy an excellent show with dinner, music and typical dances. Sacramento ColonyWe will leave from the hotel for the port were we will board a ferry going to the Sacramento Colony in Uruguay, founded in 1680. We will visit the Historical neighbourhood , the Citadel Door, Suspiros sidestreet, the Light House, the house of the Viceroy and beaches. In the afternoon we will return to Buenos Aires by boat, and then will be transported back to the hotel. Visiting a RanchOn this excursion we will visit an authentic ranch of the Pampas in Argentina. We will observe all the typical ranching activities and enjoy a typical creole barbecue. We will then witness some sport activities such as tennis, horsemanship, etc. An excursion by Steam Train through the PampasWe will leave the center of Buenos Aires city (Federico Lacroze Station) by steam train and arrive some distance from the city in the midst of the Pampas. Then on a three hour trip with service and orchestral music we will arrive to a city, where we will be served a typical creole barbecue. We will return in the afternoon. (Only on Sundays).
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Mar del Plata

SUGGESTED TOURS:City TourWe will visit the residential neighbourhoods such as "Los Troncos", with mansions surrounded by gardens. We will continue through the commercial center of Alem, the port with their famous restaurants, the fishing boat harbor, sea lions and the Cave of Lourdes. We will then continue passing by the southern beaches, the Punta Mogotes Lighthouse, the Peralta Ramos Woods, and the Corrientes Cape. In the center of the city we will visit the oldest beaches. We will also visit the salons of the Provincial Hotel and the Casino, evidences of the luxury of this city. We will continue through the Civic Center, where we will find the municipal buildings, the Cathedral and San Martin Square.Balcarce and the Museum of Juan Manuel FangioWe will leave Mar del Plata and go 65 km. toward the west where you can find hills, ranches and farms. The area is the most important in Argentina for growing potatoes. Then we will pass the principle satellite communication center in the country wich is located in Balcarce. We finally arrive in the city of Balcarce where Juan Manuel Fangio, who is the five time international auto champion, was born and lived. We will visit the National Museum of Automobiles founded by this great champion where we can see his autos, prizes and history as well as those of his occasional adversaries: the principle race tracks of the world. The museum at the same time presents the most advanced technology of the automobile industry. Then we will visit the "Juan Manuel Fangio Race Track". We will return going around the Lagoon and the hills of the Padres; where we will stop to have a creole lunch. The Lakes and the Hills of the PadresOn this excursion we will visit a series of monuments that commemorate the Jesuit Missionary movement of the 18th century. These are located some 30 km. to the west of Mar del Plata. In the middle of the hills of the Padres we will find a small lake of exceptionally beauty. In an actual reproduction of a Jesuit settlement of converted indians you will find documents related to their history. We will also visit the José Hernandez Museum, called "The Paternal house of the Argentine Gaucho". This poet was the autor of Martín Fierro. This master piece of gaucho literature reflected the customs and activities of this district where the author lived. The country at the same time is a charming mixture of farms, small ranches and tree vegetation. Beaches of the Atlantic and Sea WorldThis excursion allows us to appreciate the principle Argentine beaches that are used during the summer by millions of tourists. We will leave Mar del Plata heading north by route 11 that runs along the coast visiting Santa Clara del Mar, Mar Chiquita, with an important lagoon (we will visit it), Villa Gesell, Pinamar, Mar de Ajó, San Bernardo, Santa Teresita, arriving at about noon to San Clemente del Tuyú where we will have lunch. Then we will visit an ocean aquarium "Mundo Marino", where we can find the principle species of the marine life found in this region in excellent artificial and natural facilities. We will be able to see aquatic shows with sea lions, whales, dolphins, seals and penguins. At the same time we can see in these tanks the principle species of fish and amphibious animals in their natural state.
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Córdoba

The historical City of Córdoba emerged from the wish to join Upper Perú and the Río de la Plata through what became known as the Royal Road. Córdoba is the second most important city in Argentina and the main urban development in the central region of the country. Even though it is nestled in a vast valley, it is surrounded by the heights of various mountain range systems that create a unique microclimate. Its average maximum temperature is 24º C and minimum is 11º C in the winter.This beautiful city is open to tourism not only through its history but also by means of its impressive sceneries, with plenty of eye-catching sites and various surprises for visitors. SUGGESTED TOURS:City TourWe will visit the industrial plants, the University City, Sarmiento Park, The Greek Theatre and the zoological garden. Then we will see the conebearing trees, the revolving house, the Church of the Capuchinos, the Cathedral and the principle public buildings.Punilla ValleyOn this excursion we will visit the most popular and dynamic valley in the Province of Córdoba. We will go around Lake San Roque observing from many angles the Village of Carlos Paz. We will continue heading North passing by Biallet Massé and Cosquín, where the principle festival of Argentina and South America folklore takes place. We will continue through the Beautiful Valley, passing through La Falda and La Cumbre. There we will lunch and climb La Cumbre Hill. We will also visit an archeological and regional ceramic museum. Continuing, we will arrive at Los Cocos where we will visit a summery village of charming vegetation and important pieces of sculpture. Continuing again, we will arrive at Capilla del Monte (chapel of the mountain). We will return using the same road. Calamuchita ValleyWe leave from Carlos Paz going south passing through beautiful mountain towns bordering rivers, such as Alta Gracia, where we can see the Jesuit missions, La Serranita, the City of America Village, General Belgrano Village and Santa Rosa de Calamuchita at the foot of La Sierra Chica (small hill). The road runs pass two lakes of outstandings beauty: the dam of the Molinos and the damming of the Third River, where we will lunch and visit the tourist village and the second largest nuclear plant in the country. The Road of the High PeaksWe will leave Carlos Paz toward the south by a highway that turns into a narrow mountainous road. We will pass Cuesta Blanca, Copina, El Cóndor (the highest point in the Córdoba Hills), and then we will pass the Flats of Achala, arriving at Mina Clavero, an important summery village, where we will have lunch. We will then take route 15 toward Taninga and return by the road of the Giants, noted for its beautiful and colorful vegetation and mountains. Then we will pass Tanti and return.
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Iguazú

Taller than Niagara Falls, twice as wide with 275 cascades spread in a horseshoe shape over nearly two miles of the Iguazu River, Iguazú Falls are the result of a volcanic eruption which left yet another large crack in the earth. During the rainy season of November - March, the rate of flow of water going over the falls may reach 450,000 cubic feet (12,750 cubic m) per second.SUGGESTED TOURS:The Falls from the Argentine sideWe will leave Port Iguazú toward the argentine side of the waterfalls by the picturesque route 12 through Iguazú National Park. We will see a panoramic view from this strategic point of all the falls. Then we will descend to the Two Sister Waterfall, Mbiquá, Chico, Ramírez, Bosetti, and the impressive San Martín Waterfalls. We will continue by the Bella Vista rocky point visiting the Alvar Nuñez and Lanusse waterfalls. Then we will return for lunch at Canoas port, sailing up the Iguazú river to Salto Unión in order to observe the famous "Devil's Throat", an impressive watefall of 84 meters enveloped in a permanent fog that forms a perfect rainbow. We will return to the hotel crossing the waterfalls and continuing on narrow roads. The Falls from the Brazilian sideWe will cross to Brazil through Tancredo Neves bridge. Afterwards we will travel to the waterfalls (brazilian side), from were we will have a magnificent view of the argentine waterfalls. On returning we will arrive at Foz of Iguazú, where we will have lunch. After a brief visit of the city, we will arrive to the international bridge located on the Paraná river wich connects Brazil with Paraguay. Then we will visit Ciudad del Este. There we will have free time to stroll and make purchases. We will return to Argentina passing through Brazil. Visiting the Falls by helicopterWe will leave the airport of Port Iguazú taking a fascinating trip by helicopter that will last some minutes and will fly over all the falls, so you can observe this marvelous view from different angles. Then we will return at our point of departure. Macuco, safari, forests and sailingWe will begin a trip through the forest in specially equiped vehicles, then we will walk and visit the Arrechea waterfalls with a natural pool, and we will sail on a part of the Iguazú River. Paraná Coast and the Ruins of San IgnacioOn this excursion we will travel on National route 12 from Iguazú Port to the Ruins of San Ignacio. We will pass by Libertad (where we will visit establishments that extract semiprecious stones), Esperanza and El Dorado. The landscape will be composed of a contrast between the blue sky, the red earth and the green forestation. Then we will visit the different remains of the Jesuit culture. We will visit San Ignacio Mini, the most important city that these evangelical missionaries founded. We will visit the principle monuments and the remains of their cathedral. We will return in the afternoon, visiting a natural zoo with animals from the missionary forest.Nautical AdventureOn this excursion we will have the opportunity to enter the falls by motor launch at high speed.
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Tucumán

San Miguel de Tucumán is the capital city and heart of Tucumán Province. Popularly known as "El Jardín de la República" ( The garden of the Republic) because in Springtime there are flowers everywhere - in the parks, balconies, streets and gardens- , the city is situated in the northeast of Argentina at 447 m above sea level.Regarding topography , there are almost all existing landscapes ranging from high mountains to plains and including woods, forests, scrubs, fertile plains and even desert areas. Due to this fact, there are eleven micro-climates around the city. The average temperature in Summer rates 26º C and in Winter rates 15º C.SUGGESTED TOURS:City Tour, San Javier Hill y Nougues VillageWe will visit the principle monuments such as the Cathedral, San Francisco and our Lady of Mercy churches, 9th of July Centennial Park, Bishop Colombres House (founder of the sugar industry) where we can appreciate the primitive steam sugar mill and one made of wood, the Rose Garden, the clock of flowers and San Miguel lake. We will visit San Martín theatre and the Casino. Then we will visit the residential neighbourhoods of Marcos Paz, Yerba Buena, and El Corte. We will go up El Aconquija and we will arrive at El Balcón (from where we will have a panoramic view of the city). We will arrive at San Javier Hill, where we will visit the Redemptory Christ. We will descend through Nougues summery village and San Pablo Sugar Mill. We will return back to the hotel. Tafí Valley and Ruins of QuilmesWe will visit Tafí del Valle, with the jesuit church of the Band and Los Menhires Park, "La Cuesta del Infiernillo", where we will climb 3,000 meters to sea level, until we arrive at Amaicha Del Valle (free time for lunch). Then we will visit the Ruins of Quilmes, the precolumbian bellicose population. We will visit the corrals, stone walls, etc. We will return to the point of departure.
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Salta

Lying on the Lerma Valley, Salta is the capital city of the homonimous province. It is situated in one of the most fertile and nicest sites ever created by nature in this region. It is located at 1,187 meters above sea level, at the bottom of Mounts 20 de Febrero and San Bernardo.Summer is mild and Winter is warm and dry, with records of an annual average temperature of 22ºC, which makes the city an ideal place to live or visit."El Aybal " airport, 9 km away from the city through National Route Nº 51, connects Salta to Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Tucumán, Jujuy and other cities. International flights operate from time to time. One can also get to the city through National Routes Nº 9 and Nº 34.SUGGESTED TOURS:City Tour of Salta and San Lorenzo VillageWe will visit the city and its principle sites and monuments, particularly the Government House, José Uriburu Museum, the Cathedral, San Francisco and Our Lady of Light churches, San Bernardo Convent, and the Monument to Martín Miguel de Güemes. Afterwards we will climb San Bernardo Hill from where we can view the entire Lerma Valley. Then we will visit the summery village of San Lorenzo. Crossing the Vaqueros River, Castellanos and Lesser, we will return to the point of departure. CafayateWe will leave the city of Salta and we will go into the Salta mountain range with a landscape of singularly beauty and splendor. We will pass by Cerrillos, La Merced, El Carril, Coronel Moldes, Ampascachi, La Viña, Talapampa, Alemania, Quebrada del Río Las Conchas, until we arrive to Cafayate. In this beautiful city we will visit a wine cellar and a museum of indigent art. Then we will return to Salta. Train to the CloudsThis marvelous tour permits us, leaving from Salta, to visit part of the mountain range until we arrive at the chilean border. The railroad line is one of the most important works of railroad engineering in the world, that must make many turns, with sharp curves and "curls" passing through tunnels. Ascending about 1200 meters at sea level at more than 4100 meters. On our climb we will visit indigent peoples until we end our journey in San Antonio de los Cobres and the Viaduct of La Polvorilla. During the journey we will have the pertinent explanations and we can lunch in the dining car (duration: 14 hours). Night Show with dinner "Gauchos of Güemes"Leaving from the hotel we will be transported to the monument to Güemes at the foot of San Bernardo hill, the statue of Víctor Gariño, inaugurated in 1931. At the side you can find the Gaucho Club of Güemes. In this club we will have supper in an atmosphere of extreme happiness. We can enjoy the typical foods of the region, such as "empanadas", "tamales", "locro" (meat, potatoes, corn and pepper dish), etc. We can also listen to the music and songs of Northwest Argentina sung by typical voices.
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Jujuy

San Salvador de Jujuy city is the capital city and it is located in the south of the province, in the Valles Templados region which is one of the main circuits to ride.There is an Internatinal Airport a few km. away from San Salvador de Jujuy city and there are also many ways into the city from the road.In Summer, high temperatures are registered at midday and in the afternoon. In Winter, maximum temperatures reach 20ºC but nights are cold reaching temperatures below 0ºC. The best season is Spring.Due to a modern expansion, the city has grown beyond the hillsides joining newly built with colonial buildings.In the so called "la Tacita de Plata" , there are Hispanic reminiscences present in the Basilica Cathedral and other buildings downtown located .Mountains, green plains, rivers, dream lagoons with beautiful landscapes and nice climate provide the tourist with the chance of enjoying trekking activities, sightseeings, photo safari and cultural tourism.Among other places, the main sites to visit include Termas de Reyes resort, Yala lagoon and Río Blanco town, 7km away from the city where the Virgen del Rosario de Río Blanco y Paypaya Shrine is located. The virgin is the province patroness who has been worshiped since the XVII Century.It is advised to take a cap or hat to protect from sun's rays, loose clothes, swimming suit and fishing rod in order to try one´s luck in the lakes surrounding the area.SUGGESTED TOURS:Jujuy and Quebrada de HumahuacaWe will leave from San Salvador de Jujuy, visiting historical places such as the Flag Hall, the Lavalle Museum and the Cathedral. Continuing our tour in an extensive and narrow valley ("La Quebrada de Humahuaca"), visiting the indigenous towns such as Volcán, Tumbaya, Purmamarca, Maimará, Tilcara (with their indigenous fort: Pucará), Huacalera, Uquía and Humahuaca (with its monument of Argentine Independence). We will have lunch and after walk through its beauty, we will return.
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Mendoza

The City of Mendoza is the most important in the region of Cuyo and is the capital of the province bearing the same name. Famous for lodging Mount Aconcagua, for its Malbec wines and for being the cradle of the heroic deeds of Liberator General San Martín, Father of this nation, it is one of the most beautiful and neat cities in the country.Nestled in the foothills of the Andes Mountain Range, it gives shape to an incredible oasis created by man with the help of the Mendoza and Tunuyán Rivers, which have been wisely channeled into a huge irrigation system that gives life to everything it touches.The climate in Mendoza is moderate-temperate, though its mountains provide a certain degree of aridity. Summer temperatures range between 18 and 33º C; days are very hot and nights are fresh. In the winter, the ski season, minimum temperatures drop to 3º C whereas maximums hit 16º C. SUGGESTED TOURS:City TourWe will visit their central administration, commercial, cultural, historical and recreation sites. Traveling through the tree-lined streets we will visit the municipal aquarium, the modern Civic Center, wine making, Cornelio Moyano Museum, residential areas and the famous General San Martín Park with its Hill of the glory and El Challao. High Mountain RangeThis mountain range tour allows us to go to the heart of the mountain range of the Andes. We will cross Potrerillos, Uspallata Valley, the great frontal mountain range, the historic bridge of Picheuta, Polvaredas and Punta de Vacas. We will admire the highest peaks, such as El Tupungato and El Aconcagua. We will pass over the Inca Bridge, with their hot waters and we will arrive at the last Argentine frontier village of Las Cuevas. Then, by the mountainous road, we will arrive at the statue of Christ the Redemptory, sign of peace on the chilean border. Return. Wine growers tourWe will visit the most important wine growers, such as Giol and Peñaflor. Between the wineyards and fruit archards we will visit intensive cultivated agricultural zones. Then we will visit the water system that is one of the most important works: the Cipoletti Dam. We will also visit the Virgen of the Mountain Range, the matron of the wineyards. San Juan and Ullum Dam TourRoad to San Juan crosses the sandy plain of the desert. The capital city is one of the most modern in the interior of the country after it was reconstructed after an earthquake destroyed it in 1944. We will visit the pinciple squares, churches, museums, a wine-maker and the birthplace of the ex president Sarmiento. We will continue towards the west passing the San Emiliano, La Roza and the Embalse Dams, and the Ullum Hidroelectric Plant until we arrive at la Quebrada del Zonda. In the east of the mountain, we can admire its parks, the Poet's Garden, the auto race track and a bathing resort. We will return to Mendoza. Night Show with dinnerWe will leave from the hotel in order to enjoy a delicious dinner, a typical show of "cuyano" folklore and of the Northwestern part of the Argentina. Return to hotel.
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Península Valdés

You have arrived to isthmus Carlos Ameghino, from where you can watch Golfo San José and Golfo Nuevo. Puerto Pirámides is a stopover for tourists on their way to Península Valdés that inserts you in the magic of Patagonian steppe contrasting with the water of the Atlantic that breaks against the rocks and cliffs on the coast.This narrow strip of land 35 km. long, with its arid soil and the deepest salt marshes in South America, possesses a very important natural resource of international value: the right whale. The mating and birth of these huge mammals is seen every year from June to December. Killer whales are more frequently seen between February and May, while dolphins are seen all year round.Puerto Pirámides is a beach resort frequented by lovers of nature, and will provide an unforgettable experience to anyone who travels in the area.Its beaches with their gentle slopes are protected by cliffs resembling pyramids, where there are fossilized invertebrates of more than 9 million years.SUGGESTED TOURS:Florentino Ameghino DamWe will leave Puerto Madryn to arrive at the dyke, a dam that gives water and energy and a place of great tourist attractiveness of the chromatic contrast of the reddish rock with the green vegetation. We will lunch and then we can walk enjoying the microclimate on both sides of the Chubut River. We will then return to Puerto Madryn. The Penguins of Punta TomboWe will leave for the penguin sanctuary where we can observe the life of the Magallanes Penguins that every year arrive during the period from September to April. They come from the southern waters and their colony is calculated to reach 300 to 500 thousands penguins. We will lunch and then we will continue toward Trelew in order to visit this city. Later we will go to Gaiman, the Welsh Colony located on the coast of the Chubut River. There you can enjoy the typical welsh tea (paid for by the passengers), and observe ancient buildings and welsh style chapels. Return to Puerto Madryn. Sea elephants, sea lions and whales on Valdés PenínsulaWe will depart from our hotel in Puerto Madryn and head towards the north to Valdés Península. Our first stop will be in Port Pyramids where we will board a whaling launch that will allow us to visit the whaling zone where we can almost touch the whales that arrive here between July and December. We will continue after lunch to Point Delgada where we will see the lighthouse of the sea hotel, the sea lions and the sea elephants on the shore. We will visit the coast until Port North, visiting various reserves of sea lions and sea elephants. On our return we will see the Isle of the Birds.
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Bariloche

Ever beautiful San Carlos de Bariloche, lying on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi and surrounded by mountains and forests, is one of the most attractive cities in the world and, of course, in Argentina.Founded in 1902, its name is a play on the words "Carlos Wiederhold", who settled down the first general store in the area (that is what "San Carlos" stands for), and a deformation of the word "vuriloche" ("different people, people from the back or from the other side"), used by the Mapuche people to refer to other native dwellers from the eastern zone of the Andes Mountain Range before their own arrival in this region.Bariloche stands 1,640 kilometers away from the City of Buenos Aires and it offers first-class accommodation and gastronomical services. Furthermore, several tourist operators work constantly to make visitors choose this destination at all seasons.In the summer, trout and salmonidae fly-fishing and sports recreation (especially hiking, river rafting and walks around ancient forests, as well as climbing most of the peaks surrounding the city) are some of the activities enjoyed by visitors to this great city.SUGGESTED TOURS:Small TourExcursion at noon. We will visit the Virgen of the Snows, Campanario chairlift (additional service), El Trébol Lake, Panoramic Point, López Bay and Llao-Llao Hotel. We will return visiting the Otto Hill (climb optional). Victoria Island and the Arrayanes WoodsLuxurious excursion all day. We will leave Bariloche in a special bus heading toward Bonita Beach and Port Pañuelo. We will board a launch and sail on Lake Nahuel Huapi. We will arrive at the world famous Arrayanes woods and visit them for a while. After lunch we will leave the port of the same name toward Victoria Island. In the afternoon we will return to Bariloche. Cathedral HillExcursion at noon to Cathedral Hill. Magnificent passage way to the center of the winter sports. We will visit the ski trails in order to ascend the slopes by cable car or chairlift (additional service) to Piedra del Cóndor from where we can view the majestic lakes of Nahuel Huapi, Moreno and Gutiérrez. Puerto Blest and the Cascade Los CántarosExcursion lasting all day. We will leave Puerto Pañuelo, and we will board a launch sailing on the extensive Brazo Largo, river of the Lake Nahuel Huapi. We will arrive at Puerto Blest. After lunch we will go to the Cascade Los Cántaros. We will ascend the wooden steps located on the coast of this marvelous creation of nature from where we can obtain a spectacular view of the cascades. Crossing the Lakes, Bariloche - Puerto MonttWe will leave in the morning in a catamaran crossing Nahuel Huapi Lake arriving at Port Blest. Then by bus we will arrive at Frias Lake by a road that crosses a larch woods. Here we will travel by catamaran by Frias Lake of green waters and abundant vegetation to Port Frias. Then we will cross a high mountain range of the Andes arriving at 976 meters above sea level, arriving to Peulla (in winter it is necessary to spend the night in this city). Then we will leave from Peulla in a motor launch sailing in All the Saints or Emerald Lake, appreciating the Osorno Volcanoe, the Puntiagudo and Tronador Hills, and Margarita Island. In arriving at Petrohue we will take a bus and pass by the Petrohue Falls continuing by the southern shore of Llanquihue Lake, passing by the Port Varas to arrive at Port Montt. The Grand TourAll day excursion. We will visit: Cumelén, Puerto Manzano, Las Flores, Península de Huemul and Santa María. Afterwards we will board the amphitheatre on the coast of Limay River. We will then arrive to the Encantado Valley, a formation of rocks with strange natural forms known by names, such as "The Finger of God", "The Monkeys", "The Window", "The Cathedral", etc. We will arrive at the juncture of Traful where we will have lunch. We will continue on the route of the Seven Lakes toward La Angostura Village sailing the lakes of Hermoso, Villarino, Falkner, Espejo, Correntoso, etc.
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El Calafate

16 kilometers from Río Gallegos, capital of the Province of Santa Cruz, there lies the City of El Calafate, named after the small bush from southern Patagonia bearing the same name, as well as its tiny fruit.El Calafate International Airport, located 23 kilometers away from the center of the city, is the destination of non-stop flights coming from cities like Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Puerto Madryn, Trelew, San Carlos de Bariloche and Puerto Natales.Today El Calafate is a world destination. Part of the Patagonian steppe, El Calafate is a significant tourist center that has become famous both in the country and abroad in the last few years. Its luxurious hotels and its typical restaurants have succeeded in positioning this city among the world destinations worth visiting.SUGGESTED TOURS:Upsala and Onelli GlaciersWe will go from El Calafate to Punta Bandera Port and we will sail up to the northern arm of lake Argentino until we arrive at Upsala Glacier, the largest, that is an impressive mass of ice that is 50 km in length and many kilometers in density. In the front of this there are loose blocks of ice that then form into iceberg navigating the lake like a sailboat. Our boat will sail paralel to the Glacier for several kilometers, arriving at Onelli Bay and from there we will go through a passage for 1500 meters until we reach Onelli Lagoon where we can observe the Agassiz, Bolado and Onelli Glaciers. We will have lunch at a typical restaurant of the region, and then we will return to the point of departure. Perito Moreno GlacierWe will leave from El Calafate and travelling 80 km we will arrive at Perito Moreno Glacier, formed 30,000 years ago. The height is 80 meters and the space it covers is 3 km. This is the only glacier in the world that separates two bodies of water (the Southern Sea from the Rich Sea, both part of Lake Argentino). This causes a difference in water level, and the tremendous pressure causes the ice to weaken every 4 years so that the water from the Rich Sea penetrates Lake Argentino across the Canal of the Icebergs. This moment of rupture that normally happens in January, is one of the most spectacular impressions of the world. This excursion consists in observing from land at many angles, and each one closer than the one before, the extraordinary spectacular of the glacier, destroyed by Lake Argentino and our observation of the great clunks of ice falling. Nautical SafariWe will leave from the footbridge located in front of Perito Moreno Glacier. There we will begin a marshy journey to the Iceberg Canals where we will enjoy a new version of the front of this glacier.MinitrekkingWe will leave from El Calafate by boat to Brazo Rico of Lake Argentino. There we can take short walks on the ice of Perito Moreno Glacier, observing its flora and fauna. Return to El Calafate.
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Antartica

Known as the last continent or the white continent, Antarctica is the largest water reserve on Earth. It occupies a surface of 14,677,000 square kilometers around the South Pole.Its daily life is ruled by the Antarctic Treaty System, which sets forth that several countries have permanent occupation of this territory but must develop scientific and research activities and by all means avoid any alteration on the environment. Countries like Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Belgium, Japan and the United States of America are presently carrying out this kind of activities.Unlike the North Pole, which is a layer of floating ice, Antarctica is continental land and if we think in the long term, one of the richest on the planet, as it contains 90 % of freshwater world reserve. A thick layer of ice covers more than 95 % of its territory and it is the highest continent, as it reaches 2,300 meters MSL.Its beauty has been the subject of documentaries, photographs and a huge number of expeditions that have landed on this territory in order to discover what days are like on the white continent.Strange sceneries are combined both with native and migratory wildlife that remains here almost year round. Most of its natural life develops in the sea and its shores, where whales, seals and penguins, as well as other aquatic birds, comply with most of their life cycle.If there is somewhere on the planet where the weather is extremely cold, that is the poles. Antarctica features temperatures that may drop to -40° C, though in the summers when the weather is fine, the average temperatures on the peninsula are around -7º C.Records give account of 1773 as the year when the first expeditions arrived in Antarctica: real conquests for the challenging polar geography. No wonder more and more tourists visit Antarctica year after year, not only to see the white continent but also to watch its wildlife in the most unspoiled habitat ever.SUGGESTED TOURS:Antarctic CruiseThis type of cruise can only be taken between December and March that lasts about 10 days on ships of more than 15,000 tons, 20 feet in depth, from 150 to 200 meters in length and more than 20 meters in width. The ship will leave with all comforts: swimming pool, discotheque, casino, commercial gallery, reading room, bars and ample and modern state rooms, and normally host more than 1,000 passengers and more than 200 crew members.The life on board is very pleasant in that they will carry on board first class artists and singers, and passengers will witness all type of spectacles. The normal itinerary is: leave from Ushuaia, go to the principle Naval Bases of the Argentine Republic in the Argentine Territory of the Antarctic such as Esperanza Bay, Brown, Melchior, Decepción and the 25 de Mayo. The passengers will be accompanied by scientists that will offer all the necessary information, take trips to the interior of the continent leaving the bases in comfortable vehicles, especially drawn.You can also chat with the residents of the bases during the journey and observe interesting animals of the antartic fauna, penguins, sea elephants, seals, sea lions, comorants, etc.
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Ushuaia

Talking about the end of the world is talking about Ushuaia. This is the southernmost city on the planet. Due to its location near the South Pole, it has approximately eighteen hours of sunlight in the summer, whereas in the winter, it only has seven or eight. But this does not prevent tourists from visiting it once and again. In the Yámana tongue, "Ushuaia" means "bay looking onto the West". Situated on the shores of the vast Beagle Channel, this beautiful city offers sceneries second to none. The forests, the mountains, the sea, the glaciers and the wind dominate the landscape. The city is surrounded by Mount Martial to the West and by Mounts Olivia and Cinco Hermanos to the East. The inventiveness of its dwellers has helped them become adapted to its whimsical geography. The modern buildings and typical constructions of these latitudes give shape to an extremely picturesque and colorful city in the eye of all visitors. Its gastronomic and accommodation infrastructure meets all expectations. It welcomes thousands of international visitors that reach Ushuaia lured by the slogan "reach the end of the world" .A tourist destination indeed, Ushuaia is chosen for the practice of hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, sport fishing and the most spectacular voyages along the Beagle Channel and Lapataia Bay in Tierra del Fuego National Park. The prison at end of the world is another tourist attraction. In the winter, visitors may enjoy skiing and rides on sleds pulled by dogs at Mount Castor. Its modern chairlifts and its school have turned it into one of the best ski centers in the country. This is Ushuaia: it has everything for everyone. For some people, it is the end of the world. For others, it is the beginning of everything. SUGGESTED TOURS:City TourThis tour will help us to understand the life styles that this city encompasses with its constant growth, their neighbourhoods and manufacturing zones. The museum called "The End of the World" allows us to to view retrospectively the development of the island. We will also visit the Civic Center and the commercial zone. Afterwards we will travel 7 km to the north of the city, to the chairlift where we can have a panoramic view of the city of Ushuaia, and we will have the possibility of ascending to the foot of Martial Glacier made of permanent ice and extraordinary beauty. National Park of Tierra del FuegoWe will leave from Ushuaia, going 20 km toward the west, taking the National Route 3. Then we go to the ranches and cottages of Pipo River. We will enter the National Park of 63,000 hectares passing by Ensenada Bay, Redonda Island, Camadon of the Bull, Alakush Tavern, Roca Lake, Beaver Dam, and Lapataia Bay that extends itself to the end of National route 3 to 3,242 km from the Federal Capital. We will return to the hotel. Escondido and Fagnano LakesWe will leave from Ushuaia toward the north east by National Route 3 and go close to 100 km crossing the Olivia River, 5 Brothers and the Olivia Mountains, Carabajal Valley, Tierra Mayor and Las Cotorras. Then we will arrive at the highest point of the island on Garibaldi Pass, 450 meters above sea level. From that point we can observe a panoramic view of the Petrel Tavern and Fagnano Lake. We will continue crossing the lumber and forested zone, sail on Fagnano Lake and arrive at the Kalken Tavern. Then we will return to the hotel. Sailing on the BeagleWe will leave from Ushuaia taking a catamaran that will have to sail through Ushuaia Bay and we can observe from the sea the southern most city in the world, Olivia Mountain, the Fique Ranch, and Escarpado Mountain, among other things. At the light house Les Eclaireurs we will turn at this point and head west toward Ushuaia and appreciate several isolated islands. Among them the Island of the Wolves and the Birds, where we can stop to admire the colonies of sea lions and the different types of birds, such as the cormoranes that live together in such harmony. We will continue through the islands until we come to a small passage way. Here we will return to Ushuaia Bay to our place of departure.

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