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Argentina is a country located mostly in the southern half of South America. Argentina is a diverse country of stunning natural beauty, from tropical rainforests and thundering waterfalls. We visited this country in November 2012.
The Casa Rosada is the executive mansion and office of the President of Argentina.
Puente de la Mujer (Woman’s Bridge)is a rotating footbridge. It has a single mast with cables suspending a portion of the bridge which rotates 90 degrees in order to allow water traffic to pass.
La Recoleta Cemetery, It contains the graves of notable people, including Eva Perón, presidents of Argentina, Nobel Prize winners, the founder of the Argentine Navy, and a granddaughter of Napoleon
Plaza de Mayo is the oldest square in the city and remains the primary site for major national celebrations and political demonstrations.
The Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Buenos Aires.
Rua do Lavradio, a historic street, renowned for its colonial architecture, antique shops, and vibrant cultural events, such as the monthly antique fair.
The Plaza de Mayo, the most important public square. The white obelisk in the center is the oldest national monument.
A couple performing Argentine Tango in Plaza Dorrego, This area is famous for its open-air tango performances and its vibrant Sunday flea market.
Caminito is a street museum and a traditional alley, located in La Boca, a neighborhood of Buenos Aires
The colorful building prominently featured is a shop for Havanna, a famous Argentine brand renowned for its alfajores (traditional shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche) The balconies often feature lifelike statues of famous Argentine figures, like Diego Maradona or Evita Perón.
La Perla de Caminito, a historic cafe and restaurant located in the heart of the La Boca neighborhood
Welcomed by the Gaucho at Estancia (Ranch) Santa Susana
Gauchos herding a troop of horses, a scene characteristic of traditional Argentine ranch life.
The traditional lifestyle of the Argentine gaucho, the skilled horsemen and legendary "cowboys" of South America
The horses are Argentinian Criollos, a hardy breed native to the Pampas grasslands of South America.
These horses are famous for their incredible endurance and ability to thrive on minimal food and water
The Criollo (in Spanish)is the native horse of the Pampas with a reputation for long-distance endurance linked to a low basal metabolism.The breed, known for its hardiness and stamina.
Gauchos. The skilled horse riders.
Devils throat of Igauazu falls
The Gran Meliá Iguazú, the only hotel located directly inside Iguazú National Park on the Argentinian side.
This is the Itaipu Dam on the Paraná River. It sits on the border of Brazil and Paraguay.
The Iguazu Falls, the largest waterfall system in the world.
The airiel view of Igauazu waterfall
The Sheraton Iguazú Resort Hotel.
the Gran Meliá Iguazú, a luxury resort located in Argentina. It was formerly known as the Sheraton Iguazú Resort Hotel before being rebranded in 2017.
Admiring the thundering water of the largest and most spectacular waterfall of Iguaçu Falls, one of the Natural Wonders of the World.
Iguazu Falls, the world's largest waterfall system.
Igauazu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Voted one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Igauazu falls, Due to the heavy mist and spray, rainbows are a very common
Igauazu falls, The tallest drop is the Devil’s Throat, The Devil's Throat is the largest and most famous curtain of water, standing about 80 meters high. |
