As any proud Argentinian, I always try to invite my readers to see the marvels of my beautiful country. If you happen to travel this far south, you can’t miss these sights:
Take in the chocolate box scenery of glacial lakes, mountains and forests of the southern Lake District around Bariloche; then follow the route of the seven lakes’ through spectacular mountain passes to San Martn and on to Lann National Park, dominated by the extinct, snow-capped Lann Volcano (3,776m/12,386ft).
Stroll through the capital’s chic Recoleta district, famous for its Cementerio de la Recoleta (where many members of Argentina’s elite are buried) and the renowned Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (Museum of Fine Arts).
Marvel at the multi-coloured houses and artistic talent of La Boca, where Italian immigrants settled to work in the shipyards and the tango was supposedly born.
Soak up the atmosphere of the San Telmo district of Buenos Aires, with its many cafes, antique shops, tango night spots and a Sunday flea market on Plaza Dorrego.
Visit one of Argentina’s oldest cities, Corrientes, and see the church of Santsima Cruz de los...