ARGENTINA

From bustling Buenos Aires to the glaciers of Patagonia and the salt-flats of the Altiplano, Argentina is an eclectic mix of rhythms and colors. Dry desert plains meet lava fields in the south to create a range of terrains ripe for the adventurous explorer. Go ski-mountaineering among the snow-capped Andes, watch the wildlife of the Ibera wetlands, meander through the vineyards of the Cuyo region or simply tackle the tango. Now leaving behind its political and economic problems, Argentina has a superb tourist infrastructure, and this new Bradt guide is the first to show its exciting new opportunities for safe, affordable, and unrestricted travel. *Accommodation--including ranch stays in the Pampas *Activities--from trekking on horseback to an archaeological dig *Toe-tapping guide to the tango *National parks and wildlife in depth *Argentine culture and customs This new Bradt guide to Argentina reflects the resurgence and investment in quality tourism that is taking place in this country of passion and vast wilderness. A full range of must-do travel experiences are featured such as trekking on horseback through the Andes and wildlife excursions around the Valdes peninsula, famed for its penguin colonies and whale-watching. This guide also focuses on the small-scale initiatives for visitors that are mushrooming in Argentina; a couple of the possibilities include taking part in an archaeological dig or wildlife conservation project. Features include: >Comprehensive details on Buenos Aires and other cosmopolitan cities >Where to see wildlife in national parks and lesser-known regions >Accommodations from ranch stays in the Pampa to downtown Buenos Aires, plus camping and backpacking options >Everything one needs to know about the tango