Wonderful Outdoor Activities To Enjoy In Argentina

Wonderful Outdoor Activities To Enjoy In ArgentinaArgentina is definitely a great country for outdoor enthusiasts. We are faced with many interesting opportunities, with options that are perfect for all nature lovers. In the following paragraphs we will discuss some of the options that you absolutely need to consider, those that are perfect for most tourists that come to the country.

Park Walking

Buenos Aires Palermo park

If in Argentina, you will surely want to check out the Buenos Aires Palermo park system. It is among the most beautiful in the entire world, featuring many parks. The two that we have to see as being a must-visit are Japanese Garden and Rose Garden. If you fancy museums, there are 2 here that you can enjoy.

Boat Rides Under Waterfalls

Iguazu

Exhilarating boat rides can easily take you under plummeting waterfalls, with various tour companies operating rafts speeding straight towards falls. You will end up being soaked so you do not have to be afraid of getting wet. Do consider the cataratas of Iguazu.

La Cumbre Paragliding

La Cumbre Paragliding

Imagine yourself jumping from a cliff of 300 meters and then flying right close to the condors. This is exactly what the experienced paragliders enjoy when visiting the Cordoba sierra valley.

Rafting

rafting argentina

There are so many interesting options that are available for those that want to enjoy some rafting when in Argentina. White-water rafting destinations are numerous and Mendoza is definitely an option you will want to take into account. A summer visit leads towards Class IV and V rafting rapids, which are truly wonderful.

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We should also mention the Rio Manso rafting opportunity to the south of Bariloche. If you want a family outing, the Inferior region is perfect, offering fun paddling and bird watching. It is not a wonderful camping spot of Argentina, as opposed to these, but the experience is quite great. Frontera section allows you to have a truly adrenaline filled experience as you go towards the Chile border. Both options offer beautiful mountain valley scenery.

If you do not want rafting, you can also consider kayaking in Argentina.

Skiing

Las Lenas

The two main areas that you want to consider are Las Lenas and Cerro Catedral. Las Lenas is one of the main ski destinations in South America, offering a multitude of slopes. There are 40 miles of excellent snow runs and the crowds are normally quite small. Cerro Catedral is really well-developed and the resort did become really popular in Argentina. With Andes dominating views, you can be sure that the experience is perfect.

Hiking

Laguna Torre

Argentina has the diversity that is necessary for people that love hiking and we can say that there various spots you will want to consider. However, we will only mention a couple, starting with Laguna Torre, which is great as a day hike option. You will want to tackle Cerro Torre, which is a wonderful challenge for rock climbers and mountaineers.

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The second destination to mention is the Perito Moreno Glacier. There are guided tours that are available for a long time now so you will surely find something wonderful here. Ice hiking can be interesting but you have to be sure that you have a good fitness level since that will be necessary.

Do you have other outdoor activities that you enjoy in Argentina, like scuba diving? Make sure that you let us know in the comment section below.

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