Argentina

Paraguay Brazil Uruguay Chile Falkland Islands Bolivia Ushuaia El Calafate Puerto Deseado Comodoro Rivadavia Esquel Bariloche San Martin de los Andes Bahia Blanca Mar del Plata Miramar Santa Rosa Buenos Aires Rosario Mendoza Tucuman Salta
Argentina is a large, elongated country in the southern part of South America, neighbouring countries being Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay to the north, Uruguay to the north east and Chile to the west. In the east Argentina has a long South Atlantic Ocean coastline.

According to the National Tourism Agency, the favourite places outside the important cities are The awesome Iguazú Falls, right in the north-east corner of the country. The Nahuel Huapi National Park, in Patagonia in the foothills of the Andes mountains and its main city San Carlos de Bariloche. The beautiful Mar del Plata, world-wide called The Pearl of the Atlantic. El Calafate, the main destination when visiting the Glaciers National Park and the advancing Perito Moreno Glacier. The Perito Moreno Glacier, really a must when visiting Argentina. Many ski centers operate in the Andes during the winter; Las Leñas and San Carlos de Bariloche are particularly well-known. There are two important nature preserves around Puerto Madryn, Punta Tombo, and Peninsula Valdes where one can see guanacos, rheas, penguins, sea lions, birds, and whales at certain times of the year. The wine regions of Mendoza and Salta are also very popular tourist destinations. Don't forget that seasons are reversed from those of the Northern Hemisphere.

There is plenty of activity and foot traffic throughout the night. Nice areas have a very thorough police presence, perhaps one officer per 3 blocks, plus store security and auxiliary patrols. Public security in all major cities like Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Rosario is handled by the Federal Police, the Urban Guard, and the National Gendarmerie or the Naval Prefecture, especially in the Puerto Maderoarea of Buenos Aires. As in any large city, certain particular neighborhoods in Buenos Aires and other cities are very dangerous. Ask trusted locals, such as hotel desk staff or police officers, for advice. Pay attention to your environment and trust your instincts. If an area seems questionable, leave.