Argentina is a country of incredible landscapes and many climatic zones. This is severe-beautiful Patagonium in the south, powerful iguasu waterfalls in the northeast, a bright lively Buenos Aires, sunny grape and lunar valley is deschigoalo. We tell you what places it is worth visiting in Argentina on your next vacation.
How to get
You can fly to the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, with transfers. The cost of a one-back-trip flight starts from 69,000 rubles* per person. A visa to Argentina is not needed, but if you choose tickets with a docking in the United States, you will need an American transit visa. The entry rules in the conditions of Covid-19 can be found by the link.
How to move
The distances in Argentina are huge. Between the cities you can move in ground transport (buses or trains), to the remote corners of the country (for example, Patagonia or IGuasu waterfalls) to fly on an airplane – this is how you can save a day and more. Renting a car in Buenos Aires will cost from 8100 rubles* per day.
What to see in Argentina
Buenos Aires
Elegant, but always noisy Buenos Aires embodies the very essence of Argentina: in each quarter of the city, someone either dances, or sings, or draws. Its compact green center, where neat high -rise buildings alternate with the buildings of the 19th century, resembles secluded corners of Paris, and each quarter has its own character and charm.
In the port bright quarter of La Boka, you can observe tango dancers and street artists. In the cemetery of the recruit, similar to a mini-city-to look at the Mausoleums, where Argentine celebrities are buried. In the fashionable office area of Puerto-Madero in rebuilt buildings there are high-class steak-hose, where it is worth trying the main Argentinee dish-Assado (meat baked on charcoal). Behind this quarter, the ecological reserve of Kostanan-Sur begins-a place for secluded walks and relaxation from the bustle of the city. And they come to the fashion area of Palermo to sit in the best restaurants, bars and engage in shopping.
You can move around the city by metro, buses, metro -bus or taxi. Pay a conveniently replenished Sube card.
Where to stay in Buenos Aires
Circus Hostel – from 900 rubles* per night per person;
Hotel Frossard – from 1300 rubles* per night per person;
Sarmiento Palace Hotel – from 2900 rubles* per night per person.
Cordoba
This fashionable Argentine megalopolis with Spanish colonial architecture is often overlooked. But if you want to enjoy the night and cultural life, then Cordoba should be included in your list. Here are the oldest universities in the country, several objects of the UNESCO World Heritage and Gallery of Modern Art.
In the afternoon, admire the legacy of the Jesuits, walking along the quarter of the same name. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts Evita and Sarmieento Park, and look at bars and clubs in the Nueva-Kordov area, in which they have fun all night. You can climb to the mystical Mount Uritorko, where they held ritual ceremonies and, according to rumors, observed UFOs.
Where to stay in the cordova
Ha! Hostel Y Residencia – from 1300 rubles* per night per person;
NH Córdoba Urbano – from 3800 rubles* per night per person;
Kube Apartments Express – from 2900 rubles* per night per person.
Higuasu waterfall
In order to admire the Argentine part of the famous giant waterfalls, Iguas, you need to get to the city of Puerto Jaguas. We recommend that you fly here, since when planting, a truly exciting look opens.
The entrance ticket to the Iguas National Park costs 2000 rubles*. There are several viewing platforms, from where the waterfalls are visible from all sides. Acute lovers ride a high -speed boat right under the falling water. In addition, the waterfalls are surrounded by picturesque jungle, through which pedestrian routes are laid – put on a walk in the park all day.
Where to stay in Puerto Jiguasu
Posada Los Tajibos – from 2200 rubles* per night per person;
Hostel Iguazu Falls – from 1100 rubles* per night per person;
JASY HOTEL – from 4000 rubles* per night per person.
The Mendos region
The Mendos region is the cradle of Argentine winemaking, here are the best vineyards of the country. This is Mecca for all lovers of Malbek. Come to the city of Mendos of the same name, it is just located between the two valleys of vineyards, Valle-de-Uko and Luhan-de-Kuyo, and go on a tour of the surrounding winery and city winery. This can be done even on a bicycle, rent is available in the city.
Also, Mendos was chosen by Gucho – Argentine cowboys. Many here have a ranch, to which they call tourists and organize equestrian walks and traditional dinners for them.
Where to stay in Mendos
Mora International Hostel – from 1100 rubles* per night per person;
Bari – from 2100 rubles per night per person;
Apartamentos Mendoza – from 6300 rubles per night per person.
National Park Los Losvyares
The Los Los Vlasyares National Park in the Southern Andes attracts lovers of nature and trekking. This is the territory of South Patagonia and here is the grandiose glacier of Perito-Moro (the third largest fresh water supply on the planet), the largest freshwater lake of Argentina-Lago-Arkhentino, as well as the Mountain Massive Fitzra.
To see the main attractions of the park, you need to plan the nights in the city of El Calafate and the town of El-Khalten. It is better to fly in El Calafate. This is a “gate to the Argentine glaciers”, from here they go to trekking or on a water walk to Perito-Moro. You can look at the glacier from the viewing platforms for free, and for a fee – go on a water tour or climb right on it. Then, on a rented car or bus, you can get along the picturesque road to El-Kolten, from where the routes begin to the rest of the park.
Where to stop
El Calafate
American Del Sur Calafate Hostel – from 2600 rubles* per night per person;
Bla Guest House – from 1100 rubles* per night per person;
Hotel Picos del Sur – from 5100 rubles* per night per person.
El-Kalten
Hosteria Don Atilio – from 2200 rubles* per night per person;
Hosstería Punta Sur En Lago del Desierto – from 3200 rubles* per night per person;
Inlandsis – from 5700 rubles* per night per person.
Ushuayya
The harsh Ushuaya on the Archipelago Fiery Land on the shore of the Bigl Strait was a stronghold of missionaries, a correctional colony and a naval base. Now she is known as the “End of the World” and “Gate to Antarctica”-from here cruises will start for the southern continent and tours to the Tierra del Fuego Park.
Of the sights in the city itself, there are several museums, including a museum-plum. Tourists also go on excursions to the island of Martillo, where the colonies of the Magellan Penguins live (from 7500 rubles*), go to the track to the Esmerald Lagoon and the Bigl Strait to the Southern Lighthouse of the Eklireers (Les Eclaireurs; from 7,000 rubles*).
In Ushuayu, regular flights fly from Buenos Aires and El Calafate.
Where to stop
Hotel Austral ushuaia – from 5800 rubles* per night per person;
Mirador del Beagle Hosteria – from 3400 rubles* per night per person;
Yaghan Hostel – from 2200 rubles* per night per person.
National Park Thierra del Fuego (Fiery Earth)
The National Park Fiery Land is located in the south of Argentina, where the Andes abruptly break into the ice waters leading to Antarctica. This is a windy and cold edge, where Patagonian forests are adjacent to the snowy mountains, rivers, waterfalls and glacial lakes.
The national park is so large that it will take two to three days to examine all its corners. The total length of pedestrian routes of different complexity is more than 40 km. There are campsites in the park where you can spend the night with your tent for free.
You can get to the park on your own by car, transfers from Uushuay hotels or with a tour for the whole day (from 10,000 rubles*). The entrance ticket for the day for foreigners costs 1600 rubles*, on the second day they give a 50% discount.
The park Tren Fin del Mundo with a steam locomotive on a narrow gauge plane built in the beginning of the 20th century also runs through the park. Ticket – from 3650 rubles*, the entrance to the park is not included.
*Prices are valid at the time of publication
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