Climbing South America - The Expedition Specialists

See the section "CLIMBING" for details of all our guided ascents in Bolivia.	See the section "MULTI-ACTIVITY" for details of combined trekking and climbing tours.	There are hundreds of great trails for free-riding in Bolivia. See the section "BIKING" for details.	Church in Chile. See the section on "CULTURAL TOURS" for more details.	Or take a cultural tour to Lake Titikaka (3810m) and Isla del Sol.	See the section "TRANSPORT" for details of 4x4 hire.	On the crater rim, Volcan Isluga in Chile.
GUIDED ASCENTS	WILDERNESS TREKS	MOUNTAIN BIKING TOURS	CULTURAL TOURS	MULTI-ACTIVITY TOURS	TRANSPORT	CONTACT US

A big thanks to Jeff, that organized us this mountaineering tour perfectly and led us to incredible beautiful places.

Ursula Kasteler
Chile trip 2005

Fact File for Argentina



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» Capital:
Buenos Aires

» Currency:
Argentine Peso

» Exchange rate:
US$1 = 3.1 peso, Euro 1 = 3.96 peso (29th August 2006)

» International dialling code:
+54

» Languages:
Spanish

» Climate:
Western Argentina including the Northern Andes and the area around Mendoza, is a dry region, even in the higher altitudes snow is light. Summer is from December to February and this is also the wettest time of year.

» Population:
38.4 million (2003, UN)

» Religion:
Christianity

» History:
Despite several attempts by the Spaniards, Argentina did not become a secure colony until 1614 but by the end of the 18th century, Argentine born colonists became increasingly dissatisfied and impatient with Spanish rule. Argentina declared independence on July 9, 1816. Despite achieving independence the provinces were united in name only. Various presidents passed through Argentina improving the economy and infrastructure of the country. Then in the 1940s Juan Peron emerged as one of Argentina’s most revered and most despised president, and his wife Evita. Although they ruled by decree rather than consent, the Peron’s legitimized the trade unions, extended political rights to working class people, secured voting rights for women and made university education available to all.

» Argentina Today:
In 2001 the Argentine economy collapsed, causing huge unemployment, and much of the middle class was destroyed. Although still much cheaper to travel around than before, the economy is starting to pick up again and there is a palpable optimism throughout most of the country.

» Environment:
Argentina is the second largest country in South America. Its western frontier runs along the crest of the high Andes, a formidable barrier between it and Chile.