Argentina

In fact, it is the most popular tourist destination on the South American continent, with almost six million people travelling to the country last year. With its beautiful landscapes, diverse culture and peoples, and fascinating history, Argentina is a must-see on any South American holiday.

However, despite this, Argentina remains a country fraught with the difficulties of the past. From the moment the Spanish explorers set foot on the Incan soil, the country has been afflicted by war, disease, and economic and political instability. The modern Argentine people are a nation coming to terms with entrenched inequalities between the indigenous population and those of Spanish ancestry; the legacy of a military history and the resultant “disappeared” citizens; more recently, the financial crash that devastated the economy in 2001; as well as a future rife with uncertainty.