Maria Eva Duarte de Peron, better known as Evita, was the second wife of then President Juan Peron and served as the First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952. Before the emergence of Evita, Eva Peron was famous for her acts in pro-Peronist trade unions, the founding of Eva Peron Foundation, championing of the women’s suffrage and also the founder of the first female political party, the Female Peronist Party.
Bueno Aires’ Obelisk
El Obelisco is the most famous icon of Buenos Aires and a favorite picture postcard of the city. It was built in 1936 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the first founding of the city by Pedro de Mendoza. The obelisk of Buenos Aires is a popular place for political demonstrations or victory celebrations of football teams fans.
Music and Dance
Agrentina is famous for inventing the tango, a romantic dance and music style. Tourists can get a taste of the tango by going to La Ventana Tango Show in Buenos Aires, a dinner theater in a historic building featuring live orchestras, dancers and singers, plus a dinner menu featuring traditional Argentine food.
Food
Argentina is probably the most famous for its beef dishes. Many tourists made it a necessity to have a taste of Argentina’s steaks when they arrive at the country. Mate drinking is also a well known culture of the country.
Talampaya canyon – La Rioja
The world renowned Talampaya national park was given the prestigious title of UNESCO world heritage site in 2000. It consists of a beautiful but semiarid landscape formed by the action of wind and rain in a desert climate. Besides the red walls of this impressive gorge full of fanciful forms, there are in the park important palaeontological sites.
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