Every year, countless tourists travel to Argentina. Along with a dynamic culture and vivid urban centers, Argentina boasts the main natural tourist attractions in South America. Tourism in Argentina ranges from galleries and monuments to beaches, mountains and glaciers. Most of these can be visited on a smaller budget, and that’s great news for people backpacking South America. Listed below are several of the best natural sites for tourism in Argentina.
Iguazu Falls
The IguazĂș Falls, which mean “great waters”, are one of the best places for tourism in Argentina. Precisely what makes it more interesting is actually the height, which is higher than Niagara Falls, as well as the large volume of water that runs down the cliff. Devil’s Throat is found throughout Argentina and Brazil, where fog reaches up to 490 feet. A boat adventure will bring you up close to the waterfall and water enthusiasts will definitely enjoy it. To add more excitement to the trip, you can visit the wildlife and flora in the IguazĂș National Park.
Talampaya National Park
The heritage value of this area makes it one of the main tourist attractions in Argentina. This UNESCO World Heritage site located in La Rioja is among the best parts of South America for backpacking. The main tourism opportunities in the park are undoubtedly the Lost City and the Tampalaya Canyon, which shows the amazing environment of the earth created by nature through erosion and the force of the wind. The canyon has been the nesting place for condors along with other creatures such as the gray fox, falcon, vizcachas, armadillos and more. The dinosaur bones seen in the Talampaya River were a great contribution to the discovery of the evolution of the dinosaurs. The atmosphere of the park is definitely awe inspiring; as a result, it’s best to visit during the fall or spring.
Land of Fire
Another place to include on your checklist is Tierra del Fuego National Park located west of Ushuaia. A trip on the train will transport you to the area passing through the valley and the Pico forest. The park’s famous Beagle Channel along with its islets, flora and fauna deserves to go along with the Beaver Dam, an incredible mechanism actually built by beavers. Lago Fagnano, the largest lake in the park, is another South American tourist spot you won’t want to miss. Walk through the lenga forests to the Lapataia Bay viewpoint.
Perito Moreno Glacier
An exceptional attraction, this particular glacier attracts people who backpack through South America. See the unique natural spectacle of ice calving, where the surface of the ice breaks and falls, consequently evolving into small pieces of glaciers that are found in the body of water. Hiking trails are provided for travelers to view the ice formation. If you have extra money to spend, enjoy a wine or two and eat at the nearby restaurant. Sightseeing in Argentina is best along the icy and mind-blowing Perito Moreno Glacier.
Mount Fitz Roy
Witnessing the polar ice caps of Mount Fitz Roy is perfect for people who really enjoy hiking. On your trip, you should not skip the Patagonian Ice Field. The peaks of Fitz Roy happen to be the highest in Los Glaciares National Park at around 3,300 meters. You will find easy paths for inexperienced hikers that can normally take two or three hours. There will be 40 major glaciers at Fitz Roy as well as lagoons, rivers and lakes. You can also find several condors flying over the roads. Although many hikers have attempted to reach the top, not many made it to the top.