Latin America

The largest Spanish-speaking nation in the world, Argentina lies in the southern portion of South America between Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay. Traveling from one end to the other, the geography, climate, and environment vary enormously. Patagonia, on the border with Chile, sits in the foothills of the soaring Andes and comprises the famed Argentine Lakes District. Its beauty is marked by dense pine forests, pristine glacial lakes, and charming alpine villages. Salta, on the other hand appears as if it were another country entirely. In the northwest of country, this high altitude region is an awe-inspiring desert landscape, dominated by deep reds and tans. Yet it is still the source of outrageously satisfying wines, like Torrontés. Or try Mendoza, the home of the celebrated Malbec wines in north-central Argentina. Its breath-taking views of the Andes paired with the lush vineyards of the Luján de Cuyo and Uco Valleys make it a remarkable place for cycling. But in Argentina, aren't they all?