ARGENTINA - A country of fascinating diversity and stunning beauty.

You are about to begin an unforgettable journey through each of its fabulous destinations.
Argentina is a passionate land. In Buenos Aires you will be fascinated by tango, wonderful gourmet restaurants, art, design, and its lively and cosmopolitan spirit. You will marvel at the vastness of Patagonia, and when visiting the North you will be enthralled by its colours, as much as the beautiful sound of silence. The Mesopotamia region will surprise you with its jungles and the uniqueness of the Iguazú Falls. Adventure and gourmet experiences await you in the Cuyo region, at the foot of Los Andes, surrounded by vineyards. In the Central region you will find a huge diversity of land and activities.

Argentina can be a journey from pre-historic sites to the modern and cosmopolitan life; from comfort and elegance, to lands yet to be discovered.

The name Argentina comes from the Latin term “argentum”, which means silver. The origin of this name goes back to the first voyages made by the Spanish conquerors to the Río de la Plata. The survivors of the shipwrecked expedition mounted by Juan Díaz de Solís found indigenous people in the region who gave them silver objects as presents. The news about the legendary Sierra del Plata - a mountain rich in silver - reached Spain around 1524. As from this date, the Portuguese named the river of Solís, Río de la Plata (River of Silver). Two years later the Spanish used the same name. The National Constitution adopted in 1853 included the name “República Argentina” (Argentine Republic) among the official names to designate the government and the country’s territory.