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