Historical & Cultural Landmarks in Argentina

The Curutchet House of La Plata, Argentina, was chosen by UNESCO from the work of Le Corbusier as an outstanding contribution to the Modern Movement: a testimonial to the invention of a new architectural language that made a break with the past.

Cuyo is a historical wine-producing region located in the mountainous area of west-central Argentina. Along with the city of Mendoza, some of Argentina's most popular tourist attractions are found here, including the highest mountain massifs in the Andes.

The Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba are a former Jesuit reduction (mission) built by missionaries in the province of Córdoba, Argentina. A World Heritage Site since 2000, the Manzana Jesuítica contains the University of Córdoba, one of the oldest in South America.

The ruins of São Miguel das Missões in Brazil and those of San Ignacio Miní, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa María la Mayor in Argentina, lie at the heart of a tropical forest. They are the remains of five Jesuit missions, built in the land of the Guaranis during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Manzana de las Luces ("Block of Enlightenment") is where in the late 17th century the Jesuits built their residence, the Saint Ignacio Church and adjoining College. It is located in Monserrat, a neighborhood that features many of the historic and important public buildings in Buenos Aires.

Plaza de Mayo is a historic city square in the city of Buenos Aires. Formed in 1884, the square hosts important historical monuments. It has been the scene of the most momentous events in Argentine history as well as the largest popular demonstrations in the country.

Recoleta is a downtown residential neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is an area of great historical and architectural interest due to its Beaux-Arts architecture as well as the distinguished La Recoleta Cemetery, one of the most unusual cemeteries in the world.

The picturesque town of Iruya, in northwestern Argentina, is known for its geographical beauty. It is situated along the Iruya River at an elevation of 9,120 ft and nestled within a dramatic mountainous Altiplano landscape.