Last-Minute Destinations for Summer Vacation

Are you looking to travel this summer and haven’t made any concrete plans yet? We have some South American destinations that are good last-minute destinations for summer vacation. Argentina, for instance, is a great place to go for a last-minute travel plan. The highlights of a trip to Argentina include four places you should definitely visit.

• Iguazu

Lying on the border between Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu Falls was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Iquazu Falls is an awe-inspiring sight as it is a chain of hundreds of waterfalls. They are taller than and twice as wide as Niagara Falls. The Devil’s Throat viewpoint is the place to visit these falls. The Iquazu National Park next to the falls is a great place to go and marvel at the beauty of the Iquazu Falls. You can take a boat ride here to enjoy the falls.

• Iberá

The Iberá Wetlands are a mix of swamps, lagoons, stagnant lakes, natural slough and courses of water in the center of the Argentinean province of Corrientes. Iberá is among the most significant fresh water reservoirs in the area and the second-largest wetland in the world with 1.3 million hectares of wilderness. The wildlife present here is worth the visit – from ostriches, numerous other birds to deer and giant otters. The wetlands are home to 4,000 different species of plants and animals. A fun way to explore the park is on a kayak or on horseback.

• Salta

With a pleasant climate throughout the year and beautiful Andean landscapes nearby, Salta is a huge tourist spot in the Northwest of Argentina. It’s a traditional place and you can experience a lot of it by doing some of the things we’ve suggested below:

• Visit Plaza 9 de Julio
• Go to Cerro San Bernardo
• Visit Museo Arqueologia de Alta Montana (MAAM)
• Shop at the Artisan Markets
• Ride the Tren a las Nubes
• Visit Las Salinas Grandes
• Try the Regional Cuisine
• Visit La Quebrada de San Lorenzo
• Head to Cabra Corral Dam for Adventure Sports

• Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina and its largest city, is a combination of faded European grandeur and Latin passion. The food scene is dynamic, the art and architecture is beautiful, the nightlife is enthralling and the city is known for its dance – the tango. It’s a top tourist destination and a cultural hub. You don’t want to miss out on all that this city has to offer. Here’s a list of things you should do in Buenos Aires:

• Visit Tigre
• Visit the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
• Go to the San Telmo Market
• Take in a Show at Teatro Colón
• Watch a Polo Match in Palermo
• The Plaza de Mayo and La Casa Rosada

Now that you know about last minute destinations for summer vacation, happy vacationing!