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The most beautiful places in Argentina
Inserted: 09.02.2018
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Argentina is truly a huge country – the eighth largest by area in the world. This country offers a variety of beautiful places. The best of them are mostly at its western border where is the endless ridge stretches of Andes.

1.
Iguazu Waterfalls

The most beautiful waterfalls in South America

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| Altitude: 180 m / 591 ft

Iguazu Falls are located on the of the same name river on the border of Brazil with Argentina. Iguazu are considered both the most beautiful waterfall in the world, but also the largest – decompose almost three kilometers wide and consist of around 275 individual parts. Waterfalls are worth visiting both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides. From brazil side, you will see Iguazu more panoramically. From the Argentine side you will stay more closer to waterfall and you can try more hiking trails. continue reading

2.
Cerro Fitz Roy

The most beautiful mountain in Patagonia

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| Altitude: 3 405 m / 11 171 ft

The amazing granite towers of Cerro Fitz Roy (3,405 m) /sometimes called Cerro Chaltén/, have many nicknames. One of the most prestigious is the Patagonian Granite Crown. In the sunsets, when the whole massif is lit up in ore, you will definitely say that it is one of the most beautiful sceneries you can ever see in the world. Fitz Roy itself is only the most massive and highest granite tower. This mountain is one of the most difficult in the world. continue reading

3.
Perito Moreno Glacier

The most famous Patagonian glacier

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| Altitude: 300 m / 984 ft

Perito Moreno Glacier is without a doubt one of the biggest attractions of the Argentine side of Patagonia. There are 48 glaciers going down from the south patagonian ice field, but this is just the most famous, the most visited, but probably the most beautiful one. Its length is a total of 30km. It is also massive in width – almost 5 kilometers. continue reading

4.
Laguna Torre

The lake under the magnificent granite tower

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| Altitude: 635 m / 2 083 ft

Perhaps the most beautiful lake in the area of Fitz Roy's granite towers is Laguna Torre. Directly above the lake is the beautiful peak Cerro Torre. In addition, the glacier falls into the lake directly as a bonus. continue reading

5.
Lookout from Cerro Otto

The most famous lookout near Bariloche

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| Altitude: 1 405 m / 4 610 ft

Cerro Otto (1 405 m), located right next to Bariloche, is renowned for its stunning views of the very rugged coast of Lake Nahuel Huapi.Even a cable car leads to the top, so even a physically weaker person can enjoy this beautiful sight continue reading

6.
Lanín Volcano

A mighty peak at the Chilean-Argentine border

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| Altitude: 3 776 m / 12 388 ft

The massive volcano Lanin (3,776 meters asl) is directly on the Chilean-Argentine border. Renowned mainly by its beautiful surroundings, which, however, due to remoteness is relatively little visited by tourists. Near the volcano you will find prehistoric araukaria trees, lakes, but also older mountain ridges partially littered with lava continue reading

7.
Cerro Colorado o Tres Cruces

Colorful region of Tres Cruces

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| Altitude: 4 161 m / 13 652 ft

On the route between Huamhuaca and Abra Pampa there is a beautiful country like the wild west. Colorful mountains, cacti and Indian villages. Among the most interesting attractions in the area is definitely the Cerro Colorado Peak of Tres Cruces (4 161 m above sea level), which is really reminiscent of all colors continue reading

8.
General Carrera lake

Amazing Patagonian lake

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| Altitude: 202 m / 663 ft

On the border between Chile and Argentina lies the beautiful Lake General Carrera (other name Lago Buenos Aires). At the same time it is the largest Chilean lake (the fourth Argentinean) with a depth of up to 600 meters. The lake is surrounded by glacier-treated mountains and you can find beautiful romantic beaches and rocky islands. continue reading

9.
National Park Tierra del Fuego

Beautiful countryside of Land of Fire

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| Altitude: 180 m / 591 ft

Only a short distance west of the capital city of Fire Country – Ushuaia, is the Tierra del Fuego National Park. You will find here a classic wind-scorched „Nordic“ landscape with plenty of lakes, mountains and wild forests around the large lake Lago Roca. continue reading

10.
Ushuaia

Background to Antarctica

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| Altitude: 18 m / 59 ft

Ushuaia is located in Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego " Big Island of Land of Fire". Is considered as the southernmost city of the world. Tourists attract not only the beautiful surrounding countryside, but also the fact that they are heading for a beautiful but very expensive trip to Antarctica. There are only a few historic buildings in the city continue reading

11.
Cerro Tintin

Colorful mountain near Cachi

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| Altitude: 3 763 m / 12 346 ft

Perhaps the biggest attraction on the road connecting Salt with the Indian village of Cachi is the colorful mountain of the Cerro Tintin Mountain (3,763m). Interesting atmosphere of the place is created by huge cactuses. continue reading

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