Argentina

Nature Attraction:
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Open all year.
 * Iguazu Falls** consists of 200 separate waterfalls. Devils throat is the tallest waterfall there, it also consumes the most amount of water. There are about 200 species of trees, 250 types of butterflies, and 71 types of animals. The time it takes to travel on the trails varies from 20 minutes to 2 hours. There is a bus/train running to get people there every 45 minutes to different parts of the park. The train has to run through a forest to get to the falls which is similar to the one at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Museum / Monument: Hours of operation: 12:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Tuesdays – Fridays 9:30 am – 7:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday Historical Site: **Casa Rosada**: It has been translated as the “Pink Palace” because the building itself, is pink. The courtyard is the only place where pictures are allowed to be taken. This place is the official seat of the Executive branch in Argentina. The site was officially built in 1898. There are no additional fees, and the basic dress code. You must wear a shirt and shoes. All of the building is pink because it stopped the tension between the red and white political parties.
 * Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes**: Aka the National Museum of Fine Arts. It opened in 1895. It is the largest and oldest Museum/Monument in Argentina. It offers electric audio in English. The Second floor of the museum contains art by Argentineans, The first floor is full of art from the Europeans, There is a Café in the back of the building, the servers are told to be stuck up, but don’t let that stop you from going!

Activities: **Buenos Aires Zoo**: General Admission $6.75 pesos. All Access Pass $12.50 pesos (about $4 USD) includes: Aquarium, Boat Ride, Reptile house, Rainforest, Aquarium: $3.30 pesos, Reptile house: $3.30 pesos, Boat Ride: $3.30 pesos. Tropical Rainforest: $3.30 pesos. The zoo opened in November of 1875. Many animals can freely roam around. There are 2500 different types of animals. One of the most exciting exhibits is the Red Panda exhibit. You have to walk on a bridge to get to the exhibit. The Pandas are usually shy first so you need to wait a while until they come out and once they do they’re very active! The zoo operates from 10 am to 10 pm.

Attraction of my choice: **Iglesia de San Francisco** (San Francisco Church). The church was rebuilt in 1759 after a fire had destroyed the first one. Hours open: 8 -12 or 4 – 8 pm. It houses the tomb of General San Martin’s daughter. There are no fees to get into the church. Simon Bolivar received the title of Liberator in the church, It is a great place to visit if you’re really religious, or just enjoy going to church! During the battle of Salta there were a bunch of funerals held there. It is a very tall building, with red, white, and gold colors.

Foods: One of the main foods they make there are **Empanadas**! It consists of eggs, water, lard, and flour, which makes it into a bread type dish. You stuff the Empanadas with ground beef, onions and olives. You could also make Empanadas and fill them with strawberry filling to make it a sort of yummy desert!

Carbonlia is also a main dish in Argentina, it is basically just chili. It consists of ground beef, beans, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and cheese. You mix it all together and you get a tasty dinner!

Tranportation: To **fly** from New York, NY to Buenos Aires, Argentina you would could fly on TAM Linhas Aereas for $832.55 which would be a 27hrs and 5 min flight, which is 5, 297 miles. Chicago, IL to Buenos Aires, Argentina you could also fly American Airlines for $1400.55 which is a 21 hrs and 45 min and 5,598 miles. Flying from Los Angeles, CA to Buenos Aires, Argentina you can also fly, again, American Airline for $1112.55 which would be 21 hrs and 10 min flight and 6,170 miles.

Lodging: If you want to enjoy a relaxing stay while visiting Argentina, you might want to check out these **hotels** and what they have to offer. The Buenos Aires Wilton Palace Hotel is located on AV CALLAO 1162 Buenos Aires, 1023 AR and cost $85 a night. If you are intereseted in staying there, call the number 1-888-614-1750! Another choice is the Dazzler Suites Arroyo located on SUIPCHA 1359 Buenos Aires, C1001 AR and costing $106. If find this hotel intriguing, call1-888-614-1750 to book your stay.

The Dazzler Suites Arroyo.

Currency: The **currency**of Argentina is the peso! The exchange rate of American money to pesos is $4.3345 pesos= $1 American dollar. Weather/Climate: The **weather and climate** of Argentina is widely diverse since the terrain is very different in some places! The best time to visit [|Buenos Aires] is in spring (September through November),Summer (December through February) in the capital is hot and humid. Mendoza, Córdoba and the Lake District are all spectacular in fall: the leaves put on an epic display, temperatures are comfortable and the crowds are thin. Summer is the best time to hit [|Patagonia]. Northern Argentina can be brutally hot in summer and is best visited in spring. Winter (June through August) and fall in this region are also pleasant. Ski season runs mid-June through mid-October. __Average Rainfall in the Seasons__ __Average Temperatures in the Seasons__ Other Information: **Knowing some things** about Argentina is key to a successful trip and knowing this info will help make it even better.
 * Fall || February – March ||
 * Winter || May – July ||
 * Spring || August – October ||
 * Summer || November – January ||
 * **Spring**: 8 inches
 * **Summer**:9.3 inches
 * **Fall**: 9 inches
 * **Winter**: 16.5 inches
 * **Spring**: 54 degrees
 * **Summer**: 67 degrees
 * **Fall**: 66 degrees
 * **Winter**: 51.5 degrees

**//__Pass__////__ports__//**
A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens to enter Argentina. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for visits of up to 90 days for tourism or business.

__//Languages//__
Argentina speaks the Argentine Spanish. __Some Phrases to Know__
 * ¡Que bárbaro! -That's awesome!
 * chau - bye
 * che - hey

**//__ Festivals __//**

 * Fiesta del immigrante (Immigrant's Festival) September
 * Buenos Aires Tango Festival February-March
 * The Encuentro y Fiesta Nacional de Colectividades (Communities Meeting and National Celebration) - Rosario December

//__Clothing Style__//
People who live in Argentina wear the same kind of clothing that Westernized countries do. When walking around the streets, it’s common to see locals wearing jeans, t-shirts, dress pants, and blouses. When going to work, people normally wear more formal clothing, such as slacks and formal shirts, while others wear uniforms. School children are also required to wear uniforms in class. Football is very popular in Argentina, so it’s also quite common to see many wear jerseys of their favorite players.

//__Fun Facts__//

 * Argentina loves movies! They have one of the highest rates of movie watching in the world. They enjoy watching both locally made movies and Hollywood movies.
 * Average life expectancy in Argentina is 76 years.



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