Argentina takes up most of the southern half of South America. Back to back with Chile with which it has a very long border going all the way from the north of the country to the south, Argentina also borders on Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil.
Argentina is the land of Gauchos, Asado, Pampas and Tango. The name immediately conjures up the image of big steaks, passionate men and women and long night of sipping mate.
The capital city Buenos Aires is the center of the country in all ways except its geographical location. On the Rio del Plata, it is in the East of the country; it is actually the city that is closest to the Old Continent, and probably the most European city in South America.
Behind Buenos Aires the land of the Pampas begins. Many towns with historical centres that go back to colonial are worth visiting. In the West of the country the Andes mountains offer great outdoor opportunities: hiking, skiing and much more. Patagonia, the far south of Argentina is a rugged and cold land. It is great for the lovers of nature and wildlife; big glaciers that go directly into the Ocean, birds, seals and other arctic animals abound.
