Argentina is bordered
by Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay and the Atlantic Ocean. Their
official language is Spanish. History dates back hundreds of years making
this place very interesting and stimulating to visit. Spanish
architectural styles are found in many public buildings and churches. La
Boca district on the waterfront of Buenos Aires is famous with art
lovers.
The Andes mountain
range offers fantastic getaway places and you can view the following
spectacular peaks, Aconcagua, Bonete, and Mercedario. Other delightful
places to visit are the Christ of the Andes, which is a statue in
Uspallata Pass and commemorates the boundary settlement between Chile and
Argentina. The Iguazu (Iguacu) National Park includes the spectacular
Iguazu Falls which are 82 metres (269 feet) high and more than 3
kilometres (2 miles) wide. A place of historical value is Santiago del Estero which
is said to be the oldest city on Argentine soil. It was founded in 1553
and contains delightful parks, colonial buildings, a convent and the
Church of Santo Domingo which dates from 1590. The warm springs near Rio
Hondo are also very popular.
