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Buenos Aires is widely regarded as one of South America’s most cosmopolitan cities, but beyond it lie landscapes and experiences that couldn’t be further removed from the hustle and bustle of life in the capital, says Andy Hoskins
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ucculent steaks, full bodied red wines and the sultry tango – each a hallmark of Argentinian culture – make for quite
a night out in stylish Buenos Aires, the capital of a country steadily building its reputation as a standalone tourism destination. That’s just the start of a typical Argentina itinerary. Wine buffs can make for the rolling hills and vineyards of Mendoza and its growing collection of luxury and boutique hotels; adventurers can head south to bleak and rugged Patagonia; avid fl y-drive fans can strike out on ‘Ruta 40’; and those wishing to immerse themselves in traditional life can book in to an estancia and experience the ways of the gaucho. And then, of course, there’s the mighty Iguazu Falls which few visitors will leave without discovering for themselves. Even wildlife enthusiasts are catered for in the Ibera Wetlands. Rainbow Tours’ Amanda Sweeney says the
country’s appeal lies simply in its “great food, great wine and a huge diversity of scenery”. Often overshadowed by its loud, proud and boisterous neighbour, Brazil – and frequently
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“Argentina’s diverse landscapes range from the majestic Iguazu Falls in the north and the wildlife rich Ibera Wetlands, to bustling Buenos Aires and the dramatic mountains and glaciers of Patagonia”
AMANDA SWEENEY, PROGRAMME MANAGER RAINBOW TOURS
paired with it in twin-centre itineraries – Argentina compares to Brazil and Peru in terms of sales, according to Sweeney. “Argentina continues to sell very well and is one
of our biggest destinations,” she says. It appeals to all ages, and from couples to families, and an increasing number of luxury hotels and high-end experiences is attracting a new demographic too. The country stretches from the Andes in the west
to the wooded plains of the Chaco and the Atlantic Ocean in the east, while the fertile pampas plains of northern and central Argentina give way to bleak
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