South America top 20 things to do: Great southern lands
From surreal sunsets to ancient ruins, Brazil's neighbours enthral Bellinda Kontominas.
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Twenty reasons to visit Buenos Aires
From football to palaces, museums and tango, the top 20 reasons to take a trip to Buenos Aires.
Pandemonium at the playground of the portenos
I would never have picked polo as being a sport that is excellent fun for novices, but this attempt at a game is an hour or so of utter delight.
Recharge at a real-life Rancho Relaxo
Like the property in the classic Simpsons episode, this is a real-life 'Rancho Relaxo' ideal for recharging the batteries.
Not the tango: Buenos Aires better-kept secret
Argentina’s capital has a well-kept secret, its strictly governed artisan markets.
The six best ways to see Iguazu Falls
You can experience the mighty Iguazu Falls from viewing platforms, by speedboat and from above.
Photos are not enough: The spectacular ice wall you need to see for yourself
If ever there was a sight where the expression 'photos don't do it justice' applies, this is it.
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How many spectacular sights can a tiny country have? A lot, if you're in Argentina. Blend Latino with Euro, and you get one heady mix, beginning with the capital's colourful architecture, its passionate tango, striking fashionistas and its penchant for steak. Outside cities, natural wonders await; the Iguazu Falls, the famed Panatal wetlands and Patagonia (home to the gauchos), and the Andean salt flats.
