Discover the rich cultural heritage of Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, in this article.

The cultural riches of Buenos Aires

This article explores the beauty of Iguazú, the town where three countries meet.

Iguazú - where three countries meet

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This article plunges you deep into the end of the world in Ushuaia.

The end of the world: Ushuaia

  Trelew is famous for having Welsh origins. 1 hour by bus from Puerto Madryn.    

South America

With its end of the world feel,&nbsp;Argentina attracts and surprises. Its very rich&nbsp;unique culture,&nbsp;its varied breath-taking scenery&nbsp;or even&nbsp;its dynamic and bustling capital city, Buenos Aires,&nbsp;mesmerise travellers. Whether you choose to concentrate on one area, or alternatively travel the breadth and width of the country,&nbsp;a trip to Argentina has what it takes to satisfy all your desires. Its landmass covers a part of the luxurious&nbsp;amazon forest, pampas plains, and also the steppes and glaciers of Patagonia for&nbsp;enthusiasts of extensive&nbsp;hikes and treks. Argentina also shares two of its geographical landmarks between its neighbours, who are witnesses to the incredible diversity that the country has to offer: in the north-east the majestic&nbsp;Iguazu Falls&nbsp;are divided into three parts; one in Brazil, another in Paraguay, and finally the most spectacular falls of the park which are home to the Devil’s Throat, on the Argentinian side. Nearly 4,300km from there, at the southernmost point of the country, Argentina covers a third of the legendary Tierra del Fuego, the rest of which is controlled by Chile.&nbsp;Ushuaïa&nbsp;still remains to this day the Eldorado of escapism in the hearts of adventurers. So, are you ready for your&nbsp;trip to Argentina&nbsp;?

Argentina

Trelew

Puerto Madryn, the place from which to visit the Valdès Peninsula, is on the Atlantic sea coast, in the north of Argentine Patagonia.

Puerto Madryn

 Punta Tombo is Argentina's penguin paradise on the Atlantic coast of Patagonia.

Punta Tombo

Like its neighbour  Trelew, Gaiman is a small town in the province of Chubut, that has been very marked by the immigration of Welsh people to Argentina in the 19th century.

Gaiman

Purmamarca is a tiny village in the provnice of Jujuy, north of Salta, which is famous for its Hill of Seven Colours. 

Purmamarca

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Purmamarca is ideally situated. Its in the heart of Quebrada de Humahuaca, one of the most beautiful and disconcerting regions in Argentina. It's good to stay the night there after a day's driving. The village is very small but it is charming. I thought it gave off a very gentle atmosphere. The tourists are mostly there in the day time, visiting the Hill of Seven Colours. When the sun is going down, and you've had the good idea of staying the night there, having booked into one of the little hotels, which are also charmingly authentic, it's really nice to stroll down the little streets with the glowing red of the hills in the background. In my opinion, a pleasant experience during a <a href="/argentina/">trip to Argentina</a>. Its origins go back to the 16th century. The village used to be on the paths used by the Incas. Its principal attractions are the little church and the craft market in the centre. It's very typical, elegant, gentle...very peaceful! I have really good memories of it.

Purmamarca is a charming small village in the province of Jujuy, in the north of Argentina. The village has become very touristy because of the magnificent Cerro de los Siete Colores (or HIll of Seven Colours) behind it.

I arrived from Chile and began my <a href="/argentina/">trip to Argentina</a>, by touring the northwestern part of the country. It was when I stopped at the little village of Purmamarca that I came across the most incredible sight in Quebrada de Humahuaca - the Mountain of Seven Colours. Violet, yellow, green, blue, red, pink and beige bathe a single mountain. It's beyond words. How can such beauty exist? It's sublime. I recommend you take a walk along the Paseo de los Colorados. It's a 3km hike that runs around this colourful palette. The colours on the mountain change tone, depending on the angle of the sun. You should also head up to the Cerro el Morado, where you'll get a fanatastic view of the town and the Mountain of Seven Colours. Be warned that strong winds can sometimes make the ascent too dangerous. All I can say is that it's breathtaking. Have I already told you it's beyond words? I feel the need to repeat myself!

At 65km from Jujuy, the village of Purmamarca, in the heart of Quebrada de Humahuaca, is home to a geological gem, the Mountain of Seven Colours. A million times better than expected!

Purmamarca is ideally situated on the road between Salta and the villages further north, like Tilcara and Humahuaca. A few kilometres away is one of the unmissable sites of the Argentine Northwest, Salinas Grandes. When I arrived at Purmamarca I was both surprised and pleased with the village which feels a bit like a town from the wild west: dry, dusty, with adobe houses... It's a very busy village during the day but becomes calm again in the evening. That was my favourite time. The one place you have to see at Purmamarca is Cerro de los Siete Colores (or the HIll of Seven Colours) whose variegated multicoloured forms dominate the village. It is the region's most impressive geological formation. If you are <a href="/argentina/">staying in Purmamarca</a> I recommend you take the path around this hill, either at dawn or at dusk, for an absolutely spectacular show!

Purmamarca is a tiny village in the provnice of Jujuy, north of Salta, which is famous for its Hill of Seven Colours.

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