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If your trip to Buenos Aires is not included a tour of San Telmo on a Sunday, it will have been pending for another chance, because this tour has become a must for every tourist. The streets Defensa and Humberto 1 º are the heart of this place. Here is the old Plaza Dorrego and has become the must-see thousands of tourists from around the world. Facing the square in a corner, the old Café Plaza Dorrego is the place to start this visit. From a table can get to know the place and soaking his coming and going while sipping a draft beer accompanied by maníes.Cuando hear the chords of a tango and qiue see people start crowding in the square, rush the beer and go to there because the show is about to begin. Thousands of tourists stop, wait alongside the dancers begin a singer or rotate your tangos. Already, you stand in one of the oldest squares in the city has been declared a National Historic Landmark and here you can appreciate the older architecture of Buenos Aires.

Around the square is developed and antiques fair will also find craft algunospuestos. Bronze lamps, paintings, ornaments and lace are some of the products offered. The streets surrounding the square also show their old colonial houses, now converted into antique shops and ateliers of painters, with the doors open to welcome everyone who wants to enter, and while not thinking of buying can take a tour of a magical of old objects.

Take trips to Buenos Aires to know every inch of this mythical neighborhood so special. Visit two unique churches: the Danish and Russian Orthodox. While the temple of Denmark is relatively new, there will appreciate the typical spiders brought from that country. The Russian, opposite the Parque Lezama, is one of the most striking buildings of Buenos Aires and is designed as a reconstruction of a typical seventeenth-century Russian church.

Another church is inevitable Parish San Pedro Telmo, patron saint of sailors, dating back to early 1700. It is a real gem and I recommend you do the tour that takes you through cloisters, court and shrines, which is dominated by a baroque style. You will be impressed with the 12 oil paintings are called The Sybil, of which are said of the Cuzco school, and only in Argentina. Also seen in the sacristy a marble table that was used by priests for healing and operations Bethlemite as the Faculty of Medicine was in front.

Defense on the street, which are the most prominent buildings in his travels to Buenos Aires you can find the National History Museum where peculiar objects are exposed such as cot used by the greatest hero General San Martin, the ink used to sign the Constitution in 1853 and various oils on the Paraguay War high artistic and historical content. The building where the museum is working on the Lezama Park, which was owned by a merchant and where the walk through the gardens and fountains sculptures make this an extremely interesting. Continuing on Defensa Street arrived at the old Mercado de San Telmo, the end of 1800. This presents a beautiful structure of iron and tin roofs and windows and it is the last market that works in Buenos Aires.

If you travel to Buenos Aires wants to take the best of memories, also find this mythical Passage Defensa Street San Lorenzo, which will take you on a magical tour of between constructions surprising. This passage was not until the mid- nineteenth century San Telmo limit as they passed around a stream, which today, piping, and not seen. The main attraction of this alley is the Low House, a small house from 1850 that is only 2.30 meters in front and a small balcony upstairs. A few feet of this alley are the beautiful Patios de San Telmo, now occupied by artists and artisans workshops.

A 3 or 4 blocks down the street, you arrive at Solar de French, an old house, the oldest in Buenos Aires, dating from 1762. It was occupied by a character in the history of the country and its beautiful courtyard is within walking distance of several local antique show striking variety of items.

Retracing the path back to the Plaza Dorrego where public movement continues unchanged. Now, facing the Church of San Telmo an orchestra of young musicians play a tango after another while the visitors put the cap recognition. Even some couples come to life and dance. Further, in the square, tango continues outdoors, also the cap, and is the show that more people congregate, because the quality of the dancers and their clothing makes it a very enjoyable show. We all ended the tour in a small restaurant decorated very originally, the old fashioned way and matching with the neighborhood. Travel to Buenos Aires with the particularity that anywhere we go we a lot a few blocks to see and know, at that time always seems short.

The beauty of Patagonia, the famous fjords of Chile and the Falkland Islands are part of the proposal that Holland America Cruise Line is for travelers who love adventure and want to know one of the most impressive tourist destinations on the planet. Do you count the proposals of these cruises in the austral summer?

The MS Veendam is a ship chosen to transport the travelers happy these authentic voyages overseas whose points of origin, destination and return the ports of Buenos Aires and Valparaiso. The first date was chosen to depart from this beautiful Chilean port on 8 December, with stops in the most beautiful places unexplored southern of South America such as Puerto Montt, fjords, Strait of Magellan and the Amalia Glacier. Then the journey continues over Punta Arenas, then Cano Horn and Ushuaia the southernmost point of the American continent and then continue, if time permits, to the Falkland Islands.

Finally, after a couple of days of sailing and great fun aboard this cruise, you will be reaching the port of Montevideo in Uruguay, then after completing the trip in the capital of Argentina. This trip is repeated on the 7th of March next year, laying off the summer.

One of the major tourist destinations of Argentina ‘s Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain of America and is the highest peak outside the Himalayas so it’s really awesome. It is located in the province of Mendoza and although at first it was thought of exploring it as an extinct volcano, it is certain that it is not. It has two summits, the south summit of 6930 meters above sea level and 6962 meters north. There are many glaciers on its slopes and a time now has become a favorite destination of mountaineers from around the world.

It seems that the Aconcagua came for about 280 million years and in season, between December and March ( southern hemisphere summer ), they visit between June 7000 and climbers. It is not. Scale is not very difficult from the north side but be prepared because the high altitude sickness occur, lack of oxygen, and the weather is very changeable. Typically this amounts through various camps are located at different heights and they break for just getting used to the altitude. Or have Base Camp Plaza de Mulas is at 4300 meters, the traffic light at 4350, Piedras Conway, Plaza Canada, House of 5000 and so on until the end of the Summit. Each milestone is a bit more challenging than the last, of course, so getting a beautiful and courageous feat.

Inca Bridge Climbing Aconcagua

But this path alone. Another more dangerous implications about the hill across the valley of cows reach the Polish Glacier, then do follow the previous path to the summit. Be adventurous to try this way and much more if you try the ridges south and west walls have awful. Although not get to climb Aconcagua can visit if you’re near Puente del Inca, a site with ancient thermal baths where it operates a crafts fair.

When traveling to Buenos Aires one option is to leave for a few hours the noise and movement of the big city to get away with those trips to the Delta del Tigre is heard speaking. If you are from out of Uruguay expressly do in Caramel and has crossed the Uruguay River will begin to penetrate into a rugged region, penetrating one of the many branches of the Parana River in the delta formed. It is the way to reach the port that is very striking. The three basins have different functions: one of them is assigned a point of departure and arrival of the excursion boats and Carmelo, another is for timber transport on inland timber ships arriving from upstream areas and the other is intended for the boat-storage.

The Port also operates an outdoor market, very picturesque and you can buy all sorts of products from liquor and sweets made by the islanders, rattan handicrafts which is the basic raw material in the area, and flowers and fruits. Just walking between venues of sale is in itself a joy, especially when the day gives us a blue sky and bright sunshine.

What can we expect of an offer to travel to the Delta del Tigre? Especially close contact with nature, because although the city is very beautiful and deserves a careful path between their old Belle Époque mansions dating from the early twentieth century, is most picturesque in the waterway. The city was the resting place of high class that was Buenos Aires, near the capital, a spot of local fauna and flora, with rivers cooling the air in summer and above all with the peace so desired by those living in metropolis. Waking up to hundreds of birds singing in the branches of trees as they decide to take a walk along the shore or a boat trip to the islands, is one of the offers that anyone in this magical place can get their hands on .

The Paraná River tireless in its 4000 km journey from the bowels of America, trailing in their wake mud and branches. These are deposited in the delta forming thousands of islets and islands, many of them populated with quaint cottages where each of them, instead of out on the street are the river outlet. Almost all have a pier, usually of wood, where boats can dock your personal use or the boat that sells fruit and vegetables, taxi or boat storage. I remembered these experiences living in Venice, where the streets are also water and transport are boats. On trips to the Delta del Tigre can hire a boat to tour the islands, and many deals with different duration and activities: There are offers all-day rides, a barbecue lunch in one of the islands, and if you travel your family will be a perfect activity that will remain etched in the memory of all. If you want to travel around the islands but do not have much time, there is 1 hour and offers a little more to help you enjoy the ride, skirting several islands and islets, a capybara lucky sighting or any otter or more species birds. The more adventurous can rent a kayak or canoe to make the journey to your taste and your own time.

For those who have more time, eg holiday and opted for a quiet and different, you can rent a cabin with its own dock, where besides enjoying the tranquility of nature, may also from your own home out to do boat purchases, provided that the boat can not wait to bring what you need. Whether out for shopping or leisure, is from the water in the Delta del Tigre trips can be appreciated in all its glory vegetation bordering the River. The first thing you see are the reeds on the banks of the river extending to the full extent of the Delta and have become a major economic resources of the area. Immediately behind these grasses grow thickets of native species, formed by bushes small burden but are an impenetrable barrier. Beyond them are large trees up to heaven. Of its branches but away from this part of the Delta, specifically in the Rio Parana de las Palmas, in the branches of this great tree ferns are lit, air carnations and lianas.

It is very advisable to visit this place in February and March since the flood season, floods in the jungle area where it runs both the Paraná River and its tributaries bring water flow to the river can not contain. The brown river water flows into another river, the wide Rio de la Plata, and the floods regulate wildlife, keeping in balance the ecosystem.

Travel should be recommended to the Delta del Tigre end of October to participate in this great festival that takes place to commemorate the “Day of the Islander” 31 this month. We were surprised how many shows such as rodeos, art shows and large grills tempting to all those present with pieces of roasts and sausages. You can not miss!

The city of Gualeguaychu in Entre Rios Province, lies on the River Uruguay, which gives him 7 km of beaches of fine white sand and forests and aromitos nandubay that waiting on the beach we permirtiran enjoy the shade. Both from the city of Buenos Aires, a 3 hour trip, Santa Fe or from Uruguay, 25 km across the river by the General San Martin International Bridge, travel to a different world Gualeguaychú offer, especially if done in the month of January and February, when the carnival of color and fun filled the streets of the city and outdoor activities follow one after another.

The Carnival takes place in January and is the highest point in the “Corsódromo”, named Space Station Park “designed for presentation and competition of the groups and floats. Is considered the greatest show in the open of extras that fill five Argentina.Son motion, color and sound entrerriana Gualeguaychú night and participate in more than 15oo people total, with dancers wearing bright costumes, feathers and colored stones . Who wants to participate and wear the dress of one of the groups can rent it, because trips to Gualeguaychú carnival permit. In the month of February, made the traditional Corsican, rescuing cultural roots, which take place every Friday night this month on the streets of the city, full of joy to the passage of noisy street bands neighborhood. Splashed across the street are the masks, masks and costumes and the overflowing joy of its people.

During the day the city offers many attractions, but surely the most popular are those related to outdoor walks on the beach or both is inside. Anyway, before any recognition of the surroundings, there is no guidebook does not recommend the trip to Gualeguaychú must first know what this lovely city has to display. A walk along the Paseo de la Costa we cause a sensation of relaxation to share the beautiful images of the river and green mountains which abound throughout space. We went to school and there we can visit and admire the beautiful Cathedral of San José and especially the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary which is the first chapel of Entre Ríos, built in the seventeenth century in the native forest. On our tour we will see many buildings, silent witnesses of his time but he has left his legacy. We take this opportunity to buy some of the typical crafts of the region, such as math and lamps, wooden tables and wicker baskets. After this tour we expect nature to the fullest.

We can visit hot springs and parks that will make our stay a memorable, because when you think about travel Gualeguaychú addition of the Carnival is expected to know places that promote the encounter with nature, tranquility, the joy of sight and of the senses. Very close to the city are two hot spring resorts that offer both winter and summer, the chance to enjoy these mineral-rich waters with so many therapeutic values, being fully conjugated with the natural environment in which they are locked.

They are also impossible to miss Unzué Park, which is reached after crossing the bridge the raft, where the shade of trees, landscapes and birds singing hold us for hours. Another beautiful park and more moved that the Park Unzué Chico, where you can rent bikes and horses to walk through its enormous prolific in trees and native plants, and also has many facilities such as clubs, sailing and Velodrome.

When I heard that in Argentina are a different proposition travel Gualeguaychú try again in the month of March to participate in the Festival of Dance and Skills Creole, with beautiful performances related to the native, with roots and traditions that keep alive the figure of the gaucho.

On trips to the Province of Jujuy the point of arrival is probably the capital, San Salvador of Jujuy, a city surrounded by mountains silhouetted against the blue sky and are admired from across the city. Cradle of Spanish settlement in America, this city that had its heyday of glory when it was part of the Viceroyalty of Peru, offers us the chance to meet period buildings including the Cathedral stands, with its gold-embossed pulpit and altar more with beautiful wood carvings. In the city of Jujuy a ride that is haunting us Tilcara Street, with small low houses painted in bright colors and the mountains in the background, always the mountains of the Cordillera de los Andes. We can not leave without trying the delicious typical dishes in delicious scents, colors and aromas. Have at our disposal a huge variety of dishes that I consider most delicious spicy beef patties, tasty and juicy, the tamales, so soft, tamales, locro and a variety of goat cheese, because the topography of field facilitates the breeding of these animals. Maize is the staple food since ancient times, before the Spanish arrived and has been the constant of all Native American cultures, like the Incas, Mayas and Aztecs, among the most numerous.

In the promotion of travel to the province of Jujuy, we come into contact with places or dreamed existed and that seeing them in pictures we can not abstain to know them personally. In addition to needing at least three days to visit the capital with all its relics, we need to define our destination. This province offers to all directions several possibilities and it becomes very difficult choice. By geographical location, the region of Jujuy has a predominance of mountain landscapes, separated by deep ravines crossed by rivers, salt ponds to thousands of meters high mountain or forest or subtropical forests.

If you want to know the famous Quebrada de Humahuaca should travel to the Eastern Cordillera, where the mountainous landscape is cut off abruptly by ravines, of which the most important is to Humahuaca. This is a deep and narrow passage which runs the clear river bed San Grande since prehistoric times has been used as a gateway to this region. Despite the arid land, brings a unique and beautiful landscape that will impact us when they saw the Cerro de los Siete Colores. If you really want to know is broken and the surrounding area, such as Quebrada de Tilcara, it is best used within 3 to 5 days going up and down the mountains, Landscape Route to reach Valle Grande and San Francisco in full heart of the Yungas, but not before surprising us with the monolith that indicates the passage of the Tropic of Capricorn there.

The comments of those who have traveled to the province of Jujuy, in addition to the famous gorge are also attracted by another unique and magical place: the Yungas. They consist mainly in tropical and subtropical mountain descending from the slopes of the mountains. In the highest parts reaching up to 4000 meters, is desrrolla a very special and unique fauna, such as the “elfin forest” vegetation of shrubs and orchids abound. Further, in a valley, there are bamboo forests are another aspect to the landscape. Among all these plant species fly at liberty several species of hummingbirds, or hummingbirds, and magnídico quetzal, with its long feather waving in the air.

After meeting these landscapes we are attracted to visit other places of this amazing province. It’s time to delve into the Puna surprised us with the highest lakes in the region and protected wildlife. In desert areas, some of them surrounded by salt marshes, are large gaps that are the habitat of species of birds and pink flamingos. Flocks of wading birds with pink plumage take over the banks of ponds, resting only on one leg or looking for food. An exceptional place in this region of the Puna is the Laguna de Pozuelo, which was declared a Unesco Biosphere Reserve. This natural monument is the place to live among others, several species of flamingos.

After this tour we will return to the capital, where after buying some crafts typical of the area, we feel that will travel to the Province of Jujuy are an open book of geography and living nature.