| Argentina is in all ways the definition of | | | | Bariloche. |
| fabulous, as most Argentineans would be more | | | | |
| than happy to tell you. South America's | | | | Global Heritage, National Treasure |
| darling and second largest nation (after | | | | |
| Brazil) is teeming with fantastic culture and | | | | The diversity of wildlife and terrain in |
| biodiversity, ultra hip cities like Buenos | | | | Argentina is arguably unmatched in South |
| Aires and an unabated passion for fine wine, | | | | America. PenÃnsula Valdés is a World |
| scrumptious steak and an uncompromised | | | | Heritage Site on the east coast of the |
| quality of life. Following a recent economic | | | | Patagonian region with more visible |
| crisis, the country is just as splendid a | | | | biodiversity than any other region in |
| destination while leaving a far smaller hole | | | | Argentina. Sea lions, penguins, whales, |
| in your wallet. | | | | armadillos, guanacos and gray foxes all grace |
| | | | the shores with their regular presence at |
| Raise Your Glass, Your Consciousness and Your | | | | certain times of the year. Enjoy the pristine |
| Elevation | | | | quality of surrounding Patagonia, quite |
| | | | possibly the cleanest place on earth. Farther |
| Argentina's central fertile plain of the | | | | south, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares (Glacier |
| Pampas is the main agriculture hub and South | | | | National Park) is literally an incredibly |
| America's world renowned wine producing | | | | moving experience. Strategically placed |
| region. Córdoba, Argentina's second city, | | | | cat-walks and guided tours allow visitors to |
| is the heart of this region and full of | | | | see the remarkable sliding ice blocks from |
| universities, historic museums and an | | | | stable distances, including the gargantuan |
| extremely posh and youthful nightlife. Just | | | | Perito Moreno Glacier. This also might be the |
| southwest of Córdoba is the wine capital | | | | closest you have ever found yourself to the |
| of Mendoza. Come for the harvest festivals at | | | | South Pole! |
| the end of February and stay to enjoy the | | | | |
| warm hospitality during a vineyard tour of | | | | Argentina's unique north-south axis makes for |
| the many bodegas in March and April. Explore | | | | a most dynamic single-county travel |
| the surrounding rocky desert by hopping on a | | | | opportunity. Jungles in the far north, |
| horseback riding expedition or paddling down | | | | glaciers in the deep south, the Incan Andes |
| some whitewater with a local guide. | | | | to the West and just about everything |
| | | | imaginable in between make up just a few |
| Nestled against the Andes Mountain Range, the | | | | reasons why anyone must explore Argentina - |
| Mendoza region is also home to South | | | | not to mention the wildly alive and |
| America's tallest peak, Cerro Aconcagua, at | | | | electrifying epicenter that is the capital |
| 22,834 ft. Guided trekking expeditions to the | | | | city of Buenos Aires. Don't forget that in |
| top can be arranged for those with | | | | the southern hemisphere the seasons are |
| appropriate expertise. Others may find the | | | | reversed. January is extremely hot in the |
| trip to base camp exhilarating enough. The | | | | north, with temperatures exceeding 110F in |
| area is an extremely popular Andes ski | | | | places. The south is cold, still with the |
| destination as well, including the winter | | | | coldest months from May to September. |
| resorts of Las Leñas and San Carlos de | | | | |