Argentina

ARGENTINA

Iguazú District Misiones belongs to Argentina’s Mesopotamia Region, which is situated between the Uruguay River and the Parana River, the second longest river in South America after the Amazon River. The guaraní people, the region´s original ihnabitants, have managed to still live in scattered unnoticed communities while the region’s natural wonder, Iguazú Falls are visited daily by thousands and are considered the most impressive waterfalls in the world.

Tucumán Province

Besides being famous as the place where independence was first declared from Spain, this small province has many interesting places around its capital such as nearby green lush valleys at the foot of impressive mountains that turn into desert plains. The province´s many indigenous museums, archeological sites and still existing indigenous communities give the visitor an insight of Argentina´s indigenous heritage.

Buenos Aires and surroundings

Often called the Paris of South America, Buenos Aires boasts abundant historic buildings and sites, which mix with recycled old buildings, new artistic neighborhoods and outstanding gastronomy. People of different social backgrounds and living standards live together in this city making it noticeable for the visitor to presence this city´s broad social gap.

Salta and surroundings

Volunteer Argentina - Salta The city of Salta still bears a distinct Hispanic character that sets this apart from other cities in the country. From its foundation, it has enjoyed an importance both political and economical, making it a city with a boasting social life which it’s still present today. Around the city, Salta´s colourful valleys and salt flats invite the visitor to sit back and enjoy the scenery. And on the eastern side of the province, many indigenous communities live still disconnected from the modern life.