Argentina
Alric Fernandes
Where is Argentina?
Argentina is located in the lower half of South America and borders Bolivia, Brazil,
Chile, Paraguay & Uruguay.
So what is it's Capital? Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital, is known for its European atmosphere, passionate tango and vibrant nightlife. Its center is the 16th-century Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace.
Any pastimes?
Food?
La Plaza de Mayo
-La Plaza
The Plaza de Mayo is the main square of central Buenos Aires, Argentina. This place also historically important to Argentina since this is where the revolution against Spain began.Iguazu Falls
-El Lago
A really famous tourist attraction in Northern Argentina is called the Iguazu Falls and are some of the most amazing, vivid waterfalls in the world. If fact, they were once voted into becoming one of the seven wonders of the world.Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows
One of the beautiful and popular churches in Argentina is called the Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows which is located in La Plata, only 36 miles away from Buenos Aires
Mendoza's Aconcagua Provincial Park
Mendoza's Aconcagua Provincial Park is located near the Western border of Argentina and Chile. Aconcagua, one of the 7 tallest peaks in the world, can be located in this immense park.
Aconcagua- The 2nd Tallest Peak in the World
Argentina is also host to Aconcagua, the 2nd Tallest Peak in the World, which is about 2000 ft. below Everest. Using certain routes, climbers can reach the summit without ropes or technical equipment.
Casa Rosada
In America, the Presidential house is known as the White House but in Argentina, it is known as the Casa Rosada which literally translates to the Rose House.
Mar de Plata
Mar de Plata is an Argentinean beach in the southeast part of Buenos Aires Province located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. When translated, Mar de Plata literally means Silver Sea.
Boca Junior Stadium
Maradona an International Soccer Player and is know by many as the Greatest Soccer Player of all Time had started playing for a team and scored a goal in the Boca Junior Stadium. A picture of the Stadium is below
Parque de la Memoria
This is a park in Buenos Aires to commemorate the victims of the Dirty War in Argentina.
Obelisco de Buenos Aires
Much like the Obelisk in Washington, D.C., this Argentinian obelisk is only half the size and was erected in only 31 days!.
MALBA
This is a Latin American Art Museum which is located just North of Buenos Aires and holds modern 20th-century art.
Café Tortoni
This ancient French-style cafe opened in 1858 and has remained open in Buenos Aires for nearly 150 years!
Biblioteca Nacional Del Maestros
This library is magnificent on the outside as well as in. There are 70,000 books and volumes available. This library also happens to be located in Buenos Aires
Mundo Marino
Mundo Marino is an amusement park. But. this isn't just any amusement park, this is the largest aquarium in South America.
La Cabrera
This famous restaurant is well known for its tender steak and that there are lines for reservations