by James Eder on May 11, 2012
With its rich history, vibrant culture, and diversity of destinations, Argentina is one of South America’s most significant and fascinating regions. Here are ten of the top places for Argentina tours to visit and for those visitors a good time.
1. Buenos Aires
One of Argentina’s most unusual locations, Buenos Aires is an independent city-state that exists alongside the 23 provinces of the nation. Upbeat and vigorous, Buenos Aires is a city that never truly sleeps, and offers countless things to do and see such as learning tango and seeing tango shows.
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by James Eder on April 11, 2012
As the Winter Solstice approaches in the southern hemisphere, a sense of excitement can be felt throughout the Andes Mountains, once home to the ancient Inca tribe. On June 24, many people living in the area celebrate the Incan “Festival of the Sun”, known otherwise as the Inti Raymi. In ancient times, this festival was a major religious event celebrated in the Cusco region, featuring dancing, ceremonies, and sacrifices as well as an opportunity to enjoy the new year (as their calendar reckoned it). The festival vanished in 1535 when the Spanish moved through South America, but in the last few decades the ceremony has been revived in Cuzco, Peru – don’t worry about the sacrifices, though, because now it’s mainly entertainment. [click to continue…]
