A stay in Argentina is an ideal opportunity to discover the protected areas of the territory. Whether you are an outstanding adventurer or not, you will surely be in heaven observing the fauna and flora of this country.
Discovering the Tierra del Fuego site
At a Argentina travel, you can explore several nature reserves, but to start your adventures, why not go to Tierra del Fuego National Park ? The latter is located in Patagonia and extends over an area of nearly 63 000 ha, of which only 2 000 ha are accessible to the public. The closest city to the place is Ushuaia.. Indeed, this capital of the Tierra del Fuego province is located approximately 10 km west of the site. You should know that Tierra del Fuego is the only protected area located in the southernmost part of the entire Argentine territory.. In this region of the country, it is the mountains that dominate the landscape. The best way to meet local animals is by walking.. This activity can be done as a family, couples or friends. During a walk, you will come across, hopefully, a guanaco, an Argentine gray fox, a canard from Chiloé, a Garnot oystercatcher, etc.
Le Perito Moreno, a natural treasure of Argentina
After a beautiful hike in Tierra del Fuego National Park, you have the possibility to continue your stay by discovering another renowned protected site. The one you absolutely must visit is called Los Glaciares. This Argentinian gem dating from 1937 is located in the southwest of Patagonia, near the Chilean border. From the town of El Calafate, in the province of Santa Cruz, you have to travel approximately 78 km before arriving at the site. The surface area of the latter is more than 5 300 km² and it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Par ailleurs, the presence of an immense glacier of more than 1 600 km² is one of the reasons that push tourists to go there. For the little anecdote, this natural wonder was discovered by Francisco Moreno, a geographer who ventured into the region in the 19th century. In addition, if you wish to fully enjoy your visit to the premises, the best thing to do is hiking. Also note that you can take boat trips on Lake Argentino which is located near the Perito Moreno glacier.
A detour to Buenos Aires to finish the trip
After having appreciated the beauty of Argentinian nature through a visit to its parks, why don't you end your stay with a city break in Buenos Aires, the capital of the territory ? This metropolis has more than 10 million inhabitants and attracts several thousand visitors every year. The climate is temperate divided into 3 seasons, including spring, summer, fall and winter. The latter for example is generally between May and September. The coldest month is July with an average temperature of 9°C.. Par ailleurs, when you explore the city, don’t forget to take a trip to famous neighborhoods such as Belgrano, San Telmo or encore Recoleta. By venturing into the latter, you will find chic restaurants, green spaces, museums, etc.