If you hop on the Pan-American Highway at the road’s origin in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, and drive 18,640 miles all the way to the end, you will find yourself in the magnificently beautiful city of Ushuaia. Located in Argentina‘s rugged Patagonia region, Ushuaia is often referred to as the ‘End of the World’ and the…
In Santa Cruz, Argentina, there is a cave adorned with hundreds of outlines of hands stenciled on its walls. Though the stenciled hands appear surprisingly modern, some of the artwork is nearly 10,000 years old. Cueva de las Manos—or the Cave of Hands—served as a meeting place for bands of hunter-gatherers for several centuries. Since…
Argentina is probably one of the Latin American countries that most resembles Europe in terms of culture and architecture; however, in words of landscapes, they differ a lot. The expanse of Argentina’s nature is filled with the most incredible natural wonders of gigantic proportions, from the north to the south of the country. Argentina receives…
On the outskirts of the lively city of Buenos Aries in Argentina, there is a mysterious circular island located in the Parana Delta which rotates on its own axis like a distant planet. Scientists believe that the unusual island—known in Argentina as “El Ojo” or “The Eye”—formed in 2003. There is not yet a scientific…
The Salar de Arizaro is home to one of the most spectacular natural formations Cono de Arita. At first glance it looks like a pyramid, but it is all natural volcano, which sits on a bed of salt. The cone stands over 400 ft above the sea of salt. There are many questions regarding the…
The Iguazu Falls, located at the border of Brazil and Argentina in the cities of Foz do Iguaçu and Puerto Iguazú, are recognized worldwide for their beauty and annually attract over 1 million tourists. These falls offer a breathtaking nature experience through walking trails within the Iguassu National Park. The park is equipped with a…
Breaking the monotony of flat agricultural areas of the Pampas, Argentina, this guitar is shaped entirely of trees. Spanning 2/3 of a mile, this multi-colored instrument was built by the farmer Pedro Martín Ureta to commemorate his wife who passed away at 25. Graciela, Ureta’s wife, once suggested they carve a design into their fields…
