Cordoba

The province of Cordoba is located in the center of Argentina, in Cordoba you will find,a good option for combining work and tourism.

A few minutes away from the capital you can take refuge in a preserved landscape, practice the most diverse activities along with lakes and mountains.

In the city of Cordoba you can find modern architecture mixed with history, Cordoba has many activities you can enjoy, such as nightlife, museums, practice of sports and nice views of the mountains.

Tango World cup held in Buenos Aires

The Tango world Cup, which had its presentation on Sunday, yesterday experienced its first day of qualifying rounds. And the Obras stadium Works, which has long had in recent sports and music shows became a huge dance floor.

There were 60 couples that removed the chip to the floor in the 12 rounds of the category Tango Lounge, which opened competition. There are dancers from different parts of the country and many foreigners. Between 14 and 21, many people came to enjoy the spectacle. The entry to the qualifying rounds is free, so those who could not go on the first day of Tango Lounge, now have a second chance.

Tomorrow and Thursday will be the turn of couples competing in the category Tango Scenario. Of the qualifying rounds, semi-finals will be 50 pairs of Hall and 34 Tango Tango scenario. In both categories will join other sites arising from the interior, exterior and the Metropolitan Championship. Also in Obras Stadium develops competition-the final will be at Luna Park, there is also activity in Harrods. There are offered concerts, dance classes and samples of works in process renowned choreographers: today at 19.30 will be Carlos Borquez.

Mendoza, the Andes and Wines

Entrance to the San Martin Park


Mendoza, is a land full of natural beauty. Mount Aconcagua, Snow, Wines, and Adventure are some temptations that make a privileged area of Mendoza.


To sleep, Mendoza has hotels, apart hotels and first-class cabins, Posadas and excellent accommodations or special Farms Winery. Besides highlighting its restaurants where you can enjoy the high quality of the wines of Mendoza.


Puente del Inca

View of the Andes

San Martin Park in the City

View of the Andes from the City

Train to the Clouds a wonderfull journey in Salta

Called Train to the Clouds (Tren a las nubes), because by its very high altitudes, it is one of the more astonishing trains in the world, reaching the clouds, amounts to 4,200 meters high in a journey of 434 km (roundtrip). It is one of the three world's highest railway, which crosses the vertiginous mountains of Andes between spectacular landscapes. Part of the city of Salta, crosses the valley Lerma, to penetrate the Quebrada del Toro and reach the Puna.

Often clouds can be seen under bridges or on the slopes. The number of rules, viaducts, tunnels and other zigzags that runs the train is because the author of the project, the American engineer Richard Maury, took party taking into account the principle of adherence of the wheels on the train tracks and the laws of physics, discarding the mechanical system cog commonly used for training railway can climb the heights with solvency. It does not use gears, even for the most of the steep rise, because the tracks are prepared in a manner peculiar flowing through a system of spirals and zigzags.

The train station part of the General Belgrano, in the city of Salta, 1,187 meters above sea level, and ends at the viaduct. The height of its routes to reaching 4,200 meters above sea level, makes it one of the trains highest in the world. It offers service dining on board, translator and medical care for problems that might cause some passengers at the lack of oxygen caused by altitude. The trip takes about fifteen hours, from seven o'clock until around midnight or more. It has a route of 217 kilometers. It crosses 29 bridges, 21 tunnels and 13 viaducts, 2 "rule" and 2 zigzags. Part of the city of Salta, the lowest point, and then began its ascent path until the end point of the trail, Polvorilla viaduct, the highest in the entire line of the convoy. In all te different stations villagers have posts with crafts, clothing and regional products to purchase as a souvenir of the trip. The train includes services such as dining car, car pan, folk shows, doctor, audio, video and bilingual guides.

Salta a beautiful province

The province of Salta is located in the northwest of Argentina to 1600 km from Buenos Aires, with an estimated population of 1,100,000 inhabitants and a temperature ranging to 25 degrees centigrade. The city of Salta is 1187 meters above sea level in the Valle de Lerma, at the foot of Cerro San Bernardo. Its beautiful landscapes attract tourists from around the world












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Streets of Buenos Aires

In a previous post mentioned the special architecture of Buenos Aires. In this post I will include photos of buildings in Buenos Aires where you can see the different architectural influences that can be found touring the city.

In different neighborhoods and streets of Buenos Aires you can find all the architectural styles that you imagine, stroll through the streets of Buenos Aires and devote themselves to look up to see the beauty that one does not look when you walk.

The Colon theatre in San Nicolas.

The National Library in Recoleta, was constructed by Argentine Architect Clorindo Testa.

The Retiro Railway station in Retiro.

The Palace of Justice in San Nicolas district.

Central Mail Building in San Nicolas.

New buildings in Catalinas district.

Photos of Buenos Aires

Caminito, in La Boca

Monumento

Streets of Buenos Aires

Cabildo

Catedral de Buenos Aires

Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world

The city of Ushuaia is located 3070km of Buenos Aires, the best way to get there is by plane, but there are also cruise ships arriving in the summer (December to March). In this city there are many attractions besides the imposing view that the city has. It is a city where one can enjoy rides, hot springs, winter sports, museums, natural history and ice skating among many other things. Among the places to visit are the old prison, a jail that was closed in 1947, retaining even one of the flags as it existed at that time. In this place works now the Maritime Museum of Ushuaia, with a collection of ships at having to do with the history of the island since its discovery.

Another place to learn is the museum end of the world, where many collections on display linked to the city's history. One is the place to visit Tierra del Fuego national park, is located approximately 19km from Ushuaia and occupy 6300ha. It is a unique place with a view of cords mountain valleys and lakes. For lovers of winter sports centers have Ushuaia Ski and Snowboard, including the center Glacier Martial and the Cerro Castor, located 4km and 27km respectively of the city Ushuaia.

Finally to see the beautiful scenery offered Ushuaia can be a stroll in the southern rail fueguino.

Buenos Aires voted 2nd in Travel+Leisure

Buenos Aires was voted as the 2nd Top 10 Cities in the Travel+Leisure World´s Best Awards 2008.

This is the 2nd year in a row that Buenos Aires is voted as the second best place to travel in Travel + Leisure.

This means that Buenos Aires is one of the cities preferred to travel, chosen by readers of Travel + Leissure.