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Argentina

Country Destination

Argentina is the land of the gauchos and the cradle of Tango.

Thanks to its large area within the continent. Argentina is full of such varied and exotic landscapes, making it one of the most important and interesting destinations in the region, offering a myriad of possible activities to be undertaken

Without a doubt, is a land of great contrasts, where the Andes mountains merges with the Atlantic Ocean, creating a zone of glaciers that are the attraction of the region.

In their extensive lands, you may find the largest wine producers in the region, recognized worldwide for the quality of their products. Argentina and invites you to experience the elegance of the tango and enjoy the beauty of its landscapes, accompanied by a delicious glass of wine.

 

 

 

 

 

Argentina is located in the southern and eastern South America, occupying an area of 3,761,274 km2 of which 2.791.810 km2 correspond to mainland, while the difference is made up of overseas territory and Antarctic lands. Its continental surface is divided:

  • Buenos Aires & Las Pampas
  • Patagonia
  • Northwest
  • Northeast
  • Cuyo

Argentina's population is estimated at approximately 36.2 million inhabitants, largely concentrated in urban areas. It possesses a blend of races, made up of different waves of immigrant groups that have reached the country throughout history, mainly Italian and Spanish

The predominant religion is Catholic, but freedom of worship exists, so the distinct religions and races live together in harmony.

Argentina benefits from its rich natural resources, which provide the raw material for the generation of products that, provide major currencies into the coffers of the state, with the agricultural and livestock sectors being a very strong part of the economy. But it is undoubtedly the manufacturing sector, which brings higher revenues to Gross Domestic Product, being recognized worldwide for the quality of fur products.

The first settlers were composed of indigenous communities inhabiting the Northern areas, Chaco, the Pampas and Patagonia, mainly devoted to agriculture and livestock. Tastil in the north is the largest pre-Inca period city, with a population estimated at 20,000.

In the mid-fifteenth century, the Inca Empire conquered part of the north and therefore it joined the Tahuantinsuyo. Inca rule lasted until the arrival of Spanish conquerors and the fall of the last Incas

For most of the colonial period, Argentina was part of the Viceroyalty of Peru until in 1776 the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata was founded and designated as the capital Buenos Aires, providing a shortcut for navigating to Spain via the Ocean Atlantic.

In 1810 the May Revolution starts, achieving the overthrow and expulsion of Viceroy Cisneros, and creating the Governing Board, composed mainly of Creoles who gave birth to the independence of the provinces of Rio de la Plata and were subsequently extended the gesture to the other territories still dominated by the crown, thus participating in the struggle for Independence in Chile and Peru.