Argentina Travel - Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata, Iguaz
Argentina is on the way back from the economic crisis of the
last few years. If you are looking for a travel destination,
Argentina is amazing and cheap.
Economic Woes
While Argentina has unlimited beauty, it also has unlimited
corruption. The massive corruption finally lead to an economic
crisis at the turn of the century. With the currency devalued
and jobs hard to find, Argentina was a decidedly dangerous place
for travelers. At one point, the country was going through
Presidents faster than I go through coffee. At one point, the
country went through five of them in a month! Wait, that might
not be such a bad idea. Regardless, things appear to have
stabilized and the country is back on the travel map. So, what's
to see?
Buenos Aires
Prior to landing in Buenos Aires, you are strongly encouraged to
glue your jaw shut. Buenos Aires is a city of jaw-dropping
beauty. In many ways, you will feel as though you have magically
been transported to Vienna. The European impression is
overwhelming. The city is elegance itself. If you're a meat
eater, make sure you experience one of the steak houses. You
won't be disappointed.
Mar del Plata
You've been doing sit ups, right? The Mar de Plata is the hot
beach area. Literally. Damn hot, sometimes. If you wish to
pursue a little melanoma research, this is the place. If you
prefer to pass on the cancer research, you can hit the Mar de
Plata Aquarium, play golf on five different courses. The area is
also rife with discos. Try the ones on the "Noisy Avenue", but
don't mention my name. There were...problems last time I was
there.
Iguaz