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Types of Campgrounds in Argentina
Argentina's balnearios are often used only during the day, while the countryside and national parks offer private campsites, or are suitable for bush camping.
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Types of Accommodation in Argentina
Argentina is a popular tourist destination and offers accommodation to the low-budget hostel traveller, the eco-loving estancia visitor up to the five-star hotel tourist.
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Argentina – Attractions Around the Lake District
The Lake District is a popular travel destination in Argentina, with adventure activities like mountain biking, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, hiking and camping.
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Argentina, Santa Fe – Museums and Local Snacks
After having visited Santa Fe's historical and ethnographic museums, try one of Argentina's fine beers, Santa Fe Beer, or the local empanadas and Merengo alfajores.
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Argentina – Historic Buildings in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, originally called Santa Fe de la Veracruz, and is one of Argentina's oldest cities, which can be traced in its historic buildings as well as in its churches.
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Traffic Regulations in Argentina
In Argentina, official traffic rules and day-to-day traffic conduct are two different things. Check out these traffic regulations before starting a trip by car.
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El Cementerio de Recoleta in Buenos Aires
City of Angels, City of the Dead, or City of Cats - they all refer to the necropolis of Recoleta's cemetery which forms one of Buenos Aires' major tourist attractions.
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Argentina – Public and National Holidays
In Argentina around 150 days per year are dedicated to religious celebrations, to the commemoration of historic events or people, and to honour family or professions.
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How to Deal With Traffic Police in Argentina
Argentinian roads have many police checkpoints. How to deal with traffic tickets, especially in the provinces of northeast Argentina with their corrupt traffic police?
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Argentina – Transportation in Buenos Aires
Metro, taxi and walking are good means of transportation within Capital Federal. Bus, train and remis are the preferred forms of public transport for Gran Buenos Aires.
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Argentina – Churches in Buenos Aires
Two churches deserve a place on Buenos Aires' sightseeing list: St. John's Anglican Cathedral and Basílica de NS de la Merced with the convent of San Ramón.
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Museum of Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires
Argentina's first bank was founded in Buenos Aires in 1822. Others followed and their history is displayed in architectural buildings and museums in Capital Federal.
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GPS Waypoints and Digital Maps for Argentina
A digital map like Proyecto Mapear and GPS points of overlanders may be a welcome addition to road maps for driving in Argentina's cities or on off-roads.
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Road Travel in Argentina – Tips on Road Maps
Argentina has a large selection of area maps and city maps. Here is an overview on Argentina's road maps and road books that include road travel information.
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Argentina – Flag Day in Rosario, Santa Fe
"Día de la Bandera Nacional" is one of Argentina's national holidays. On June 20th a parade is held in Rosario, during which citizens carry Argentina's largest flag.
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Enjoy Tailor-made Tours by Heart of Argentina
Looking for a unique vacation in Argentina? Local travel agency Heart of Argentina organises tailor-made trips in accordance with the traveller's budget and wishes.
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Che Guevara Museum in Alta Gracia, Argentina
Alta Gracia was one of the towns in Argentina where Ernesto Che Guevara lived. Museo del Che Guevara gives insight into his life through pictures and accounts.
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Tandem Paragliding in Córdoba, Argentina
Cuchi Corral, in Córdoba Province, is thé location for free flight sports: take a tandem paragliding flight or paragliding lessons, and watch a parapente competition.
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Dinosaur Museums in Neuquén, Argentina
Argentina has one of the world's richest collections of dinosaur bones and fossils. Around Neuquén are three important paleontology sites with dinosaur museums.
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Provincial Park Ischigualasto in Argentina
Argentina is known for its rich findings of dinosaur fossils. A museum and a guided tour in Ischigualasto Provincial Park reveal the mysteries of the extinct dinosaurs.
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Argentina – Wine Tasting Tours of Vintage Wines
San Juan, in west Argentina, is well-known for its vintage wines. Visit one of flourishing "bodegas", wineries, that offer wine tasting tours around their vineyards.
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Argentina – Landsailing in San Juan Province
The Pampas of Barreal, at the foot of the Andes Mountains in Argentina, is South America's best spot for landsailing, while camping in nearby El Leoncito National Park.
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Argentina – Whale Watching at Puerto Madryn
One of South America's best places for orca and whale watching is the wildlife sanctuary of Peninsula Valdes in Patagonia, along the Atlantic Coast of Argentina.
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Argentina – Windsurfing and Kitesurfing
Travel to San Juan to enjoy windsurfing and kitesurfing opportunities at Dique del Viento, Lake of Wind; the fierce Zonda Wind guarantees a spectacle for wind sports.
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Argentina's Largest Festival is Doma y Folklore
Jésus María, in Córdoba province, hosts Argentina's Doma y Folklore Festival: enjoy nightly shows where horses are broken in, alternated with traditional music and dance.
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