Resources for Travel in Argentina – Off Roading, Outdoor Activities Like Hiking and Horseback Riding
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Posted by Karin-Marijke Vis Oct 8, 2009 |
Off-roading in Argentina
West of Purmamarca the road climbs with endless hairpins up to 4,000 metres. This is La Puna, the altiplano that stretches all the way into Bolivia and Chile. Long, flat expanses of land alternate with winding roads through hilly regions. Of all of Argentina we have come to love this area the most. It's so remote, so barren, and so majestic. We drive just for the sake of driving; even the ruthless washboards can't take away a feeling of awe. Mother Nature saved her best work for this area. Surroundings change in colour: red and orange mountains, blue sparkling streams creating a bit of green moss or grass, white stretches of salt lining the streams. Endless plains with grazing vicuñas complete the scene.
Outdoor Activities in Argentina
Argentina is a country so rich in nature that it's bound to attract travellers who love outdoor adventure. The Lonely Planets trekking guide "Trekking in the Patagonian Andes" offers several itineraries in the Andes Mountains. But there is more, I enjoyed my first tandem-paragliding flight in La Cumbre – near Córdoba – and loved it. We watched windsurfers and kitesurfers battle with incredible winds and discovered the joy of horseback riding at Estancia Helsingfors and El Puesto, near Córdoba.
In Argentina there is something for everybody. The list of articles below is just a tiny selection of all that Argentina has to offer in terms of outdoor activities – at least this overview will give you an impression of what adventures you can explore in this fascinating country. Enjoy!
edited on Nov 6, 2009 to add new article.
Oct 21, 2009
The Lake District is a popular travel destination in Argentina, with adventure activities like mountain biking, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, hiking and camping. more...
Apr 13, 2009
Cuchi Corral, in Córdoba Province, is thé location for free flight sports: take a tandem paragliding flight or paragliding lessons, and watch a parapente competition. more...
Mar 23, 2009
The Pampas of Barreal, at the foot of the Andes Mountains in Argentina, is South America's best spot for landsailing, while camping in nearby El Leoncito National Park. more...
Mar 10, 2009
Travel to San Juan to enjoy windsurfing and kitesurfing opportunities at Dique del Viento, Lake of Wind; the fierce Zonda Wind guarantees a spectacle for wind sports. more...
Feb 26, 2009
Estancia Helsingfors is a luxurious lodge in NP Los Glaciares, offering open-air activities: hiking, horseback riding, trout fishing and a boat-ride to Glacier Viedma. more...
Jan 8, 2009
Not overrun by tourists yet, Iruya and Yavi demand an effort to be reached, which is rewarded by awe-inspiring surroundings and walking trails. more...
Jan 8, 2009
Enjoy awe-inspiring journeys across an elevation of 4,000 metres, passing salt lakes, volcanos, deserts and towns with a Bolivian feel. more...
Dec 9, 2008
An unpaved road from Quebrada to Humahuaca to Iruya is the start of the discovery of awesome mountain settings, isolated villages and spectacular off-road trails. more...
Sep 13, 2008
El Puesto is a personal and private accommodation looking out over the Sierras Chicas of Córdoba, offering a mixture of tranquil natural scenery and outdoor recreation. more...
Sep 1, 2008
South of Córdoba and amidst unspoiled nature lies Estancia las Cañitas: an upmarket retreat with comfortable lodges, offering outdoor activities and excellent service. more...
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