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From the arid deserts of the Atacama to the deep-blue glaciers of Patagonia, Chile is an adventurer’s paradise that shows strong tourism growth year after year. There is plenty to do, including wine tasting in Wine Country, flyfishing in the Lakes District, and trekking Patagonia–all of which are covered in special magazine-like feature articles throughout the book.
·Great planning advice for every type of traveler, from backpackers to city-dwellers
·Adventure Vacations chapter, highlighting the best outdoor activities and tour operators
·Scores of new maps for Lakes District and Patagonia chapters
·Expanded coverage of Patagonia
·Close-up boxes on indigenous culture, history, and current events

The Rough Guide to Argentina is the definitive guide to this staggeringly diverse country. The full-colour section introduces the country’s highlights from the sparkling emeralds and turquoise waters of the seven lakes, to climbing Acongagua and dolphin-spotting at Puerto Deseado. This updated third edition gives in-depth detail of the entire country – from cosmopolitan Buenos Aires to the remote Argentine archipelago of Tierra del Fuego and expanded coverage of major destinations including Salta, Jujuy, Iguazu and the estancias of the Litoral. Also covered are areas often visited from Argentina: Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, Chilean Patagonia and Chilean Tierra del Fuego. You’ll find informed descriptions of the varied landscapes, from the pampas to Patagonia, plus practical advice on the best places for hiking, climbing, ski and rafting. The guide explores the country’s rich history and culture; including detailed information on everything from the ascendancy of Eva Peron to its Jesuit architecture. Practical information on accommodation and transportation, and reviews of all the best places for eating and drinking, and music are accompanied by the clearest maps available of any guide.

Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Argentina

Explore the hidden treasures of the Amazon, travel through wine country, scale a volcano, wander through ancient ruins, or tango till dawn–Fodor's South America offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.

The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best –"Fodor's guides are saturated with information."

- We frequently update our South America guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area at Fodors.com.
- Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best–so you know you're seeing the real South America.
- We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.

Argentina’s vast territory encompasses the sophisticated gateway and capital city of Buenos Aires as well as rural landscapes that range from subtropical jungle and arid pampas (grasslands) to snow-capped Andes and monumental Patagonian glaciers. Fodor’s Argentina covers it all, taking readers on a journey not only through the country’s landscapes but also through its culture and history.

·Magazine-style illustrated features highlight the quintessentially Argentine: tango in Buenos Aires, vineyards in Mendoza, gauchos in the pampas, fly-fishing in the Lakes District, waterfalls in Iguazú, wildlife in Patagonia

·Elegant interactive maps and planning pages that help readers get their bearings, pick their destinations, and plan their trips.

·Expanded coverage of Patagonia, including its northwestern lakes and ski areas, its Atlantic coast, and its southern glaciers.

·A special chapter on planning adventure vacations---the best trips, tour operators, and travel tips.

·Color Insert