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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Mendoza's cuisine

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

It's one of the most elegant places in Chile. It's a big contrast with its neighbours, like Valparaiso. 

Viña del Mar

Uruguay

The Galapagos Islands

Patagonia

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Central America

Africa

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Middle East

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Though the cities of Viña del Mar and Valparaiso stand side by side, they are nothing at all alike. In fact the inhabitants of Viña del Mar will warn you against visiting Valparaiso: "a dirty place", "dangerous", "beggars in the streets", etc. One thing is certain: the city of Pablo Neruda does indeed have the swanky high-rise blocks of Viña del Mar right next to it.
Viña del Mar is Chile's best-known coastal resort and has the advantage of being located very close to the country's capital, Santiago. This has made it very popular as a holiday resort with the Chilean people. Even though the water here is glacial (and that's putting it lightly), tourists flock in droves to Playa de Reñaca, which is the beach located in the city's most affluent area. If you don't happen to be much of a sunbathing fan, I recommend having a look around both the Fonk Museum and Quinta Vergara, a stately old house that has been converted into a museum of fine art. In the evening, enjoy an ice-cream as you stroll down Avenida Peru as the sun goes down. 
Though Viña del Mar does not have the charm of Valparaiso, it is an ideal place for the whole family to holiday at when visiting Chile.

Viña del Mar is a coastal resort located less than 10 kilometres from Valparaiso.

Viña del Mar is a good place to spend a week's holiday by the sea, enjoying the sun and the beaches. There aren't many monuments to see, and what I liked best was the flower clock near the promenade. One of the things I like best about the town is the abundance of cheap sushi restaurants. Viña del Mar is also famous for its music festival calledFestival Internacional de la canción de Viña del Mar. It's held every year in February. I have never been there but have heard lots of good things about it.

It's one of the most elegant places in Chile. It's a big contrast with its neighbours, like <a href="/chile/">Valparaiso</a>.

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