Argentina142Buenos Aires is the vibrant dynamic capital of Argentina, probably more European than South American in fl avour, with bustling streets, grand mansions, broad leafy avenues, old-time cafes and a colourful population. It has great restaurants and is the home of the Tango. Highlights include 'Teatro Nacional', the vibrant Boca district and many museums and art galleries. We can easily arrange sightseeing tours for those with some time to spare en-route to the start of your wildlife holiday.Hotel Claridge HIGH A classic and elegant hotel located in Buenos Aires' main fi nancial and shopping district, with the magnifi cent Teatro Colon only fi ve blocks away. The hotel offers accommodation in 161 modern en-suite rooms. There are several dining options, a gym and an outdoor heated pool.Caesar Park Silver HIGH A newer alternative to the Hotel Claridge would be the Caesar Park Silver. It offers accommodation in a tastefully restored old building, a couple of blocks from the Teatro Colon. It has 74 rooms, a restaurant, bar and fitness centre.NH Lancaster Hotel MID The NH Lancaster Hotel offers excellent services in the heart of Buenos Aires. If you want a modern hotel, which is centrally located, this is the hotel for you. It has 115 rooms, cocktail bar and good restaurant.Argentina is a land of great contrasts and offers a variety of wildlife experiences - from the great grass plains of the pampas, and the colourful birds of Yacutinga Rainforest, to the Valdes Peninsula where southern right whales, dolphins and Magellanic penguins can be spotted in season. Journey south and you're in territory that offers simply striking scenery, right down to the deep fjords, snow-capped peaks and glacial lakes of Tierra del Fuego National Park. If you're looking for dramatic vistas and an interesting wildlife experience, then Argentina is recommended as a great destination.Buenos AiresTalk to an expert 0845 130 6982

Valdes Peninsula The Valdes Peninsula is a dramatic steppe landscape of vast bays, sandy beaches, rocky shelves and gulfs. It's located on the north-eastern tip of Patagonia. You'll see marine wildlife in large numbers here - sealions, southern right whales, dolphins, Magellanic penguins and numerous seabirds all around the peninsula. Land mammals in this area include guanacos, lesser rheas, Patagonian foxes and hairy armadillos. The only elephant seal habitat in Argentina is found in Punta Norte on the northern tip of the peninsula. Seasonality varies with the area good year-round for birdwatching and sightings of elephant seals, sealions, Commerson's dolphin, guanaco and grey wolf, whilst orcas are present October to April, and penguins September to March. Peak numbers and viewings for whales tend to occur from September to November.Faro Punta Delgada Hotel MID Sitting in a unique location right at the tip of the beautiful Valdes Peninsula, this exclusive cliff-top hotel overlooks the wild, dramatic coastline and crashing waves of the southern Atlantic Ocean. This is the best option for wildlife lovers. It is unique because you can walk down to the beach and see the wildlife in close-up.Peninsula Hotel HIGH The Peninsula Hotel in Puerto Madryn offers 70 air-conditioned en-suite rooms. The hotel has a spa and restaurant and it is located just a short distance from local restaurants, shops and a large beach. It is a good base for day trips to explore the nature reserves of the Valdes area. Puerto Madryn is the gateway city to the Valdes Peninsula. Full-day excursions depart from here to the peninsula. To stay here is a cheaper option, although the wildlife experience isn't as good. Hotel Tolosa MID A stylish hotel located close to the main square. Its 100 rooms have all the facilities you'd expect of a modern hotel and its public areas offer pleasant surroundings in which to relax.Ushuaia & Tierra Del Fuego National ParkUshuaia is the capital of the Argentinean Province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands, and is located over 3,000 kilometres south of Buenos Aires in a dramatic position on the Beagle Channel. Tierra del Fuego is the archipelago's largest island. The wilderness, lakes and bays provide the opportunity for plenty of outdoor activities such as horse-riding, trekking, fi shing, canoeing and, of course, wildlife-viewing. Along the coast you may well see seals, albatrosses, ducks and petrels. Also present is the rare chungungo otter as well as Magellanic woodpecker, black-chested buzzard and austral parakeet.Hotel Acebos MID Hotel Acebos is a modern hotel with 56 large rooms overlooking the Beagle Channel, just a few kilometres from the port city of Ushuaia.Hotel Las Lengas MID In the centre of Ushuaia, this hotel has 46 rooms all with lovely views over Encerrada Bay. It's a good and comfortable base from which to explore.Los Cauquenes HIGH Los Cauquenes, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is a tasteful hotel, fantastically located on the shores of the Beagle Channel. Rooms enjoy views of the Beagle Channel or the Andes Mountain Range. It also has an enclosed winter garden and bar area. It's a real treat to stay here!Antarctica Most of our Antarctic cruises depart from Ushuaia, Argentina's most southerly town. For more information on the cruises we offer please see our Oceans Worldwide website and brochure.143Fact!Punta Tombo in southern Argentina is the location of the world's largest colony of Magellanic penguins. Over half a million penguins come here to breed between September and mid-March. The eggs hatch around the beginning of December when the colony is full of noisy, hungry chicks. Or visit us on the web www.wildlifeworldwide.comOn a half-day Beagle Channel cruise you will have a good opportunity to see cormorants, penguins, sealions and South American fur seals whilst you enjoy the extraordinary geography of Tierra del Fuego's islands and bays.THE AMERICAS | ARGENTINA