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Argentina: Natural Landscape

1 year ago By The Editor

Argentina is the second largest country in South America after Brazil and the eighth largest country in the world. With the Andes forming its western border with Chile, the country's varied geography can be grouped into five geographic regions or sectors and seven natural regions or ecosystems.

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Water Bodies of Argentina

1 year ago By The Editor

Argentina boasts diverse water bodies across its expansive terrain, offering visitors a rich tapestry of natural wonders to discover. Situated along the eastern border, the Atlantic Ocean graces Argentina with extensive coastlines adorned by picturesque beaches, ideal for leisurely seaside activities. Whether seeking adventure or solace in nature, Argentina's aquatic landscapes present abundant opportunities to connect with the country's natural heritage.

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El Chaltén, Mount Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre, and Lago del Desierto: Discovering the Untamed Splendor of Argentine Patagonia

3 months ago By The Editor

Nestled amidst the rugged wilderness of Los Glaciares National Park, the village of El Chaltén stands as a beacon of adventure at the heart of Argentine Patagonia. This gateway leads to the iconic peaks of Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitz Roy, as well as Lago del Desierto, a tranquil lake surrounded by stunning landscapes. Argentina's rugged Patagonia is discovered through these breathtaking destinations.

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Guaraní Aquifer: Navigating the Depths of South America's Vital Aquifer System

1 year ago By The Editor

The Guaraní Aquifer System (GAS) is a colossal underground reservoir, weaving beneath the South American territories of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Named in homage to the Guaraní peoples who once inhabited a significant portion of its expanse, this hydrogeological marvel has garnered global attention for its sheer size and critical role in sustaining life across the region.

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Laguna Blanca Biosphere Reserve (Argentina)

5 years ago By The Editor

With altitudes reaching almost 6,000 m (19,685 ft), the Laguna Blanca Biosphere Reserve features a typical arid Andean landscape, with a saline lake in the main depression and surrounding rocky formations. It is located in the Andean natural region of northwest Argentina.

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Paraguay River and Basin (South America)

2 years ago By The Editor

The Paraguay River is South America's fifth-largest river, running through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. From the Brazilian state of Mato Grasso to its confluence with the Paraná River in Argentina, it serves as part of the Paraguayan border with Argentina and Brazil.

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Paraná River, Basin, and Delta (South America)

4 years ago By The Editor

The Paraná River is the second-longest river in South America. Running through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, it becomes an alluvial basin before emptying into the Río de la Plata. The Paraná Delta consists of several islands known as the Islas del Paraná.

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Perito Moreno Glacier: Los Glaciares National Park (Argentina)

5 years ago By The Editor

The Perito Moreno Glacier is located in southwest Argentina within the Los Glaciares National Park. One of the most important tourist attractions in Argentine Patagonia, it is embedded into the remote mountain landscape of the Patagonian Andes shared by Argentina and Chile.

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San Carlos de Bariloche: Lake Nahuel Huapi and Nahuel Huapi National Park (Argentina)

3 years ago By The Editor

San Carlos de Bariloche is located on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi in the Patagonia region of Argentina. Situated in the foothills of the Andes, close to the Chilean border, Bariloche is surrounded by Nahuel Huapi National Park, the oldest in Argentina.

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The Río de la Plata: A Confluence of Majesty

1 day ago By The Editor

Carving a vast and imposing presence along the southeastern coastline of South America, the Río de la Plata stands as a monumental estuary and drainage basin, a tapering intrusion of the Atlantic Ocean stretching its embrace between Uruguay and Argentina. This immense waterway, often regarded as a gulf, a marginal sea, or even the widest river in the world, is a testament to the continent's awe-inspiring natural grandeur.

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The Southern Patagonian Ice Field: A Glacial Wonderland of Chilean and Argentine Patagonia

3 months ago By The Editor

Nestled amid the rugged expanse of the Patagonian Andes stretching across Chile and Argentina, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field stands as an immense testament to the glacial history of this region. Holding the distinction of being the world's second-largest contiguous extrapolar ice field, it constitutes the more significant remnant of the once-expansive Patagonian Ice Sheet.

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Tierra del Fuego: Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel (Argentina, Chile)

5 years ago By The Editor

The Strait of Magellan is a sea route in southern Chile separating mainland South America and the Tierra del Fuego archipelago to the south. Tierra del Fuego, shared by Chile and Argentina, is further divided in the south by the east-west Beagle Channel.

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