
Argentina - Gardens and Grapes Tour – 2013
October 5th – 13th, 2013
Argentina is a fascinating land of contrasts where the
exceptional is almost commonplace. It is home to an abundant
wildlife, enjoys a unique culture, and delights in an
astonishing variety of landscapes from tropical rain forest in
the north to the remote vastness of the Antarctic in the South.
Three big landscapes form the country: the Andes in the west,
the northern and western flatland as well as the wide plains of
Patagonia in the South. The country that is stretched in length
has three climatic zones: tropic in the north, moderate in the
center and polar in the extreme South. The official language is
Spanish, but in bigger towns English is also quite common.
Buenos Aires is not only the capital of Argentina; it is also
one of the 10 most important metropolis in the world and the
center of the political, economic and intellectual life of the
country. It is the most elegant and busy city in South America.
This cosmopolitan city - with great European cultural influence
- displays a refined taste in its cooking, in its “boutiques”
and in the elegance of its inhabitants. It has managed to
preserve old traditions and charming corners. The atmosphere,
the individual personality of each of its neighborhoods, the
cordiality of its people and the wide selection of its cultural
and commercial opportunities, fascinates. You can enjoy the
plentiful nightlife visiting “tango” bars, cabarets,
discotheques, restaurants or eternally open bars in the evening
and during the day, a wide variety of attractions is offered:
museums, art galleries, tasteful shops, fascinating antiques,
large green areas, parks, wide tree lined boulevards, clubs and
sporting events.
Mendoza Nestled in the foothills of the Andes Mountain Range, an
incredible oasis created by man with the help of the Mendoza and
Tunuyán Rivers, which have been channeled into a huge irrigation
system that gives life to everything it touches. The contrast of
the vineyards, mountains and sky is breathtaking. Mendoza is
considered the heart of the winemaking industry in Argentina
with the vast majority of large wineries located in the
provincial capital of Mendoza.
We arrived a day early – did some walking and of course some
eating!
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