Tourist Places to Visit in Rio Cuarto, Argentina, America

Tourist Places to Visit in Rio Cuarto, Argentina, America

Rio Cuarto is a city situated in the Córdoba province of Argentina at 33°8′ S 64°21′ W is home to the National University of Río Cuarto (1971) and Estudiantes and Atenas are the renowned football teams of Rio Cuarto. The agricultural needs of Rio Cuarto are well served by the Río Cuarto River.

 

Geography of Rio Cuarto:

Rio Cuarto is located at an elevation of 452 meters with a total area of 64.25 sq. km. around 215 km south of Córdoba (provincial capital) and 680 km northwest of Buenos Aires (national capital).

 

History of Rio Cuarto:

Rio Cuarto was founded with name ‘Villa de la Concepción del Río Cuarto’ by Governor Rafael de Sobremonte on November 11, 1786.

 

How to reach Río Cuarto?

Río Cuarto has an airport but it is highly used for military purpose and used for public in rare cases.

Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport is the nearest major airport to Río Cuarto, located in Cordoba around 240 km away from Río Cuarto. Including Panama City and Buenos Aires, IAALVTIA has connection with many other domestic and international locations.

Río Cuarto is connected to Cordoba by daily bus services and also many tour operators offer trips between Río Cuarto and neighboring prominent tourist destinations.

 

Food and Shopping in Rio Cuarto:

Rio Cuarto houses many food processing plants, so tourists can purchase food products at affordable prices in the shops of Rio Cuarto.

The prominent restaurants in Rio Cuarto are as follows:

  • Al Estilo Criollo
  • La Piojera Resto Bar
  • Roca Rosa
  • Square Cafe
  • Delicity

 

Places of interest in Rio Cuarto:

National University of Río Cuarto:

National University of Río Cuarto is a national university of Argentina and was established on May 1, 1971. It is also the icon of Río Cuarto.

 

Cura Brochero:

Cura Brochero is an ancient village situated around 230 km away from Rio Cuarto. It is home to many golden beaches, historical and cultural sites dating back to colonial period.

 

The Caraffa Fine Arts Museum:

The Caraffa Fine Arts Museum is located in Cordoba which was inaugurated in 1916. It is named in the honor of Emilio Caraffa who was a local artist and it exhibits a great collection of paintings and sculptures by many eminent local artists including Pablo Curatella Manes, Juan Carlos Castagnino and Lino Enea Spilimbergo.

 

Other places of interest near Rio Cuarto include:

  • Iglesia Sagrado Corazón
  • Iglesia de Santa Catalina de Siena
  • Iglesia de San Francisco
  • Monasterio de Santa Teresa
  • Compañía de Jesús
  • Iglesia María Auxiliadora
  • Palacio de Justicia
  • Palacio Municipal
  • Banco de la Provincia de Córdoba
  • Monument of Myriam Stefford
  • Museo de Arte Religioso Juan de Tejeda
  • Museo Iberoamericano de Artesanías

 

Best time to visit Rio Cuarto:

 

Accommodation options in Rio Cuarto:

Rio Cuarto houses many reputed hotels that are specially constructed and designed to serve both domestic and international tourists. Some facilities offered by Rio Cuarto hotels are spa, sauna, free internet, doctor on call, elevators, private bathroom, food on request, 24 hour room service and help desk. The major hotels in Rio Cuarto and Cordoba (215 km) are listed below (first 10 hotels in Rio Cuarto and the remaining are in Cordoba).

  • Hotel Santa Catalina
  • Hotel Plaza Mayor
  • Howard Johnson Hotel & Casino Rio Cuarto
  • City Hotel Rio Cuarto
  • Opera Hotel
  • Grand Hotel Rio Cuarto
  • San Antonio Hotel
  • Hotel Menossi
  • Aldea del Cielo
  • Rio Cuarto Hostel
  • Hotel Victoria
  • Cordoba Backpackers
  • Locomotion Pop Hostel
  • Córdoba Hostel
  • Link Cordoba Hostel
  • Hostel The One

 

San Luis Tourist Places to Visit in San Luis, Argentina, America

San Luis Tourist Places to Visit in San Luis, Argentina, America

San Luis is the capital city of San Luis Province in the region of Cuyo in Argentina, situated around 910 km northwest of the country capital, Buenos Aires and 340 km southeast of Mendoza on the National Route 7.

 

Geography of San Luis:

San Luis is situated at the bank of the Chorrillos River at an elevation of 709 meters. It enjoys a semi-arid climate with hot and humid summers and cool and dry winter while January is the hottest month and July is the coldest month.

 

History of San Luis:

The history of San Luis dates back to 1594, when it was initially founded by Luis Jufré de Loaysa y Meneses and reestablished with name ‘San Luis de Loyola Nueva Medina de Río Seco’ by Martín García Oñez de Loyola in the year 1632.

 

Connectivity to San Luis:

San Luis has its own airport situated 2 miles away from the downtown San Luis with frequent flights to Buenos Aire, operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas.

Other than airway, San Luis also has good connectivity with Buenos Aires through National Route 7 by daily luxury bus services.

Taxis and cars are the major options for comfortable local travel and tourists can get it from any of the local travel agencies of the city. Public bus service is also accessible.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in San Luis:

San Luis houses many colonial style architecture including neoclassical cathedral and historical monuments and parks.

San Luis is a really perfect place for traditional handicraft shopping and list of prominent food corners in San Luis include:

  • Parilla Los Robles
  • Punto & Coma Resto
  • Cuesta Del Eco
  • Le Martial

 

Things to do in San Luis:

  • Visit parks and cathedral
  • Shopping
  • Hiking

 

Tourist Attractions in San Luis:

Independence Park:

Independence Park is one of the major attractions as well as landmark of San Luis featuring a monument of General José de San Martín who was the liberator of Argentina, Perú and Chile. Another major attraction of the city, Pringles Plaza is in the vicinity of Independence Park.

 

Lake Potrero de los Funes:

Situated around 18 km from San Luis, Lake Potrero de los Funes is a reservoir with a population of carp and silverside species and was inaugurated in 1927. It has a surface area of 890 acres and a depth of 33 meters.

 

Sierra de las Quijadas National Park:

Sierra de las Quijadas National Park is spread over an area of 150.000 hectares and was established in 1991. It is situated around 120 km away from the heart of San Luis.

 

Other places of interest in San Luis include:

  • Park of the Nations
  • Dora Ochoa De Masramón Provincial Museum
  • Pringles Plaza
  • Merlo
  • Mercedes
  • The Quebrada Village
  • Guanacache Lagoons
  • Cabildo y Piramide de Mayo
  • Mina de los Condores
  • Salto de la Moneda
  • Estancia Jesuitica La Candelaria
  • Balneario La Hoya

 

Best time to visit San Luis:

Generally winter months will be best to travel San Luis while the weather remains cool and dry.

Accommodation options in San Luis:

There are many well facilitated hotels located in San Luis with different facilities such as spa, airport shuttle, golf, doctor on call, sauna and internet connectivity. The main hotels in San Luis are as follows:

  • Amerian San Luis Park Hotel
  • Hotel Lujan
  • Hotel Potrero de los Funes
  • Hotel Vista Suites & Spa
  • Hotel Dos Venados
  • Hotel Aiello
  • Parque Hotel Golf
  • Quintana Hotel
  • Hotel Cruz de Piedra
  • Hotel Regidor San Luis
  • Hotel Plaza Pringles
  • Sierras Hotel
  • Huarpes Hotel
  • Gran Hotel San Luis
  • La Posada Koslayna

Tourist Places to Visit in Patagonia, Argentina, America

Tourist Places to Visit in Patagonia, Argentina, America

Patagonia is a region shared between Argentina and Chile situated at the southern end of South America.

The major Argentinean cities falls under the Patagonia region are:

  • Neuquén
  • Comodoro Rivadavia
  • San Carlos de Bariloche
  • Trelew
  • Río Gallegos
  • General Roca

Punta Arenas and Coyhaique are the two main Chilean cities coming under the Patagonia region.

 

Geography of Patagonia:

Patagonia is geographically located between latitude 41.81015° in the south and longitude 68.90627° in the west. Most of the Patagonia’s cities experiences cool and dry climate.

 

History of Patagonia:

According to archeological sources, the human settlement on Patagonia traces back to 10th millennium BC. It is also believed that, Tehuelches were the indigenous people of Patagonia and later their population became reduced with the entry of Europeans.

 

Getting Patagonia:

Most of the Argentinean cities mentioned in the above list have good connectivity with other non- Patagonian cities through road and airway including the capital city, Buenos Aires.

Some major airports in the Patagonia region include San Carlos de Bariloche Airport, El Tehuelche Airport and Comandante Armando Tola International Airport.

Also there are direct buses running between Patagonian and other Argentinean cities, served by both public and private bus companies.

 

Food and Shopping in Patagonia:

The cuisine of Patagonia region is relatively same as Buenos Aires’s cuisine and the food items made by Lamb meat are very famous among Patagonia regions.

Most of the major attractions of Patagonia are surrounded by luxury hotels, restaurants and large shopping malls and entertainment centres.

 

Places of interest in Patagonia:

Nahuel Huapi National Park:

Nahuel Huapi National Park was established in 1934 and is the oldest park in Argentina. Most part of the park is located in San Carlos de Bariloch in Rio Negro province. The places that tourists must see include LLao LLao, Cerro Otto, Lago Nahuel huapi and Bahia Serena beach. It is charged AR$50 as entrance fee. Hotels and villas are plenty around the park.

Los Glaciares National Park:

With an area of 4000 sq. km, Los Glaciares National Park is the 2nd biggest Argentina’s national park featuring glaciers, lakes and mountains. The renowned attractions include Lake Argentino, Lake Viedma and Perito Moreno Glacier. El Chalten is the main gateway to park.

 

Peninsula Valdes:

Peninsula Valdes is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, declared in 1999. This beautiful natural reserve is a shelter for dolphins, penguins, whales, sea lions and many other typical sea lives. The entryway for the reserve is Puerto Madryn city.

 

Other places of interest in Patagonia include:

  • Cerro Fitz Roy
  • Laguna Torre
  • Upsala Glacier
  • San Martin de los Andes
  • Punta Tombo
  • Lago Argentino
  • Cerro Tronador
  • Villa La Angostura
  • El Doradillo Beach
  • Patagonia Hikes el Chalten
  • Laguna de los Tres
  • Laguna Esmeralda
  • Rio Correntoso

 

Best time to visit Patagonia:

Probably from October to March is the ideal time to come across the different natural wonders of Patagonia.

 

Accommodation options in Patagonia:

Patagonia covers 12 Argentinean cities that houses all sorts of accommodation centres ranging from budget options to high end hotels and resorts with latest grand amenities and services. Here is the list of the best hotels in the different regions of Patagonia:

  • Charming – Luxury Lodge & Private Spa
  • Luma Casa de Montana
  • Estancia Peuma Hue
  • Catalonia Sur Aparts & Spa
  • Luma Casa de Montana
  • Altuen Hotel Suites&Spa
  • Peninsula Petit Hotel
  • Llao Llao Hotel and Resort, Golf-Spa
  • Aldebaran Hotel & Spa
  • Lirolay Suites
  • Aguas Arriba Lodge
  • Hosteria Le Lac
  • Rio Hermoso Hotel de Montana
  • Complejo Turistico Lo de Tomy
  • Ski Sur Apartments

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Mendoza, Argentina, America

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Mendoza, Argentina, America

Mendoza is the capital city of Mendoza Province in Argentina geographically positioned at 32°53′00″ S 68°49′00″ W, around 1200 km northwest of the national capital, Buenos Aires. It is the gateway to the highest peak in the Americas, Aconcagua (6,960.8 meters). Mendoza is well known for its olive oil and wine production which also extends to Wine tourism and its universities such as Universidad Nacional de Cuyo and University of Mendoza are renowned for quality education.

 

Geography of Mendoza:

Mendoza occupies an area of 54 sq. km. and is located at an altitude of 746 meters. It receives an annual rainfall of 223.2 mm and enjoys summer months from November to March.

 

History of Mendoza:

Pedro del Castillo was the founder of Mendoza, founded on March 2, 1561 with a name of Ciudad de Mendoza del Nuevo Valle de La Rioja in the honor of Don García Hurtado de Mendoza, then governor of Chile.

 

Connectivity to Mendoza:

Mendoza is home to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport which has flights to Santiago de Chile (1 hour), Buenos Aires ((2 hour), Córdoba, Rosario, Tucumán and San Carlos de Bariloche. GFGIA is around 8 km away from the downtown Mendoza.

The major airlines that serve Mendoza include Aerolíneas Argentinas, LAN Airlines and LAN Argentina.

The Mendoza trolleybus system is a comfortable option for local travel but it is slower than city buses.

Mendoza is also connected with Santa Rosa de Los Andes in Chile by Transandine Railway.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in Mendoza:

The Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia is the major annual event held in Mendoza in the month of February or March with beauty contest.

Wine of Mendoza is very famous, so don’t forget to taste and purchase. List of best food corners in Mendoza include:

  • Tenedor Libres
  • Onda Libre
  • La Nilda
  • Il Panino

 

Things to do in Mendoza:

  • Small group and private Wine Tours
  • Mountaineering
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Campo Base Travel and Adventure

 

Places of interest in Mendoza:

Parque San Martín:

Parque San Martín is a large park with a zoo situated at the north-west side of the park featuring many interesting animals. There is Cerro de la Gloria behind the park with unique statue and that offers great view of the city and mountain.

 

Plaza Independencia:’

Plaza Independencia houses many restaurants and shops as well as the Mendoza Museum of Modern Art which is allowed for tourists with an entrance fee of Ar$6 (Wednesday free). This central square of Mendoza is nice to watch during the night.

 

Casa de Fader:

Casa de Fader is an ancient museum dating back to 1890 and once it was resided by artist Fernando Fader. It exhibits a bunch of paintings, is situated around 15 km from Mendoza. Admission is free.

 

Other places of interest in Mendoza include:

  • Central Park
  • Plaza España
  • La Fontaine de L’Observatoire
  • Plaza Pedro del Castillo
  • José de San Martín Monument
  • Science and Technology Park
  • Artificial Lake
  • University Town
  • Stadium Mundialista Islas Malvinas
  • Tunduqueral Hill
  • The Challao and Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
  • Chacras de Coria
  • The Llancanelo Lagoon

 

Best time to visit Mendoza:

Throughout the year is best, especially the beginning months of the year will be best to visit Mendoza, while the National Grape Harvest Festival takes place and weather also remains winsome.

 

Accommodation options in Mendoza:

Plaza Independencia and Park San Martin areas cover most of the luxury hotels of the city while east of the city centre hosts many cheaper hostels. Here is the list of best budget, mid range and luxury hotels in Mendoza:

 

Budget:

  • Cuyum Mapu Hostel
  • La Cava Hostel
  • Ruca Potu
  • Hostel Lagares
  • Savigliano International Hostel

 

Mid range:

  • Bohemia Hotel Boutique
  • Alamo Hostel
  • Break Point Hostel
  • Hostel Chimbas
  • Hostel Internacional Mendoza

 

Top end:

  • Club Tapiz
  • Cavas Wine Lodge
  • Park Hyatt Mendoza, Hotel Casino & Spa
  • Sheraton Mendoza Hotel
  • Posada Borravino
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