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Monumento a Sarmiento
Rodin crafted this statue of former Argentine president Domingo F Sarmiento, the country’s leader from 1868 to 1874 and a key figure in Argentina’s education system.
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Parque Nacional do Iguaçu (Brazil)
On the Brazilian side, this park is entered via an enormous visitor center, which has a snack bar, an ATM and big lockers (R$3), among other amenities. Parking here costs R$12.
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Museo Regional Andes
Occupies the restored remains of a 1922 grain mill. At the time of research it was closed for renovation. It’s a couple of blocks east of the plaza, at the end of 25 de Mayo.
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Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales
Kids and science fans might enjoy the Museo Municipal de Ciencias Naturales , a small science museum with a small aquarium, scary spiders, lots of butterflies and dinosaur bones.
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Museo Inca Huasi
A couple of blocks from the plaza, this curious museum , run by monks, has a notable collection of pre-Columbian ceramics from the region from a number of different cultures.
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Museo Rocsen
Near the tiny town of Nono, outside of Mina Clavero, the 27,000-plus pieces on display here form probably the most eclectic collection of trash/treasure you’re ever likely to see.
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El Porvenir
This well-run bodega focuses on quality wine production. The tour is free, but generous tastings cost from AR$60, depending on which wines you want to try. Reserve by phone.
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Bodega Etchart
Two kilometers south of town, this produces some six million bottles of quality torrontés, cabernet and malbec per year. Visits were off at the time of research. Check for updates.
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Viña del Cerno
The Viña del Cerno is a small, old-fashioned winery supervised by its two winemaker owners. The underground cellar complex is atmospheric, but tastings can be a little rushed.
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Plaza
La Falda’s main plaza is a charming, tranquil affair, all the more so for being removed from the main drag. On weekends, and daily in summer, there’s a feria artisanal here.
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Farmacia de la Estrella
The Farmacia de la Estrella (1835) is a functioning homeopathic pharmacy with gorgeous woodwork and elaborate late-19th-century ceiling murals depicting health-oriented themes.
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Palacio de Justicia
Occupying an entire city block overlooking leafy Plaza Lavalle, this beautiful beaux-arts structure is home to the Supreme Courts, and was built in stages between 1904 and 1949.
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Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli
Shows rotating exhibits from larger museums and paintings by Santa Cruz artists, with a mission to educate through art. Also a good spot to get news on local cultural gatherings.
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Bianchi Champañera
The modern and highly regarded Bianchi Champañera is 6km from San Rafael. Tours are friendly, offering visitors a glimpse into the making of sparkling wine, and English is spoken.
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Museo Naval
This worthwhile museum traces the history of the Argentine navy with an eclectic mix of historical photos, model boats and airplanes, artillery displays and pickled sea critters.
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Catedral de los Santos Pedro y Cecilia
Facing the leafy Plaza San Martín, this neo-Gothic building features gorgeous stained glass, an impressive central chandelier from France, English tiled floors and occasional choral concerts.
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Casa del Marqués Campero
Alongside the house of the marquis who built Yavis church in the late 17th century is a museum. It displays beautifully restored furniture, exhibits on puna life and has a charming library.
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Museo Regional Pueblo de Luis
In a former train station, this small museum displays historical photographs, clothing and period furnishings of Welsh settlers, along with relics from the areas indigenous peoples.
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Museo de Arte Tigre
Tigre’s fanciest museum is located in an 1912 social club. This beautiful art museum showcases famous Argentine artists from the 19th and 20th centuries. The building itself is worth a visit.
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Iglesia San José
This church (1796) has graceful arches and a barrel-vaulted ceiling of cardón wood. The confessional and other features are also cardón, while holy water lives in a large tinaja (oil jar).
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