Argentina – World Travel

The-Lake-District Bariloche Argentina

WorldTravelDB.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:59:57 +0000

Strung out along the shoreline of Lago Nahuel Huapi, in the middle of the national park of the same name, Bariloche (formally San Carlos de Bariloche) has one of the most gorgeous settings imaginable. This, combined with a wealth of summer and wintertime activities in the surrounding countryside, has helped it become, for better or worse, the Lake District’s principal destination.

The soaring peaks of Cerros Catedral, López, Nireco and Shaihuenque (to name just a few) – all well over 2000m high – ring the town, giving picture-postcard views in nearly every direction.

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Patagonia Comodoro-Rivadavia Argentina

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Surrounded by dry hills of drilling rigs, oil tanks and wind-energy farms, tourism in the dusty port of Comodoro (as it’s commonly known) usually means little more than a bus transfer. What this modern, hardworking city does provide is a gateway to nearby attractions with decent services. It sits at the eastern end of the Corredor Bioceánico highway that leads to Coyhaique, Chile.

Founded in 1901, Comodoro was once a transport hub linking ranches in nearby Sarmiento. In 1907 the town struck it rich when workers drilling for water struck oil instead. With the country’s first major gusher, Comodoro became a state pet, gaining a large port, airport and paved roads. Today it is a powerhouse in the now-privatized oil industry. Although the recession hit hard in 2001, this boomtown rebounded with a flashy casino, elegant shops and hot rods on the streets.

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Northwest-Argentina Jujuy Argentina

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Of the trinity of northwestern cities, Jujuy lacks the colonial sophistication of Salta or urban vibe of Tucumán, but nevertheless shines for its livable feel, enticing restaurants and gregarious, good-looking locals. It’s got the most indigenous feel of any of Argentina’s cities. The climate is perpetually springlike; the city is the highest provincial capital in the country.

San Salvador de Jujuy (now commonly known simply as Jujuy) was founded in 1593 as the most northerly Spanish colonial city in present-day Argentina. It was the third attempt to found a city in this valley, after the previous two incarnations had been razed by miffed indigenous groups who hadn’t given planning permission.

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Atlantic-Coast Necochea Argentina

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Totally pumping in summer and near dead in winter, Necochea’s beach-town feel is undisturbed by the high-rises that keep springing up. With 74km of beachfront, it’s fairly certain that you’ll be able to find a spot to lay your towel, and the place has the best waves on the coast, attracting surfers throughout the year. The foresty Parque Provincial Miguel Lillo is a great bonus here, as are the walking and horse-riding opportunities out to the west of town.

Necochea lacks the woodsy allure of the smaller resorts of Pinamar and Villa Gesell, but it has some of the best-value lodging on the coast.

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Northeast-Argentina Parque-Nacional-El-Palmar Argentina

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On the west bank of the Río Uruguay, midway between Colón and Concordia, 8500 sq km Parque Nacional El Palmar (493049; elpalmar@apn.gov.ar; RN 14, Km 199; admission Argentine/foreigner AR$7/20) preserves the last extensive stands of yatay palm on the Argentine littoral. In the 19th century the native yatay covered large parts of Entre Ríos, Uruguay and southern Brazil, but the intensification of agriculture, ranching and forestry throughout the region destroyed much of the palm savanna.

Most of the remaining palms in El Palmar are relics, some more than two centuries old, but under protection from grazing and fire they have once again begun to reproduce. Reaching a maximum height of about 18m, with a trunk diameter of 40cm, the larger specimens clustered throughout the park accentuate a striking and soothing subtropical landscape that lends itself to photography. The grasslands and the gallery forests along the river and creeks shelter much wildlife, including birds, mammals and reptiles.

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Reserva-Natural-Otamendi Argentina

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Covering some 27 sq km on the banks of the Paraná de las Palmas river, the Reserva Natural Otamendi is just 70km from Buenos Aires along RN 9, just beyond the Tigre Delta.

The reserve takes in three habitats: the riverine forest with its native willows and brightly flowered coral trees; the floodplain with its variety of reeds and rushes where you’ll find cabybaras and the rare marsh deer, as well as many bird species; and the tala woods with a small remnant of native pampas grassland beyond it.

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Central-Argentina San-Rafael Argentina

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Arriving by bus at San Rafael’s scruffy terminal, you’re bound to be underwhelmed. Persevere, though – a few blocks away lies a busy, modern town whose streets are lined with majestic old sycamores and open irrigation channels. It’s not exactly Mendoza, but it’s getting there.

There is nothing to do in town (part of its allure) except wander its shady streets and plazas or while the day away in a café. There are, however, several esteemed wineries within biking distance that are well worth a visit. The city has also become a popular base for exploring (or driving through) the nearby Cañon de Atuel and for scenic rafting on the Río Atuel.

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Northwest-Argentina Tucuman Argentina

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With nigh-on three-quarters of a million souls in its greater urban area, Tucumán, the cradle of Argentine independence, is the nation’s fifth-largest city and feels like it, with a metropolitan bustle that can come as quite a shock after the more genteel provincial capitals elsewhere in the northwest. You may not like it at first, but don’t be put off. This isn’t the usual patter; Tucumán really rewards time spent getting to know it. You may find you prefer it at night, when the fumes and heat of the day have lulled, and the cafés and bars come to life.

Tucumán (San Miguel de Tucumán is its full name) is baking hot, energetic and brash, with a blue-collar feel and a down-to-earth quality. It also has a lively cultural scene, and its stylish café-bars, great bookstores, art exhibitions and traditional peñas make its serene neighbors seem a bit provincial. Less advanced is the courtship behavior of the average tucumano (inhabitant of Tucumán) – women can expect higher-than-usual numbers of piropos (flirtatious remarks) here.

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Central-Argentina Barreal Argentina

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Barreal’s divine location makes it one of the most beautifully situated towns you’ll likely ever come across. Sauces (weeping willows), álamos and eucalyptus trees drape lazily over the dirt roads that meander through town, and views of the Cordillera de Ansilta – a stretch of the Andes with seven majestic peaks ranging from 5130m to 5885m – are simply astonishing. Wandering along Barreal’s back roads is an exercise in dreamy laziness.

Presidente Roca is the main drag through town, a continuation of RP 149 that leads from Calingasta to Barreal and on to Parque Nacional El Leoncito. Only a few streets have names; businesses listed without them simply require asking directions.

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Northeast-Argentina Concepcion Argentina

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Set around a stately plaza, Concepción del Uruguay (its full name) is a typical riverside town, wondering what to do with itself now that trade on the Río Uruguay has died off. It makes a decent stopover on the way north, has a couple of excellent places to stay, and boasts the sumptuous Palacio San José outside town. Unfortunately, its costanera is yet to be rejuvenated, but it’s in the works.

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