Argentina is the country with the most varied geography and climate in South America, and this is why it is known as the country of six continents.

Argentina has the highest standard of living in the region, with comprehensive technical, transport and services infrastructure.

The capital city, Buenos Aires, is a main cultural centre, which offers all possible attractions to foreigners: one of the leading Opera Houses in the world, the Colon Theatre, 50 theatres both large and small, 162 cinemas, an intensive musical agenda, numerous sports stadiums, ultra-modern shopping centres, beautiful parks, museums and galleries, urban tours and excursions to provincial estancias, combined with the best array of international cuisine with superb local wines.

Buenos Aires annually has the same amount of tourists as Rome or Madrid. Overall Argentina has  some 9 million visitors a year, who collectively spend U$D 4.5 billion during their stay. Out of this total of 9 millon tourist, some 4 million remain in Buenos Aires for an average of six days, while the other 5 million travel to other points around the country. Three out of ten visitors come to Argentina on business.

For more information, click through to the Secretaria de Turismo Internet site here, or view a full list of tourism links.