Argentina is the second largest country in South America. It shares its borders with Bolivia and Paraguay to the north; Brazil to the northeast; Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east; Chile to the west and the Drake Passage to the south. The country is famous worldwide for footballing with the likes of Diego Maradonna and Lionel Messi rising to world fame.
Have you ever thought of Argentina as an adventure destination? Well, read through the list of the top adventure hotspots in the country below and it will be an eye-opener.
1. Palermo Park System in Buenos Aires
This park system is home to beautiful gardens such as Rose Garden and the Japanese Garden. It also features museums such as the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (Malba) and the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes. It is a good place to hike amidst the beauty of the gardens.
2.Iguazú Falls
Among the adventure experiences you will get here include; boat rides beneath the plummeting waterfalls, hiking the dense forest vegetation as well as viewing the brilliantly colored morpho butterflies. Iguazu Falls are shared between Argentina and Brazil and are a top tourist destination.
3.La Cumbre
This is a world famous paragliding destination. The laid-back valley in the Córdoba sierra has attracted world beating Para gliders. Trust me; you will have a fantastic time in this valley.
4.Patagonia
This icy landscape has been named the best place to visit in both Argentina and Chile. The Patagonia is home to beautiful icebergs and diverse arctic animals. The Patagonia is popular with skiers, hikers, ice fishers, and many other winter sports.
5.Mendoza River
If you love a little danger, then head to the Argentine Mendoza River which has category IV and V rapids that will have your adrenaline pumping on over drive as you try to negotiate its tough bends.
Argentina is one of the most tourist-friendly countries in the world. It does not suffer from the stereotypes of Slavery like its neighbor Brazil; it enjoys a relatively stable democratic government and has relatively low crime rates compared to its Latin America neighbors.
