MYP 3 "A" Project: Argentina

I Learned That… A rgentina is a very beautiful place and have many touristic landmarks, such as: 1.                 One of the world’s true scenic wonders, Iguazú Falls is located in Argentina on its border with  Brazil . 2.              Cerro Torre is located in a four-mountain chain, Cerro Torre is the tallest. 3.              The Valdes Peninsula , this peninsula is great for seeing tons of orcas, whales, sea lions, elephant seals and penguins. 4.              Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the most visited place in Argentina and is outstanding of the 356 glaciers in this area to be found. 5.              In Argentina, the “Campo del Cielo” has approximal 100 tons of meteorites have recovered.

Train to the Clouds This engineering masterpiece was built in 1930 with the purpose to connect Argentina and Chile. If you are of an adventurous sort, taking the Train to the Clouds is the trip for you. This is one of the most famous landmarks in Argentina and a wonderful excursion. The Train to the Clouds only makes four to seven trips a month. While on the Train to the Clouds, visitors will enjoy this fifteen hour round trip route that is about 217 kilometers long. Travel Advisor. (n.d.). Travel Advisor Tips . Information based on: http://www.traveladvisortips.com/top-10-famous-landmarks-in-argentina/

“Río Negro”   Río Negro it is a part of Patagonia. Along the apples and pears, wines are important export of this region as well.  Due to the perfect soil and ideal weather condition this region produce huge amount of wines.  The soil of the region makes it suitable for growing white grapes as well. Travel Advisor. (n.d.). Travel Advisor Tips . Information based on: http://www.traveladvisortips.com/top-10-famous-landmarks-in-argentina/

Campo del Cielo Campo del Cielo – Chaco and Santiago del Estero. A strewn field of iron meteorites, which fell some 4 – 5 thousand years ago. The largest meteorite fragment weighs 37 tonnes and is the second heaviest after Hoba meteorite, total weight of meteorites – more than 60 tonnes. 26 impact craters, the largest is 115 by 91 m large. Travel Advisor. (n.d.). Travel Advisor Tips . Information based on: http://www.traveladvisortips.com/top-10-famous-landmarks-in-argentina/

Perito Moreno Glacier Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the most outstanding of the 356 glaciers in this area to be found. This natural landmark is located west of El Calafate. Visitors can go to Curva de los Suspiros and enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Perito Moreno Glacier.  This glacier is one of the most beautiful landmarks in Argentina and is not a sight to be missed. There is an ice capped area that covers over 600,000 hectares. Every few years a piece of the glacier wall breaks and the lucky tourists on location get to view the spectacular occurrence. Travel Advisor. (n.d.). Travel Advisor Tips . Information based on: http://www.traveladvisortips.com/top-10-famous-landmarks-in-argentina/

The Valdes Peninsula The Valdes Peninsula is the gateway to the city of Puerto Madryn. If you are looking for a beautiful place to regroup and just relax, this is the place for you. Because of the climate, vegetation is scarce in the Valdes Peninsula.  Guests can enjoy the sand beaches and the blue skies. If you are to take a ride around the Valdes Peninsula it is about a 400 kilometer round trip.  This peninsula is great for seeing tons of orcas, whales, sea lions, elephant seals and penguins. Sights are best from September through December. Travel Advisor. (n.d.). Travel Advisor Tips . Information based on: http://www.traveladvisortips.com/top-10-famous-landmarks-in-argentina/

Cerro Torre   Cerro Torre is located in a four-mountain chain. In addition, there is Torre Egger, Punta Herron and Cerro Standhart. Out of the four mountains, Cerro Torre is the tallest. Although it is the largest of this area, it is not known for its height. It is better known for its harsh weather conditions. Travel Advisor. (n.d.). Travel Advisor Tips . Information based on: http://www.traveladvisortips.com/top-10-famous-landmarks-in-argentina/

Landmarks! Argentina is one of the most diverse countries in the world – it has tropical rainforests and southernmost forests, deserts and glaciers, some of the highest mountains in the world and immense flatlands of Pampas. Here are located natural landmarks of world class and immense scientific importance. Argentina has been one of the most prosperous countries in the world and this is well expressed in the magnificent buildings from the late 19th – early 20th century.