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El Fogón de los Arrieros
Founded in 1943, this is a cultural center and gallery that for decades has been the driving force behind Resistencia’s artistic commitment. Its famous for its eclectic collection of objets dart from around the Chaco and Argentina. The museum also features the wood carvings of loca
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Costanera Norte
In summer this strip beginning 5km north of downtown attracts crowds for its beaches. The mediocre public beach of Rambla Catalunya is backed by a promenade and bar-restaurants; beyond, the best beach is Balneario La Florida , with services and a safe bathing area. Picturesque stal
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Museo Casa de Ricardo Rojas
Walk under the facade, modeled after the Casa de Independencia in Tucumán, and behold a quaint courtyard surrounded by European and Incan architectural motifs. Famous Argentine educator and writer Ricardo Rojas lived here from 1929 to 1957, and in his office wrote his renowned work
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Parque Nacional Perito Moreno
Wild and windblown, Parque Nacional Perito Moreno is an adventurer’s dream. Approaching from the steppe, the massive snowcapped peaks of the Sierra Colorada rise like sentinels. Guanacos graze the tufted grasses, condors circle above, and wind blurs the surface of aquamarine and co
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La Posta de Hornillos
Part of a chain that ran from Lima to Buenos Aires during viceregal times, La Posta de Hornillos is a beautifully restored staging post 11km south of Tilcara. Founded in 1772 it was the scene of several important battles during the wars of independence, and remained an important st
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Museo Mitre
This museum is located in the colonial house where Bartolomé Mitre – Argentina’s first legitimate president elected under the constitution of 1853 – resided with his family from 1859 to 1906. Mitre’s term ran from 1862 to 1868, and he spent much of it leading the country’s armies a
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Capilla La Banda
This 18th-century Jesuit chapel, acquired by the Frías Silva family of Tucumán after the Jesuits’ expulsion and then expanded in the 1830s, was restored to its original configuration in the 1970s. Note the escape tunnel under the altar. A small collection of funerary urns, Cuzco-sc
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Palacio Paz
Once the private residence of José C Paz – founder of the still-running newspaper La Prensa – this opulent, French-style palace (1909) is the grandest in BA. Inside its 12,000 sq meters are ornate rooms with marble walls, salons gilded in real gold and halls boasting beautiful wood
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Laguna Blanca
Parque Nacional Río Pilcomayos outstanding feature is shallow, shimmering Laguna Blanca (not to be confused with the town) where, at sunset, caymans lurk on the lakes surface. Other animals are likelier to be heard than seen; species such as tapirs, anteaters, and the maned wolf ar
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Museo del Transporte
Lujáns transportation museum displays a remarkable collection of horse-drawn carriages from the late 1800s, the first steam locomotive to serve the city from Buenos Aires and a monster of a hydroplane that crossed the Atlantic in 1926. The most offbeat exhibits, however, are the st
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Museo Beatle
Located in the Paseo La Plaza complex, this museum claims to be the only Beatles museum in South America. It showcases the Beatles memorabilia collection of owner Rodolfo R Veasquez – expect plenty of records, collector plates, toys, figurines, eight-track tapes, games and a couple
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Fundación Proa
Only the most cutting-edge national and international artists are invited to show at this elegant art museum, which features high ceilings, white walls and large display halls. Stunning contemporary installations utilize a wide variety of media and themes, while the rooftop terrace
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Gran Hotel de Villavicencio
If you’ve ordered mineral water from any restaurant or cafe in Argentina, odds are you’ve ended up with a bottle of Villavicencio on your table. These springs are the source, and their spectacular mountain setting once hosted the prestigious thermal baths resort of the Gran Hotel d
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Zavaleta Lab
Intrigued by Buenos Aires’ edgy art scene? Stop by one of the major galleries to behold creative works from photography to sculpture – or, better yet, show up at an exhibition opening to sip champagne and check out the art folk in action. On the north side of the city, Braga Menend
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Museo de la Pasión Boquense
High-tech and spiffy, this fútbol (soccer) museum chronicles the rough-and-tumble neighborhood of La Boca, La Bombonera Stadium , soccer idols’ histories, video highlights, the championships, the trophies and, of course, the gooooals. There’s a 360-degree theater in a giant soccer-
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Ruth Benzacar
Intrigued by Buenos Aires’ edgy art scene? Stop by one of the major galleries to behold creative works from photography to sculpture – or, better yet, show up at an exhibition opening to sip champagne and check out the art folk in action. On the north side of the city, Braga Menend
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Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes Dr Genaro Pérez
This art gallery is prized for its collection of paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Works, including those by Emilio Caraffa, Lucio Fontana, Lino Spilimbergo, Antonio Berni and Antonio Seguí, chronologically display the history of the cordobés school of painting, at the fr
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Parque Nacional Campo de los Alisos
To the south of Tucumán, the Campo de los Alisos national park makes a tempting destination, particularly if you have your own transportation. A hilly park at the zone where the montane forest and cloud forest meets the Andes proper, it offers good walking and climbing. Theres free
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Braga Menendez Arte Contemporaneo
Intrigued by Buenos Aires’ edgy art scene? Stop by one of the major galleries to behold creative works from photography to sculpture – or, better yet, show up at an exhibition opening to sip champagne and check out the art folk in action. On the north side of the city, Braga Menend
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Puerto de Frutos
Tigre itself is easily walkable and holds some worthy attractions. Check out the Puerto de Frutos, where housewares, furniture, wicker baskets, dried flowers, plants and a whole lot of kitsch are sold. Friday to Sunday is best, when a large crafts fair sets up; there are several re
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