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 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.

The "Block of Enlightenment," also known as Manzana de las Luces, houses the Saint Ignacio Church and adjacent College, which the Jesuits constructed during the late 17th century. Situated in the Monserrat neighborhood, this area boasts several significant historical and public buildings in Buenos Aires.

The Pan-American Highway and the Inter-American Highway are intertwined road networks connecting the American continents. While they share similarities, they also have distinct characteristics and purposes. Their completion encounters a significant obstacle known as the Darién Gap.

Plaza de Mayo is a historic city square in Buenos Aires. Formed in 1884, the square hosts important historical monuments. In addition, it has been the scene of the most momentous events in Argentine history and the country's most significant popular demonstrations.

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 and 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.

The Trans-Andean Highway is a network of roads and mountain passes that cross the Andes Mountains, connecting various regions in Argentina with corresponding regions in Chile. One of the highest and most scenic highways in the world, it facilitates transportation and trade between the two countries.