An overview of South America
A few of the more important elements that make up this wonderful country...
{ Needs new copy Nick: As one of the globe's largest and oldest countries, Argentina is the sum of many parts which combine to make up one a fascinating and enchanting country...somewhere that regularly captivates peoples hearts and keeps them coming back for more. In the following sections we discuss a few of the most interesting and broad ranging properties that have melded together to make Argentina what it is today.
HISTORY - The long and varied history of Argentina...
...can be witnessed throughout the country and has left its imprint on the landscape, the people and the architecture. To go to Argentina without at least a brief knowledge of what these rolling lands have witnessed is to miss out on a great part of the journey. Read more...
WEATHER - To simply summarise Argentina’s weather...
...in a short paragraph is nigh on impossible. The eight largest country in the world, bordered by the tropics in the north, the Atlantic to the east, the Andes to the west and Antarctica to its south…to say that predicting the weather is not easy is an understatement! The main thing to bear in mind really is the mighty Andes range. This natural phenomenon acts as a rain barrier from the rainfall of the Pacific and so, on the whole, it is worth bearing in mind that much of the Argentine side of the Andes is dry. Read more...
WILDLIFE - Not to speak of Argentina and its wildlife in the same breath...
...is to miss the point. Argentina is a land of extremes; rainforests supporting everything, to open tundra that support seemingly nothing, ice flows and icebergs, salt flats, wetlands, high mountains, fertile farmlands, the list goes on. Read more...
PEOPLE AND CULTURE - a land of immigrants and conquest, the cultural mix is a highlight
The most striking thing about a visit to Argentina is the shear abundance and diversity of its people. From its golden era in the late 1800s, Buenos Aires was a destination of choice for many Europeans who were looking to make their fortune in the Americas. Read more...
TOWNS AND CITIES - with Buenos Aires standing out there are a few others of note
The towns and cities of Argentina are numerous and varied. The largest, containing around 30% of the total population, Buenos Aires is by far the busiest and cosmopolitan, but there are also ancient cities such as Mendoza and Cordoba that are still worth a visit for the Spanish architecture they hold. Read more...