Argentina is comprised of almost the entire southern half of South America, Argentina is the world's eighth largest country, covering an area of 2.8 million square km. Argentina possesses some of the world's tallest mountains, expansive deserts, and impressive waterfalls, with the diversity of the land ranging from wild, remote areas in southern Patagonia to the bustling metropolis of Buenos Aires in the north. It is bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil, Uruguay and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and by the Atlantic Ocean and Chile on the west and south. The western part of Argentina is occupied by the Andes mountain range. Here we find the Aconcagua at 6,959 meters, the highest peak in the world outside those existing in the Himalayan Mountains. The central part and the eastern part of Argentina except for the parall groups mountains to the Andes consist almost entirely of a flat or gently undulating plain. Argentina has exceptional natural beauties, because it is comprised of a diverse area of mountains, plateau and plains with all the climatic variations.
Argentina's cultural roots are mainly Europeans and that is clearly reflected in its architecture, music, literature and lifestyle. Argentina offers a vast amount of cultural activities. It is evident in the festivities, expositions, cinemas, theaters, and concerts that take place in the principal cities.
Buenos Aires has numerous cinemas and theaters with a great diversity of sights
that has turned it into one the most well known cities with major theatrical activity in Latin America.
The Colon Theater, which,
stands out for its architecture and its perfect acoustics. It is visited by the most outstanding personalities of the classical music,
ballet and drama of the world.
Painting and Sculpture are given great importance. This is reflected in the prestigious art galleries existing in the principal cities of the country. The characteristic music of the city of Buenos Aires is the world-famous tango. Folklore includes several and varied rhythms and styles according to the different regions of the country.
The typical Argentine food is asado which is barbecued meat cooked over hot coals, apartrom empanadas which is a sort of turnover meat pie or pastry that comes with a variety of other stuffing's tamales are a dish made of corn meal with chicken or meat and is wrapped in corn husks, humita is dish made of grated corn, sweet peppers and tomatoes wrapped in the green leaves of corn, and locro is made of meat, potato, pumpkin, corn and sweet pepper. However, due to the number of people migrating to Argentina there exists a quite varied international cuisine. The quality of its wines and meats is known worldwide and the new Argentine cuisine has reached an international level standing out due to its qualified chefs.
Argentina offers modern means of transport: air, sea, river, and overland.. The main airlines of the world travel to Argentina most of them arriving at the International Ministro Pistarini Airport (located in Ezeiza), connected to the city of Buenos Aires by means of a motorway (35 Km).
Flying time from various cities:
Amsterdam – 16 hours
Berlin – 15 hours
London – 15 hours
Miami – 9 hours
New York – 11 hours
Paris – 13 hours
Toronto – 13 hours
Zurich – 15 hours
All flight times are approximate times.