Tourism in Argentina

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Tourism in Argentina is favored by its ample and varied natural assets (made possible by its geographical extension), by its cultural offer, and (since the devaluation of the Argentine peso after the 2001 crash) by its high exchange rate to foreign currencies. In 2005, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census, tourism from abroad grew 12% with respect to 2004 and became the third largest source of income for the country, producing 3,254.5 million USD (8.1% of the goods and service exports). There were about 3.7 million visitors, and for the first time more foreigners visited Argentina than Argentinians travelled abroad.

Touristic sites

World Heritage Sites

Hilton and River View towers in Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires

These are the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites in Argentina[link].

• Cave of the Hands (Cueva de las Manos), Río Pinturas. Has prehistoric cave paintings (WHS since 1999).
• Iguazú National Park, home of Iguazu Falls (1984).
• Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks and its paleontologic formations (2000).
• Jesuit Block (Manzana Jesuítica) and Estancias of Córdoba in Córdoba Province (Cultural Heritage) (2000).
• Jesuit missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (1984).
• Los Glaciares National Park and the Perito Moreno Glacier (1981).
• Península Valdés, a marine wildlife preserve (1999).
• Quebrada de Humahuaca, World Cultural Landscape for its scenic natural beauty and historical sights (2003).

National Parks

Lanín National Park

Argentina has an extensive National Park system, preserving sights of natural beauty, which includes the following:

• El Palmar National Park
• Iguazú National Park
• Lanín National Park
• Los Alerces National Park
• Los Arrayanes National Park
• Nahuel Huapi National Park
• Talampaya National Park
• Tierra del Fuego National Park

Buenos Aires

Women's Bridge in Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires

San Telmo is a well known Buenos Aires area. This is a traditional place in the South of Buenos Aires. It has an antique image, houses since colonial epoque and cobblestones streets. One can see big churches, museums, antique stores and "Antique Fairs" ('Feria de Antiguedades') in Dorrego Square. Dorrego Square ('Plaza Dorrego') is a historic place in San Telmo. Around it, one can see actors on the streets, tango dancers and many tourists. The Penitentiary Museum ('Museo Penitenciario')is a Jesuit building that was a prison for more than 150 years. The Church of San Pedro Telmo is a temple with 300 years that represent the Maritims Holy conserving antique images on the windows and walls. Defense Passage was an older residence that now is a marketplace with coffees and antiques stores. People that like tango may enjoy a visit to 'El Viejo Almacen'. It was built by the famous tango singer Edmundo Rivero.

Recoleta and Puerto Madero are one of the most tourist visited neighbourhoods because of their class and offerings.

Other destinations

• The Atlantic Coast, stretching from San Clemente del Tuyú to Mar del Plata is a popular seaside resort area.
• Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak outside of the Himalayas.
• The Train to the Clouds ([Tren a las Nubes]) which runs 163 km through the mountains from Salta to San Antonio de los Cobres.
• Argentine Northwest's Altiplano

See also

• Aerolíneas Argentinas

External links

• () [Secretariat of Tourism]
• () [Argentina Travel Net]
• () [Ruta 0]
• () [Welcome Argentina]
• () #redirect
• () [Tourism info of Argentina]

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