5 unmissable places to visit in Argentina

Argentina spans northern subtropical forests to the cold Patagonian regions in the south. The diversity of Argentine culture also deserves visitors' attention, with artistic and architectural landmarks to explore. How about getting to know Argentina for these 5 amazing sights? If you like it, you can still find some tickets with deals here.

1. The Barrios of Buenos Aires

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Full of charm, the Argentine capital is the starting point of most visitors, but there are many people who do not even think of leaving the city, so many options for tourists in the city. Buenos Aires culture is the highlight, with museums, art galleries and colonial buildings that can be found in the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. When you visit La Boca, Buenos Aires' most colorful neighborhood, you will find an open-air museum full of brightly painted houses, sculptures and open-air tango classes. For those who prefer walking along wide avenues and visiting palaces, Palermo and Belgrano are great choices. Beyond, of course, the Plaza de Mayo in downtown Buenos Aires.

2. Cordoba

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With a five-hour drive from Buenos Aires, you can reach Cordoba, a historic city with 16th-century colonial buildings. Don't miss your chance to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Plaza San Martin and Cordoba Cathedral, which mixes Baroque and Neoclassical styles with an interior adorned with frescoes and murals, as well as the abundance of gold and silver, typical of the churches. Catholics of the past.

3. Mar del Plata

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If you prefer beaches to museums, Mar del Plata is the place. There are more than eight kilometers of beautiful beaches, facing the Atlantic Ocean. The region is home to many cruises and other big boats, with resorts and mansions near the beaches. You can also run into sea lions, which usually rest there. Mar del Plata will still toast you with impressive dunes and cliffs.

4. Perito Moreno Glacier

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Tourists visiting Patagonia's Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, often do not regret it. From here you can go to the Perito Moreno Glacier, a huge 30 km long ice formation (the third largest freshwater reserve in the world). It is just a two-hour drive from the city of El Calafate, where most visitors are staying. On the glacier you can have fun with short and easy trails or challenge yourself on climbs that can last more than five hours.

5. Ushuaia

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Have you ever wanted to travel to the end of the world? Because it is right there in the neighboring country. In the far south of Argentina, Ushuaia is known as the southernmost city in the world. It was founded in the early twentieth century as a penal colony, but today it is one of Argentina's top tourist destinations, with breathtaking landscapes of mountains, sea, glaciers and woods. Attractions include the San Juan Salvation Lighthouse, the “End of the World Lighthouse”, built in 1884, and the End of the World Museum, with exhibits on the region's natural history, Aboriginal people and the first penal colonies. . Speaking of colonies, a former military prison houses the Ushuaia Maritime Museum, which features artifacts and scale models of famous ships, such as the HMS Beagle on which Charles Darwin traveled.