Travel guide - Argentina

As for getting around and seeing these wonders, you can generally rely on a well-developed infrastructure inherited from decades of domestic tourism. And the challenge of reaching those areas off the beaten track is more than compensated by the exhilarating feeling of getting away from it all that comes from, say, not passing another vehicle all day long. Hotels are often much of a muchness, but a special treat - and not excessively expensive by any means - are the beautiful ranches, known as estancias - or fincas in the north - that have been converted into luxury accommodation. In most areas, you'll be able to rely on the services of top-notch tour operators, who will not only show you the sights but also fix you up with all kinds of adventure activities: horse-riding, trekking, white-water rafting, kayaking, skiing, hang-gliding , along with more relaxing pursuits such as wine-tasting, bird-watching or photography safaris . While some visitors prefer to whiz about the country using an airpass, others like to enjoy the astounding scenery, magnificent wildlife and sensation of remoteness at a much slower pace. Argentina is so huge and varied that it's hard to take it all in in one go - don't be surprised if you find yourself wanting to return to explore the areas you didn't get to see the first time around.

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