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The Obelisco It is definetly a pretty sight to see and a great reference point for travelers although nothing original to see, the truth is its just as pretty on a postcard. there are some great areas around the monument to take picutures with friends and family, but they can be hard to get to due to the heavy traffic on this enormous avenue. even if you have the right of way, dont expect drivers hanging sharp turns to stop for you. (very similar to the one in NY...)
Downstream from the Punta Médanos lighthouse and up to the surroundings
of the Querandí lighthouse, the beaches become narrower and so do the
edges. The swell recedes and the sea waters get deeper and saltier. That's the reason , not only the species that approach the shore came in
variety but also in quality.
The possibilities of fishing large corvinas, brótolas, small hakes, pejerreyes, rays and chuchos are endless. The piers become special sites, especially during the quiet hours of the afternoon, the sunset and the evening. In those moments, as well as dawn, you can enjoy fishing at the seaside.
The Pinamar and Villa Gessel piers are also perfect to use long rods and front-drag reels and fish the large corvinas rubias, brótolas, small hakes, rays and chuchos, as well as some dogfish that dares to approach the coast in its pursuit of some pejerrey or anchovy shoal.
An interesting place site for daylight fishing is the area known as Mar de las Pampas and Mar Azul. There, the sea gets deep very near the shore and the gutters that follow the wave breaker are much deeper. Therefore, the large species of fish can reach the coast. These sea conditions and the fact that these are isolated resorts cause lower noise and rare presence of bathers. Thus, possibilities are increased at the time of coast fishing.
On a boat, the situation improves remarkably all round the area and the possibilities of getting best catches, both in quantity and quality, increase. Perhaps that is the reason why the fishing shops and the piers and local anglers offer the oportunity of going out on boats for a small price per person. An experience you shouldn't miss if you wish to make contact with all the species dwelling our seaboard.
Deception Island is not a tropical island paradise, though it does have a Paradise
Harbor. Deception Island is one of the islands in the South Shetland
Island chain. It was formed by a volcanic crater, and when part of the
crater collapsed, seawater rushed in the caldera and created one of the
largest natural harbors (about 10 miles across) in the world.
Scientists, geologists, environmentalists and volcanologists may come for the other natural phenomena, but tourists come to swim in the Antarctic, at Pendulum Cove in water heated by an active volcano.
It's not real swimming, more like dipping into a narrow strip of shallow water along the beach, somewhere between blistering hot and frigid water. This is Deception Island's hot tub.
In the city streets and avenues live together the colonial architecture and the modern buildings. You can walk around the cozy walkways and the crowded commercial shop centres, shoppings and seat in the several cafeterias.
In Córdoba the tourist can go around the pedestrian circuits that link San Martin square, the Cathedral, the historical Town Council, and the Light Block, with the Company of Jesus Church, the Trejo's House, The Monserrat National School and the Fray José Antonio de San Alberto Museum.
It also presents attractive green spaces, among which the Sarmiento's Park stands out. Designed in late last century by a French architect (Carlos Thays).
The tourist offer grows with the coast of the Suquia river, the Cordoba Stadium, and the Feriar establishment where international expositions are carried out during the whole year.
Córdoba displays an important night and cultural life, with several artistic and cultural spectacle rooms as well as all levels recreation centres.
Besides, it is an important industrial centre where there is a strong activity development. The cattle breeding and agriculture, as well as the mining activity are fountains of great richness for this region.
It is possible to enjoy all year long this Ushuaia's nature magic.
Summer is ideal for adventure tourism: you can go trekking, horseback riding or even mountain biking inside Tierra del Fuego National Park. It is also fishing season. You can even take amazing trips across the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn up to Argentine Antarctica.
The Tierra del Fuego National Park constitutes an attraction itself, giving you the chance of discovering natural beauties like Lakes Escondido and Fagnano, as well as the Martial Glacier.
And, should you wish to grasp the character and spirit of this uttermost land's pioneers, there is nothing like a visit to one of the typical Patagonian estancias, like Harberton.
San Bernardo is called the City of the Family. It's a beautiful citiy where you can find it all, from modern cafes, pubs, discos to open green door spaces all located along the main avenues San Bernardo and Chiozza where you can enjoy the peacefulness that the tree lined streets can give you.
The handcrafts fairs are excellent to find that inexpensive but special gift you want to bring home with you. Also the great parks the city have allows your kids to experiment fun without limitations!
It is the center of Argentina's wine industry, Mendoza is an all-seasons
destination for climbers, hikers, skiers, rafters, bikers, paragliders,
naturalists, trekkers, and oenophiles it provides you with outdoor sports all year-round.
Of course there is a lot to see in Mendoza, and you are certanly going to enjoy the heart of this city formed by Squares, "Plaza Independencia", "San Martin" "Italia" and "Chile"
Wine tasting, scenic sights and festivals, are its signature, if you are going to travel there, pack your apetite with you, the regional food and wines are ... OMG.. can't describe it, just taste it.
And the award to premiere beach resort in Argentina goes to... drums..... Mar del plata! with 17 kilometers of beautiful and well care beaches.
This beach resort has a lot to offer for those tourist who want to be pampered.
You can find it all, beach sports, fishing, a zoo, an outstanding nightlife, parks, gardens, colonial architecture, even a university!
That and the great landscapes should be enough to tempt any visitors :)
f you are in Argentina and you want to know something else than Buenos Aires, Bahia Blanca it's a nice option.
Located 900 km to the south with an unique caracter, the city although it looks kinda like a small town it's a big city.
You can get there by train, bus or plane, I will recommend the train, excellent trip, you can have 12 hours of comfort (if you buy pullman or a private) and you can smoke =)
Bahia Blanca it's also known as a fabrics town but you are not going to find any polution, the air is almost pure.
For the weekend you can go to and visit Punta Alta or Monte Hermoso (great beaches and camping spaces.) there you can rent horses, morotcicles and have some fun!.
"Parque de Mayo" Bahia blanca :) so green, so peaceful so beautiful. !
Nick : Fireball Girl
Name : Chiara Lombardi
Age : 22
Born in: Argentina live
in Atlanta, Georgia
Hobbies: Nine ball, eight ball, snooker, travel, make friends.
