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A rainbow appears in the mist of Iguazu Falls. The falls are part of a nearly virgin jungle ecosystem surrounded by national parks on both the Argentine and the Brazilian sides of the cascades. The Iguazu River begins in Parana state of Brazil, then crosses a 1,200-km (750 mi) plateau before reaching a series of faults forming the falls.
Iguazu Falls is located on the border between Argentina and Brazil. Approximately 2.7 km (1.7 mi) in width and reaching a maximum height of 81 m, about 2/3 of Iguazu Falls is in Argentina and 1/3 is in Brazil. This photo was taken from the Argentine side.
The Obelisk (El Obelisco) along Avenida 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires. The thoroughfare, named after Argentina's independence day (9 July 1816), is generally considered the widest avenue in the world. The Obelisk, built in 1936, measures 67 meters high (220 feet) and commemorates the founding of the city.
The Avenida 9 de Julio is the main thoroughfare of downtown Buenos Aries and is generally considered the widest avenue in the world. The Plaza de la Republica is a favorite gathering spot for local celebrations. Tourists can visit the giant ‘BA’ topiary and view the Obelisco, constructed in 1936, in the center of the plaza.
Ushuaia, the southernmost point in Argentina.
Mount Aconcagua, located in the Province of Mendoza, rises to a height of 6,962 m. It is the tallest mountain in the Western Hemisphere and the tallest mountain outside of Asia. This photo was taken at an elevation of just under 3,000 m on a trail that leads to Confluencia, the first Aconcagua base camp.
Puente del Inca, or "The Inca Bridge," is a natural bridge that spans across the Cuevas River in the Province of Mendoza. Mineral deposits from hot springs have led to colorful shades of red and yellow on the face of the rocks. Though the area has been known since pre-Columbian times, it was famously visited and described by Charles Darwin in 1835.
Monument to the Army of the Andes situated atop Cerro de la Gloria (Glory Hill) in the city of Mendoza, Argentina. It was from Mendoza in January 1817 that the Army of the Andes - a military force created by the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata (Argentina) and led by General Jose de San Martin - crossed the Andes to free Chile from Spanish rule. The force was bolstered by Chilean troops under the command of Bernardo O’Higgins. After a 25-day trek across the mountains, during which perhaps one-third of the troops perished, the combined Argentine and Chilean army successfully defeated the Spanish at the Battle of Chacabuco. The monument, designed by Uruguayan sculptor Juan Manuel Ferrari, was dedicated on 12 February 1914, the 97th anniversary of the battle.
Opened as a cathedral in 1932 and architecturally completed in 2000, the Cathedral of La Plata is the largest church in Argentina and one of the top seven largest in the Western Hemisphere.
The Casa Rosada (Pink House) in Buenos Aires is the office of the president of Argentina. Officially, the palatial mansion's name is Casa de Gobierno ("House of Government" or "Government House").
Plaza de Mayo, in the heart of downtown Buenos Aires, is named after the Argentine revolution, which began on May 25, 1810. It serves as a gathering place for public events and provides a view of the Casa Rosada (Pink House), the presidential office.
Fountains surround the Plaza de Mayo, the oldest public square in Buenos aires. The plaza serves as a gathering spot for public events and provides views of historic buildings.
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