IGUAZU FALLS or The Great Waters in Guarani language, a World Heritage Site, are on the Argentine-Brazilian border in tropical Misiones and comprise over 260 waterfalls reaching 230 ft. The views are majestic, 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. In any case it is a breathtaking sight you will never forget. You can choose to stay in the only hotel inside the National Park or in a top rated lodge upriver in exotic tropical surroundings.

MENDOZA WINE COUNTRY is a green oasis in the arid region at the foot of the Andes. Land of no rain but abundant water flowing from the towering peaks, it is the ideal land for vineyards. Follow the wine route, pamper yourself at one of the exclusive boutique hotels or excellent lodges in the wineries and explore their cellars. Treat yourself to excellent malbecs and gourmet cuisine. For adventurous spirits there is biking, trekking, climbing, riding and if you travel in early March, you will catch the Annual Wine Harvest Festival.

BARILOCHE make it 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 you can make a water crossing over to Chile. Fast flowing rivers are great for fly fishing and if hiking, sailing 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 you for a day’s ride or for several days, to enjoy the wilderness, sleeping in small cabins, eating round camp fires under the pristine southern sky. Luxury hotels and great lodges, all in stunning settings, will tempt you with their spas and gourmet cuisine inspired by local produce.

CALAFATE & LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK in Southern Patagonia, is another World Heritage site, home to the stunning Perito Moreno, Viedma and Upsala Glaciers. Navigate around them or trek their blue icesheets, both quite unique experiences. Two five star hotels offer amazing views and service. Ranches dot Southern Patagonia, many welcome visitors and provide riding, hiking and fishing excursions and of course amazing asados, the famous local barbecue. For the more adventurous, travel North to EL CHALTEN famous for its views of the imposing and treacherous Fitz Roy peak and glacier fed Lake Argentino.

USHUAIA, TIERRA DEL FUEGO our largest island is world famous for its capital, 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 the selk’nam people also known as the onas and yamanas tribes. While cruising 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. There is kayaking on the lakes surrounded by unusually shaped mountains and for gourmets to enjoy, all the crabmeat you can eat. Ushuaia is where you sail from to explore fabulous Antartica.

SALTA which means The Beautiful in Diaguita dialect, is true to its name, a region in the Northwest with a magical attraction where you will experience contrasting landscapes: striking, dramatic rock formations and multicolour hills as well as vineyards to stay in and savour their torrontes wine. Discover the charm of colonial Salta, its Spanish churches, Indian ruins and silver crafts. A perfect blend of pre-Columbian past and Spanish colonial heritage. From vineyard estancias to boutique hotels, all offer the gracious hospitality of Salta and traditional cuisine.

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