Despite this, Russian travelers unfairly deprives Argentina with their attention and prefer to go to exotic Peru, Ecuador and. This is largely due to lack of information, and purpose of this work is a little to correct the situation. Argentina combines exotic and close to us, and European culture. Here you will find the world's second largest mountain, picturesque canyons, stunning waterfalls, the famous Patagonian parks, numerous colonies of sea animals, the South American Indian culture, the tango, great food and much more. At the same time, Argentina - a European country with European culture and European populations. The economic crises of recent years have lowered the prices are at least three times the level of prices in the U.S., and the level of service here, even by European standards extremely high, which distinguishes Artentinu from other countries in South America.
History of Argentina in many ways similar to the history of North America. In the early 20th century emigrant to leave Europe was almost equal choice - New York or Buenos Aires. Argentina and the United States were known for their tolerance and multi-national quality of life was equally high. It so happened that in North America went largely restrained Anglo-Saxon nation, and in the South - more emotional Italians, Spaniards and French, which was the basis of a very friendly and open nature of the Argentine.
All travel in Argentina usually begin and end with the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, but this story - a story of Patagonia, a large region, which is located in southern South America. Patagonia - a vast sparsely populated part of Argentina, whose history is full of challenges and adventures, frustrations and hopes, failures and exploits.
Half of his life the French pilot and writer Saint-Exupery, spent flying over the Sahara, the Pyrenees, Egypt, and Patagonia. From 1929 to 1931 he worked as director of air- mail service Argenitiny, and expanses of Patagonia, with sheep grazing on them remember him as something very special. So is that the shape of a small island Isla de los Pihares (Isla de los Pijares), which is located close to the Valdez Peninsula (Península Valdez), the writer recalled a boa constrictor devouring an elephant or a hat, a volcanic cone on the way to Punta Arenas (Punta Arenas) served as . No doubt also that the figures ' s Little Prince private portrayed against the backdrop of mountain peaks of Fitz Roy, one of the peaks which now bears the name of Saint-Exupery.
Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego is located at 3500 km from Buenos Aires, between the Strait of Bigalskim (Beagle channel) and the snow-covered mountain range Cordillera Darwin up to 1500m. This picturesque and colorful town in recent years become a center of tourism development. As in many cities Argentiry, affects the organization of tourism and travel convenience, the degree of. For example, already at the airport information desk will help you select and book a hotel or B. The office is located at the gravnoy tourist street of the city of San Martin (San Martin), where a lot of different restaurants, souvenir shops in the main theme of the end of the world and penguins, internet cafe and simply beautiful shops. Of the restaurants you can Recommend La Rueda ( $ 10, which includes a buffet, as always, delicious Argentinean meat and dessert) or the Case de Mariscos for lovers of sea food. Hence ships to Antarctica depart, half of whom are chartered by the Russian ships. So for about $ 2500-4500 you can buy a cruise to Antarctica on a 9- 14days.
In Ushuaia there are some very soundly made by museums, which tell about the interesting history of the southern edge of the stern (However, it should be noted that the average temperature here in the summer ranges from 12 to -2 degrees in the winter, but the city is located at 55 latitude). Fans of the stories of pirates and seafarers should definitely visit the Museo Maritimo, is located next to the Museo del Presidio, or a museum dedicated to the prisoners, with whose help, as well as in our country, there was the development of this area.





The history of Patagonia - a story of adventure explorers and settlers, pirates and konhistadorov, Indians and Europeans. Magellan discovered this earth by accident in 1520 in search of his way to India. It was he who named the land Earth Smoke (later Tierra del Fuego ), and local residents Patagonians due to their large feet. Only one person returned from the expedition - some were hanged for rebellion and brutal Magelanom ambitious, while others died of disease, and still others, like Magellan himself had been killed by Indians. Having been in Tierra del Fuego in 1827, Captain Fitz Roy had brought to England, three from the local Indian tribe, who in baptism received the name Fuegia Basket ( only girl ), Jemmy Button ( because it was paid for the big button ), York Minster ( the place of . The basic idea was to try to teach them to civilized life. York has been engaged to Fuego. They were officially adopted by the court of King William the Fourth and Queen Adelaily. In 1832, Fitz Roy went again to the shores of South America on a ship Biga, after whom is named Bigalsky channel. Accompanied him on this journey, Darwin, a young scientist for whom the trip was a turning point in his life. Fitz Roy returned to the Indians of Tierra del Fuego. What was their disappointment when he died Boat mumps, and Fuego, and New York, robbed Jamie, escaped in a canoe.
While in Ushuaia you can make some very interesting excursions: the Glacier Glacier Martial, the National Park Tierra del Fuego, Lago Esmeralda Lake and Lago Fagnano, and estantsii, or in Russian estate, the most famous of which - the estate Haberton. It should be noted that the estate nezasluzhena deprived of attention guides. A trip to Haberton ($ 50) takes a whole day. On the way to estantsii, which is located almost on the edge of Tierra del Fuego, the ship passes the island with various local Fine - Antarctic birds, sea elephants and penguins. In Habertone we met a descendant of Thomas Bridge, the founder of the estate. In fact, Thomas Bridge was the first European settler in Ushuaia, he knew the language of the Indians, and in 1870 founded the first mission of the huts are not podaleku Indians Yagana. Later, a Merit government allocated him land where he built a estantsiyu Haberton for breeding sheep. Now - it is a museum, where descendants still live Bridge, a very interesting tour of the life of settlers and Indians in this region hold university students of tourism in Buenos Aires.
In an hour's flight from Ushuaia to the north are the famous national parks of Chile and Argentina, Torres Peyne Affairs (Torres del Paine), and Los Gleyshis (Los Glaciers), are considered gems of Patagonia. It should be noted that although in Ushuaia is the Chilean consulate, keep in mind that for a Chilean visa ( multiple entry $ 75) goes up to fifteen days, so if you want to travel to Chile ( Patagonia, or go back to the bus through Chilean territory), it is necessary . In general, Chilean officials Litsa with more suspicious of Russian tourists. The starting point of the park Torres Affairs Peyne is Puerto Natales, a small and ugly, expensive, which can reach up to four hours by bus from Punta Arenas ( $ 3 ). The road to Punta Arenas (meaning sandy place) from Ushuaia takes 12 hours (30 - $ 40) and passes through the Strait of Magelenov, LAN Chile airline company can take you to the city for an hour and $ 160. Tickets particularly in the summer is better to book in advance.
A little north of the Park Torres Del Peyne the famous Perito Moreno Glacier, named after the outstanding figure of Patagonia, to participate in the demarcation of the Chilean- Argentine border, and created the first natural park in Argentina. Of the 356 Patagonian glaciers, the glacier height of 60 meters and a length of 5 km is one of the most unique. First, this glacier is interesting from a scientific point of view. Every 4-5 years there is a kind of break the ice, or fracture, which attracts scientists from all over the globe. Also, this glacier is famous because he always goes down. Huge chunks of ice descend into the water, leading to the delight of the people around. It should be noted that a convenient way to visit the glacier are the tours, departing from Puerto Natales, and after visiting the glacier deliver you to the El Kalafate ($ 50). Argentine town of El Kalafate (El Calafate) - is a tourist capital of Argentina, located on the beautiful lake Lago Argentino. You can rest between trips, wander through the gift shop, enjoy local restaurants and general atmosphere. From this beginning, many interesting tourist itineraries - Glacier Perito Moreno, Cristina estantsiya, Chile Torres Del Peyne Park and the amazing Argentinian Park Los Gleyshis.
After a few hours on the road to the bus company's morning noon TAQSA delivers tourists to the town of El Chalten (El Chalten), a small dusty town with wonderful restaurants (such as a restaurant La Vejo) and a large number of dogs. Here is the administration of the park. Entrance to the park - free of charge, at the park there are several tent cities, but do not have the infrastructure, which so spoils the Chilean Park Torres Affairs Peyne. The main attraction here is the famous peaks of Torre and Fitz Roy and the Tower, named after the ship's captain Biga on which Darwin traveled young. Here are a few tourists and a wonderful climate, so the flora and fauna in the park is very diverse. The route - very light and not so extended, the park is easy to see in two days. One can not fail to visit the Lake of Three or Laguna de los Tres, which offers an amazing view of the Fitz Roy massif.
Fitz Roy 3405 meters - the highest peak in this region. The apparent ascended the peak of Fitz Roy drew the attention of many climbers. Many legends and stories associated with these places. Andreas Madsen, who owned estantsiey near El Chaltena, witnessed many attempts to conquer the summit. He believed that it is impossible to climb Fitz Roy, and that this peak is created by God to teach arrogant people a lesson. At first it seemed that he was right: all attempts to conquer the summit ended in failure. Only in the 1952 expedition of French and Argentine Lionel Terrey Guido Magnone succeed. Madsen will soon leave this place and moved to Italy. Another peak, which was left climbers, was located near the peak of Torre and Tower 3102 meters. Perhaps the most amazing story connected with these places - is the story of the Italian Maestri Caesars (Cesari Maestri). According to him, he was the first conqueror of the top in 1957, but no evidence of this is left as an Austrian photographer Tony Egger fell on the descent, his body was found only in 1975, but the camera did not find. Vertical Wall was impregnable, and many doubted the words of Caesars. To conquer the top of Caesars Torre became navyazchevoy idea. Soon after he returned here again. His idea was to use a special 70 - kiligramovogo compressor, which accelerated insertion into the rock pythons, but together with other equipment weighed about 100 kilograms. Weather turned bad, and only 400 meters from the top of Caesars decided to leave the compressor in the rock and back. His dream was realized only in 1970, the Italian press called the conquest of space exploration Torre comparable.
Two roads lead from El Kalafate the north: The road is number 40 in Bariloche (Barriloche), but due to poor cross on it is just a long bus line company TAQSA, across the Rio Gallegos second (Rio Gallegos) leads to the track number 3, . On the road to Puerto Madryn - 24 hours.
Puerto Madryn is located on the Atlantic Ocean and is famous among tourists as a starting point for trips in the protected zone of Peninsula Valdes (Pennisula Valdez) and Punta Tombo (Punta Tombo), which is the largest colony of Magellanic penguins. This city was founded ueltsami who had fled from Europe and arrived here on the settlement in 1886 (It is interesting that, despite the fact that Patagonia was discovered in the 16th century and was strategically very important region, due to natural conditions and hostile relations with the Indians to . Hardworking ueltsy were actually the first who was able to make contact with local plemenamii and found a few cities - Puerto Madryn, Rawson, trills, and Gaiman, where there are still uelskie tradition). As usual in Argentina Madryn - a small beautiful city with picturesque streets full of shops with souvenirs and wonderful cheap restaurants. There is a very interesting modern Oceanographic Center. The market is monopolized by travel agencies, so the prices are always the same high. One-day tour to Peninsula Valdes will cost about $ 130 ($ 20 katernaya excursion to the whales in Puerto Piramides). One-day excursion to Punta Tombo, including Rawson, trills, and Gaiman will cost about $ 60.
Peninsula Valdes Nature Reserve - is one of the best Ecopark in South America, since 1999, it is protected by UNESCO. It is home to guanacos, there are numerous colonies of carrot elephants and lions, Magellanic penguins and a variety of birds. Also in June - December, moved here a huge 12-meter southern right whales weighing an average of about 30 tons. Impressions of the peninsula will vary depending on time of year and whether any animals are there at the moment. For example, if you come here in early fall, you'll see hundreds of thousands of animals fighting males before females, Orok attacking sea lions lying on the beach, and it will be one of the greatest experiences of traveling in South America. At the same time, some years it is better not to waste money on this tour, if you visit Caleta Valdes in July, you'll be disappointed, because they see a few lazy sea lions, elephants and.
Another amazing place is Punta Tombo penguin colony with. Guidebooks, perhaps deliberately, not much advertise this place. But the journey here - unforgettable. On a small promontory from October to March is a huge colony of penguins of up to 800 000. Surprising is the fact that you can walk among the penguins, watch as they lay their eggs, take care of the cubs, protect their territory, they dive into the ocean and head back to the hills to their nests. Increasing to 40 cm, they are very fast swimmers, but clumsy on land. They can not turn around, so if you stand in their way, it leads them into utter confusion. Everything here is reminiscent of some natural idyll and the transfer of ...

From Puerto Madryn to Buenos Aires, 1371 miles, cheap and comfortable bus ( more like a business-class aircraft) will take you to the capital in 12 hours. Without a doubt, you will not regret visiting Patagonia and you will want to come here more than once. Darwin, visited Patagonia in 1832, wrote: ... I can not explain. But at least in part this stems from the fact that they are pushing the limits of your imagination ...
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