The Best Time To Visit

Argentina is a large country with an area of 3 761 274 km ² if we include the Antarctic territories and the Falklands. In the Andes, the climate is hot and humid in summer, and may often be surprised by the sudden fall of rain. The northern part of the country enjoys a subtropical climate, the center of Argentina is characterized by a humid climate with fog, while the South has tended to display a cold climate a little, finally, East enjoys' a mild temperature and summer, rain fell there are moderate. In altitude, it snows quite often except in summer when the heat is felt with the wind blowing dry Zonda. There are still wonderful places to visit in Argentina during all seasons. In summer, ie from December to February, Patagonia is the most popular destination for tourists. For a visit of the fall of the Iguaçu, summer or spring are the recommended period and during the winter, you will have the pleasure of skiing on the heights of the Andes.

Huge under-populated countries, Argentina is a land of adventure and self-transcendence.

The capital, Buenos Aires, issue of entry to the traveler, cosmopolitan atmosphere: its extensive shopping, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Teatro Colon and entertainment world-renowned Museo Ambrosetti and his magnificent Indian objects, wooden houses colorful La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery and its beautiful mausoleums, the district of San Telmo and its antique shops, the huge Avenida 9 de Julio, give you an overview of the many attractions of the city.

Cordoba, second largest city, has an interesting historic center, particularly the old market and churches dating from the sixteenth century eclectic architecture.

Unable to ignore the Iguazu Falls: the astonishing vision of thousands of cubic meters of water flowing from a height of 70 meters alone would justify the visit, but the surrounding virgin forest may also be part beautiful hiking to discover the fauna and flora of the local rich and varied.

Patagonia finally satisfy your desire to end the world: Glacier National Park, a boat trip on Lago Argentino to approach the iceberg, a trek around the peaks of the Andes, the national park of Tierra del Fuego, the visit of an estancia, one of the penitentiary Ushuaia, you will leave imperishable images.

Several airlines serve the airport in Buenos Aires.

No visa is required.

The current currency is the Argentine peso.

The budget plan is quite modest: a double room will cost around 25 €, except in Patagonia where prices are significantly higher. A hearty meal and good quality meat essentially amounts to less than € 7.

Safety precautions relating to respect traditional vaccines, which added that against yellow fever in New Topics since 2008, against hepatitis A and typhoid, rabies and cons. Another local issue, altitude sickness or "Sorroche" that can affect climbers from 3000m ... At the slightest alarm, the only solution is to descend as quickly as possible.

To travel there, domestic airlines are available, especially to Patagonia, but also buses and faster with every comfort. The train is another solution, using some ways quite spectacular.