Argentina

Buenos Aires ; 5 beautiful street-by-street illustrations showcase the rich European-style architecture of the city; Recoleta cemetery, 'one of the world's great necropolises' which includes the tomb of Evita, entry features map pinpointing key graves; features explain the phenomenon of tango in Buenos Aires, where to see it being performed and where and when to try it out for yourself gauchos (Argentinian cowboys) ; feature on gaucho history, culture and current tourism phenomenon; food feature explains the gaucho-style barbecues popular all across Argemntina; practical info spread on hugely popular holidays on gaucho estancias (ranches) wine country ; feature on wines of Mendoza plus a driving tour of Mendoza vineyards, considered some of the best producers in the world Iguazu Falls ; fast rivalling Niagara Falls as a must-see destination, guide gives it extensive treatment over 4 pages inc. a star sight artwork spread Patagonia ; extensive treatment of the national parks that are this famous region's major draw: whale-watching ; what to see and where; the Lake District; and the Glaciers National Park inc Mount Fitz Roy, latter with 6 pages devoted to it with detailed mapping to help plan boat trips to see the calving glaciers, and walks and hikes in the mountains. Tierra del Fuego ; southern tip of Argentina, includes 4-page cruise to Antarctica taking in Falklands and other Subantarctic islands