Attractions of Argentina

To help inspire or plan your trip to Argentina, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Argentina which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Central Argentina - Wildlife attractions

Península Valdés
The Península Valdés is located on Argentina's east coast in the province of Chubut. Covering 4,000 km², the peninsula has a 400km coastline with a variety of landscapes and habitats - gulfs, rocky cliffs, shallow bays, lagoons, mudflats, beaches and sand dunes. The peninsula is one of the most important wildlife reserves in South America, which can be explored from a base in the Welsh-influenced town of Trelew. Boat trips to the southern Golfo Nuevo between October and December allow you to see southern right whales, about 1,500 of whom come here each year to breed. There are over 1,000 southern elephant seals, in their only South American colony. The coastal area of Punta Tombo is the largest continental nesting ground of Magellanic penguin, with about 40,000 active nests in five colonies. The trail here allows you to walk through large numbers of the penguins to observe their behaviour up close. Other marine mammals on the peninsula include orcas and southern sea lions in addition to land mammals like guanacos, rheas and red foxes. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Península Valdés

Península Valdés

The Península Valdés is located on Argentina's east coast in the province of Chubut. Covering 4,000 km², the peninsula has a 400km coastline with a variety of landscapes and habitats - gulfs, rocky cliffs, shallow bays, lagoons, mudflats, beaches and sand dunes. The peninsula is one of the most important wildlife reserves in South America, which can be explored from a base in the Welsh-influenced town of Trelew. Boat trips to the southern Golfo Nuevo between October and December allow you to see southern right whales, about 1,500 of whom come here each year to breed. There are over 1,000 southern elephant seals, in their only South American colony. The coastal area of Punta Tombo is the largest continental nesting ground of Magellanic penguin, with about 40,000 active nests in five colonies. The trail here allows you to walk through large numbers of the penguins to observe their behaviour up close. Other marine mammals on the peninsula include orcas and southern sea lions in addition to land mammals like guanacos, rheas and red foxes.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Península Valdés

Argentine Patagonia - Wildlife attractions

Tierra del Fuego National Park
Tierra del Fuego National Park Tierra del Fuego National Park was set up in 1960 and covers 63,000 km² of the island known as the 'Land of Fire'. The park consists of lakes, forest and tundra, set against a backdrop of ragged mountain peaks. The are open to the public includes several relatively easy hiking trails which provide a gentle introduction to the more challenging trekking in Patagonia. The coastal trail to and from Ensenada Bay is perhaps the most beautiful in the park. There is much wildlife in the park to watch out for, including Patagonian grey foxes, guanacos, sea otters, condors and other birds. The park is also the site where the great Pan-American Road ends, having begun far north in Alaska. An old steam train known as 'Tren del Fin del Mundo', which was used to transport prisoners to the penal colony in Ushuaia, can also be found in the park.

Tierra del Fuego National Park

Tierra del Fuego National Park

Tierra del Fuego National Park was set up in 1960 and covers 63,000 km² of the island known as the 'Land of Fire'. The park consists of lakes, forest and tundra, set against a backdrop of ragged mountain peaks. The are open to the public includes several relatively easy hiking trails which provide a gentle introduction to the more challenging trekking in Patagonia. The coastal trail to and from Ensenada Bay is perhaps the most beautiful in the park. There is much wildlife in the park to watch out for, including Patagonian grey foxes, guanacos, sea otters, condors and other birds. The park is also the site where the great Pan-American Road ends, having begun far north in Alaska. An old steam train known as 'Tren del Fin del Mundo', which was used to transport prisoners to the penal colony in Ushuaia, can also be found in the park.

Ushuaia
Ushuaia Ushuaia is located on the island of Tierra del Fuego, across the Straits of Magellan from the South American continent, and claims to be the world's southernmost city. Formed as a penal colony in the early 20th century, Ushuaia today is a start or finishing point for tours of Patagonia and Antarctica. The city is located on the Beagle Channel, to the south, and surrounded by the peaks of the Fuegian Alps on all other sides, which are snow-covered all year round. The old prison houses a museum on life in the penal colony and a maritime museum exploring voyages to the Antarctic. Down at the harbour, a boat ride on the Beagle Channel gives the chance to see sea-lions and numerous bird species such as albatross and cormorant as well as Les Eclereurs Lighthouse Islands. In the hills behind Ushuaia, you can trek and chairlift to the Martial Glacier for superb views of the town and the Beagle Channel.

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

Ushuaia is located on the island of Tierra del Fuego, across the Straits of Magellan from the South American continent, and claims to be the world's southernmost city. Formed as a penal colony in the early 20th century, Ushuaia today is a start or finishing point for tours of Patagonia and Antarctica. The city is located on the Beagle Channel, to the south, and surrounded by the peaks of the Fuegian Alps on all other sides, which are snow-covered all year round. The old prison houses a museum on life in the penal colony and a maritime museum exploring voyages to the Antarctic. Down at the harbour, a boat ride on the Beagle Channel gives the chance to see sea-lions and numerous bird species such as albatross and cormorant as well as Les Eclereurs Lighthouse Islands. In the hills behind Ushuaia, you can trek and chairlift to the Martial Glacier for superb views of the town and the Beagle Channel.