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#travel to argentina # Ruta 40Wine and dineMuch of Argentina’s “wow” nature highlights are in Patagonia, but there are unmissable sights further north, too, if you can spare a month or so. 1 Península ValdésWatch whales, seals and sea lions basking in the rich, cool waters off this peninsula in Chubut, northern Patagonia. 2 Punta TomboThe biggest colony of penguins in South America is a delightful sight, and the trip there will likely take you past guanacos, armadillos and more. 3 UshuaiaAt the very end of the road, Ushuaia sits on the Beagle Channel, teeming with birds, sea lions and giant crabs, and provides a base for exploring nearby Tierra del Fuego national park. 4 Glaciar Perito MorenoJustifiably one of Argentina’s most visited sights. Watch enormous chunks of blue ice carve off the city-sized glacier and even don crampons to walk on top of it. 5 Fitz RoyThe northern part of Los Glaciares national park provides some of the country’s best trekking, among jagged peaks and turquoise lakes. 6 Quebrada de HumahuacaUp in the dry northwest, the multicoloured hues of the pinnacles and strata of Humahuaca make it the pick of the region’s sights. 7 IguazúThe enormous Iguazú waterfalls by the Brazilian border, set in subtropical rainforest, make a steamy, stunning contrast to the icy southern sights. 8 The DeltaA surprisingly verdant riverine community, right on Buenos Aires’ doorstep, makes for a gentle but impressive end to a tour of Argentina’s natural highlights. Like Route 66 in the US, Argentina’s Ruta 40 – the country’s longest highway, running from Patagonia to Bolivia – has a legendary status, inspiring songs, books and of course road trips. Count on six weeks if you want to take in all 5224km. 1 Cabo VírgenesLa Cuarenta’s beginning by the Straits of Magellan, marked by a lighthouse, heralds the start of a zigzagging route through the windswept Patagonian steppe. 2 Estancia Lagos del FuriosoConsider splurging at this Santa Cruz estancia, where you’ll find glorious views, excellent fishing and every creature comfort. 3 BarilocheGateway to the Nahuel Huapi park, Argentina’s Lake District has pristine alpine-like scenery, dramatic mountain lakes and ancient trees. 4 La PayuniaA remote land of rosy lava, ebony gorges, deep karstic caves and flamingo-flecked lagoons in Mendoza Province. 5 Laguna DiamanteOften inaccessible, this lagoon rewards the adventurous. Enjoy a picnic on the banks of a crystalline brook as you admire the silhouette of Volcán Maipo. 6 Cuesta de MirandaThe road in La Rioja Province winds through polychrome mountains that contrast with the verdant vegetation along the riverbanks below. 7 BelénStop off at this Catamarca highland village for a top-notch poncho – methods of weaving have been maintained since pre-Hispanic times. 8 Salinas GrandesRinged by mountains, this area of snow-white salt flats is a good place to spot llamas and vicuñas. Wherever you travel in Argentina, you can find excellent-quality food and drink. Beef plays a part of course, but there’s more to the country’s culinary offering. Allow two to three weeks. 1 Buenos AiresThe country’s capital has, unsurprisingly, the most cosmopolitan selection of restaurants, with inventive cooking at reasonable prices easy to track down. 2 The PampasStay on an estancia to enjoy the best barbecued beef you’re likely to taste anywhere, right in the fertile heartland where it comes from. 3 MendozaSpend your days – and nights if you wish – at a bodega, tasting fine malbec wines with the snow-capped Andes as a backdrop. 4 SaltaA good place to try the distinctive northwestern cuisine, including the classic empanada, a pasty filled with meat or vegetables, or locro stew. 5 Estancia Santa InésSet among plantations of mate. the tea-like beverage drunk avidly throughout Argentina, this estancia in verdant Misiones also serves delicious food. 6 RosarioVibrant and stylish Rosario overlooks the Río Paraná and is an excellent place to dine on the local river fish, such as dorado. boga and surubí .
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