Car Hire Argentina - Mini guide to Argentina

Argentina is synonymous with Tango dancing and Gauchos. It’s blessed with abundant natural resources and includes the spectacular Patagonia range, pampas plains and Terra del Fuego. The locals are proud of their colourful and distinct culture.

Once one of the richest cities in the world at the turn of the last century, Buenos Aires is South America’s most distinctly European city. It has wide boulevards and grand buildings. Despite recent economic woes, this stately capital has many historic attractions, a lively nightlife, and a delightful atmosphere, best explored by wandering around the cities back lanes. There are plenty of places to shop, excellent food, and friendly locals. Situated on the banks of the Río de la Plata, this elegant city is somewhat reminiscent of Paris with its tree-lined avenues and numerous plazas. The bulk of the nations international flights arrive daily at Ezieza airport not far from city limits. Buenos Aires is an expensive city, and in its cosmopolitan downtown, the Plaza de Mayo is the traditional focus of activity, whilst the Avenida Santa Fe is currently the fashionable shopping area. Buenos Aires' main attractions include the Catedral Metropolitana, the Teatro Colón opera house, and the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.

Córdoba is Argentina's second city, and is the country's architectural treasure house, including the Museo Histórico Provincial Marqués de Sobremonte, one of the most important historical museums in the country.