Argentina

The new 'Argentina' handbook is an up-to-date and informative guide to making the most of any trip, of whatever length, to this exciting country. Useful Spanish words and phrases are included as well as suggestions of places to stay.

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Argentina has become one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations, according to the World Tourism Organisation. The number of visitors increased last year by 15.4per cent. The main reasons are the peso's sharp devaluation and a return to political stability. This updated and revised travel guide to Argentina contains ideas on how to plan a visit, when to go, where to stay and how to get about. The book features: extensive listings on Buenos Aires for all budgets; information on "where to tango"; a special section on "estancia" tourism and adventure tourism, from climbing and trekking to skiing; comprehensive background information on history, culture, art and theatre; colour maps to help plan a journey, with dozens of local town and site maps; and Spanish words and phrases. Detailed coverage of Patagonia and the adventure travel scene is included along with information on feasts and festivals, eco tourism, food, fashion, fads and folklore.