Argentina

Argentina has become one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations, according to the World Tourism Organisation. The number of visitors increased last year by 15.4per cent. The main reasons are the peso's sharp devaluation and a return to political stability. This updated and revised travel guide to Argentina contains ideas on how to plan a visit, when to go, where to stay and how to get about. The book features: extensive listings on Buenos Aires for all budgets; information on "where to tango"; a special section on "estancia" tourism and adventure tourism, from climbing and trekking to skiing; comprehensive background information on history, culture, art and theatre; colour maps to help plan a journey, with dozens of local town and site maps; and Spanish words and phrases. Detailed coverage of Patagonia and the adventure travel scene is included along with information on feasts and festivals, eco tourism, food, fashion, fads and folklore.