Why Argentina

Argentina is a country blessed by an endless array of natural beauties: Western hemisphere’s highest peaks, rising almost 4, 3 miles and blanketed in virgin snow; the painted deserts of the northern Andes, high and dry with colonial cities and lanky cacti; legendary Iguazu Falls, a massive rush of water falling nearly 20 stories and extending as far as the eye can see; shimmering blue green lakes stretching out between lush mountain forests in the Lake District; astounding southern glaciers actively calving huge slivers of ice; and the magnificent desolation of Patagonia, instilling a romantic tingle and wanderlust.

Then Tierra del Fuego, the tip of the southern world, encompassing beautiful scenery and the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia. A cruise to Antarctica is also possible. Let’s not forget the urban frenzy that is Buenos Aires, the sophisticated capital with historic buildings born on European architecture. Spanish and Italian descendents fill thousands of old-time cafes, tango bars, fine restaurants, late night dancing and charming colonial neighborhoods.