Discover the Wonders of Argentina | South America Gems

Bright, daring and brilliant, Argentina entices with its energetic cities, passionate culture, and vast selection of natural wonders. The home of the tango, there is more to Argentina than first meets the eye. Along the paved European-style streets of bustling Buenos Aires, a captivating cosmopolitan creativity oozes from the numerous cafes and street-side hangouts. There's the city of Córdoba with its selection of Spanish architecture, and Mendoza located deep in Argentina's wine region. Today's video is about wonders of Argentina. Before we get started, subscribe to our channel and turn on the notification bell so you never miss our latest content. Cabrada de Humahuaca, dating back thousands of years, the Cabrada de Humahuaca is an arid and underrated mountain valley in the Juju province of northwestern Argentina. During its heyday, it was known for its convenient caravan road that was part of an important ancient trading route during the Inca Empire. The valley is defined by cacti, llamas, rugged mountains and colorful sandstone escarpments. Authentic little towns are dotted around, such as Humahuaca. The main town the valley is named after, that's home to just over 10,000 residents, and smaller, lesser-known mountain villages like Arrulla and Permamarca, with its lovely market. Córdoba At the geographical center of Argentina is Córdoba, the country's second-largest city. The city is t-known as La Doctor, The Learned, because of its abundant colleges and universities. Surrounded by three mountain ranges and set along the banks of the Primero River, Córdoba boasts a beautiful collection of old colonial architecture juxtaposed by much more modern buildings. Because Córdoba is home to more than 200,000 students, there is also a surprisingly good nightlife scene and a social calendar jam packed with cuarteto music and rally car racing. Puerto Madryn With the explosion of tourism in recent years, Madryn has undergone rapid growth, and the town's small permanent population swells exponentially during the summer months. Whale-watching tours are also popular as the Southern Right Whale uses the waters of Gulfo Nuevo for breeding and giving birth. From July to September the whales are so close they can be viewed from the mainland. Bariloche San Carlos de Bariloche, also known simply as Bariloche, can be found nestled on the Overlooking the magnificent Royal Blue Lake and Avocado Mountain slopes of the Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, the views from Bariloche are simply sensational. With prime real estate along the shores of the lake, the town has its own beach, but it's small, and certainly not the major drawcard. Instead, Bariloche is one of the country's most popular sporting destinations. Tourists descend on this lakeside town to enjoy its skiing, trekking, rock climbing, and water sporting opportunities. Ushuaia Serving as a popular base for Antarctica cruisers, Ushuaia is the largest city in Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province. Tucked within the Beagle Strait, it's one of the most southerly located cities in the world, something that's earned it its nickname as the end of the world. Despite its out of the way location, Ushuaia is now a popular resort town and you'd never guess the city's once dreary history with a glance at its modern day casinos and upmarket hotels. Dig a little deeper though and you'll discover the city was once served as an exile prison and an Argentinian naval base. Mendoza Located in Latin America's largest wine producing region, Mendoza is a popular tourist destination not only for its wine but also for its proximity to Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas. Furthermore, Mendoza offers access to beautiful scenery and outdoor adventures such as hiking, horse riding, river rafting and more. At the heart of Mendoza is its main square, Independence Plaza, which is surrounded by restaurants, shops and beautiful buildings that are illuminated at night. El Chalten El Chalten is a delightful frontier town that was initially formed as an outpost in the late 70s in the Patagonian region of southern Argentina. Small it may be, but Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torres, two of Patagonia's most extraordinary peaks, have put this scenic little village on the map for hiking, mountain biking and trekking adventures. In the summer months, you can expect to find the town heaving with tourists. Overlooking the northern part of Los Glacieres National Park, the village of El Chalten is the starting point for an abundance of hiking trails. The one you choose depends on your personal preference. Los Glacieres The gorgeous Los Glacieres or Glaciers National Park is Argentina's second largest park and one of the largest and most easy to get to ice fields on the planet. Numerous boardwalks and boat rides allow visitors to view these spectacular displays up close in addition to floating icebergs of remarkable colors and shapes. The repeated advancing and retreating cycle of the glaciers presents a never-ending show of cracking ice and thunderous booms as giant blocks break away and crash into the lakes with enormous splashes. While the glaciers are located in the southern section of the park, the northern section features majestic mountains such as Mount Fitz Roy, offering hiking and mountain climbing. Buenos Aires Pulsating with vitality and seductive charm from colorful European architecture to animated neighborhoods, sensational shopping and sizzling nightlife, it is no wonder that Buenos Aires gave birth to the captivating tango dance. Located off the southeastern coast of South America, Buenos Aires is the capital city of Argentina and one of Latin America's largest cities. Within the sprawling cityscape with its French and Italian style architecture, there is plenty to tempt tourists from theater shows and glitzy bars to stylish art galleries and an exciting party scene. Everything happens late here from dinner to late night clubbing so if you want to do it all properly don't expect to get a lot of Iguazu Falls, the thundering Iguazu Falls, meaning big water, is one of the largest and most powerful waterfalls in the world. Straddling the border between Brazil and Argentina, these massive waterfalls are made up of hundreds of individual cascades. Interestingly, the tallest waterfall, known as Devil's Throat, is almost double the height of Niagara Falls. The falls in and of themselves are a breathtaking spectacle, but their beauty is all the more enhanced by the surrounding lush forest teeming in exotic wildlife. The waterfall is located within its own national park near Puerto Iguazu, Parque Nacional Iguazu that's filled with some fantastic flora and fauna, including some of the last surviving Atlantic rainforests on earth. The park features many excellent walkways while boat rides are available which take people close enough to the falls to get wet from the spray. But while Iguazu Falls are undeniably the main attraction here, a fascinating array of wildlife is another major lure to Iguazu. On a jungle safari through Iguazu National Park, you can see howler monkeys, giant anteaters, jaguars, ocelots, caimans, and over 2000 species of plants. If you enjoyed this video, give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more content. Hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest videos. Share your thoughts in the comments below.