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Argentina is a vast and beautiful country with diverse landscapes, which range from tropical rainforests through to sub zero mountain glaciers. As well as its natural beauty, the country is also renowned for its rich and vibrant culture, and its passionate Latin American spirit.

Argentina also has some fantastic city landscapes for visitors to explore, including the bustling capital Buenos Aires, which is a beautiful mix of old colonial architecture and modern design. This is an excellent place to visit during your Argentina holiday, as Buenos Aires has a welcoming cosmopolitan vibe, and there are plenty of places to shop, eat out and relax with friends.

Here are a few tips that will help your Argentina holiday to run more smoothly:
* Language – Spanish is the official language of Argentina, but English is also spoken in many popular tourist destinations. It is helpful if you learn a few basic Spanish words though, especially if you are travelling to any rural or remote parts of the country

Buenos Aires is the vibrant capital of Argentina, and is situated on the southern shores of the Río de la Plata. This city was built by Europeans and still has a certain European flavour, which can be seen in some of its beautiful old colonial buildings such as the Teatro Colon, which is the seat of performing arts with opera, ballet, theatre and pop concerts all held within its elegant walls.

Teatro Colon

Buenos Aires will interest many different types of visitors as there is plenty to do including shopping, dancing, eating out and visiting the local Mataderos Fair, which is held every week and celebrates the history and culture of the city. The citizens of this city love to party, and you will find that there is a vibrant, friendly atmosphere in the evenings when you go out for a meal or dancing. There are also some wonderful cruises that you can take from the port, which is a lovely, relaxing way to see the beautiful Argentinean coastline.

Like many of the South American countries Argentina is huge, and so the majority of visitors to Buenos Aires travel by plane into the city, rather then spending days on the road trying to get there. Once you are inside Buenos Aires travel becomes much easier as this is a forward thinking, modern city, and the internal transport systems are well maintained and reliable. If you are staying in the downtown area you can easily walk to most of the local sights, and there are also plenty of cheap buses, trams and taxis. In addition to this Buenos Aires has a subway system, which is a quick and easy way of getting around if you are already familiar with the city.

If you are travelling to Buenos Aires at peak times, it is a good idea to book your transport to and from the airport in advance, as it can be difficult trying to find a taxi, or squeeze on public transport with all of your luggage.

Argentina is a great destination for a vacation, because it offers such a diverse range of landscapes from wild tropical forests through to vast open grass plains complete with herds of cattle and modern day cowboys (gauchos). Argentina also has some great cities landscapes as well, that combine the rich heritage of its colonial settlers with the passionate soul of South American culture. If you like dancing, eating out and generally having a good time then the capital of Buenos Aires is perfect for you, with its glamorous promenades, vibrant nightlight and excellent coffee shops and restaurants.

If you fancy adventure then there are also plenty of Argentina vacations to suit you. Here are some of the activities you can choose from during your stay:

If you are planning a Buenos Aires vacation then it is important that you learn some basic background information on this beautiful place before you go, as it is a large, busy city with its own unique customs and traditions.

Tipping
There is no need to tip taxi drivers unless they have been particularly helpful, but it is customary to round the fare up to the nearest peso, especially if the difference is nominal. The standard tipping practice of 10% is the norm in restaurants, as it is generally held that if you can afford to eat out in the city you can afford to leave a good tip. Unlike other countries most restaurants here will not be able to accept tips left on your credit card, so make sure you always carry some change for this purpose. Porters in the larger hotels may expect a tip, but this is not a common practice so don’t worry too much about it unless you feel your porter has been particularly attentive.

If you love beaches and seaside holidays then you must check out the South American country of Argentina, which has some truly exotic and unspoilt coastal destinations to offer. From long stretches of pure sandy beaches to ravines and coastal woodlands, there is a wealth of interesting and outstanding scenery to enjoy, especially along the impressive Atlantic coast in the province of Buenos Aires. Here there a number of top beach resorts which are popular with families and also some fun vibrant spots such as San Bernaro and Pinamar which offer lively bustling nightlife for party lovers and is very popular during the college breaks. The southern resorts of Necochea and Monte Hermoso have some of the best waters for swimming all year round, as well as various water sports including snorkelling, water skiing and fishing. Also there are plenty of land based activities on offer, such as horse riding, wildlife safaris, hiking and off-road quad bike adventures.