South America
Argentina
The top 5 natural landmarks of Argentina — real photos, locations and fascinating facts for every wonder.
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WaterfallsIguazú Falls
Misiones Province
Iguazú Falls or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná. Together, they make up the largest waterfall system in the world.
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A 2.7 km curtain of some 275 cascades shared with Brazil.
GlaciersPerito Moreno Glacier
Santa Cruz Province
The Perito Moreno, Francisco Gormaz or Bismarck Glacier is a glacier located in Los Glaciares National Park in southwest Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, and originated in the Magallanes Region in Chile, being also part of the Bernardo O'Higgins National Park. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Argentine Patagonia.
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A rare advancing glacier that calves ice into Lake Argentino with a roar.
MountainsAconcagua
Mendoza Province
Aconcagua is a mountain in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes range, located in Mendoza Province, Argentina. With a summit elevation of 6,967.15 metres, it is the highest mountain outside Asia.
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At 6,961 m, the highest peak outside Asia.
CoastsValdes Peninsula
Chubut Province
The Valdés Peninsula is a peninsula into the Atlantic Ocean in the Viedma Department of northeast Chubut Province, Argentina. It is bordered by San Matías Gulf to the north.
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A wildlife haven where whales, orcas, penguins and sea lions gather.
CanyonsTalampaya National Park
La Rioja Province
Talampaya National Park is a national park located in the east/centre of La Rioja Province, Argentina. It was designated a provincial reserve in 1975, a national park in 1997, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
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Towering red sandstone canyon walls and fossil-rich desert badlands.