Discover Argentina: A Journey of Passion and Adventure
Welcome to Argentina, a land where passion, adventure, and culture converge in a mesmerizing tapestry of experiences. From the bustling streets of Buenos Aires, with its vibrant tango rhythms and architectural splendor, to the awe-inspiring landscapes of Patagonia and the breathtaking beauty of Iguazu Falls, Argentina offers an enchanting journey like no other. Argentina promises to captivate your senses and leave an indelible mark on your soul. Discover the warmth of its people, the richness of its traditions, and the endless possibilities that await in this South American gem. Come and let Argentina steal your heart.
A visa is not required for UAE passport holders visiting Argentina for a short-term stay of 90 days. The passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of entry with hotel reservation, travel insurance and return air tickets within the 90 days period.
Glaciar Perito Moreno
Among the Earth’s most dynamic and accessible ice fields, Glaciar Perito Moreno is the stunning centerpiece of the southern sector of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. Locally referred to as Glaciar Moreno, it measures 30km long, 5km wide and 60m high, but what makes it exceptional in the world of ice is its constant advance – up to 2m per day, causing building-sized icebergs to calve from its face.
Los Seismiles
West of Fiambalá, the paved road winds through the high desert, past picturesque red rock escarpments known as the Quebrada Angosturas, and into some serious altitude, topping out at the Chilean border. It’s a stunning drive, with no services apart from a seasonal white-elephant hotel halfway between Fiambalá and the frontier. Los Seismiles are the peaks above 6000m, and you’ll see several of them, including Ojos del Salado (6879m), the world’s highest volcano.
Palacio Barolo
One of Buenos Aires’ most beautiful monuments, this 22-story building has a unique design inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy. Its structure is divided into hell, purgatory and heaven; its height (100m) is a reference to each canto (song); and the number of floors (22) mirrors the number of verses per song. Dreamt up by the Italian architect Mario Palanti, Palacio Barolo was the tallest skyscraper in South America when it was completed in 1923.
Parque Nacional Lanín
Dominating the view in all directions along the Chilean border, the snowcapped cone of 3776m Volcán Lanín is the centerpiece of this national park, which extends 150km from Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi in the south to Lago Ñorquinco in the north. Come here for some of the region’s best hiking, including the ascent of the star of the Lake District – the picture-perfect cone of Volcán Lanín.
Parque Nacional Talampaya
The spectacular rock formations and canyons of this dusty desert national park are evidence of the erosive creativity of water. The sandstone cliffs are amazing, as are the distant surrounding mountainscapes. You must enter by guided visit, arranged at the visitors center. The standard 2½-hour trip is included with your entrance fee. You’ll be ferried in comfortable minibuses and there’s little walking involved; nevertheless, take water and protection from the fierce sun.
Parque Nacional Iguazú
On the Argentine side of the marvelous falls, this park has loads to offer, and involves a fair amount of walking. The spread-out entrance complex ends at a train station, with departures every half-hour to the Cataratas train station, where the waterfall walks begin, and to the Garganta del Diablo. You may prefer to walk: it’s only 650m along the Sendero Verde path to the Cataratas station, and a further 2.3km to the Garganta. You may well see capuchin monkeys along the way.
Parque Provincial Aconcagua
The region’s most famous park is Parque Provincial Aconcagua, home of 6962m (22,841ft) Cerro Aconcagua, the highest peak outside the Himalayas and a favorite climbing destination. Reaching the summit requires a commitment of at least 13 to 15 days, including acclimatization time. Non-climbers can hike to base camps and refugios (rustic shelters) beneath the permanent snow line; easily, the best and most accessible long hike is to Confluencia from the park entrance at Laguna Horcones.
Garganta del Diablo
A 1.1km walkway across the placid Río Iguazú leads to one of the planet’s most spectacular sights, the ‘Devil’s Throat.’ The lookout platform is perched right over this amazingly powerful, concentrated torrent of water, a deafening cascade plunging to an invisible destination; vapors soaking the viewer blur the base of the falls and rise in a smoke-like plume that can be seen several kilometers away. It’s a place of majesty and awe, and should be left until the end of your visit.