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in Argentina
Argentina is a country of dramatic geographical
contrasts. Along the country's vast territory, the visitor
will find mountains, plains, plateaus and beautiful coasts.
From a dense forest in the Tucuman and Misiones areas to beautiful
silences and colours in the Northern altiplano, from the impressive
presence of the Iguazo Falls to the penetrating uproar of
the thaw in the Perito Moreno Glaciar, or from the flight
of a condor over the Andes mountains to the whales in the
Valdés peninsula, Argentina offers the most beautiful
scenarios in the world.
In fact, Argentina has sometimes been described
as 'the country of six continents' due to the fact that almost
every landscape can be found in just one country.
Argentina enjoys a mild, warm climate. However,
there is a sub-tropical area to the North and, down to the
South, cold winters are the perfect setting for those interested
in skiing.
Buenos Aires, the capital city, has a humid
and mild weather. Summers are hot, with average temperatures
of about 28 degrees Centigrade. Winters, on the other hand,
are not very cold, with temperatures varying from 3-8 degrees
Centigrade.
Those arriving in Buenos Aires for the first
time feel fascinated by a European style, in this busy and
elegant city. With over eleven million inhabitants, Buenos
Aires is one of the most attractive cities in South America.
Its population has developed from European immigrants, mainly
from Spain and Italy.
A cosmopolitan gastronomy reveals Argentina's
multicultural origins, with dishes influenced by Italian,
French, German, Swiss, British, Jewish, Polish and Russian
tastes among others.
Buenos Aires, whilst of modern construction
and dynamic activity, has managed to preserve old traditions.
Traditional restaurants and typical 'tanguerias' are the perfect
start point for an amazing adventure of culture, learning,
music and flavor.
The foreign in Buenos Aires is fascinated by
the atmosphere, the individual personality of the city neighborhoods,
and the cordiality of its people.
For those individuals interested in learning
Spanish in South America, Argentina will undoubtedly by the
compulsory starting point. Whether the visiting tourist or
the student is looking for adventure, travel, winter sports,
extended beaches, busy nightlife, typical Tango shows, culture
or history, Argentina has absolutely everything to offer.
Author
Gabriela Sacco
Director
EIDEC-BA
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