Argentina

Argentina Travel Adventure Location of Argentina- Argentina is located exactly 34 degrees South and 64 degrees West. Argentina is the most Southern country in South America. It is bordered by 4 countries. Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.



Population- Argentina has the 3rd highest population in South America and the 33rd highest population of any country in the world with a total of about 40 million.

Capitol- The capitol and main tourist attraction in Argentina is Buenos Aires.

Summer climate- The weather in Argentina is beautiful in the summer! Usually clear skies with a high of 95 and a low of 85 degrees fahrenheit.

Currency- The currency in Argentina is Argentina pesos. 1 American dollar is equal to 4 Argentina Pesos.



Language- The main Language of Argentina is Spanish this is spoken by 92% of the native people.

Religion- The main religion in Argentina is Roman Catholic. 85% of the people are roman catholic. An interesting fact is that 11% of Argentinians do not have a religion.

Life expectancy- In Argentina the life expectancy for Men is 74 years and for Woman it's 77 years.

//**Politics-**// The current president of Argentina is Christina Elisabet Fernandez de kirchner, He took office December 10th 2007. His Vice President is Julio Cesar Cleto Cobos.

History
Within the past 200 years

1865-1870 the war of the Triple Alliance pits Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay against Paraguay.

1852- Dictator Juan Manuel de Rosas who reigned from 1793-1877 is driven out of Argentina. The Argentine Federal constitution is established one year later.

April 1982- Falklands war begins against U.K. Argentina would witness a quick defeat and surrender June 1982.

200+ years ago

1516- Juan Diaz de solis becomes first European to enter Argentina in search of gold. Many Argentinians died from the diseases the Europeans brought over.

1580- Buenos Aires established.

The trip will be a total of 5 days here is our schedule for all 5 days.

Day 1-
9:00 A.M Wake up. 9:30 A.M Eat breakfast at the plaza hotels restaurant. 10:30 A.M Buses leave for Aquasol water park. (Bring money for food, souvenirs, etc.) 6:00 P.M Arrive back at plaza hotel. 7:00 P.M Eat dinner at plaza hotel restaurant. 10:00 P.M Lights out!

Day 2-
7:30 A.M Rise and shine! 8:00 A.M Eat a big breakfast buffet at the Plaza hotels restaurant. 9:30 A.M Board buses for Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (MLAABA) 12:30 P.M Board buses for our traditional Argentina meal at Puerto Madero. 1:30 P.M Arrive at Puerto Madero. Were there you will have many options of trying a traditional Argentinian meal such as //empanadas de carne'//, //'locro'//, //'carbonada'//, //'pastelitos dulces'// and much much more. 3:00 P.M Board buses for Bosques de Palemero. 6:30 P.M Finish planting trees at the park. 6:45 P.M Board buses to go back to the Plaza hotel. 7:30 P.M Arrive back at plaza hotel and eat at the hotel restaurant. 10:00 P.M Lights out!

Day 3-
9:00 A.M Wake up. 10:00 A.M Eat breakfast at the plaza hotel restaurant. 11:30 A.M Buses leave for National soccer scrimmage. (Argentina vs U.S.A) 2:30 P.M Buses leave for Buenos Aires zoo. 6:30 P.M Board buses for Cabana las lillas restaurant. 8:30 P.M Arrive back at plaza hotel. 10:00 P.M Lights out!

Day 4-
9:00 A.M Wake up. 9:30 A.M Pack your bags. (Don't forget anything!) 10:00 A.M Eat breakfast at the plaza hotels restaurant. 11:00 A.M Board buses for Iguazu Falls. 1:00 P.M Board buses for Buenos Aires International Airport. 2:30 P.M Arrive at Buenos Aires International Airport. 4:30 P.M Flight takes off for Philadelphia International Airport.









=Now that you've learned a little about Argentina. And seen how beautiful the attractions are you clearly want to pick Argentina for your travel adventure. I look forward to seeing you winter break 2011!=

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