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| Argentina Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Ushuaia fin del mundo Ushuaia fin del mundo Marcelo Cossa The name Argentina derives from the Latin argentum which means silver. Argentina is the land of Gauchos, Asado, Mate, Pampas, Tango, and Dulce de leche. The name immediately conjures up the image of big steaks, passionate men and women and long night of eating the best meat of the world and sipping mate, afterwards. |
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except its geographical location. With the R?o de la Plata, in the east of
the country, it is actually the city that is closest to the Old Continent,
and probably the most European city in South America. Behind Buenos Aires, the land of the Pampas begins. Many towns with historical centres that go back to colonial are worth visiting. In the west, the Andes mountains offer great outdoor opportunities: hiking, skiing and much more. Patagonia, the far south of Argentina is a rugged and cold land. The area around Ushuaia, southern most city of the counrty, is mild in October to May. It is great for the lovers of nature and wildlife; big glaciers that go directly into the Barney, birds, seals and other arctic animals abound. In the northwestern corner of this dreamed land, deserts and steppes are the most common geographical sites; and in the northeastern part of the country, Iguazú Falls, complete all kinds of climate existing on the Earth... all in one beautiful country. The people are awesome, full of kindness - at least most of the time ;) -, and the weather is mostly pleasant all the year. Many people call this the Paris of the Americas. Every country seems to have its own unique foods and Argentina is no different. You will be hard pressed to go anywhere in Argentina without seeing someone carrying a "mate" (wooden cup) and "bombilla" (metal straw) with "yerba mate" drink (a local herbal tea) in one hand and a vacuum flask (Thermos) slung over their shoulder, ready to top up their mate when empty. Another strange obsession with the Argentine people is their love of ice cream. Locally made ice cream af great quality can be found all over the country in a variety of flavours. Remember to try dulce de leche (caramelised milk) flavoured ice cream. You can also get dulce de leche spread to have on your toast. A must to try. ___________History Edit This The area of present Argentina was relatively sparsely populated until it was colonised by Europeans. Spain established a permanent colony on the site of Buenos Aires in 1580, and the Viceroyalty of River Plate in 1776. Independence from Spain was declared on 9 July 1816. Centralist and federationist groups were in conflict, until national unity was established and the Constitution promulgated in 1853. Foreign investment and inmigration from Europe aided the introduction of modern agricultural techniques and integration of Argentina into the world economy in the late 19th century. In the 1880s the "Conquest of the Desert" subdued or exterminated the remaining native tribes throughout Patagonia. From 1880 to 1930 Argentina became one of the ten wealthiest nations. Conservative forces dominated Argentine politics until 1916, when their traditional rivals, the Radicals, won control of the government. The military forced Hipolito Yrigoyen from power in 1930 leading to another decade of Conservative rule. Political change led to the presidency of Juan Domingo Perón in 1946, who aimed at empowering the working class and greatly expanded the number of unionised workers. The Revolucion Libertadora of 1955 deposed him. In the 1950s and 1960s, military and civilian administrations traded power. When military governments failed to revive the economy and suppress escalating terrorism in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the way was open for Perón's return to the presidency in 1973, with his third wife, Maria Estela Isabel Martinez de Peron, as Vice President. During this period, extremists on the left and right carried out terrorist acts with a frequency that threatened public order. Perón died in 1974. His wife succeeded him in office, but a military coup removed her from office in 1976. Economic problems, charges of corruption, public revulsion in the face of human rights abuses and, finally, the country's 1982 defeat in the Falklands War discredited the Argentine military regime. Democracy was restored in 1983. Demographics: Unlike most of its neighbouring countries, Argentina's population descends overwhelmingly from Europeans. The basic demographic stock (95% of the population) is made up of descendants of the Spanish colonists, augmented by descendants of later Italian, Spanish and other European settlers. The indigenous (poorly estimated between .5% ) and identifiably mestizo populations (estimated at around 4.5%) There was a sizable population of Afro-Argentinians in the 1800's, but the population has largely intermarried into the larger community and the Afro-Argentinian community today is sparse. There is also a notable population of Gitanos, otherwise known as Roma or Gypsies. in Argentina. Waves of immigrants from European countries arrived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.. The Patagonian Chubut Valley has a significant Welsh-descended population and retains many aspects of Welsh culture. Other important immigrant groups came from Germany, France, Scandinavia (especially Sweden), the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Eastern European nations, such as Poland, Russia, Ukraine and the Balkans region (especially Croatia and Serbia). The Jewish community in Argentina is comprised predominantly of Ashkenazi Jews of Northern and Eastern European origin, and numbers about 395,379, which is the largest in Latin America and fifth largest in the world. Syrian, Lebanese and other Middle Eastern immigrants number about 500,000, mainly in urban areas. Small numbers of people from East Asia have settled Argentina, mainly in Buenos Aires. The first were Japanese, but Koreans and Chinese soon followed. There was a substantial immigration from other Latin American countries during the 1990s from Bolivia, Paraguay and Chile number about 2,000,000 and 4,000,000. ____________Practical Information Edit This General information to help plan a better trip, country`s weather and what to pack currency, getting their, customs, visas & vaccinations, culture, wildlife and other tools to help prepare your vacation. Please do take into account that prices are in Argentine Pesos (ARS) . Sometimes people may take advantage of you being a tourist and ask you to pay in dollars. They can also charge a lot more than it really costs. So it is useful to know some Spanish frases. A few useful words in Spanish: Si (Yes) No (No) Buen día (Good morning) Buenas noches (Good night) Adios (Goodbye) Gracias (Thank you) Bienvenido (Welcome) Como es su nombre? (What is your name?) De donde es usted ? (Where do you come from?) Yo vengo de… (I come from...) Como está usted ? (How are you) Hacia donde va ? (Where are you going) Cuanto cuesta esto? (How much does this cost?) Diez dólares (Ten dollars) Lo compro (I'll buy it) Lo siento (I'm sorry) Espere un minuto (Wait a minute) Tengo que cambiar dinero (I have to change money) Disculpeme (Excuse me) __________Getting Around Edit This Español Andando It’s a Cultural study tour that will teach you Spanish while learning about the beautiful city of Buenos Aires. It’s an informal and relaxed group course that allows you to learn Spanish in its own context, in a 100% practical way! Espanol Andando It’s a great introduction to the Spanish language and Latin American Culture. Through activities and materials that are specially designed the classes take place in different spots around the city. It’s not just about moving the class to an outdoor setting. We replace the old and impersonal “role plays” with real life situations and use all of the resources of a Spanish speaking city as learning tools. Español Andando is not a school, with Español Andando the school is the streets of Buenos Aires, it's people and it's culture. A perfect choice for those who; ...speak a little bit of Spanish but need to know how to put that knowledge into use. ...are planning on enrolling in a formal course but still feel a bit shy about Spanish. ...don’t speak ANY Spanish, but will be travelling in the region for a while and could use some survival skills. ...are already taking private classes, but would like to take what you study out of the classroom and practise your conversational skills in real life experiences. ...have limited time in the city and want to make the most of it! FORMAL CONTENTS Espanol Andando it's aimed at beginners upto lower intermediate Spansih levels, following a programme that covers the basics of survival Spanish and has nevertheless, the capacity to adapt to the group’s different needs and previous knowledge. You’ll spend three hours every day with a spanish teacher while being exposed to spanish language situations and together, you will work on the skills you need to polish the most. Besides Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills, Espanol Andando also covers a general approach to the Argentinian culture through art, music, tango, food, etc. ITINERARY **Day 1** Learn how to introduce yourself, use basic prepositions and ask for directions while we stroll trough San Telmo and the local Bus Station. **Day 2** Let's walk around Palermo and visit some shops to learn new vocabulary to describe our likes and dislikes. Use a supermarket to learn about local products and how to get them! **Day 3** Read the local newspapers at a downtown cafe. We will use the papers to learn about nouns, adjectives and articles and weather expressions. **Day 4** Learn new vocabulary and use it to describe food and favors practicing what you have learn while having a delicious local specialty! Have a look at some of the media reviews we received for more description about the course! http://travel.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,25229-2078435,00.html http://www.tntmagazine.com/travelzone/default.asp?ID=details&feature=561&page=results http://www.nysun.com/article/49271 SCHEDULE Regular sessions are held from Monday to Thursday; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 PM, and Thursdays 8-11 PM. NEW OPTIONS! GOURMET+ ESTANCIA ANDANDO Spend three days/ two nights at a country house away from the city and learn it all about regional food while you learn how to cook it yourself and practise your language skills. Learn new vocabulary and get to see the real “pampas” Intermediate levels only ONE-ON-ONE If you prefer the personal attention of a teacher then this is the program for you. Work on the things you need the most. Join Andando for the amount of days you prefer! INTENSIVE WEEKEND Not enaugh time in town? Spend Saturday and Sunday covering the main points of our regular program in only two days. Specially designed to enjoy a beautiful weekend in town while learning the basics of Spanish. To reserve your place for any of our programs, please contact info@espanol-andando.com.ar with the following information: __________Getting There Edit This Air Argentina's national airline is Aerolíneas Argentinas (AR). Other airlines serving Argentina include Aeroflot, Air France, Alitalia, American Airlines, British Airways, Canadian Airlines, Copa, Delta, Iberia, LAN, Lloyd Aereo Boliviano, Lufthansa, Pluna, South African Airlines and United Airlines. Approximate flight times From Buenos Aires to London is 18 hours (depending on connection), to Los Angeles is 16 hours, to New York is 14 hours 15 minutes, to Singapore is 29 hours 30 minutes and to Sydney is 16 hours. International airport Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) International Airport 50km (31.5 miles) from the city. There is a bus service to the city operating every 30 minutes between 0500-2300 (travel time – 30 minutes). Taxis are also available. Airport facilities include a bank restaurants bureau de change duty-free shops and car hire (Avis Dollar and Localiza). There is also a coach connection to Jorge Newbery airport (locally called Aeroparque) for domestic flight connections. Departure tax US$18. For flights to Montevideo (Uruguay) the departure tax is US$8. Passengers in transit and children under two years of age are exempt. Sea The main ports are Buenos Aires Quequén and Bahía Blanca. There are ferry connections down the Paraná River from Paraguay and ferries and hydrofoils link Buenos Aires with Montevideo in Uruguay. Rail The major direct international route is from Buenos Aires to Asunción in Paraguay. There are also direct rail links with Bolivia Brazil Chile and Paraguay. The timetables and journey times are often disrupted and delays can be expected. Road Argentina has a network of aproximately 217 762km (136 101 miles) of roads of which around 156 789km (97 993 miles) are paved. There are well-maintained road routes from Uruguay Brazil Paraguay Bolivia and Chile. Coach Direct daily services between Buenos Aires Puerto Alegre São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Contributors January 03, 2006 change by giorgio ___________Economy Edit This Argentina benefits from rich natural resources, a highly literate population, an export-oriented agricultural sector, and a diversified industrial base. The country historically had a large middle class, compared to other Latin American countries, but this segment of the population was decimated by a succession of economic crises. Since the late 1970s the country piled up public debt and was plagued by bouts of high inflation. In 1991, the government pegged the peso to the U. S. dollar and limited the growth in the monetary base. The government then embarked on a path of trade liberalisation, deregulation, and privatisation. Inflation dropped and GDP grew, but external economic shocks and failures of the system diluted its benefits, causing it to crumble in slow motion, from 1995 and up to the collapse in 2001. By 2002 Argentina had defaulted on its debt, its GDP had shrunk, unemployment was over 18%, the peso had devalued 75% after being floated, and inflation was hitting again. However, careful spending control and heavy taxes on now soaring exports gave the state the tools to regain resources and conduct monetary policy. In 2003, import substitution policies and soaring exports, coupled with a lower inflation and expansive economic measures, triggered a surge in the GDP, which was repeated in 2004, creating jobs and encouraging internal consumption. Capital flight decreased, and foreign investment slowly returned. The influx of foreign currency from exports created such a huge trade surplus that the Central Bank was forced to buy dollars from the market, which it continues to do at the time, to be accumulated as reserves. Since the crisis, Argentina has grown 27% (8,8% in 2003, 9% in 2004 and 9,1% in 2005) and it seems it will continue like this as investment is in a good percent of the GDP, inflation is under control, people are consumpting, credit is coming back, unemployment has fallen below 10% in just 3 years, exports get records numbers each year and the government is starting to re-pay the defaulted debt. ___________Health Before setting off, you might want to check the illnesses described below that occur here. The information is from the CDC and should be pretty accurate, but if you really think you have something, go see a doctor. If you're not sure where to find good medical attention, check with a the nearest international hotel, they are usually in the know (though the facilities they refer to might charge you a little bit more) Rabies A dangerous and possible deadly disease, can be contracted from a wild animal to a human w/ a single bite. Please when visiting do not touch animals that do not seem tamed. [more] a ids As a physician in Belize and had Dengue myself. Ibuprofen works well for the fever and aches, and, in my opinion, is not a risk for hemmorhagic fever (which has never been seen in Belize, as far as I know). ___________Day Trips Edit This Tigre Tigre kram123 Fly Fishing and duck hunting [Add Day Trip] Day trip to Tigre Edit This Tigre Tigre photo by: kram123 If you are in Buenos Aires and want to see a nice landscape take the train to Tigre, in the suburbs. From Retiro Train Station you will have about an hour trip till Tigre (trains finish there, you won't get lost). You can see the artisans fair, buy fresh fruits, and take a boat trip along the islands of Delta. Boat trips to explore the islands will take a minimum of half a day, but if you enjoy nature at its best , try a full day or overnight. Both ublic and private boat tours are available, being the last more expensive. Some boat tour more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 5411 4 8243366 url: www.barbacharters.com.ar address: beruti 3000 email: slbengo@ciudad.com.ar __________Beaches Edit This photo Argentine beaches are known for their sand content. [Add Beach] Pinamar Edit This photo Pinamar is located less than 400km south of Buenos Aires, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in the Buenos Aires Province. coordinates 37°06'44?S, 56°51'51?W , Pinamar is one of several small seaside communities that line the coast. Since Pinamar's main attraction is the ocean, it is a fairly quiet town during the winter months. Tourism is what fuels the economy during the summer. It has 22 kms of wide beaches along it and the close town of Carilo is a great place to relax on its peaceful wood-hostels. The beaches are just beautiful. Please come see the more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 54 02254 494338 url: www.pinamarweb.com address: Av Bunge 645 email: webmaster@pinamarweb.com Mar del Plata Edit This Mar del Plata (population 550,000) is an Argentine city located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in the Buenos Aires Province, 400 km south of Buenos Aires. As an important fishing port, industry concentrates on fish processing. The area is also host to other light industry, such as textile and food manufacturing. Located nearby are stonemasons which are used in construction. As part of the Argentine recreational coast, tourism is one of Mar del Plata's main economic activities. Between five and seven million tourists visit Mar del Plata every year, more.. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.mardelplata.com __________Festivals Edit This These are the festivals, the cities and months World Tango Festival: Buenos Aires, January Art BA Fair: Buenos Aires, May Gualeguaychu Carnival: Gualeguaychu (Entre Rios province), January-February Creamfields: Buenos Aires, November OktoberFest Argentina: Villa General Belgrano (Cordoba province), October International BA Festival: Buenos Aires, September Semana Musical Llao Llao: Bariloche, September BA Tango Festival: Buenos Aires, February-March Tilcara Carnival Festival: Tilcara (Salta province), March BA Gay Parade: Buenos Aires, November Contributors January 04, 2006 change by giorgio [Add Festival] La Rural Edit This major agricultural and equestrian show; Palermo, Buenos Aires; late July. World66 rating: [rate it] ::::::::::Bahia blanca Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Bahia Blanca is the second largest seaport in Argentina. The city has its own Walmart. Everything else is quite Argentinian. It is a good place to have a fun time and plenty to see. Email me at bluewaterdown@yahoo.com for more information. ::::::::::: Bariloche Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Cerro Catedral Cerro Catedral me Bariloche is well known as a posh ski resort in the Argentinian Andes. But the town has a lot more to offer than just ski slopes. There is a great National Park nearby, and there are many hiking, biking, rafting and other outdoor activities waiting for you. Every season in Bariloche has its own special charm. Winter brings the excitement of skiing and the graduate trips that arrive between july and september. Fishing tackle in November, long, hot days in summer and crowded chocolate shops at Easter are typical of the changing seasons. Bariloche's tourist area is located near the Centro Cívico, with the main shopping and business area centered on Mitre street, and to a lesser extent, Moreno and intersecting streets. There are chocolate factories, shops selling smoked food and knitted garments, restaurants and fast food outlets, tourist agencies, shows, and everything else that a first-class tourist resort can offer. Parapointing is available from the top of the ski resort during the summer months. Jumping off a mountain on a parachute is quite a thrill. Horseback riding and extensive trails are also available in the area. __________Sights Edit This Bariloche - Lago Gutierrez Bariloche - Lago Gutierrez Diego Moretti [Add Sight] Bariloche Cathedral Edit This Bariloche - Lago Gutierrez Bariloche - Lago Gutierrez photo by: Diego Moretti Built in 1946, under the name Nuestra Señora del Nahuel Huapi -Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi- it belongs to the National Parks Administration and has been declared a National Historical Monument. The Bariloche diocese was created in 1993. Its bishop is Monseñor Rubén Frassia. Every Christmas a concert is given at the cathedral by the "Coro de Niños y Jóvenes Cantores de Bariloche" -Bariloche Children and Young People's Choir- together with other choirs and local musicians. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] The "Centro Cívico" Edit This Inaugurated on March 17, 1940, this was Argentina's first civic center. Designed by architect E. de Estrada, it was built from "ciprés" and "alerce" wood and stone quarried from Carbón mountain. A monument to Julio A. Roca stands in the center of the square. The Centro Cívico was declared a National Monument in 1987. The square is surrounded by buildings hosting the Police Station, the ex-post office and ex-customs offices (now an exhibition salon), the Offices of the Municipal Secretariat of Tourism, the Town Hall, Museum and Sarmiento Library. There is a large clock in the more.. type: Squares World66 rating: [rate it] Patagonia Museum "Francisco P. Moreno" Edit This Inaugurated by Parques Nacionales in 1940, the museum is located at the east end of the Centro Cívico. It was named after Francisco P. Moreno, who explored the Andes and Patagonian rivers, and donated to the government the lands which were to become Argentina's first National Park (see information on Nahuel Huapi National Park). The museum's first director was Enrique Artayeta. Parques Nacionales acquired the museum's first anthropological and historical collection, which has since increased along with the findings of researchers. There are various sections, including natural more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ::::::::::::Cafayate Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Cafayate Cafayate Hugo van der Flier Cafayate is wine growing in a very rough and desert-like environment. If you have the opportunity go visit one of the bodegas, like Etchart or Michel Torino. The white Argentinian torrontes they make over here is famous. Cafayate is a town located at the central zone of the Valles Calchaquíes in the province of Salta, Argentina. It sits 1,683 meters above mean sea level, at a distance of 1,329 kilometres from Buenos Aires, 227 from Tucumán, 311 km from Jujuy and 365 km from Catamarca. It has about 12,000 inhabitants and the population is about 11,785 The town is an important tourist centre for exploring the Calchaquíes valleys, and because of the quality and originality of the wines produced in the area. It was founded in 1840 by Manuel Fernando de Aramburu, at the site of a mission. In 1863 the Cafayate Department was created, of which Cafayate is the capital. :::::::::::Cordoba Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Rio Anisacate Rio Anisacate almafuerte Ask any Argentinian about their favorite part of the country and many will respond: the province of Cordoba. This region, in the centre of the country and about 800 km from the capital Buenos Aires, is known to be a hot spot for those who want to enjoy pure, rough nature. Mountains, rivers, lakes, forest, you can find everything in Cordoba. Surrounded by nature you will also find famous villages like for example Villa Carlos Paz, Mina Clavero, Villa General Belgrano and San Marcos Sierra. Besides, the capital of the province, also named Cordoba, is an interesting town full of movement. _________Practical Information Edit This If you want to move around in the province of Cordoba you have a wide network of buslines available (all leaving from the main bus terminal in the capital). Another option is renting a car at the airport or in the centre of the capital. You have to realise yourself that driving a car is a risky adventure. Another interesting option is taking private owned "remises". Ask around in the area where you are if they now a person who runs a remis service. In every village there is always a person who wants to make some extra money with this. Don't expect luxury cars, be sure the car is safe enough though. For tourists from Europe or the USA a remis is a good and cheap option to move around in the capital or the close surroundings. With a "remis" driver you can negociate a fixed price for the trip or for f.e. a day trip. __________Day Trips Edit This Rio Anisacate Rio Anisacate almafuerte Villa Los Aromos, 70 km south of Cordoba city is a very nice small town, nice to relax. The village itself has nothing special to offer, it is really a holiday place. In the summertime many Argentinians rent houses over there and the offer for rental is good. Main attraction is the river Anisacate, which is a beautiful place to swim. Beware of the sudden rising of the river, sometimes it can be dangerous after periods of rainfall. Villa Los Aromos (and all the villages around, like La Bolsa or Alta Gracia) can be reached from Cordoba Capital with the bus service of Sierras de Calamuchita, leaving from the bus terminal in the capital. Contributors February 25, 2005 new by almafuerte (1 point) [Add Day Trip] Capilla del Monte / Cerro Uritorco Edit This Another beautiful day-trip from Cordoba capital is Capilla del Monte, about 100 km North of the city. This town attracts many spiritual people because of its nearby Cerro Uritorco, a mountain which possesses special powers. From the top of the mountain, which is easy to climb, you have a beautiful view of the surroundings and you might meet some UFO's (it is said that people have seen UFO's there). Capilla del Monte can be reached from the bus terminal in Cordoba by taking buslines from El Serra or La Calera. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.capilladelmonte.com.ar ::::::::: Corrientes Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo Corrientes is one of the oldest cities of Argentina. Located some 1000 km from Buenos Aires at the confluence of the Parana and Paraguay rivers it is a pleasant place to stay a few days, although you shouldn't expect anything spectacular. The pattern of the city is that of a perfect grid. The Plaza 25 de Mayo is the centre of town (heard that one before) but the attractions are spread out all over all the city. For shopping head for the Junin mall between Salta and Catamarca streets. The shady riverside Parque Mitre is a perfect place to relax. The Convento de San Francisco on Mendoza street is one of the nicest attractions. The Museo Historico and the Museo de Bellas Artes are both well worth a visit too. Accross the river is Resistencia the capital of the Chaco province - the city of sculptures with statues on every city park, sidewalk and square. :::::::::::Esquina Corrientes Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see romms romms Corrientes has “Paye” says the popular saying from the area. Paye in the land of the acient Guaranies means majesty, the leyend says whoever visits Corrientes falls in love completely. Posada hambare is exactly like that, it’s a place where you’ll fall in love and you’ll never forget it. It is the best place to perceive fluvial essence of the Mesopotamia. The place is unique for its nature and its environment, it is located in front of the Corriente’s River giving the most spectacular view from the house. That River begins at the Esteros del Ibera and ends up by the Esquina’s port, crossing by unexplored landscapes fulfilling by its beauty along its way, making the River become the only in the world that does not have villages or small towns in its way until its end at Paran’s River. Esquina is a very old fishermen’s town and it still exist a doubt about its time of foundation. It seems a place taken from time, with its traditional streets and pass ways decorated by the famous trees of lapachos. Its church, its houses and its warm-hearted people clearly show the influence from the Spaniards and Italians. Posada hambare is an ideal place for a perfect holiday, it is a place that allows you to do absolutely everything; such as relaxing, enjoying and simply fascinating yourself. It is the place where you’ll live the majesty of “Paye”. :::::::::::: Humahuaca Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Humahuaca Humahuaca Paolo Zanotti Located in the North West of Argentina, the Quebrada de Humahuaca is one of the major tourist sights. The colonial architecture and the barren landscape will remind the traveler of Peru and Bolivia. The town of Humahuaca is located on the Rio Grande, at an elevation of 3000 meter. There are a few nice old churches and the famous Clock Tower in the cabildo, but for most tarvelers Humahuace servers as a base for exploring the region. Tilcara is worthwhile, it has a few museums and the pre-Hispanic pucara is well worth a visit as well. A few kilometer to the south the hillside cemetery of Maimara is a great photo opportunity. ::::::::::::Iguazu falls Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Iguazu Falls Iguazu Falls Jay Glicksman Although commercialized and touristy, the Iguazu falls are definitely worth a visit. They are located on the border between Brazil and Argentina, and can be reached from both sides as well as from Paraguay. Legend attributes their origin to the anger of a god who lost the girl he loved. When you look down the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's throat) you will believe that there is some truth in this story. Iguazu falls are the second largest in the world after Victoria Falls in Africa and are deservedly one of the seventh wonders of the world. Their height isn't so inspiring as is their length - the falls seem to go on and on in the distance. When the water level of the river is high, the whole ridge is almost covered in the huge expanse of water pouring over. At other times, when the river level is lower, the amount of water is less and trees are rocks jump out from the fall wall providing a beautiful break in the water. Their are multiple approaches to the falls, both from above and below. At some points you can get so close that you will feel the spray from the falls on your face. The Iguazu falls is formed at the edge of a volcanic flow where the rock suddenly changed hardness and wore away. What's sad is there was a second, even larger, fall that was destroyed when the river was dammed. Besides the falls, you can enjoy a walk through the bush where you will be delighted with sights of monkeys and tucans playing in the forest. For those who would like to see the falls from both sides, it is only a short taxi ride across the border to Brazil. It is suggested that the Brazil side should be seen first, as, although stunning, is not quite as awesome as the Argintinian side, and this way leaves the best until last. You should give yourselves at least half a day on each side and preferably more. __________-Sights Edit This iguazu falls dec. 2006 iguazu falls dec. 2006 marcel hollenstein/switzerland Misiones Province The Iguazu falls are located in Argentina's Misiones Province. This provice is stunning and known for its dark red clay soil and brilliant green trees. The countryside here is like nowhere else in Argentina and is very striking. Near the Iguazu falls you can go to a point near the river which on the border of the three countries - Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil. You can even see the city lights of Paraguay in the distance. _________Getting There Edit This [Add Global transport mode] Inter-City Bus Edit This Jump on a comfortable inter-city bus to get to the Iguazu Falls/Misiones province. These buses go from most cities to everywhere in the country. There may no be a direct one from your city, so go via Corrientes first. type: By Rail World66 rating: [rate it] :::::::Ituzaingó Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see In summer, this beach town attracts huge crowds from nearby Corrientes, Brazil and Paraguay to its sandy Río Paraná beaches. A cozy town with hotels that offer great value, it´s a nice stopover en route to Iguazú. At least in winter, the people are extremely welcoming and friendly. On the most important beach is an excellent restaurant - the only one in town where you can eat the tasty river fish, such as Suribí. From town you can also do a free guided visit to the Yacyreta dam. It created a lake that feels like a sea when your standing on the dam. :::::::::Jujuy Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Puente San Martin Puente San Martin Emma Ray If you´re travelling north from Buenos Aires, this might be the first time you really feel like you`re in South America. Jujuy still is an Argentine city, with western-style cafés and shops. But it has a large Quechua population, which gives this town a very intercultural feel. Except during the siesta, which is taken dead serious here, there is always a pleasant chaos in town. Do bring your earplugs if you intend to sleep at night. Around the bus terminal lodging is redicously cheap, but it´s always noisy there. A good night´s sleep is essential to apreciate the feel of this town. This can be a good base for exploring the magnificent Andes by rented car, north to the Quebrada de Humahuaca or west to the Salinas Grandes and back through the valley where the superexpensive ´Tren a las Nubes` passes. Also don´t miss the road between Salta and Jujuy which is not used by the busses. Most of the road goes through spectacular forested mountains. :::::::::: La Rioja Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see La Rioja, the capital of the province with the same name is located in the west of Argentina, close to the border with Chile. The city is set at the foot of Velasco mountains and it is an excellent base for exploring the valleys, mountains, rivers and narrow passes of the region. Nice detail: notorious ex-president of Argentina, Carlos Menem, is from La Rioja and used to govern this province for many years. Another detail: in the province of La Rioja good wine is being produced. :::::::::::Mar del plata Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Mar Del Plata Mar Del Plata Jeff Tannehill Mar del Plata is an Argentine city located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in the Buenos Aires Province, 400 km south of Buenos Aires. Mar del Plata is one of the major fishing ports, and the biggest seaside beach resort in Argentina. With a population of 541,733 (2001 census), it is the 7th largest urban area in Argentina. . Also: . Mar Del plata recieves millions of visitors every year during the summer months in December through March. In addition, hundreds of thousands of people flood there from all over the Buenos Aires province on weekends throughout the year. Wikipedia states that: "As part of the Argentine recreational coast, tourism is one of Mar del Plata's main economic activities. Between four and six million tourists visit Mar del Plata every year, occasionally quadrupling the number of residents. Mar del Plata has sohpisticated tourist infrastructure to cater to the industry and as such, casinos, theatres and other tourist attractions are all located there." . Of special interest to the visitor are Argentina's leading brand of Alfajores -- Havanna --- which originate from Mar Del Plata. Havanna's started operation in 1947 and has its head office and main base of operations is here. . Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: www.wikipedia.org/wiki/mardeplata.htm & from Baber :::::::::Mendoza Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Aconcagua mount- South wall from Horcones valley Aconcagua mount- South wall from Horcones valley Raul Vazquez Mendoza is the most important city of the West of Argentina. Set at the foot of the Andes mountains at an altitude of 760 meters, it is only 200 km from Santiago in Chile. The city was founded in 1561, and although this is not an Earthquake free zone, there are quite a few historic buildings of interest in the centre. The Ruinas de San Francisco mission in the Ciudad Vieja, the Museo Fundacional and the Parque San Martin are main attraction in town. On saturdays you should visit the Plaza Espana, where a artisans market is held. For a cup of coffee, choose one of the sidewalks terraces on Avenida San Martin. Around Mendoza there are many wineries one can visit. Other interesting options around are skiing in los Penitentes or a visit to Uspallata to explore the mountains or to the Aconcagua on the Chilean border to have a look at South America's highest mountain the Cerro Aconcagua. ________ars and Cafes Edit This BELIEVE IRISH PUB YOUR LOCAL IN MENDOZA Colon 241, Cuidad, Mendoza 0261 4295567 believepub@hotmail.com :::::::::Mocona Falls Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Upload By fabiandahmer@gmail.com Upload By fabiandahmer@gmail.com CARLOS YUNIS The Mocona falls are a spectacular sight, that would be quite touristy if it wasn´t for the nearby Igauzú Falls. The Río Uruguay drops no more than 20 meters at this place, but the falls are as wide as three kilometers as the falls are diagonal on the already wide river. For the moment there is no infrastructure on the Argentine side of the river to get close to the falls. Hence getting to the viewpoint in the middle of the river implies wading through the shallow river water. It´s refreshing and not dangerous, but it is a little tyring. On the Argentine side the place can be visited from El Soberbio (cheap good value place to stay right next to the bus terminal, ask in the closest bar) or other nearby towns. From El Soberbio you can arrange a day trip with four wheel drive (50 to 100 peso per person). Construction of a good road is in progress, so within a couple of years there should be buses up to the site. Although there is hardly any traffic, you might get lucky and get a ride from other tourists going to Mocona. At 5 kilometers from the falls there is a place to stay for those who want to have more time to explore the falls and the surrounding wonderful jungle. In the wet season (December to February) the falls may disapear under the rising water levels. :::::::::.Reconquista Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Port Reconquista Port Reconquista Joel Goyette Reconquista may not be the big tourist city you would jump at the chance of travelling to. No bright lights, casinos, streets of restaurants or theme parks here. But if you're looking to experience part of "small-town Argentina" while not going too small, Reconquista is a good place to check out. With a population of 70,000 people Reconquista is small without being scarily so. Nearby Avellaneda is 4km across the river and it's 25,000 residents add to the general population of the area. Reco (as it's fondly known as to the locals) is located in the north of the province of Santa Fe, near the Rio Parana. It is a city traditionally designed with all streets parallel to eachother, interspersed with many green plazas (small squares). The main central plaza is a popular meeting point of the city's youths. In the university holidays and feriados (public holidays) when the students come home, the plaza is full of people doing laps in their cars along the narrow streets, friends sitting near their cars or on the curbside driking a Quilmes (beer) and eating hamburgers from the caravan parked nearby. It is here that they will come before heading out to one of the city's nightclubs. Here there is little choice. Chicano, located on Calle Obligado and Habegger, is the city's main nightclub. Recently moved from Avellaneda, some of the older clubbers think it has lost it's orignal charm, but it is still a fun place to go to dance the night away and meet up with friends. Here, tourists will experience cumbia music and will learn the dance that is less complicated than salsa, but still a lot of fun. Pancho Villa attracts an older crowd on Friday and Saturday nights, but gets very packed on Thursdays with the younger crowd. This two storey club is actually quite small and extremly hot, but is still a lot of fun. There are a few restaurants and bars around the intersection of Obligado and Habegger - near Chicano. It is nice to come here in the evening to have a drink or enjoy some traditional Argentinian food such as empanadas and milanesas. The stretch of highway between Avellaneda and Reconquista fills with walkers and cyclists in the summertime who make the most of the warm weather to get some exercise. At times the humidity can be very oppressive leaving anyone who dares go for a walk drenched in sweat, but it is a nice walk all the same. ::::::::::Rosario Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo_2 Rosario's main claim to fame is the disputed fact that it was the bithrplace of Che Guevara - the apartment building Entre Rios 480 can be visited. The city is located some 300 km upstream form Buenos Aires on the west bank of the Parana. It is one of the economic powerhouses of the Pampas. The centre of town is the area around the Plaza 25 de Mayo and the pedestrianized streets of San Martin and Cordoba - great for shopping. The main attractions in town include a few Museums (Historico Provincial, de la Ciudad, Bellas Artes) and the Monumento nacional de la Bandera. :::::::::Salta Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Salta is the perfect starting point for excursions to the clouds. Salta is the perfect starting point for excursions to the clouds. Axel Estable Salta is located in the Lerma valley in a mountainous region in the North-West of Argentina. The town has quite a few nice colonial mansions and churches and is a good base for exploring the region. The city centre is small enough to explore on foot. To Plaza 9 de Julio is the real centre of town, and here you find the Cathedral dating back to the 1850s and the Cabildo. East of the centre is the Cerro San Bernardo which can be reached by cable car (spanish: teleferico - depart from Parque San Martin) and from which you get a great view over the city. The small suburb or San Lorenzo is a good destination for a short excursion (20 minutes away, AR$9 by taxi) - stroll in the park or go further into the forest on one of the many hiking trails that start there; go on a horseback ride up the hill to get a great view of Salta, or simply walk around this very nice neighborhood to see the the colonial-style houses the rich Saltenos live in. From Salta, there is a variety of excursions that will take you up in the mountains for fantastic views. On Avenida Buenos Aires, one block south of Plaza 9 de Julio, you will find several agencies providing 1-day, 2-day, 3-day or even 4-day excursions / trekkings (recommended: MoviTrack - excellent service and great fun). Go to Cachi (West) for one day to see landscapes reminiscent of the desert of Arizona, Cafayate (South) for breath-taking rock formations, or Jujuy (North) for a trip into the rainforest. The main attraction in Salta is the Tren A Las Nubes (train to the clouds). This 15-hour train ride (only runs on saturdays) takes you to 4,200 m of altitude, to the large viaduct La Polvorilla and the small Indian village of San Antonio de Los Cobres. Tourguides on the train will tell you a lot of interesting information during the ride; Indian artisans will sell you hand-made alpaca sweaters for US$8; and folk bands will play traditional music on the way back. The ride is long (especially the last 2 hours, after nightfall) and a bit pricey, but WELL WORTH IT. The scenery will take your breath away. _______Getting There Edit This Salta has easy and cheap plane connections, but only from Buenos Aires. Otherwise, the very comfortable buses are a good choice to practically anywhere. A schedule of some of the most popular routes can be found at http://www.saltatravel.com. From Salta you can continue to Chile by Bus, (passenger train is not working anymore). Are two buses companies every Tuesdays Thursday and Sunday, depart ar 7:00 AM arrive to San Pedro de Atacama 7:00 PM. To Bolivia, Iguazú Fall, and the rest of Argentina: daily buses with many companies. If you need buses information ask at: info@balance-evt.com.ar __________Day Trips Edit This Cuesta del Obispo Cuesta del Obispo Balance Travel Adventure EVT Mystical Cachi This tour begins in the Lerma Valley, then going through the dense mountain jungle in Los Laureles and reaching the Escoipe Gorge and La Cuesta del Obispo (Bishop’s Slope), which is a mountain path that leads to Piedra del Molino, at 3348 m.a.s.l. After this, Los Cardones National Park. Then, the picturesque town of Cachi where have to visit the Archaeological Museum (it houses vestiges of several native cultures of the region, since its first inhabitants) and the Church. in the afternoon come back to Salta. Cafayate Colors: First, the Lerma Valley (where Saltenian Tobacco is grown) until reach the rail station of “Alemanía”; then, the unique Las Conchas Gorge which has several geological formations created by wind and rain erosion and which received different names such as La Garganta del Diablo (The Devil’s Throat), El Anfiteatro (The Amphitheatre), El Sapo (The Frog), El Fraile (The Friar), Los Castillos (The Castles), Las Ventanas (The Windows) and other. When you reach Cafayate, visit some wine cellars, where you will learn about how grapevines are grown, the making of wines and you will be able to taste excellent wines. Then we have lunch, take a stroll around the town and, in the afternoon, come back to Salta, doing several photo stops. Puna and Salt Flats: In the way, you will pass the traditional town of Quijano and then, reach to the impressive Toro Gorge. Stop and take a stroll in the pre-Incan city of Tastil. Then, continue the trip to San Antonio de los Cobres, which is a small mining town, to have lunch. In the afternoon, take the famous 40 national route, which takes us to the Salt Flats, Where you will see the magnificence of the Puna. Then, go down the impressive Lipan Slope till we reach the picturesque Purmamarca town (Province of Jujuy), with its famous Seven Colour Hill. Then, come back to Salta. Andean Humahuaca: This tour offers the possibility of knowing the wonders of the Humahuaca Gorge, in the Province of Jujuy, which was declared Humanity’s Patrimony. You will also visit small towns such as Purmamarca, with its distinctive architecture and its Seven Colour Hill, Tilcara, where visit El Pucará (Pre-Incan city) and the Archaeological Museum, Uquía, well-known for its Church which houses paintings from the Cuzco School. lunch in Humahuaca, famous for its Gorge, and in the afternoon come back to Salta. ::::::::::Tandil Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Tandil Tandil Mariana Zumalacárregui Tandil is a nice town to visit, the setting is beautiful with the Sierras de Tandil as being the highest mountains of the province of Buenos Aires and the Atlantic Ocean at not too far distance. For more info in English (sit is not very good, but ok): www.tandilnet.com ::::::::::::Tierra del fuego Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Shipwreck close to Cabo San Pablo Shipwreck close to Cabo San Pablo Andreas Persson The Tierra del Fuego is the big island on the southern tip of Argentina and Chile. It's a treat for adventurous travelers and offers great outdoor opportunities. After the long trip through Patagonia, its a refreshing change to start seeing green trees, and life again. Tierra Del Fuego is beautiful. Too bad its so difficult to get to. Ushuaia , the southernmost city in the world, is the best place from where you can start exploring the island. ___________Ushaia Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see From the water front in Ushaia From the water front in Ushaia Jack Sellards Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, is an area which has a great variety of possibilities to live an unforgettable summer. Special excursions, trekking, horse riding, sport fishing, mountain bike, journeys through unexplored sites, navigations on modern catamarans or comfortable sailing boats which will take you along the Beagle Channel, to the Cape Horn and the Antartic Continent. But if you prefer land tours you can discover the circuits in the city knowing about the history and culture of the people, of the first habitants, the richness of the Museum of the End of the World or the Maritime Museum, the ancient convicts train of the world's southern-most city turned into an amazing tourism ride or climb close to the Martial Glacier, or visit the Tierra del Fuego National Park, the Escondido and Fagnano Lakes, the Harberton and Moat Ranches or go through the Heart of the Island to meet the picturesque little town called Tolhuin or the Chepelmut and Yehuin Lakes. All these excursions are plenty of an unexpected flora and fauna which you never thought to find in this region of the planet. From may to september you will find the best conditions for the cross-country and down-hill ski, with excellent ski slopes placed in wonderful landscapes, enjoying the pleasure to ski around glaciers, high decidious forest and deep valleys. The Centro Invernal Monte Castor is the newest down-hill skiing centre in Argentina. Situated at just 15 minutes from Ushuaia city, by pavemented road. It was built at the Krund mountain, offering more and better snow conditions from may to october. The chair-lift can be reached by a new generation equipment. After a healthy exercise you can share a typical meal, lamb barbecue, kingcrab or a chocolate, a journey on snowcats or on sledge dogs. ::::::::::::Tucuman Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see City of Tucuman City of Tucuman www.montanastucumanas.com Argentina offers so much in one country - snow, waterfalls, countryside, large cities. It's because of this that they call it the land of five continents. Tucuman is part of the fifth - the desert. Although the desert may not conjure images of beauty for all, las sierras de Tucuman (the hills of Tucuman) certainly are quite spectacular. A bus ride will take you out of the city, and over to the hills - a barren, isolated area that is sparsely populated. The top of the hills offer a spectacular view of the few animals that survive up here, cactus', more hills and at some points the city layed out far below. There are particular places where tourist buses will stop and it is here that the Argentineans come to sell their native goods. These include cute things such as jewellery, flutes, dolls and other small souvenirs. Some may also offer tricks and games and may ask tourists to make a bet to see if they can beat them. If you decide to do this be careful!!!! They are tricky, and if you avert your eyes for a second or even blink, they will beat you! Deep in the hills you will find las ruinas de los Quilmes (the ruins of the Quilmes Indians). It is here that the Quilmes had their homes, their village, which was later destoryed. The ruins remain and you can walk around the stone walls which once separated houses, streets and other facilities. It is fascinating to walk through an area that was home to a people thousands of years ago. If you remain here until sunset you will have a fantastic view of the sun setting behind the mountain miles away and the open plain in front of you slowly descending into darkness. Although the city itself isn't amazing, it does have it's interesting aspects. These include the government house which is lit up at night with hundereds of light bulbs. Tours of the goverment building can also be taken. ___________Getting There Edit This By bus, from buenos aires you reach tucuman in around 15 hours. comming from cordoba: 8hs, rosario: 11hs, mendoza: 12hs, parana/santa fe:9hs, mar del plata:19 hs. the distances are> Buenos aires 1250kms, Rosario 970kms, Mendoza 1020kms, Cordoba 590kms, Salta 340kms, Parana 800kms, Posadas 1400kms, ?Mar del Plata 1670kms, La plata 1300kms, Neuquen, 1800kms, Ushuaia 3700kms. By plane, just 1,50 hs to buenos aires, 0,50hs to cordoba and 0,25 h to salta. By rail, 25 hs to buenos aires and 19 to rosario. Contributors September 04, 2006 change by giorgio [Add Global transport mode] Inter-city Buses Edit This Tucuman is something of a 20-24 hour bus ride from Buenos Aires. This may seem daunting, but it is very do-able with the excelent inter-city transport that exists in Argentina. If you like, it is not a bad idea to stop off and visit other places along the way. If travelling from Buenos Aires, Rosario, Santa Fe and Corrientes are good cities to take a look at. Get on one of the comfy inter-city buses that go through almost any mid-size city in Argentina. If you are going from Retiro in Buenos Aires just look for the "north" section of boleterias (ticket booths) and enquire more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] :::::::::::Uspallata Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Uspallata Uspallata Hugo van der Flier Uspallata is a village between Mendoza and Chile. 7 Years in Tibet was recorded partially in the mountains near this village. From the small village you can go up to Puente del Inca, Aconcagua, Barreal and rent bicycles to explore the beautifull surroundings. |
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La Repubblica Argentina è un paese dell'America meridionale. Confina a ovest con il Cile, a nord con la Bolivia e il Paraguay, a nord-est con il Paraguay e il Brasile, a est con l'Uruguay, a sud-est con l'Oceano Atlantico. Dal punto di vista politico è una repubblica federale composta da provincias le cui competenze sono quelle di uno stato confederato.
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La storia argentina inizia con la scoperta delle sue coste da parte di Amerigo Vespucci nel 1502. Successivamente nel 1516, Juan Díaz de Solís giunge all'estuario del Río de la Plata. Nei primi anni la presenza europea si limitò ad alcuni forti spagnoli e alla città di Buenos Aires. I territori del Río de la Plata (tra i quali fino al 1617 fu compreso anche l'attuale Paraguay) furono occupati definitivamente dagli spagnoli nel 1536 con il nome di Provincie Unite del Río de la Plata, e furono retti fino al 1591 con il sistema dell'adelantados, poi con quello del governatorato. Palazzo San José nella provincia di Entre Ríos Nel 1776 la colonia divenne vicereame del Río de la Plata e fu suddivisa in otto intendenze, comprendenti anche gli attuali stati di Bolivia, Uruguay e Paraguay). Con lo sviluppo della colonia nacquero le prime aspirazioni all'indipendenza che maturarono in età napoleonica: nel 1806-1807 la vittoriosa difesa contro gli Inglesi ad opera di forze locali fece sì che nel maggio 1810, i patrioti sostituissero al viceré Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros una giunta governativa provvisoria. La vita interna del paese fu agitatissima a causa del contrasto tra il governatore Cornelio de Saavedra e il democratico Mariano Moreno. Congreso Nacional Argentino L'indipendenza fu proclamata ufficialmente al Congresso di Tucumán (9 luglio 1816) e il nuovo stato venne assunse il nome di Province Unite del Río de la Plata. L'11 maggio 1819 fu promulgata la costituzione, repubblicana e moderatamente liberale. L'Argentina attraversò quindi un periodo di grave anarchia (1819-1821), dalla quale uscì grazie a Bernardino Rivadavia. La lotta tra federalisti e unitari continuò tuttavia anche dopo la dittatura di J. M. de Rosas (1835-1852) e sfociò nel distacco (1853-1859) in uno stato indipendente di Buenos Aires. Con l'avvento del presidente Bartolomé Mitre (1862) si chiuse questo periodo di disordini. Negli stessi anni l'Argentina entrò a più riprese in conflitto con gli stati vicini: nel 1827 con il Brasile, durante la dittatura di Rosas contro la Bolivia, nel 1838 e nel 1845 contro gli Stati Uniti, la Gran Bretagna e la Francia. Negli anni dal 1865 al 1870 fu ancora in guerra col Paraguay, mentre il contenzioso sui confini con il Cile venne risolto pacificamente con gli accordi del 1881 e del 1896. Casa di goberno in la città di San Miguel de Tucumán Nei primi decenni del XX secolo prevalse il partito radicale con Hipólito Irigoyen (eletto nel 1916), ma la crisi economica del 1929 portò nel 1930ad un colpo di stato che portò al potere il generale Uriburu. A questo seguirono i presidenti Agustín Justo (1932-1938), Roberto Ortiz (1938-1942) e Ramón Castillo (1942-1943) di tendenza conservatrice. Allo scoppio della seconda guerra mondiale l'Argentina si dichiarò neutrale, ma il colpo di stato militare del 4-7 giugno 1943 diede il potere al Grupo de Oficiales Unidos capeggiato prima dal generale Pedro Ramírez, quindi dal generale Edelmiro Farrel (dal marzo 1944), portò all'alleanza con le potenze dell'Asse. L'alleanza fu rotta con la dichiarazione di guerra alla Germania e al Giappone il 27 marzo 1945 e con l'adesione all'Atto di Chapultepec il 4 aprile 1945. Nel dopoguerra cominciò l'ascesa politica di Juan Domingo Perón che, nelle elezioni presidenziali del febbraio 1946 ottenne la vittoria, anche grazie all'attività della moglie Eva Duarte de Perón ("Evita") e dei suoi descamisados. Perón restò al potere sino al 1955, quando un colpo di stato organizzato dalla Marina diede il potere ai generali Lonardi e Aramburu. Nel 1958 venne eletto presidente Arturo Frondizi che, dopo aver dovuto fronteggiare ripetuti attacchi peronisti e una grave crisi economica, fu sostituito (1962) dal presidente del Senato José María Guido. Nel 1963 venne eletto a presidente il radicale Humberto Illia. Con il colpo di stato militare del giugno 1966 il potere fu assunto dal generale Juan Carlos Onganía. Perón tornò brevemente al potere, dal 1973 fino alla sua morte (1974), dopodiché divenne presidente la sua terza moglie, Isabel Peron (Maria Estela Martínez). Dal 1976 al 1982 vi fu ancora una dittatura militare, che ebbe fine con il fallito tentativo di invasione delle isole Falkland/Malvinas. Dopo la fine della giunta militare fu eletto presidente Raúl Alfonsín (1983), a cui successe nel 1989 il giustizialista Carlos Menem.
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MorfologiaAconcagua Il carattere essenziale del rilievo è dato dalla netta contrapposizione fra pianure orientali e la cordigliera andina, che segna il confine con il Cile. Nella parte settentrionale i rilievi racchiudono un vasto altipiano desertico (Puna de Atacama, 3400-4000 m). Nelle Ande centrali la catena si restringe, ma si fa più impervia, raggiungendo le massime elevazioni (Aconcagua 6959 m, Mercedario 6770 m). Per l'aridità del clima, il limite delle nevi persistenti è assai elevato (6000 m. a 28° latitudine sud). A sud delle sorgenti del Neuquén, le Ande patagoniche (culminanti a 3554 m nel Cerro Tronador) a clima umido sono invece ricoperte di nevi e di ghiacciai malgrado l'altezza relativamente modesta. A est della zona andina si incontrano regioni molto varie, sia dal punto di vista climatico che morfologico. Da nord a sud si distinguono il Chaco, vasto bassopiano attraversato da fiumi dal corso lento e divagante e coperto da una prateria sparsa di arbusti; la pampa, sterminata distesa pianeggiante con clima temperato, ricoperta da una steppa di graminacee che l'uomo ha sostituito in parte con colture di cereali; la "Mesopotamia argentina", compresa tra i fiumi Paraná e Uruguay, bassa e paludosa; la regione patagonica, a sud del Rio Colorado, una steppa poco popolata, che scende con una serie di altopiani dalle Ande alla costa atlantica, solcata in senso trasversale da profonde valli. Piaggia nella città di Mar del Plata
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IdrografiaRio della Plata Dal punto di vista idrografico il territorio argentino è diviso tra il bacino del Rio de La Plata-Paraná e, in piccola parte, i bacini autonomi dei fiumi che dalle Ande scendono direttamente nell'Atlantico. Il bacino del Rio de La Plata-Paraná è, dopo quello amazzonico, il più esteso dell'America meridionale, interessando oltre 3 milioni di km². Esso è costituito dal Paraná, che scende dagli altipiani brasiliani, dall'Uruguay, che accoglie le acque di una vasta sezione tra lo spartiacque amazzonico e le Ande boliviane, infine dai fiumi andini che attraversano il Chaco e le pianure pedemontane in direzione sud-sud-est: tutti questi fiumi sfociano nel Río de La Plata che è al tempo stesso un estuario e una rientranza continentale di straordinaria ampiezza. Qui giunge anche l'Uruguay, che segna il confine con l'omonimo stato, di cui raccoglie le acque. Il Paraná è navigabile e, con il Paraguay, forma una preziosa via di comunicazione del paese. Dei fiumi andini che sfociano direttamente nell'Atlantico, il più importante è il Río Colorado; seguono i fiumi patagonici (Río Negro, Chubut, Deseado, ecc.) che hanno un corso pressoché parallelo, da ovest a est, e incidono i tavolati sedimentari gettandosi in mare con profondi estuari. Laghi veri e propri, taluni dei quali anche di vasta area e celebri per la
loro bellezza paesaggistica sono il
Nahuel, l'Huapi,
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Viedma argentino: sono presenti nelle Ande patagoniche e hanno
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Clima
Temperature e precipitazioni mensili
Il clima dell'Argentina è fortemente influenzato dal fatto che l'Argentina è situata nella porzione più sottile dell'America meridionale. Come conseguenza di ciò presenta un clima contintentale moderato. L'area climatica più caratteristica dell'Argentina è quella centrale, la Pampa argentina, anche dal punto di vista economico la parte importante, caretterizzata da un clima temperato, anche se in certe zone le precipitazioni sono scarse. Data però la notevole estensione del paese nel senso della latitudine (da 22° a 55° sud) le condizioni variano sensibilmente da nord a sud, passando da un clima tropicale o subtropicale nella "Mesopotamia" e nel "Chaco", con estati calde ed inverni miti, ad un clima di tipo oceanico freddo nella Patagonia. Tilcara Il clima della regione andina risente naturalmente dell'altitudine e presenta i caratteri tipicamente montani (forti escursioni termiche, inverni assai rigidi, ecc.): nella puna e in genere nelle Ande settentrionali è accentuata l'aridità, mentre piovosità assai abbondante si registra a sud dove, per l'abbassarsi della catena andina e l'estremo assottigliarsi del territorio, prevale il clima oceanico. Cerro Catedral presso a Bariloche L'Argentina meridionale è l'unica area sottoposta all'azione dei venti del Pacifico, altrove fermati dalla barriera delle Ande. Le masse d'aria messe in movimento dall'anticiclone dell'Atlantico meridionale investono invece direttamente solo la parte più settentrionale del paese, dove, a ridosso degli altopiani brasiliani si verificano le precipitazioni più abbondanti, con massimi intorno ai 1.800 mm annui. Il glaziar Perito Moreno Altrove la piovosità diminuisce, in particolare procedendo da est verso ovest: così nel Chaco si passa da oltre 1.000 a 500 mm di precipitazioni. Nel settore occidentale, il clima è tipicamente tropicale, caratterizzato d'inverno da una lunga stagione secca. Un clima subtropicale monsonico senza stagione asciutta si ritrova invece nella striscia della "Mesopotamia". Nella pampa si passa dai 1.000 mm della costa (pampa húmeda) ai 600 mm dell'interno (pampa seca), dove si ha un clima temperato steppico, con estati assai calde ed inverni miti. La Patagonia ha un clima subdesertico, contraddistinto da inverni assai rigidi, escursioni termiche molto alte e precipitazioni tra i 200 e i 400 mm annui. Verso sud, nella Terra del Fuoco, le piogge aumentano per i citati influssi oceanici, mentre le temperature si abbassano sensibilmente (media annua di 5° C); qui il limite delle nevi perenni, scende a 1.000 m s.l.m. in corrispondenza dello stretto di Magellano.
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Geografia umanaVeduta di un rione nella città di Rosario (Provincia di Santa Fe) Popolazione: 36.260.130 abitanti (censimento 2001) - 38.592.150 abitanti (stima 2005) Densità: 14 ab./kmq L'Argentina è il paese americano che meno conserva le tracce delle antiche popolazioni indigene, quasi totalmente cancellate dai coloni e dagli immigrati provenienti dall'Europa. I Puelche, popoli di cacciatori delle praterie, sono stati pressoché sterminati; scomparsi da tempo sono anche Diaghiti, agricoltori, la cui cultura si diffuse nelle regioni nord-occidentali. Nel nord esistono ancora alcune minoranze di Guaraniti e di altri antichi gruppi che un tempo occupavano le vaste zone del Chaco. Terra di grande attrazione per gli europei anche per il clima e la ricchezza del terreno, l'Argentina cominciò però ad essere massicciamente popolata solo in epoca recente. In precedenza erano state sfruttate le zone minerarie (oro, argento) delle Ande e le zone costiere dove arrivavano le vie di comunicazione dall'interno; venuti meno i traffici di metalli preziosi, gli spagnoli cominciarono a sfruttare gli spazi liberi della pampa, dove l'allevamento bovino ed equino trovò condizioni ideali. Nacque quindi la figura del gaucho, che si considera, in qualche modo, il fondatore della nazione. Le fortune dell'allevamento determinarono prosperità e benessere che, a partire dalla seconda meta del XIX secolo, suscitarono la grande immigrazione europea. Essa continuò per decenni, raggiungendo l'apice nel primo decennio del XX secolo: nel 1869 la popolazione argentina era di 1,7 milioni di abitanti, mentre nel 1914 aveva già raggiunto gli 8 milioni. La crescita continuò ancora, sostenuta anche dall'incremento naturale e nel 1936 si raggiunsero i 12 milioni di abitanti. la Casa Rosada Alla formazione del popolo argentino hanno contribuito soprattutto gli italiani (35%), gli spagnoli (24%), in misura minore tedeschi, francesi, slavi, ecc. Oggi si calcola che il 40% della popolazione argentina abbia anche la cittadinanza italiana o i requisiti per richiederla per ius sanguinis. Lo spagnolo correntemente parlato in Argentina, specie a Buenos Aires (dove si parla un dialetto chiamato porteño), ha subito influenze dall'italiano. |
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www.imondonauti.it Guida Guida ARGENTINA Testo di Flavia Daneo; foto di Bananiele e Michele Amicucci Parco vicino a Buenos Aires Vicinissimo alla zona moderna di Buenos Aires, si estende questo parco di natura selvaggia, non molto pubblicizzato: sullo sfondo i grattacieli della città e la cappa di smog che li sovrasta - ©Bananiele Famosa presso i conquistadores spagnoli per il suo argento (da cui deriva il nome Argentina), questo immenso Paese è oggi conosciuto per i suoi paesaggi che alternano spiagge e ghiacci polari, cime irraggiungibili e immense distese di prateria, foreste subtropicali e città cosmopolite. Sono spesso scenari di rara ed esuberante bellezza dove la natura regna incontrastata sovrana, luoghi ideali per il viaggiatore avido di natura e desideroso di grandi emozioni. IL PAESE Argentina in cifre Capitale Buenos Aires Superficie 2.960.976 kmq Abitanti 37.384.816 (luglio 2001) Abitanti capitale oltre 11.000.000 Densità di popolazione 12,5 ab./kmq Religione Cattolica Geografia e territorio Click per ingrandire L'Argentina confina a N con la Bolivia e il Paraguay, a NE con il Paraguay e il Brasile, a E con l'Uruguay, a SE con l'Oceano Atlantico e a O con il Cile. In Argentina si possono distinguere quattro grandi aree geofisiche: la Cordigliera delle Ande con l'Aconcagua (6959 m), la più alta cima dell'emisfero occidentale; il bassopiano settentrionale dove si possono distinguere a nord l'area del Chaco che si sviluppa intorno ai fiumi Bermelo, Salado e Pilcomayo, e la Mesopotamia argentina, tra il Paranà e l'Uruguay, che è formata da basse colline dove lagune e paludi segnalano gli antichi letti di questi grandi fiumi; le Pampas, vaste pianure interrotte a sud dalle piccole catene montuose di Tandil e la Ventana e a ovest dalle catene di Cordoba; la Patagonia, dagli sterili e pietrosi altopiani sferzati dai venti. Qui la costa, formata da alte scogliere, traccia delle curve sinuose come ad es. la Penisola Valdés. La Patagonia argentina è separata dalla Patagonia cilena dalle Ande, molto più basse rispetto al nord raggiungendo il loro massimo nei 3554 m del Cerro Tronador. Popolazione Il 97% degli argentini è di razza bianca e discende principalmente da italiani e spagnoli. Con l'arrivo delle immigrazioni europee di massa i meticci, che derivano dagli incroci tra bianchi e indii, sono andati sempre più diminuendo e oggi rappresentano il 4,5% della popolazione argentina. La popolazione indigena pura - mapuches, collas, tobas, matacos e chiriguanos - costituisce solo lo 0,5% degli abitanti. Clima Il fiume Paranà Sulle coste della Patagonia vivono i pinguini di Magellano: si tratta di una delle più grandi riserve del mondo per questi uccelli ©MicheleAmicucci L'Argentina ha una grande varietà climatica dovuta al fatto che si estende per 3700 km di lunghezza andando dal clima sub tropicale della parte nord-orientale ai climi molto freddi della Terra del Fuoco. L'area delle Pampas è caratterizzata da clima temperato mentre la regione andina presenta i caratteri tipici del clima montano con forti escursioni termiche ed inverni rigidi. Più aride sono le Ande settentrionali mentre piogge abbondanti vengono registrate a sud del Paese dove prevale un clima oceanico freddo. Ora Al suo arrivo in Argentina il turista italiano deve mettere il proprio orologio indietro di 4 ore (quando in Italia sono le 12 in Argentina sono le 8), di 5 quando in Italia vige l'ora legale. Lingua La lingua ufficiale dell'Argentina è lo spagnolo. Abbastanza diffuse sono le lingue di origine degli immigrati: italiano, tedesco, francese oltre naturalmente all'inglese. In alcune zone si parla il guaranì, il quechua, l' aymarà e le lingue proprie delle minoranze indigene. Religione In Argentina la religione ufficiale è quella cattolica (92%) anche se, di fatto, esiste una totale libertà religiosa. I protestanti assommano al 2% così come gli ebrei, ma si pratica anche l'islamismo, la regione greco ortodossa, quella russa ortodossa e altre. Storia La storia della penetrazione europea in Argentina inizia con il 1516, anno in cui Juan Diaz de Solis toccò l'estuario del Rio de la Plata. Ciò favorì lo sviluppo della colonia cui mirarono anche i Portoghesi installatisi sulla sponda orientale del fiume. Nel 1776 la colonia fu elevata a vicereame e, con il suo sviluppo, si formarono anche le prime aspirazioni all'indipendenza poi maturatesi in età napoleonica. Nel 1810 i patrioti sostituirono al viceré una Giunta governativa provvisoria del Rio de la Plata cosa che, di fatto, rappresentò il distacco definitivo dalla Spagna. La vita interna del Paese fu subito agitatissima: proclamata ufficialmente l'indipendenza (1816), l'Argentina fu scossa da una serie di dittature, guerre e colpi di stato. Dopo quello del giugno 1943 cominciò l'ascesa politica del colonnello J.D. Peron (1946-1955) che gradualmente rafforzò il proprio potere favorito anche dalla popolarità acquistata dalla moglie Eva attraverso un'intensa opera nel campo dell'attività propagandistica e sociale. Nel 1955 un colpo di stato costrinse Peron all'esilio e diede inizio a quasi 30 anni di governo militare, con solo brevi intervalli di governo civile. Nel 1976 iniziò il governo militare del generale Videla che avviò un regime di terrore che portò alla "scomparsa" di migliaia di persone rapite, torturate e uccise senza poter contare su un processo legale. Mentre la situazione economica dell'Argentina andava precipitando, il colpo di grazia ai militari argentini venne dalla sconfitta nella guerra delle Falklands (1982) cosicchè essi furono costretti a restituire il governo in mani civili. Nel 1983 fu eletto presidente R. Alfonsin cui succedette, nel 1989, C. Menem. I pesanti costi sociali delle riforme economiche volute da Menem (aumento della disoccupazione e della povertà, deficit della bilancia commerciale) portarono all'elezione nel 1999 di Fernando De La Rua impegnatosi nella lotta alla corruzione e nella ripresa dei processi contro numerosi esponenti della dittatura militare ma costretto a dimettersi in seguito alla gravissima crisi economica scoppiata alla fine del 2001. Attuale presidente dell'Argentina è Duhalde. Costituzione L'Argentina è diventata indipendente nel 1816 e nel 1853 è stata promulgata la Costituzione che poi è stata riformata in varie occasioni, l'ultima delle quali nel 1994. Il Capo dello Stato della Repubblica federale argentina - che è anche capo del governo - viene eletto con un mandato di 4 anni e può essere rieletto per un ulteriore quadriennio. Possiede ampi poteri tra cui la possibilità di approvare o porre il veto alle decisioni del Congresso. Il Congreso Nacional è bicamerale e comprende il Senato (72 seggi) e la Camera dei Deputati (257 seggi) i cui membri sono eletti dalle giurisdizioni provinciali. Attuale Capo dello stato dell'Argentina è Fernando De La Rua. Amministrativamente l'Argentina è divisa in 23 province e un distretto federale; le province sono autonome ed eleggono le loro proprie autorità tra cui quella massima di Governatore. Situazione politica Dopo anni in cui al governo del Paese si succedettero giunte militari (1976-1982), nel 1983 fu eletto presidente della repubblica R. Alfonsin che, dopo aver rinnovato i vertici militari, avviò una commissione d'inchiesta sui desasparecidos e un procedimento penale a carico di coloro che si erano macchiati di questi crimini. Sul piano interno però la sua politica incontrò varie difficoltà: l'avvio di un programma di austerità, scioperi generali, la necessità di concedere amnistie ai militari del passato regime non lo favorirono e, nel 1989, venne eletto quale presidente C.S. Menem. Il nuovo presidente attuò l'ennesimo piano di austerità economica con tagli alle spese sociali, privatizzazioni e deregulation in diversi settori puntando anche sull'arrivo di capitali stranieri; tutto ciò gli permise di essere rieletto (1995). I pesanti costi sociali delle riforme economiche volute da Menem (aumento della disoccupazione e della povertà, deficit della bilancia commerciale) portarono all'elezione nel 1999 di Fernando De La Rua, costretto a dimettersi a fine 2001 in seguito allo scoppio di una gravissima crisi economica. Attuale presidente dell'Argentina è Duhalde. Economia Abbondanti risorse naturali e una popolazione con un alto livello di istruzione non trovano riscontro nel livello dell'economia argentina incapace di raggiungere i traguardi che tali presupposti renderebbero possibili e attualmente in stato di gravissima crisi con aumento smisurato della disoccupazione e situazioni di povertà che hanno raggiunto addirittura la media borghesia. L'agricoltura rappresenta, con l'allevamento, la risorsa economica fondamentale; in entrambi i casi prevale la grande proprietà. I cereali hanno la prevalenza sulla superficie a coltura: grano, granoturco, avena, orzo, segale. Grande importanza hanno alcune colture industriali come il lino da seme, la canna da zucchero, il cotone e il tabacco. Abbondante la produzione di vino e in crescita quella del riso. L'allevamento ovino domina in Patagonia mentre nel resto del Paese predomina quello bovino misto talvolta all'ovino. Autosufficiente quanto a petrolio e con una discreta produzione di gas naturali, il Paese basa la propria economia sull'esportazione di lana, pellami, carne e cereali. Oggi l'Argentina è in pieno recupero economico grazie alla riapertura dell'industria, ora alquanto concorrenziale, e a un vero e proprio boom del turismo (3,5 milioni di turisti nel 2003). Festival e tradizioni popolari In Argentina sono giorni festivi: 1 gennaio, Venerdì Santo/Pasqua, 1 e 25 maggio, 10 e 20 giugno, 9 luglio, 17 agosto, 12 ottobre e 25 dicembre. Altri giorni festivi variano da provincia a provincia ed è bene informarsi direttamente sul posto. Links www.bariloche.com in lingua spagnola e inglese; informazioni varie e molti links utili www.turismo.gov.ar in lingua spagnola e italiana; informazioni turistiche sul Paese www.aconet.it/tur.arg in lingua italiana; sito dell'Ambasciata argentina che fornisce utili informazioni a coloro che intendono raggiungere l'Argentina. www.argentinaonline.it in lingua italiana; informazioni e notizie varie sul Paese. PRIMA DEL VIAGGIO Burocrazia e sanità in cifre Visto Non richiesto Passaporto Valido per sei mesi dopo la data di uscita Febbre gialla Obbligatoria per chi viene da paesi infetti Profilassi antimalarica Consigliata Vaccino Epatite A ed antitifico Consigliati Vaccino Epatite B Consigliato per chi sosta a lungo Quando andare L'Argentina è situata nell'emisfero australe e ha quindi le stagioni invertite rispetto all'Europa. Detto questo, l'estate è la stagione più adatta per visitare la Patagonia e le Ande meridionali mentre l'inverno è più adatto per viaggiare al nord e nord-ovest del Paese giacché le piogge sono meno frequenti e le temperature tropicali si abbassano di qualche grado. L'autunno e la primavera sono invece il periodo più adatto per un soggiorno a Buenos Aires, Cuyo e le zone de La Rioja e Catamarca. Burocrazia e visti Per entrare in Argentina il viaggiatore italiano dev'essere in possesso del passaporto valido, del biglietto aereo di andata e ritorno e del denaro sufficiente a soggiornare nel Paese. Per soggiorni inferiori ai 90 gg. non è necessario il visto. Telefono Per telefonare dall'Italia in Argentina bisogna comporre lo 0054 seguito da prefisso della città e dal numero desiderato. Per telefonare in Italia dall'Argentina bisogna comporre lo 0039 seguito dal numero dell'abbonato. Vaccinazioni Al turista italiano non è richiesta alcuna vaccinazione. La vaccinazione contro la febbre gialla è obbligatoria solo per coloro che provengono da aree infette. Consigliabili sono le vaccinazioni antitifica, quella contro l'epatite A e quella contro l'epatite B per chi soggiorna a lungo (2-5% di portatori del virus HBV). Esiste rischio malarico quasi esclusivamente nella forma benigna da Plasmodium vivax da ottobre a fine maggio al di sotto dei 1200 m nelle zone rurali dei dipartimenti d'Iruya, Oràn, San Martin, Santa Vittoria (Prov. di Salta) e dei dipartimenti di Ledesma, San Pedro e Santa Barbara (Prov. di Jujuy). Da mettere in valigia Un abbigliamento adeguato alle nostre temperature stagionali andrà bene anche per le relative stagioni argentine. Nel nord del Paese, soprattutto durante l'estate, sarà da privilegiare un abbigliamento di cotone leggero mentre per il nord-ovest andino e alle alte latitudini della Patagonia saranno necessari abiti più caldi anche in estate. Da non dimenticare un filtro protettivo per il sole ad alta protezione per chi intende visitare la Patagonia. Elettricità La corrente elettrica è a 220 V mentre le prese di corrente sono uguali a quelle italiane; si trovano anche prese di corrente a lamelle piatte per cui è necessario munirsi di adattatore. Quanto costa I tour operator offrono pacchetti tutto compreso a partire da 2500 euro per 12-15 gg. di viaggio. Per il viaggiatore indipendente: volo aereo a partire da 650 euro; pernottamento medio 10 - 15 euro la camera doppia; pasto medio 5 euro. Il noleggio di un'auto costa mediamente 75-145 pesos al giorno + 0,45 pesos per km. La benzina costa 0,944-1,169 pesos al litro. Indirizzi utili Indirizzi utili burocrazia Ambasciata d'Italia in Argentina Calle Billinghurst 2577, Buenos Aires, tel. 011-48020071, 48020072, 48020073; cell. 15-41448974; www.ambitalia.bsas.org.ar Consolato generale d'Italia M.T. de Alvear 1149, Buenos Aires, tel. 011-48166132, 48166136; cell. 15-45305629; www.consitalia-bsas.org.ar Ambasciata d'Argentina in Italia Piazza Esquilino 2, Roma, tel. 06-4742551, 06-4742552, 06-4742553, 06-4742554, 06-4742555 www.ambasciata-argentina.it Consolato d'Argentina in Italia Via Vittorio Veneto 7 , Roma, tel. tel 06-42870023, 06-483586 Consolato d'Argentina in Italia Corso Venezia 9, Milano, tel. 02-7772941 Altre sedi di Consolati italiani sono a: Bahia Blanca, Cordoba, La Plata, Rosario, Mendoza, Mar de la Plata. Agenzie consolari italiane si trovano a Lomas de Zamora e Moron. Indirizzi utili turismo e cultura Casa Argentina (Ufficio turistico in Italia) Via Veneto 7, Roma, tel. 06-4873866 Ambasciata Argentina- Sezione turistica Piazza della Rotonda 2, Roma, tel. 06-68308157 Secretaria de Turismo de la Nacion Calle Suipacha 1111, 21°, Buenos Aires, tel. 011-43125611, 011-43125615, 800-5550016; www.sectur.gov.ar; www.turismo.gov.ar Oficina central de Informacion Turistica Av. Santa Fe 883, Buenos Aires, tel. 011-43122232, 43125550 oppure 0800.555.0016 Touring Club Argentino Esmeralda 605, 3er piso, Buenos Aires, tel. 011-43227994, 011-43224279 Istituto italiano di cultura M.T. de Alvear 1119, Buenos Aires, tel. 011-48161529, 011-48166028 Scuola italiana Cristoforo Colombo Ramsay 2251, Buenos Aires, tel. 011-47907762 Servizio Informazioni tel. 110 in tutta l'Argentina senza alcun prefisso Indirizzi utili sicurezza e sanità Emergenza sanitaria tel. 107 in qualsiasi località dell'Argentina senza alcun prefisso Ospedale Italiano Gascon 450, Buenos Aires, tel 011-49590200 Polizia tel. 101 oppure tel. 43705911 (in varie lingue) Vigili del fuoco tel. 100 in qualsiasi località dell'Argentina senza alcun prefisso IL VIAGGIO Quanto stare Considerato il costo del viaggio aereo e la vastità dell'Argentina, un soggiorno in questo Paese non è mai inferiore alle 2 settimane. Molto dipende, naturalmente, anche dal mezzo che si intende usare per visitarlo: 1-2 mesi sono il tempo necessario ad avere una conoscenza abbastanza approfondita dell'Argentina viaggiando via terra e volendo raggiungere la maggior parte delle località di maggior interesse. Come arrivare Partenza da: Expedia Travel Destinazione: Dal: (GG/MM/AA) Al: (GG/MM/AA) Ulteriori opzioni di ricerca Per arrivare in Argentina dall'Italia il mezzo più veloce e comodo è ovviamente l'aereo. La compagnia di bandiera argentina Aerolineas Argentinas (tel. 06-482961; www.aerolineas.com.ar ) e l'Alitalia (www.alitalia.it) offrono voli diretti da Roma per Buenos Aires che si raggiunge in circa 13 ore. Altre compagnie volano giornalmente su Buenos Aires dalle principali città italiane via Parigi (Air France), Madrid (Iberia), Francoforte (Lufthansa), Amsterdam (KLM), Londra (British Airways) Zurigo/Francoforte e San Paolo del Brasile (Varig). Il costo del biglietto di a/r può variare da 671,39 euro a oltre 1032,91 euro a seconda della stagione e del cambio del dollaro. Chi vuole affrontare emozioni insolite e ha molto tempo a disposizione può imbarcarsi in un cargo e arrivare in Argentina via mare in circa 3 settimane (prezzi a partire da 1885,07 euro; Gruppo Grimaldi Genova, tel. 010-589331). Tasse di ingresso e di imbarco Al momento di lasciare il Paese è necessario pagare una tassa aeroportuale di 30 dollari. Per i voli interni è prevista una tassa d'imbarco che varia tra i 5 e i 13 dollari (Ushuaia). Cosa vedere e cosa fare Il fiume Paranà A qualche decina di kilometri da Buenos Aires, si estende il delta del fiume Paranà. L'acqua è torbida a causa dei detriti trasportati dal fiume, ma non è particolarmente inquinata - ©Bananiele Data la vastità del territorio argentino proponiamo solo alcune delle numerosissime attrattive che il Paese offre: Buenos Aires, elegante ed attiva megalopoli, porta cosmopolita del Sudamerica; le cascate dell'Iguazù con il fiume che cade da un altezza di 70 m attraverso 275 salti e con i molteplici arcobaleni della gola Garganta del Diablo (per visitare le cascate conviene passare la frontiera con il Brasile e pernottare a Foz do Iguazu, dove i costi sono nettamente inferiori. Per raggiungere Foz vi sono frequenti bus Puerto-Foz); il Saltos del Moconà, bellissime cascate del fiume Uruguay; l'Esteros del Iberà, un immenso bacino umido dove vivono tartarughe, caimani, scimmie, cervi di palude, oltre 400 specie di uccelli e una flora straordinaria; il Canyon di Talampaya dove nidificano i condor e si conservano interessanti petroglifi indigeni; la Valle della Luna (Parco provinciale Ischigualasto) con fossili di vegetali, di dinosauri e di altri animali; Salta, la città più ricca di vestigia dell'epoca coloniale da dove parte il Treno per le Nuvole che raggiunge i 4200 m di altezza; l'Aconcagua con le sue nevi; la pampa e i suoi gauchos con la possibilità di soggiornare in qualche fattoria e di visitare il villaggio di San Antonio de Areco; il Parco Nazionale dei Ghiacciai e il Perito Moreno, un ghiacciaio che scarica continuamente colonne di ghiaccio nelle acque del lago; il Parco nazionale delle Torri del Paine dove si possono incontrare gli eleganti guanachos; Ushuaia, la città più meridionale del pianeta; i Boschi pietrificati, un fantasmagorico paesaggio di tronchi pietrificati; lo spettacolo delle balene che all'inizio dell'inverno australe giungono al Golfo San Josè; la penisola di Valdez, ambiente naturale di bellezza unica dove entrare in contatto con foche, pinguini e leoni marini. Dormire La possibilità di alloggio in Argentina è estremamente varia partendo dalle sistemazioni più economiche (campeggio e ostello) per arrivare a quelle degli alberghi di lusso. I campeggi sono in genere centrali e molto attrezzati e il costo è di circa 20 pesos a notte per 4 persone, tenda e vettura; gli ostelli sono numerosi ma aperti generalmente solo in estate (Asociation Argentina de Albergues de la Juventud, Talcahuano 214, Buenos Aires; www.hostels.org.ar). Sistemazioni economiche essenziali ma pulite sono gli hospedajes (case private che affittano stanze), le pensiones e i residenciales (specie di alberghi a ore, talvolta non proprio raccomandabili). Gli alberghi veri e propri in genere offrono una camera con bagno privato e nel prezzo includono anche la prima colazione. I prezzi variano dai 5 euro per la camera doppia nelle sistemazioni più economiche ai 100 euro e oltre delle sistemazioni di lusso; mediamente si possono calcolare 10 - 15 euro a notte per due persone in un albergo di media categoria. Ricerca e prenotazione hotel con sconti fino al 50% Mangiare Come per il dormire la scelta del dove mangiare è molto vasta. Ovunque si trovano banchi che, per pochi pesos, vendono le gustose empanadas, la fugazza o il mate con facturas; chi non vuole spendere molto può optare per le rotiserias o i comedores che offrono cibo di buona qualità (torte salate, pollo arrosto, focacce, bistecche, uova ecc.) a prezzi molto economici mentre sono da evitare i fast food che spesso non hanno un buon rapporto qualità-prezzo. Per un pranzo in trattoria si può prevedere una spesa di circa 5 euro. La specialità argentina è rappresentata dalla carne di manzo che si può gustare come empanadas, avvolta nella pasta sfoglia con ripieno variabile a seconda delle regioni, come parillada, cotta alla griglia, o come puchero, bollito misto di manzo e pollo accompagnato da verdure. Posta e telefono I servizi postali argentini sono piuttosto inefficienti pertanto, se si deve ricevere o spedire corrispondenza importante sarà senz'altro meglio affidarsi a corrieri interni o internazionali. Per telefonare dall'Argentina in Italia bisogna comporre lo 0039 seguito dal numero dell'abbonato. Si può telefonare in Italia con addebito al destinatario digitando lo 0039-800-555111. L'importazione di un telefono cellulare dev'essere dichiarata sul formulario che ogni visitatore deve compilare al suo arrivo in Argentina e comunque i cellulari europei non sono utilizzabili nel Paese a causa della diversa frequenza. I telefoni pubblici funzionano con carte magnetiche (cospeles), gettoni o con monete; nelle chiamate nazionali bisogna selezionare lo 0 prima del prefisso corrispondente. Moneta, carta di credito e cambio La moneta ufficiale è il peso argentino (1 euro = 3,88 pesos). Nessun problema a cambiare l'euro, ma anche se avete dollari andate tranquilli, sono accettati ovunque. I dollari o gli euro in contanti si possono cambiare presso le banche (aperte dal lun. al ven. con orario 10-15), le agenzie di cambio e, spesso, anche negli alberghi, agenzie di viaggio e negozi (ci è stato segnalato di evitare di cambiare all'interno dell'aeroporto, pianterreno, Global exchange; molto meglio all'esterno o, se proprio non se ne può fare a meno, al primo piano, vicino al bar e gioielleria, dove il cambio è più onesto). I traveller's cheques sono sconsigliati perché sempre più difficili da cambiare e con tassi di cambio sfavorevoli. Diffuse le carte di credito con un'unica precisazione: la somma addebitata dipenderà dal tasso di cambio vigente al momento in cui il prezzo d'acquisto sarà riversato in conto, cosa che potrà avvenire dopo varie settimane; inoltre, nelle province, le banche fanno pagare una commissione del 10%.n problema a prelevare denaro tramite Bancomat. Spostarsi Il fiume Paranà Alcuni scenari della Patagonia possono veramente essere indimenticabili - ©MicheleAmicucci Date le dimensioni del Paese, l'aereo è il mezzo di trasporto più adatto per le lunghe distanze e permette di raggiungere anche i punti più estremi del Paese evitando percorsi molto lunghi su strade non sempre agibili. I voli nazionali di linea sono coperti da diverse compagnie aeree che offrono opportunità di pass a tariffe più economiche (Visit Argentina e Mercosur Air Pass acquistabili in connessione con i voli internazionali per l'Argentina di qualunque compagnia (prezzi a partire da 299/225 US$), Tempo Libre, Escapada, Conozca Patagonia, Conozca Cataratas e Express Cabotaje). La compagnia aerea LADE effettua il volo Ushuaia-El Calafate (scalo a Rio Gallegos) in 2 ore e mezza. Il servizio effettuato dai pullman argentini è buono e copre gran parte dell'esteso sistema stradale del Paese. Le unità da lunga distanza dispongono di bagni, aria condizionata e bar e nel prezzo del biglietto sono generalmente inclusi i pasti. Essendo la maggior parte dei pullman privati, le tariffe possono subire rapidi aumenti dovuti alle condizioni di mercato: generalmente si può calcolare un costo di 4-5 dollari per ogni ora di viaggio (per es.: Buenos Aires-Paranà, 500 km, durata 6 h. 30 min., costo 43 pesos; Ushuaia-Rio Grande in circa 3.30 -4 h., Ushuaia-Punta Arenas in circa 9 ore (Tecni Austral, Av. Roca 157, Ushuaia, tel. 431408-431912). Il viaggio in treno è più economico ma anche più lento di quello in pullman; i prezzi variano a seconda della classe prescelta, in media un biglietto di prima classe costa circa la metà di un biglietto in vagone letto (in Argentina non è affatto inconsueto dover viaggiare per 24-48 ore). Nonostante la capillare rete di trasporti esistente, il mezzo migliore per visitare l'Argentina resta l'automobile magari abbinata all'aereo per le tratte più lunghe. Per un'auto di media cilindrata si pagano in genere 40 pesos al giorno + 0,45 pesos per km + l'assicurazione + l'IVA, per il servizio di un'autista bilingue aggiungere un 20%.Prenota il noleggio auto con Expedia.it La benzina costa 0.944 - 1.169 pesos al litro. In Patagonia e in Terra del Fuoco i prezzi per il noleggio di un'auto sono molto più bassi, addirittura talvolta arrivano alla metà. E' richiesta la patente internazionale e la carta di credito mentre il conducente deve avere almeno 21 anni anche se molte agenzie non consegnano l'auto a chi abbia meno di 25 anni. Sanità Sebbene in Argentina la situazione igienica sia abbastanza buona è consigliabile rispettare le più elementari norme di sicurezza: bere possibilmente acqua imbottigliata, lavare la verdura e sbucciare la frutta. E' infatti relativamente diffusa la gastroenterite (salmonellosi) specialmente nelle zone suburbane mentre molto diffuse sono le dissenterie bacillari e amebiche; nella regione costiera non di rado si riscontrano casi di epatite virale. Estremamente diffusa è la malattia di Chigas presente in diverse province nelle aree rurali al di sotto dei 3600 m. La febbre emorragica è endemica in una zona ristretta delle Pampas e nel centro del Paese. Endemica è la rabbia animale (cani e manguste) pur restando limitata nelle zone urbane e suburbane. La situazione sanitaria dell'Argentina è abbastanza soddisfacente: il pronto soccorso negli ospedali pubblici è gratuito e molti medici parlano inglese. E' comunque consigliabile stipulare un'assicurazione privata prima di partire. Nell'estrema Patagonia meridionale e nella Terra del Fuoco, dove lo strato d'ozono è danneggiato, è consigliabile far uso di un filtro solare anche con il cielo coperto. Sicurezza La presenza della polizia argentina è generalmente poco avvertibile, ciononostante è consigliabile portare sempre con sé il passaporto perché la polizia può richiedere le generalità a chiunque e in qualunque momento. Prendere precauzioni contro i piccoli furti ed evitare di girare la notte nelle zone periferiche delle grandi città. A causa della situazione venutasi a creare a seguito del grave dissesto economico si consiglia di valutare con attenzione l'opportunità di recarsi per turismo nel Paese in questo momento. Ringraziamo per segnalazioni e aggiornamenti alla guida: Susanna (Svizzera) (sez. Quanto costa, Moneta e carta di credito, Spostarsi) |
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Argentina Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Antartida Argentina Antartida Argentina The name Argentina derives from the Latin argentum which means silver. Argentina is the land of Gauchos, Asado, Mate, Pampas, Tango, and Dulce de leche. The name immediately conjures up the image of big steaks, passionate men and women and long night of eating the best meat of the world and sipping mate, afterwards. The capital city Buenos Aires is the center of the country in all ways except its geographical location. With the R?o de la Plata, in the east of the country, it is actually the city that is closest to the Old Continent, and probably the most European city in South America. Behind Buenos Aires, the land of the Pampas begins. Many towns with historical centres that go back to colonial are worth visiting. In the west, the Andes mountains offer great outdoor opportunities: hiking, skiing and much more. Patagonia, the far south of Argentina is a rugged and cold land. The area around Ushuaia, southern most city of the counrty, is mild in October to May. It is great for the lovers of nature and wildlife; big glaciers that go directly into the Barney, birds, seals and other arctic animals abound. In the northwestern corner of this dreamed land, deserts and steppes are the most common geographical sites; and in the northeastern part of the country, Iguazú Falls, complete all kinds of climate existing on the Earth... all in one beautiful country. The people are awesome, full of kindness - at least most of the time ;) -, and the weather is mostly pleasant all the year. Many people call this the Paris of the Americas. Every country seems to have its own unique foods and Argentina is no different. You will be hard pressed to go anywhere in Argentina without seeing someone carrying a "mate" (wooden cup) and "bombilla" (metal straw) with "yerba mate" drink (a local herbal tea) in one hand and a vacuum flask (Thermos) slung over their shoulder, ready to top up their mate when empty. Another strange obsession with the Argentine people is their love of ice cream. Locally made ice cream af great quality can be found all over the country in a variety of flavours. Remember to try dulce de leche (caramelised milk) flavoured ice cream. You can also get dulce de leche spread to have on your toast. A must to try. _________History Edit This The area of present Argentina was relatively sparsely populated until it was colonised by Europeans. Spain established a permanent colony on the site of Buenos Aires in 1580, and the Viceroyalty of River Plate in 1776. Independence from Spain was declared on 9 July 1816. Centralist and federationist groups were in conflict, until national unity was established and the Constitution promulgated in 1853. Foreign investment and inmigration from Europe aided the introduction of modern agricultural techniques and integration of Argentina into the world economy in the late 19th century. In the 1880s the "Conquest of the Desert" subdued or exterminated the remaining native tribes throughout Patagonia. From 1880 to 1930 Argentina became one of the ten wealthiest nations. Conservative forces dominated Argentine politics until 1916, when their traditional rivals, the Radicals, won control of the government. The military forced Hipolito Yrigoyen from power in 1930 leading to another decade of Conservative rule. Political change led to the presidency of Juan Domingo Perón in 1946, who aimed at empowering the working class and greatly expanded the number of unionised workers. The Revolucion Libertadora of 1955 deposed him. In the 1950s and 1960s, military and civilian administrations traded power. When military governments failed to revive the economy and suppress escalating terrorism in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the way was open for Perón's return to the presidency in 1973, with his third wife, Maria Estela Isabel Martinez de Peron, as Vice President. During this period, extremists on the left and right carried out terrorist acts with a frequency that threatened public order. Perón died in 1974. His wife succeeded him in office, but a military coup removed her from office in 1976. Economic problems, charges of corruption, public revulsion in the face of human rights abuses and, finally, the country's 1982 defeat in the Falklands War discredited the Argentine military regime. Democracy was restored in 1983. Demographics: Unlike most of its neighbouring countries, Argentina's population descends overwhelmingly from Europeans. The basic demographic stock (95% of the population) is made up of descendants of the Spanish colonists, augmented by descendants of later Italian, Spanish and other European settlers. The indigenous (poorly estimated between .5% ) and identifiably mestizo populations (estimated at around 4.5%) There was a sizable population of Afro-Argentinians in the 1800's, but the population has largely intermarried into the larger community and the Afro-Argentinian community today is sparse. There is also a notable population of Gitanos, otherwise known as Roma or Gypsies. in Argentina. Waves of immigrants from European countries arrived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.. The Patagonian Chubut Valley has a significant Welsh-descended population and retains many aspects of Welsh culture. Other important immigrant groups came from Germany, France, Scandinavia (especially Sweden), the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Eastern European nations, such as Poland, Russia, Ukraine and the Balkans region (especially Croatia and Serbia). The Jewish community in Argentina is comprised predominantly of Ashkenazi Jews of Northern and Eastern European origin, and numbers about 395,379, which is the largest in Latin America and fifth largest in the world. Syrian, Lebanese and other Middle Eastern immigrants number about 500,000, mainly in urban areas. Small numbers of people from East Asia have settled Argentina, mainly in Buenos Aires. The first were Japanese, but Koreans and Chinese soon followed. There was a substantial immigration from other Latin American countries during the 1990s from Bolivia, Paraguay and Chile number about 2,000,000 and 4,000,000. Contributors January 03, 2006 change by giorgio _________Practical Information Edit This General information to help plan a better trip, country`s weather and what to pack currency, getting their, customs, visas & vaccinations, culture, wildlife and other tools to help prepare your vacation. Please do take into account that prices are in Argentine Pesos (ARS) . Sometimes people may take advantage of you being a tourist and ask you to pay in dollars. They can also charge a lot more than it really costs. So it is useful to know some Spanish frases. A few useful words in Spanish: Si (Yes) No (No) Buen día (Good morning) Buenas noches (Good night) Adios (Goodbye) Gracias (Thank you) Bienvenido (Welcome) Como es su nombre? (What is your name?) De donde es usted ? (Where do you come from?) Yo vengo de… (I come from...) Como está usted ? (How are you) Hacia donde va ? (Where are you going) Cuanto cuesta esto? (How much does this cost?) Diez dólares (Ten dollars) Lo compro (I'll buy it) Lo siento (I'm sorry) Espere un minuto (Wait a minute) Tengo que cambiar dinero (I have to change money) Disculpeme (Excuse me) ___________Español Andando It’s a Cultural study tour that will teach you Spanish while learning about the beautiful city of Buenos Aires. It’s an informal and relaxed group course that allows you to learn Spanish in its own context, in a 100% practical way! Espanol Andando It’s a great introduction to the Spanish language and Latin American Culture. Through activities and materials that are specially designed the classes take place in different spots around the city. It’s not just about moving the class to an outdoor setting. We replace the old and impersonal “role plays” with real life situations and use all of the resources of a Spanish speaking city as learning tools. Español Andando is not a school, with Español Andando the school is the streets of Buenos Aires, it's people and it's culture. A perfect choice for those who; ...speak a little bit of Spanish but need to know how to put that knowledge into use. ...are planning on enrolling in a formal course but still feel a bit shy about Spanish. ...don’t speak ANY Spanish, but will be travelling in the region for a while and could use some survival skills. ...are already taking private classes, but would like to take what you study out of the classroom and practise your conversational skills in real life experiences. ...have limited time in the city and want to make the most of it! FORMAL CONTENTS Espanol Andando it's aimed at beginners upto lower intermediate Spansih levels, following a programme that covers the basics of survival Spanish and has nevertheless, the capacity to adapt to the group’s different needs and previous knowledge. You’ll spend three hours every day with a spanish teacher while being exposed to spanish language situations and together, you will work on the skills you need to polish the most. Besides Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills, Espanol Andando also covers a general approach to the Argentinian culture through art, music, tango, food, etc. ITINERARY **Day 1** Learn how to introduce yourself, use basic prepositions and ask for directions while we stroll trough San Telmo and the local Bus Station. **Day 2** Let's walk around Palermo and visit some shops to learn new vocabulary to describe our likes and dislikes. Use a supermarket to learn about local products and how to get them! **Day 3** Read the local newspapers at a downtown cafe. We will use the papers to learn about nouns, adjectives and articles and weather expressions. **Day 4** Learn new vocabulary and use it to describe food and favors practicing what you have learn while having a delicious local specialty! Have a look at some of the media reviews we received for more description about the course! http://travel.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,25229-2078435,00.html http://www.tntmagazine.com/travelzone/default.asp?ID=details&feature=561&page=results http://www.nysun.com/article/49271 SCHEDULE Regular sessions are held from Monday to Thursday; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-5 PM, and Thursdays 8-11 PM. NEW OPTIONS! GOURMET+ ESTANCIA ANDANDO Spend three days/ two nights at a country house away from the city and learn it all about regional food while you learn how to cook it yourself and practise your language skills. Learn new vocabulary and get to see the real “pampas” Intermediate levels only ONE-ON-ONE If you prefer the personal attention of a teacher then this is the program for you. Work on the things you need the most. Join Andando for the amount of days you prefer! INTENSIVE WEEKEND Not enaugh time in town? Spend Saturday and Sunday covering the main points of our regular program in only two days. Specially designed to enjoy a beautiful weekend in town while learning the basics of Spanish. To reserve your place for any of our programs, please contact info@espanol-andando.com.ar with the following information: _________Economy Edit This Argentina benefits from rich natural resources, a highly literate population, an export-oriented agricultural sector, and a diversified industrial base. The country historically had a large middle class, compared to other Latin American countries, but this segment of the population was decimated by a succession of economic crises. Since the late 1970s the country piled up public debt and was plagued by bouts of high inflation. In 1991, the government pegged the peso to the U. S. dollar and limited the growth in the monetary base. The government then embarked on a path of trade liberalisation, deregulation, and privatisation. Inflation dropped and GDP grew, but external economic shocks and failures of the system diluted its benefits, causing it to crumble in slow motion, from 1995 and up to the collapse in 2001. By 2002 Argentina had defaulted on its debt, its GDP had shrunk, unemployment was over 18%, the peso had devalued 75% after being floated, and inflation was hitting again. However, careful spending control and heavy taxes on now soaring exports gave the state the tools to regain resources and conduct monetary policy. In 2003, import substitution policies and soaring exports, coupled with a lower inflation and expansive economic measures, triggered a surge in the GDP, which was repeated in 2004, creating jobs and encouraging internal consumption. Capital flight decreased, and foreign investment slowly returned. The influx of foreign currency from exports created such a huge trade surplus that the Central Bank was forced to buy dollars from the market, which it continues to do at the time, to be accumulated as reserves. Since the crisis, Argentina has grown 27% (8,8% in 2003, 9% in 2004 and 9,1% in 2005) and it seems it will continue like this as investment is in a good percent of the GDP, inflation is under control, people are consumpting, credit is coming back, unemployment has fallen below 10% in just 3 years, exports get records numbers each year and the government is starting to re-pay the defaulted debt. ______Health Before setting off, you might want to check the illnesses described below that occur here. The information is from the CDC and should be pretty accurate, but if you really think you have something, go see a doctor. If you're not sure where to find good medical attention, check with a the nearest international hotel, they are usually in the know (though the facilities they refer to might charge you a little bit more) Rabies A dangerous and possible deadly disease, can be contracted from a wild animal to a human w/ a single bite. Please when visiting do not touch animals that do not seem tamed. [more] a ids As a physician in Belize and had Dengue myself. Ibuprofen works well for the fever and aches, and, in my opinion, is not a risk for hemmorhagic fever (which has never been seen in Belize, as far as I know). [more] _______Day Trips Edit This Tigre Tigre kram123 Fly Fishing and duck hunting [Add Day Trip] Day trip to Tigre Edit This Tigre Tigre photo by: kram123 If you are in Buenos Aires and want to see a nice landscape take the train to Tigre, in the suburbs. From Retiro Train Station you will have about an hour trip till Tigre (trains finish there, you won't get lost). You can see the artisans fair, buy fresh fruits, and take a boat trip along the islands of Delta. Boat trips to explore the islands will take a minimum of half a day, but if you enjoy nature at its best , try a full day or overnight. Both ublic and private boat tours are available, being the last more expensive. Some boat tour more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 5411 4 8243366 url: www.barbacharters.com.ar address: beruti 3000 email: slbengo@ciudad.com.ar _______Beaches Edit This photo Argentine beaches are known for their sand content. [Add Beach] Pinamar Edit This photo Pinamar is located less than 400km south of Buenos Aires, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in the Buenos Aires Province. coordinates 37°06'44?S, 56°51'51?W , Pinamar is one of several small seaside communities that line the coast. Since Pinamar's main attraction is the ocean, it is a fairly quiet town during the winter months. Tourism is what fuels the economy during the summer. It has 22 kms of wide beaches along it and the close town of Carilo is a great place to relax on its peaceful wood-hostels. The beaches are just beautiful. Please come see the more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 54 02254 494338 url: www.pinamarweb.com address: Av Bunge 645 email: webmaster@pinamarweb.com Mar del Plata Edit This Mar del Plata (population 550,000) is an Argentine city located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in the Buenos Aires Province, 400 km south of Buenos Aires. As an important fishing port, industry concentrates on fish processing. The area is also host to other light industry, such as textile and food manufacturing. Located nearby are stonemasons which are used in construction. As part of the Argentine recreational coast, tourism is one of Mar del Plata's main economic activities. Between five and seven million tourists visit Mar del Plata every year, more.. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.mardelplata.com ________Festivals Edit This These are the festivals, the cities and months World Tango Festival: Buenos Aires, January Art BA Fair: Buenos Aires, May Gualeguaychu Carnival: Gualeguaychu (Entre Rios province), January-February Creamfields: Buenos Aires, November OktoberFest Argentina: Villa General Belgrano (Cordoba province), October International BA Festival: Buenos Aires, September Semana Musical Llao Llao: Bariloche, September BA Tango Festival: Buenos Aires, February-March Tilcara Carnival Festival: Tilcara (Salta province), March BA Gay Parade: Buenos Aires, November Contributors January 04, 2006 change by giorgio [Add Festival] La Rural Edit This major agricultural and equestrian show; Palermo, Buenos Aires; late July. World66 rating: [rate it] |