Iguazú Falls or The Great Waters in Guarani language, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are on the Argentine-Brazilian border in tropical Misiones and comprise over 260 waterfalls reaching 230 ft. It is majestic and breathtaking with multiple cascades plunging into the Devil’s Gorge creating clouds of mist and blazing rainbows over the rainforest. Walk the trails to the edge of the gorge or see them from below on a boat. It is in any case, an amazing sight you will never forget.
Mendoza or wine country in the Cuyo area is a green oasis in the most arid region lying at the foot of the highest mountains. Land of no rain but abundant water flowing from the towering Andes this is the ideal land for vineyards Pamper yourself by staying at one of the exclusive boutique wineries and explore their wine cellars. Treat yourself to excellent malbec and mouth watering cuisine. For adventurous spirits there is rafting, trekking, mountain climbing, horseback riding and even skiing in La leñas, the most famous ski resort in South America.
Make Bariloche your starting point to explore the spectacular Lake District in Northern Patagonia. Turquoise lakes you can drive around are framed by the Andean peaks or sail across the border to Chile. Fast flowing rivers are great for fly fishing and if trekking, climbing, rafting or playing golf are your pleasures you will enjoy a great variety of choices. For horseback riding there are many unspoilt trails where experienced guides will take for several days to enjoy the wilderness, sleeping in small cabins, eating round camp fires and enjoying the southern sky at night. Luxury hotels and cozy lodges all in beautiful settings will tempt you with gourmet cuisine inspired by local produce.
Journey to Southern Patagonia to Calafate and LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK, another UNESCO World Heritage, to see the stunning Perito Moreno, Viedma and Upsala Glaciers, navigate around them or trek their blue icesheets. Further North you will reach EL CHALTEN famous for the imposing and treacherous Fitz Roy peak and glacier fed Lake Argentino. Estancias or ranches dot Southern Patagonia, many welcome visitors and provide riding and hiking excursions and of course amazing asados, the famous barbecue.
Tierra del Fuego, our largest island is world famous for its capital USHUAIA, the southernmost city on the planet. What used to me a penal colony is now a colorful town where stories of early Anglo settlers mix with shipwrecks and the ghosts of selk’nam people also known as the onas and yamanas tribes. While you cruise the Beagle Channel, you will sail around the picture famous Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, see cormorants on Birds Island, watch colonies of seawolves and penguins and visit the oldest and southernmost estancia-ranch. There is kayaking on the lakes surrounded by startling mountain shapes and for gourmets to enjoy all the crabmeat you can eat. For the more adventurous, this is where you sail from to explore fabulous Antartica.
Salta, which means The Beautiful in Diaguita language, is true to its name, an area with a magical attraction where you will experience contrasting landscapes: striking, dramatic rock formations, enormous cactus and rocks of brilliant colours. To the north, steamy tropical forests , in the centre fertile valleys with colonial villages.Travel along empty roads and discover the charm of colonial churches, indian ruins and towns with regional crafts. A perfect blend between the pre-columbian past and the colonial days.Taste the local produce, the wonderful torrontés wine from the world´s highest vineyards , stay at a charming family run estancia or in a luxurious winery and of course taste the delicious Salteño cuisine.
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Masha Bosch: 54 9 11 5658 3493
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