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Argentina Flights
Argentina is an eclectic mix of tradition and cosmopolitan. The city is
littered with cafes, and purple jacaranda trees drape over you as you
walk along the sidewalks. The architecture is elegant and the people
are traditionally colourful and well dressed. Argentina plays host to
the tango and epitomizes passion and sexiness. Soccer also features
very strongly with the city. For those who appreciate their food,
restaurants and wineries are well respected throughout Argentina. The
country offers a wide variety of natural diversity. Some of the
Andes’ highest peaks overlook the area, while wetlands and
massive ice fields are all in nearby vicinities. Some of the areas are
so thorn-ridden that they’re almost impenetrable, and
forests, glaciers, lakes, deserts and salt flats make up much of the
landscape. Politically, the country is also making waves. The
country’s 1st elected female president, Cristina Kirchner, is
helping the country emerge from an economic crisis and helping turn
Argentina into a truly modern, cosmopolitan country.
Places
to Visit in Argentina
Buenos Aires is a definite must-see when in Argentina. The San Telmo
district especially abounds with cafes, antique shops and the
ever-famous tango clubs. There are also numerous tango tours and
classes for those on the lookout for some traditional dance classes. On
Sundays the flea market on Plaza Dorrego provides a great outing. For
something a little more natural, Iguaza Falls is breath taking. The
journey there will take you through some of the most beautiful jungles,
and the boat ride below the falls is a completely unforgettable
experience. When in Buenos Aires, the Colon Theatre has played host to
some of the most famous performances over the last century. It is a
world-class opera house and houses one of the worlds largest costume
collections. One of Argentinas most prominent features is the massive
Andes Mountains. Parts of the range are situated almost 4000 metres
above sea level and provide the most spectacular views.
Airports
in Argentina
Argentina has countless airports. Some of the main ones with scheduled
service include Comandante Espora Airport in Buenos Aires, Teniente
Luis Candelaria International Airport in Rio Negro, Jorge Newbery
Airpark in Federal capital, Coronel Felipe Varela Airport in Catamarca,
Comodoro Rivadavia "General Enrique Mosconi" International Airport in
Chubut, Comandante Armando Tola International Airport in Santa Cruz,
Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires,
Ástor Piazzola International Airport in Buenos Aires,
Resistencia International Airpor in Chaco, Piloto Civil Norberto
Fernández International Airport in Santa Cruz and Villa
Gesell Airport in Buenos Aires.
Airlines
from South Africa to Argentina
Both
Malaysia
Airlines and South African
Airlines fly directly from
South Africa to Argentina. Iberia Airlines will also fly to Argentina
via Madrid, while
Lufthansa
will go via Frankfurt.
