Top 5 places to see in Argentina
Everywhere you go in the world there are places to see and things to do. But, there is one place where the places you go and things you see top it off with the people you meet. This large country on the southern side of the South American continent is full of wonders, culture, history, and amazing people. If you plan on visiting a Argentina any time in the near future here are % must see top places that will make your adventure to Argentina a unforgettable one
Explore Buenos Aires
There is no complete vacation to Argentina without having to visit Buenos Aries. It is one of the top destinations in South America for a reason. It is rich in diverse History, culture, traditions and people. Taking a walk through the center plaza will introduce you to a history. The market was originally built in the early 1600s as a fort but after years of neglect another local governor tried to establish a central location with a local market. Then a large monument in the center was constructed to celebrate independent “Provinces of the Rio de la Plata. It became a local attraction for celebrations. It continued to be a political and dynamic area all experiencing during major turmoil and celebrations and stands to be the main attraction in Buenos Aries with other major attractions around it including the Cabildo, the Casa Rosada, The May pyramid among others that are worth the trip to start your immersion into the Argentinian culture.
Iguazu Falls
The next on our list of must see attractions are the Iguazu Falls. While the cities are always fun there is nothing like a major geological or ecological creation. The beauty that Argentina has to offer is incredible and nowhere in the country is it more pronounced then at these falls. The falls are very large about twice the size and force of Niagara Falls. You are able to go along and take many tours along the 2 miles of roaring white noise made either by boat at the bottom or a aerial view along the top by helicopter. You can even get in your trunks and go for a swim at the bottom. Always be aware of your surroundings since some parts of the bottom river can be very wild and unpredictable check with the local tour guides for the safest spots at the time of season that you go. Also remember to bring your camera if you’re a armature photographer this is one of the best locations to get some beautiful pictures of argentines natural wonders.
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
As we continue your trip a little further south another natural wonder that you will come across that is a must see for any visitor is Argentina’s glacier national park. Thee glaciers here are a form of history not seen anywhere else n the world locked in its ice of the millennium. 15000 years of history are ready to be uncovered and there are tourist expeditions available across these gigantic and beautiful time capsules. There have been many unique and wonderful findings made by people just like you that have taking these tours. Maybe your name will become part of this parks national history to. But here the glacier is still making history by being the only one in the world left that is still growing instead of shrinking. The glacier is also a serene blue color made by the force of oxygen that comes down the mountain as it grows. This is one location that is a must and make your Argentinian experience more complete.
Valdes Peninsula
After a little bit of cold with the glaciers if you make your way up the east coast of Argentina anther great location to see is the Valdes Peninsula. Here along this route you will encounter the heart of Argentina and its people away from the tourist traps. These cities and villages will give you a in-depth look on how Argentina people live. There are also numerous expats along this route that are always willing to share their gringo knowledge of the area. Each town has its own schedule but you will always find a celebration a food festival, or a day of mourning each with their own way of telling the tale of the past or the present. Ach will represent an individual or a victory but they are truly not forgettable and you will carry away the sights, smells, and experience with a heavy yet light respected heart for Argentinian culture.
San Carlos of Bariloche
Of course the last of our top 5 tourist sites in Argentina is the city of San Carlos Of Bariloche. The city ti self is the main attraction and should not be overlooked. In the city you can visit Civic hill with its history of medieval buildings and architecture. There is also the Nahuel Huapi Cathedral, a cathedral declared by the pope in the mid 1900/s due to its renown architecture and its devotion to the greater good of the church. There are many artisans that still create pictures and carvings the same way their ancestors did hundreds of years ago. Of course my favorite is the homemade ancient chocolate if you love choolete makes sure you pick some extra bags when you visit here.
These are the top five attractions to visit in Argentina in my opinion. If you like the natural wonders, love history, and love to immerse yourself in the cultures you visit then you will not want to miss any of the places listed here. So make your trip plans wisely and make sure you hit every point. Most of all have fun and avoid the tourist traps. Because it will be a wonderful and unforgettable experience of a lifetime that you will keep in your memories for ever.
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Churches that hold the Soul of Argentina
Argentina has a wonderful historical association with the Catholic Church. There are many wonderful cathedrals and church monuments built all over Argentina which shows the cultural devotion they have with the Roman Catholic Church. Argentina has a rich history with the Catholic Church which can be seen specifically in a couple of magnificent cathedrals in downtown Buenos Aires.
The first church in this area is called St John’s Anglican This church became one of Argentines first national Historical monuments. This church was originally the first of several when Buenos Aries was first founded by the British in the early eighteen hundreds. The governor of the British site donated the land to the church to be built upon on road twenty five.
The church was built in the original neoclassical style of the time. The interior is impressively built with magnificent attention to detail in every cut and hold. The large stain glass windows cover the east and west sides of the church and are illuminated at night which bring in a soft warm glow. The church still plays the original organ at mass every Sunday. The organ has 23 large pipes and 43 mid to smaller sizes and takes up a grand space along the northern front wall. The pews in the church are still in the original classical style of the early 18th century when people would bring their canes or umbrellas and set them aside in the holder along the side and when wet would drip into a white marble tray to prevent water damage to the floor or the benches. In 1869 the roman bishop to Argentina declared that the church was to be considered cathedral status. And soon after became one of Buenos Aires national historical monuments.
The second stop that is a must for historical buffs is in the same area around the corner another magnificent church. Called the Basílica de Nuestra, Señora de la Merced is the patron saint of this church. The church was originally brought here by the Spaniards when they colonized Argentine. This church is a little older than the one above and was built during the early seventeen hundreds. It was originally made up of the earth using the available materials that were in the area at first. But, over the years it became built upon and built upon and is the magnificent historical structure it is today. The Pope benedict the XV at the time, had come to visit this church in the early nineteen hundreds and after his visit declared it a basilica minor.
The church it is not as colorful inside as the St John ’s cathedral but it has its own historic personality of its own. The walls and ceilings are covered in a substance called frescos, and the alter, is a red and rococo style alter. When we were last down there they were restoring the ceiling to the original they have probably come far or have finished the restoration by now. It also has the stained glass windows on the east and west sides of the church as you enter. One of them is the famous portion of the bible where Jesus is handing the keys of the kingdom over to peter. Also in one window is the Ascension of Mary. Another window depicts a beggar, and continues on as you walk through the structure. Each stained windows is another beautiful story depicted from he bible. The patron saint of Argentina is also a regularly depicted in many churches throughout Argentina as its patron saint.
These churches represent the soul of Argentina and are major attractions to many tourist so if you are in the area of Buenos Aires please get a chance to see the you will not be disappointed.
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Exploring Argentina
Argentina is located on the southern tip of South America and offers tourists a wide variety of travel destinations. Argentina is home to an amazing geographical landscape including glaciers, rainforests, mountains and cities that offer infinite opportunities for exploration and adventure.
If you decide to explore Argentina you should bring a selection of clothing that will work in both warn and cool climates. If you are planning to hike or ski in the Andes you will need warm clothing but if you are planning to visit the tropical lowlands you may wish to just pack a few warmer items for the cool nights.
Argentina boasts the tallest mountain peak in the Americas; Cerro Aconcagua which stands at 6,960 meters above sea level. Whether you want to hike the Andes in Patagonia or go skiing it makes no difference. The country provides the perfect setting for a vacation full of activities.
Mountain resorts are available for skiers and hikers alike and mountain resorts are spread throughout the Andes so you can choose the resort that suits your needs best easily. If you choose to hike in a non-resort area make sure you have a guide to show you the ropes of hiking in the Andes since it is easy to get lost or trapped in unsafe conditions.
If you are in the mood for city life Buenos Aires is a fabulous city to spend your vacation in. Buenos Aires is a modern city that offers shopping, cultural events and historical museums that offer a look into life in Argentina. Buenos Aires has a population of over 10 million people and has a warm, rainy climate. The main language spoken in Buenos Aires is Spanish a language that many of us are familiar with.
Buenos Aires is also home to the Colon Theatre which is world famous for the music performances that take place there. The Colon Theatre presents all different types of music including orchestra performances and opera. You may also visit botanical gardens, zoos and parks that are known around the world for their beauty.
No trip to Argentina is complete without a visit to the Los Glaciares National Park located in the Santa Cruz province. You can hike on the glacier on a guided tour as well as view the glacier from a boat that gives you a greater understanding of how enormous the glacier really is. The Los Glaciares National Park is also home to many birds, animals and plants that set Argentina apart from other travel destinations.
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Key Sanford allies now say he should remain in office
Mark Sanford’s quest to hold on to the governorship picked up more steam Friday when a pair of allies offered their support for him to remain in office.
State Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, released a statement saying he had, on several occasions, asked Sanford to resign after Sanford acknowledged having an extramarital affair with a woman from Argentina. But Davis said the governor and his wife, Jenny Sanford, told him they could work on their marriage while he held on to his position.
“I am not going to second-guess them on that personal matter,” said Davis, whose continued support is seen as particularly important because he is Sanford’s former chief of staff and he and the governor have been friends for 30 years.
South Carolina Senators and Representatives return to the State House on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 to vote on Gov. Mark Sanford’s vetoes.Here, Sen. Tom Davis (R-Beaufort) expresses his position on a proposed port in Jasper County.
Another Sanford ally, state Sen. Greg Ryberg, R-Aiken, also offered his support Friday, arguing that a State Law Enforcement Division review of Sanford’s travel, which found the governor had not misused public money, shows “it is time to move forward.”
“I continue to support the decision of Governor Sanford to remain at his post, and I encourage the governor and the members of the General Assembly to return their focus to the urgent issues facing South Carolina,” Ryberg said.
Sanford’s spokesman, Joel Sawyer, said the governor has arrived in Florida, where he is spending the holiday weekend with his wife and her family.
Sawyer said the governor would have no public comment Friday.
A majority of Sanford’s fellow Republicans in the state Senate have called for his resignation in the aftermath of the governor’s disappearance last month and the subsequent admissions he has not only had an extramarital affair with Maria Belen Chapur of Argentina, but that he also “crossed lines” with other women.
Jenny Sanford, whose answers to questions about her husband’s whereabouts mystified already curious reporters, has since issued a series of comments and statements that offer more and more support for her embattled husband.
And the governor released an extensive statement to supporters Thursday night, again quoting the Bible and again asking for forgiveness.
Davis said he met with SLED chief Reggie Lloyd and Attorney General Henry McMaster on Thursday and was assured the governor had not “violated any statutory or constitutional obligations” on trips to see his mistress. Lloyd made his findings public Thursday.
Now, Davis said the state needs to move past the Sanford scandal.
“We cannot control the unfortunate circumstances that got us to this place, but we can and must control how we now move past them,” he said.
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Argentina"s Maidana Wins Air War Over Ortiz.
Junior welterweight contenders Marcos Maidana and Victor Ortiz erupted with laser bombs, nitro and any other explosives they could gather against each other. In the end, the Argentine had too much firepower in winning the WBA interim title on Saturday.
An estimated 8,000 fans gathered at Staples Center to watch the coronation of a new Southern California star but Ortiz was tripped up by the upstart from down South America way in a fast and frenetic power fest.
In six rounds there were a total of five knockdowns: three by Ortiz and two by Maidana. The last one ended the fight in the Argentine’s favor.
Oxnard’s Ortiz gambled on his might and lost before mostly supportive fans at Staples Center but Maidana (26-1, 25 KOs) simply had a little too much firepower and took the WBA interim junior welterweight title in the process.
“He packs some power,” said Ortiz (24-2-1, 19 KOs) who was fighting in his first main event at a large venue. “I wasn’t in the zone tonight.”
The power exchange began tentatively with Maidana feinting and feinting then finally letting go with a right hand that landed. That proved the recipe for victory.
In that first round Ortiz caught the muscular Argentine fighter with a right hook to the chin and down he went. When the fight resumed Ortiz moved quickly in to finish the fight and was caught with an overhand right and he was dropped with a thud. He survived.
“I usually keep composed and tonight I wasn’t,” said Ortiz. “I thought I could hurt him, and I thought I could knock him out.”
In the second round Ortiz moved in with more aggression and found another opening for his lethal right hook. Maidana slumped to the floor, got up, slumped back to the floor to regain more time and it seemed the fight might end. It was just the beginning.
“I went down but I got up and gave it all I had,” said Maidana whose only previous loss was to current WBA champion Andriy Kotelnik. “After that, I knew I could win this fight.”
After four knockdowns in the first three rounds, both fighters fought more cautiously with Maidana reverting to well-timed right hands. One of those zingers staggered Ortiz at the end of the third round.
Still hurting from that last right hand, Ortiz seemed intent on turning things around and landed a right uppercut that seemed to freeze Maidana’s legs. Ortiz’s right hand proved effective in the fourth round.
The fifth round saw some savage punching by both fighters at the beginning of the round. But a cut over the right eye of Ortiz seemed to spur Maidana on as he landed several thunderous right hands that snapped the Oxnard fighter’s head back. Swelling seemed to erupt on the left eye of Ortiz.
With both of Ortiz’s eyes damaged, Maidana wasted little time and attacked with yet another right hand. Several body shots sent the Oxnard fighter to the ground and when he rose referee Raul Caiz Sr. motioned the ringside doctor to check the fighter. Dr. Paul Wallace signaled an end to the fight 46 seconds into the sixth round.
“I came to finish him and that’s what happened,” said Maidana. “He hits very hard but doesn’t have a good chin.”
Ortiz stood hanging over the ropes at the end of the fight listening to jeering fans. It was the first time he had suffered a loss in years.
“Tonight, he was the best man,” said Ortiz. “My trainer told me what to do. We had a plan and I didn’t listen to them. He was the better fighter tonight.”
At the end of the fifth round, all three judges had Ortiz ahead due to the three knockdowns he scored. Judges Marty Denkin, David Mendoza and Cesar Ramos had Ortiz ahead 48-45. Ultimately it was Maidana’s power that short fused any decision.
Both fighters hugged at the post fight press conference and Ortiz hugged the Argentine and reiterated that he indeed lost. But he also said he never wanted the fight to stop. When the ringside physician examined him Ortiz confessed that while he was attempting to say the knockdown was a slip, he stumbled a bit and the doctor immediately looked at him and stopped the fight.
“I can’t lie, I was hurt,” Ortiz said. “I could have fought on, but what can I say if the doctor stops the fight? Nothing.”
Maidana said he hopes a rematch can be made.
“Now I know how to fight him,” Maidana said.
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