Argentina is the second-largest country in South America, and the eighth-largest in the world. The highest and the lowest points of South America are also located in Argentina: At 6,960m, Cerro Aconcagua is the tallest mountain in the Americas while Salinas Chicas, at 40m below sea level, is the lowest point in South America.
Argentina Travel Destinations are:
The awesome Iguazú Falls, right in the north-east corner of the country.
The Nahuel Huapi National Park, in Patagonia in the foothills of the Andes mountains and its main city San Carlos de Bariloche
El Calafate, the main destination when visiting the Glaciers National Park and the advancing Perito Moreno Glacier.
The Perito Moreno Glacier, really a must when visiting Argentina.
The thrilling Ibera Wetlands (or Esteros del Ibera), a nature reserve of 13'000 sqare km with its eco village Colonia Carlos Pellegrini right in the heart of the reserve.
Many ski centers operate in the Andes during the winter; Las Leñas and San Carlos de Bariloche are particularly well-known.
There are two important nature preserves around Puerto Madryn, Punta Tombo, and Peninsula Valdes where one can see guanacos, rheas, penguins, sea lions, birds, and whales at certain times of the year.
The wine regions of Mendoza and Salta are also very popular tourist destinations.
Albania Travel
Tourism in Albania is still in its infancy because the former communist regime did not allow tourism to become established. Groups of Western tourists were first permitted to visit in the 1980s. It is a country of natural beauty which includes sandy white Mediterranean beaches, rocky mountains, fertile plains, lakes, natural monuments, and remote areas. The country receives approximately 400.000 visitors per year and it is growing by 15% every year.
Albania has an old history dating to the Illyrian and Greek civilizations and there are ruins and other treasures reflecting these ancient civilizations.
Some of the most visited cities include:
Durrës, the old port city of Dyrrhachium
Krujë, the balcony over the Adriatic sea
Tirana, the capital
Vlorë, beach city of Vlora
Lezha, the diplomatic capital of Albania
Pogradec, the poet's city
Sarande, the honeymooners' city
Albania is home to two World Heritage Sites:
Butrint, an ancient city
Gjirokastër, a well-preserved Illyrian town
Albania has an old history dating to the Illyrian and Greek civilizations and there are ruins and other treasures reflecting these ancient civilizations.
Some of the most visited cities include:
Durrës, the old port city of Dyrrhachium
Krujë, the balcony over the Adriatic sea
Tirana, the capital
Vlorë, beach city of Vlora
Lezha, the diplomatic capital of Albania
Pogradec, the poet's city
Sarande, the honeymooners' city
Albania is home to two World Heritage Sites:
Butrint, an ancient city
Gjirokastër, a well-preserved Illyrian town
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