Argentina
Argentina is a vast country and much of the land is virgin territory.
From windswept Patagonia in the south with its stunning glacial and mountain scenery, through cosmopiltan Buenos Aires to the mighty Iguazú Falls in the tropical north-east, Argentina is a country of
great diversity.

Country Combinations
A visit to Argentina is easy to combine with any of her neighbouring countries. There are numerous land crossing points along the expansive border with Chile. The most popular regions to combine are the Lake District and the far south, in particular adding on a visit to the ‘must see’ Torres del Paine National Park. To the north, the Iguazú Falls form the border with Brazil. Crossing here is easy allowing you to add on Rio or even the Amazon. Finally, Argentina is the usual starting place for trips to Antarctica, why not include an expedition cruise in your holiday and be one of the few to reach the ‘White Continent’.

Useful Links
www.fco.gov.uk/travel
www.climatecare.org
www.masta.org
www.travelhealth.co.uk
www.stanfords.co.uk
www.escape2luxury.co.uk  

Climate and When to go
The majority of visits to Argentina take place between October and April. If you are considering heading to the south you will not want to travel outside of these months. However if you are intending on visiting Buenos Aires and the northern parts of the country you can visit all year round. Iguazú is hot and humid for much of the year, while in the north-west many towns receive next to no rainfall and have a lovely year round climate.

Getting There
British Airways fly four times a week to Buenos Aires; flights are not direct and usually touch down in São Paulo. Alternatives include Aerolineas Argentinas and Iberia both flying via Madrid or Varig flying via Brazil. If you are planning on taking several internal flights then Aerolineas represent the best value.