Argentina Holiday Guide
Catamarca is located about 1,000 kilometers to the northwest of Buenos Aires and features a walking friendly atmosphere steeped in ornate Spanish architecture and a natural river-walk surrounded by tall trees and distant views of the surrounding mountain tops.Visit the Laureano Brizuela Fine Arts Museum to become immersed in one of Argentina"s most complete and culturally significant art collections. Schedule your Argentina holiday for the month of July and become a part of the annual tradition of Poncho National Festival, which features folk music and the exhibition of fine crafted ponchos from throughout the country.
If you"re interested in wine then the vineyards of Colome are worth the journey. The road to Colome leads from the city of Cachi , and will take a few hours to traverse by bus. However, the drive is worth the time once you experience the 39,000 hectares of vines ripe for the harvest. The vineyard features a fine dining experience as well a small gaucho bar. Accommodations are nothing less than top notch which include a swimming pool and putting green for the ultimate relaxation package.
Another winery worth mentioning is located in the city of Cafayate. At the Bodega La Banda winery a guided tour is available which begins with an explanation of the history of the oldest winery in the city. Historical facts are not the best part of the tour, as the guide will soon open and share a complete tasting of all of the vineyards current production wines. An Argentina holiday wouldn"t be complete without a literal flavor of the land.