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Vote for the 7 wonderful cities of the world - New7Wonders | Tripin Argentina

The new New7Wonders initiative seeks this time to elect the 7 wonders cities of the world. After the successful of the recently election of the New 7 Wonders of the World and the New 7 Wonders of Nature, in which the Iguazu Falls were chosen!!, this year launched a new vote, which will be on line until December 2013.

The first phase of selection has already started and runs until March 7. You can choose from 7 cities in a total of 1,200 pre-selected. Argentina is represented by Buenos Aires, La Plata, Cordoba, Rosario, Mendoza, Salta, Bariloche, Mar del Plata, San Juan, Santa Fe and Ushuaia. Voting is very simple : look for the cities, in alphabetical order, and go by selecting up to 7. You must be logged.  Click here to participate.





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Cafayate, a must for wine lovers - A wine paradise in Argentina

“A Wine paradise” Cayafate is a charming tourist center located 178 kilometers from the city of Salta, 1.683 meters above sea level, inside the valleys “Valles Calchaquíes”. Its beautiful landscape it’s determined by the excellent microclimate and the beauty of its strange colors and figures, which makes it unique and worth to admire.

The particular wine made in this area is a fruity white one call “torrontés”. The annual mean temperature is about 14.8 °C, with a maximum of 28.5° C. and minimums of 9.4° C. July brings a dry temperate weather with a great luminosity. Its name is quichua or Quechua, from Peru. It is from these languages that old traditions denominated it as “water box”.

It was founded in 1840, but the final constitution came in 1863, when it turned into the capital of Cayate’s department, becoming the most important settlement in Calchaquíes valleys with a very powerful wine industry, a great variety of products, abundance of waters and the magnificence of its panoramic views. Expositions and craftworks are organized apart from traditional parties and festivals. During the day, Cafayate offers activities such as bike and horse rides, tours to the archeological Bravo Museum, and the “Serenata”, one of the most important folkloric events on February.

Through 5 Km of road, San Isidro arrives, with some ancient cave paintings. The Walks along the place towards the village and through the artisan’s path, the walks to Colorado River, bike rides or tours to some of the wineries are just some of the activities around the place. The unique wines “torrontes” can be tasted along the excursions organized from Cafayate; the tour to Yacochuya, a place of wineries that counts with an exuberant vegetated lake; the cascade, sure cave and the stone mill, horse rides to “Santa Teresita”, trekking and walks along the dunes. Just before arriving to Animaná, the road to San Antonio appears, a place of ancient cave paintings and finally “Tolombón”, ruins of a fortified population that dates from the pre Columbus period. There is an important winery where apart from the classic wines, some of the best champagne is made.

Dunes, small sand blocks composed by chalky mica (mineral), of all kinds tourists from around the world with curious figures created by the wind, especially when walking at moonlight.

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Holidays in Argentina - The 2012 summer top destinations

The summer 2012 is at its best. A heat wave is covering the country and all thoughts are directed to plan and enjoy a well deserved summer break.

Here below we present you the 10 most consulted destinations when planning vacations in Argentina.

Salta and its summer destinations 
The city of Salta is about 1190 meters above sea level and is called Salta 'the beautiful' because of its incredible natural wealth. It is situated between two hills in a fertile oasis in nature with a moderate summer climate. One of the biggest attractions is the Train to the Clouds, a railway ride up into the clouds when it crosses the Andes at about 4220 m high. But Salta has a lot to offer. The Cabra Corral Dam located 68 kms. South of the City, is one of the largest lakes in the country. A beautiful landscape and is an ideal place for water sports: sailing, water skiing, kayaking and Jet Ski rides.

Gualeguaychú and The Country Carnival 
Gualeguaychú is located in the southeast of the province of Entre Rios, 230 km from the city of Buenos Aires and 25 km from the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Every year takes place the famous "Carnival of the Country ', considered the largest in the country. On Saturdays in January and February, the Corsódromo houses about 30,000 people a night. Gualeguaychú also offers a lovely river beaches with white sand .... Really beautiful beaches.

Bariloche and the Nahuel Huapi 
San Carlos de Bariloche retains the appearance of a mountain village, known for its mountain scenery, forests, lakes and pristine rivers and on the west by the high peaks of the Andes. Adventure sports are the most practiced sport during the spring and summer months, trekking, rowing and fishing, along with adventure sports are the preferred ones.

Puerto Iguazú and the new wonder of the world
Puerto Iguazú is the destination that allows you to visit one of the wonders of the world, Iguazú Falls. You can access a privileged place for the natural beauty that has crossing only 18 miles from the city. The enchanting landscapes never cease to amaze tourists who visit the region of the great waters. The magnificent flora and fauna that this region of extensive forests, is interspersed among the 275 jumps, you can tour at Iguazú Falls, making his tour, an unforgettable journey. Here you can take boat rides on the jumps and hiking trails appreciating some subtropical jungle animals.

Cariló and sand beaches 
Many destinations are offered every summer to enjoy bathing in the sea in the Buenos Aires coast. But this time, we present to Cariló, a small village in the forest by the sea, located in the district of Pinamar. Ideal to enjoy a relaxing holiday. This small beach resort owes its existence to a remarkable work of forestation that took decades to fix the dunes and transform them into lush forests. The activities that stand out are the excellent fishing of the coast, the possibility of motor sports with 4x4, jeeps and ATVs, and horseback riding. The Streets of sand is one of the main characteristics of the target, as well as culinary delicacies trades and crafts.

Ushuaia and the end of the world 
Ushuaia ,the capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego, is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel, and summer is a great time to learn the fate of the end of the world. The port closest to the incredible Antarctic continent and islands of the South Atlantic offers a unique landscape in Argentina, by the charm of both its particular geography and natural environment, through the combination of mountains, sea, glaciers, forests and the almost unexplored wilderness that are around. Peace has places for contemplation as the impressive cruises and expeditions to explore islands, glaciers, cliffs and bays, with a variety of outdoor activities such as trekking, climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, horseback riding, overflights, 4x4 trips, fishing, and others.

Buenos Aires, an inescapable destination 
The city of Buenos Aires is the capital of the country and is the inevitable point when traveling to Argentina. The city offers all options for all ages. There are art exhibitions of all kinds, including plastic, painting, photography, sculpture, digital art and installations. Concerts, festivals, theater, cinema, cafes, milongas and tango houses. Night in Buenos Aires is one of the most attractive because it has a nightlife that can hardly lived in another city in the world. Bars, Pubs, clubs and parties that last all night, 7 days a week.

Puerto Madryn, capital of Diving 
Puerto Madryn is lying on the shores of Golfo Nuevo, formed by the Peninsula Valdes and Punta Nymphs. During the summer, the beaches with more than 30 km are very popular. Besides sunbathing and water sports are practiced like kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, kite surfing and jet skiing among others. is called the National Capital Scuba diving so clear and calm waters, an activity must. You can also make mountain biking, trekking, sand boarding and horseback riding.

Mar del Plata, 47 km of beautiful beaches 
Mar del Plata has 47 km of coastline, alternating between beaches and rocky cliffs, and is best equipped to receive tourists, having more than 54 000 hotel beds in facilities distributed from 1 to 5 stars, apart hotels and spas, and a 260 000 inter-camp hotel rooms and rental housing. The huge beaches, both popular and the most remote and tranquil forests, mountains and lakes are the reason that Mar del Plata is the capital of domestic tourism. It has attractions for everyone, locals and tourists, youth, children and adults, day and night. It is known for its plays especially in high season, music, casinos, bingo, mega discos, summer soccer, concerts on the beaches, water parks, and more.

Villa Carlos Paz and San Roque Lake
It is the most important tourist center in the province of Córdoba and one of the largest nationwide. Develops between the cord of the Sierra Chica and the shores of San Roque Lake, a mirror of water that is in one of the main attractions of the city landscape in which you can perform the most varied water activities and sports. Villa Carlos Paz is also a place of contrasts as striking as charming. Along with a rugged natural corner, are the most luxurious night club and boisterous. And you?.... Which destination are you going to choose? Feel like "travel by mouse"? www.tripin.travel

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