Argentina: The 18th Largest Country In The World
Located in the southern portion of South America the country of Argentina is runner up to only Brazil for the largest country on the continent. Argentina also holds the status of being home to the lowest and highest points on the continent. You can be as low as 40m below sea level in Salinas Chicas or as high as 6,960m on the mountain peak of Cerro Aconcagua. Sporting a population of around 40 million people Argentina is not a lonely place. Located at the very southern portion of Argentina is the famous Strait Of Magellan, which offers an option for boats to get from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic without going all the way around Cape Horn.
Buenos Aires is the capitol of Argentina. Sporting a population of some 14 million inhabitants makes this popular destination one of the ten largest on the planet. The city is known for adventure and fun. As with any large metropolitan area you have to keep your wits about you but as long as you follow the basic rules of tourism you will find this city to be most welcoming and pleasure filled. The nightlife here is legendary and the food can be an experience all of it's own. The culture is rich and history adding excitement and charm to any excursion. The cost for most accommodations in the area is very friendly and should only add to the cities appeal. The national dance in Argentina is the Tango and you don't want to visit without giving it a whirl.
There are many fun and exciting things to do in Argentina. Of course you will want to explore the nightlife, the food and the excellent accommodations but there is still more to enjoy. For example you can be an Argentine Cowboy for a day. That's right. You can experience the life of a Gaucha and ride horses and eat the food these cowboys normally consume. This can be a fun filled event for the entire family.
When visiting Argentina you can find many tours that can give you an organized view of the major sites and destinations. You can take anything from city tours to helicopter tours depending on your desire. If you love to golf you will find many opportunities to do so in this Latin country. There is definitely something for everyone. You can even go skydiving if that is what you fancy.
There are many great places to shop in Argentina as well. In down town Buenos Aires there are streets specifically blocked off for shoppers to stroll and shop. Needless to say your money is very welcome here. When it comes to eating they sure like their beef in Argentina. You will find plenty of it. But there is a good mix of other types of food as well. You can even find mouth- watering pizza in the capitol city that would warm the heart of any Italian. The service can be a little rough in Argentina but if you are patient and follow the basic rules of good traveling, Argentina can be a great destination.