Be surprised by these travel tips for Argentina

Esteros del Iberá is one of the largest wetland areas in the world, boasting an incredibly rich and varied array of flora and fauna. This water-rich region is home to many unique animal species, such as the Neotropical river otter, the maned wolf, the pampas deer and marsh deer. You’ll find various species of caimans, the world’s largest rodent – the capybara – howler monkeys and around 350 species of birds. The nature reserve is home to a number of excellent lodges which you can use as a base for exploring the breathtakingly beautiful natural surroundings.

In Buenos Aires, graffiti is tolerated, giving the Porteños (residents of Buenos Aires) the opportunity to express their views on political, social and emotional issues. During the trip through the streets of Buenos Aires, the guide will tell you more about the cultural background of the graffiti artworks and what the artists are trying to convey through them.

This fully operational estancia near Córdoba is an absolute must for any horse-riding enthusiast. In the morning, enjoy a vigorous horse ride with a real gaucho, followed around midday by a sumptuous lunch as a reward, prepared with fresh produce and accompanied by excellent Argentinian wines. In the afternoon, you can of course head out again, but relaxing in the lovely garden or by the swimming pool is naturally also a great option.

In Patagonia, you’ll find Los Glaciares National Park, famous for its many glaciers. Take a boat trip on Lake Argentino and sail past enormous icebergs. An impressive experience!

Talampaya National Park lies between Mendoza and Salta, bordering Ischigualasto National Park. Together, these two parks cover more than 275,000 hectares of desert landscape. Talampaya National Park is home to, amongst other things, the dry riverbed of the Talampaya River, where dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, and features cliffs up to 143 metres high.

The grape harvest is celebrated in grand style every year in Mendoza. There are already a few events in January and February, but the highlight of this period is the ‘Fiesta de la Vendimia’, which takes place every year in March. It will come as no surprise that Malbec, Argentina’s most famous grape variety, will play a prominent role during these festivities. In addition, traditional dishes will be served, accompanied by folk music. The highlight is a beauty contest, in which the winner is crowned ‘Queen of the Vendimia’.

You haven’t really visited Argentina unless you’ve tried an alfajor. This traditional treat is available throughout the country, and the Argentinians are incredibly proud of it. An alfajor is a biscuit filled with dulce de leche, which is very similar to caramel. Delicious!