Argentina in Pictures: From Gauchos to Glaciers
Filed Under: Have you ever wondered what you would find on a visit to Argentina? We thought you might, so we share a slideshow of favorite photos we took while crossing the country four months overland — from Iguazu Falls in the north to Ushuaia on the very southern tip, and back north again to the windswept Calchaquíe Valleys.
Growing up, I carried with me an impression of Argentina that came as a result of long stares at a huge charcoal drawing of the face of a gaucho (cowboy), a wedding gift given to my parents by my mother’s Argentine relatives.
From move to move, continent to continent, the gaucho came with us everywhere my family went. He was an Argentine cowboy: proud, rugged, and weathered — much like the land and culture I imagined behind those wide sweeps of charcoal on handmade paper.
Fast forward several decades, and I finally had a chance to see Argentina for myself. I’ll never forget the gaucho on the wall, but now I carry with me images of a real-life gaucho — and all those hills, glaciers, red rock deserts, empanadas, wines and waterfalls to fill in the gaps.
Slideshow: Argentina from North to South
If you don’t have a high-speed connection or you’d like to read the captions, you can view our Argentina Photos, North to South photo essay.
February 10th, 2011 at 9:05 am
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February 10th, 2011 at 9:36 am
Fantastic set of pictures! We spent unforgettable months ambling around Argentina, and I’m anxious to get back!
February 10th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Lovely. Argentina is such a diverse country, which is one of the reasons I found it so entrancing. From glaciers to deserts to the tropics, it had it all. Great job capturing that.
February 10th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
This photos are simple stunning. I love the way they capture the essence of the place and people. And they make me homesick:) I’d kill for some of those empanadas!
Thank you for this wonderful slideshow.
February 10th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
Loved these from top to bottom!
February 11th, 2011 at 4:16 am
Thanks to everyone for your kind comments about these photos. Glad we were able to capture the diversity of Argentina through this photo slideshow!
February 11th, 2011 at 7:51 am
Wow those photos are amazing! I’d love to visit Argentina!
February 11th, 2011 at 7:12 pm
These are incredible shots. We have about a month in Argentina and are trying to see as many places as we can there. I really look forward to the diverse landscapes.
February 12th, 2011 at 10:10 am
Amazing photos. Would love to go at some point!
February 12th, 2011 at 10:13 am
@Susan and Laura: Thanks! Hope you get a chance to visit Argentina one day!
@Andrea: The distances in Argentina are vast, but fortunately the bus system is great with big seats, meals and even wines on board. Enjoy your upcoming visit!
February 12th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Totally in awe of these photos, especially those of the glacier. I really need to get my camera out today.
February 14th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
Wow!!! I am spechless. Your ability to capture great moments and emotions is incredible.
February 15th, 2011 at 6:37 am
These pics are amazing, i love argentina
February 16th, 2011 at 10:05 am
@Ayngelina: Thanks. Glad you enjoyed them. The surprise for us, even when we compiled this essay, was how diverse the landscape of Argentina is.
@Ruth: Thank you. We were very fortunate to run into some really kind people along the way. Always helps.
March 5th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
I fell in love with Northern Argentina but still need to venture down South it looks so beautiful. Great photos, love the people shots.
March 14th, 2011 at 6:28 am
@Gareth: We can definitely understand falling in love with Northern Argentina – great people, landscapes, food and wine. But, the south is pretty nice as well