Argentina tourist attractions

I have already started digging some for you listed below located on elegant landscapes, in  modern cities, and around the energetic culture in Argentina. Truly a traveler’s dream come to true, the nation has little of everything to offer to each kind of visitor. Sprawling 3500 km from Bolivia to the end of South America almost equal to the size of India, the country covers a variety of topography and climates. The Argentina nation is considered as a land of adventures due to mountainous landscapes and walking trails. This article is about Argentina tourist attractions.

Argentina is secure and welcoming, but it is also reasonable in comparison with Europe or the US.

Argentina Tourist Attractions

Buenos Aires

Soak yourself in exploring beautiful residents (porteños), delicious cuisine, splendid shopping, alluring activities, grand parks, colonial architecture, antique cafes, and entertaining markets in Argentina. Here, we visited the following places of Argentina.

• Barrancas de Belgrano:
  Located out in Belgrano, this beautiful countryside park wraps a hill of the city and was once the border of the Rio de La Plata in Argentina. Some pass their time by playing chess under the huge ombu tree in afternoon, while some come with pets.
• Basílica de Santo Domingo:
  This is the 18th century Dominican church also known as the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario in Argentina. Holding a long and vivid history, its left tower holds simulated scars of shrapnel used against the British troops during the invasion of 1806.
• Biblioteca Nacional:
  This is the sight that you must visit. It is a national library holding five million books and documents inside. This is pretty famous amongst Argentina tourist attractions.
• Bioparque Temaiken:
  This is the leading zoo located in the periphery. Often famous for a pleasant afternoon stroll, the zoo is the home to more than 200 species of animals including tigers, pumas, reptiles, and a pygmy hippo in Argentina.
• Cabildo de Buenos Aires:
  Built in 1725, this was once the  seat of government. Its modern arcade is a rejuvenation of 11 arches that passed across the width of Plaza de Mayo. There is also a small museum inside that gives you a superb view over Plaza de Mayo.
• Casa Rosada (Pink House):
  Covering the complete east of the Plaza de Mayo, this is the pink portico of Casa Rosada – the presidential palace. Towards the southern part of the building, the Museo de la Casa Rosada holds the crypts of the Fuerte Viejo, an 18th century colonial ruin.
• Catedral Metropolitana:
  Since the 1820s, this is the simple neoclassical facade of the most vital cathedral in the city. With a Baroque interior, the church offers a splendid rococo main altar and the mausoleum of General San Martin, the nation’s greatest hero in whose honor an everlasting flame burns here. This is important amongst Argentina tourist attractions.
• Cementerio de la Recoleta:
  This is among the major tourist sites located in the glamorous Recoleta. Within the towering walls, the generations of the country’s leaders rest  here in an elaborate luxury.
• Centro Cultural Recoleta:
  This is a worth visiting cultural centre located next to the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Pilar. It offers art exhibitions, musical concerts, poetry readings, and workshops along with a good bookstore.
• Edificio Kavanagh:
  This is among the most prize-winning buildings. This art-deco structure of 120 m, when built in 1935 A.D., was the tallest one on the planet.
• El Caminito:
  This is La Boca’s most popular lane edges with painted houses and local art selling stalls along with tourists taking photo flashes.
• Faena Hotel and Universe:
  This is a stunning Philippe Starck-designed hotel that deserves a visit. There is a magnificent restaurant, theater, a rooftop pool, spa and hammam, and a foodie market.
• Floralis Geneica:
  This is among the astonishing landmarks in the city made by the architect Eduardo Catalano in 2002. The striking feature here is that it releases its six big  metallic petals each morning and then takes in back at dusk.
• Fundación Proa:
  This is the modern art museum offering six different shows in a year regarding the bold work of the country and other regions. In addition, there are also arrangements of art workshops, courses, conferences, and concerts. Kindly call first before coming here.
• Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar:
  Located in between the Cementerio de la Recoleta and the Centro Cultural Recoleta, this is a beautiful white colonial church offering a baroque interior.
• Iglesia Santa Catalina:
  Discovered in 1745 A.D. as the first convent in the city, it is located at the rear of Galerias Pacifico across the Centro Cultural Borges. Currently, this is a church with wonderful gilded works and a Baroque altarpiece.
• Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays:
  Launched in 1898 A.D. and planned by French-Argentine architect Carlos Thays, this is a botanical garden with more than 3000 tree and plant species, sculptures, iron-and-glass greenhouses with cacti, succulents, orchids, palms, and others, and Thay’s previous house.
• Jardín Japones:
  These are calm Japanese gardens adorned with Koi ponds, carved shrubbery, small bridges, and shining waterfalls. There is a restaurant here (not open on  Tuesday) that is famous for its delicious sushi.
• Jardín Zoológico:
  This is an excellent city zoo offering more than 350 species including an elephant house, aquarium, monkey island, large aviary, and white tigers breeding here. It’s a fun place for kids.
• La Bombonera:
  This is the stadium where you can observe a football game. This experience is not worth missing. Try to have a ticket for a game between Boca Juniors and their arch-rivals River Plate.
• Malba (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires):
  Inaugurated in 2001, this beautiful museum is the home of the Costantini collection of latest Latin American art and bold temporary displays. In addition, film preservation program, bookstore, gift shop, and its hip cafe are all famous.
• Manzana de las Luces (Block of Enlightenment):
  Once the key centre of education, this site saw the construction of a university in early 1700s by the Jesuit missionaries teaching  many prime thinkers of the nation. Below the Iglesia de San Ignacio, the oldest church in the city, explore a few tunnels of 1912.
• Monumental Torre:
  Once known as ‘Torre de los Ingleses‘, this is the old-fashioned 76 m tower across Av del Libertador from Plaza San Martín.
• Monumento a los Españoles:
  Opened in 1927, this is a gorgeous white structure on Av del Libertador. Do explore at its great foot the splendid figures resembling four regions of the nation namely, the Pampas, the Andes, the Chaco, and Río de La Plata. Visit this at night when it is illuminated by lights.
• Monumento a Sarmiento:
  This is a small statue of previous Argentine President Domingo F Sarmiento (1811-1888). President during 1868-74, he was a famous educator who strengthen the country’s education system in Argentina.

Best Time to Visit Argentina

• Spring – September to November
• March to May

Argentina Accommodations

• 1551 Palermo – $130
• Baucis Boutique Hotel – $145
• Bohemia Buenos Aires – $74
• Hotel Ancon – $37
• Hotel O’Rei – $16
• Mitre Suites Hotel – $16