1. Argentina Main Tourist Destinations
Compiled by: Patrytsyia Chakhovich and Darya Stadnichenko STA2D1

2. Geography
Location: Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean
Geographic coordinates: S, W
Area, total: 2,766,890 sq km (land: 2,736,690 sq km, water: 30,200 sq km)
Climate: mostly temperate; arid in southeast; subantarctic in southwest
The second-largest country in South America (after Brazil);
Main river: Correntoso river
Main mountains: The Andes and Cerro Aconcagua

3. Relief
Terrain: rich plains of the Pampas in northern half, flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, rugged Andes along western border
Elevation extremes: lowest point: Laguna del Carbon -105 m, highest point: Cerro Aconcagua 6,960 m

4. Argentina Republic There are Italian and Spanish descendants Capital:
Religion: Roman Catholic (92%)
Capital:
Buenos Aires
Republic
There are Italian and Spanish descendants
Official language:
Spanish
(Italian, English, German, French)
It’s the second
largest country
in South America
(after Brazil and the 8th in the world);

5. Tourist attractions
The tourist attractions in Argentina offer something to every traveler. Here are the top 5 Argentina tourist attractions:
Buenos Aires
Iguazu Falls
Mendoza
Patagonia
Andes Mountains

6. Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is one of the world’s biggest cities in which, including the suburbs, there are over 11,000,000 inhabitants. It is also the most elegant and active city in South America. Buenos Aires is surrounded by the splendid Argentine nature and it is the great cosmopolitan door to South America.

7. Museums
In Buenos Aires there are 132 museums of different kinds: art, history, science, technology, to name but a few.
Museum of Passion for Boca
Creole customs
Evita Museum
The Casa Museo Carlos Gardel
Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (works by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Antonio Berni and Guillermo Kuitca)

8. Tango and Nightlife
Tango came into being in the 19th century from the combination of different styles danced in the poor areas of the town.
The greatest tango singer of all times has always been and will always be Carlos Gardel.
The main place where nightlife can be enjoyed in Buenos Aires are Corrientes Avenue, Santa Fe Avenue, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Palermo Viejo, Palermo Hollywood etc.

9. Iguazu Falls Total height: 60-82 metres Number of drops: 275
It’s one of the most impressive sites that you will ever see in your travels around the world! 275 waterfalls cascade through the Argentine and Brazil parks and once you see the Devil’s throat you won’t regret the trip.
Total height: metres
Number of drops: 275

10. Mendoza
This picturesque city in the foothills of the Andes is right in the middle of Argentina’s famous wine country. Commonly known as Argentina’s Napa and Sonoma valleys, here one can enjoy flavorful wines, fruits, and local delicacies.

11. Patagonia
It is one of the best kept secrets of Argentina and the world
Because of the isolation its best to plan for a picnic, be advised however, uninvited guests (penguins) may arrive

12. Andes Mountains
The majestic mountains tower over the landscape forming the backbone of Argentina. Glaciers defy the laws of gravity and skiing is widely available throughout many of the small rural villages found in this region.

13. These are some of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites in Argentina:
Cave of the Hands
Iguazú National Park
Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor

14. Tourist regions The North Litoral Cuyo Patagonia
Cordoba
Buenos Aires City and Province
Patagonia

15. Types of tourism in Argentina
Active tourism (trekking, mountain- biking, mountaineering, canoeing, rides in 4WD vehicles, cart-sailing, and windsurfing)
Cultural tourism ( educational, religious)
Sport tourism (ski, golf, fishing)
Special interest tourism (meetings, wine routes, tourist trains)
Health tourism, SPA

16. Statistics
By 2020, Argentina plans to take up to 8 million visitors annually.
According to the National Institute of Tourism Promotion (Inprotur), since 2003 the number of foreign tourists visiting the country increased by 78%, amounting in 2010 to 5.3 million people.

17. Statistics
Argentina moved into the first place in the reception of foreign tourists in South America and the fourth - on the American continent, according to BuenoLatina.ru.
Over the past year, earnings from tourism amounted to $ 4.7 billion , by 2020, these figures projected at least $ 9.8 billion.

18. Conclusion
Argentina is actively developing its tourism sector, offering guests a variety of activities. Among the most popular destinations in the country - recreation in national parks, numerous wine tours, wonderful falls, as well as tango and polo.

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