About Argentina
Argentina is the southernmost country in South America and is the fourth most populated Spanish-speaking country in the world. Its stretched-out, north-south landscape produces many different microclimates, which makes Argentina a country of fascinating diversity and immense beauty. It shares borders with Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Chile—and to the west and south is bound by the Atlantic Ocean.
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Hello, I'm Mariana LEON
Corporate Business Director
Mariana was born in San Luis Potosi. She has a graduate degree in Hotel Trade and Tourism and is a Certified Meeting Specialist (CMS). Excellent customer service and attention to detail define her. She began her professional career in 2005 working for Princess Cruises. Her experience in incentive travel comes from working for the Fiesta Americana Condesa Hotel in Cancun, in the sales department, where she performed as wedding, group, and convention planner; during eight successful years, she planned more than 70 weddings, 360 business meetings, 100 groups and conventions, and fam trips, among others. The curriculum she built up in this hotel includes numerous positive reviews by clients testifying to her commitment and professionalism.
She joined IVI DMC in 2014 as a business executive, a position that she describes as a new undertaking in her career. In 2015, due to her dedication and being goal oriented, she was appointed as Business Manager. In her new position, she proudly continues displaying her top priorities: Excellent customer service and attention to detail, qualities that enable her to establish, develop, and strengthen successful relationships with clients.
Personal Favorites
Local Attraction:Rio Secreto as it is difficult to find a natural setting that compares to it. The spectacular formations found here are truly amazing. Xibalbá´s ("Xibalbá" - Mayan Underworld) is one of a kind).
Recreational Activity: Riding the ATVs through the Jungle is one of the best experiences I have ever had. Not only do I enjoy the adventure, but also the gorgeous natural surroundings.
Restaurant: Puerto Madero has the absolute best soufflé8 - potatoes ever!!! A classy restaurant and local favorite by many for its beautiful scenery and great service.
International Event:Formula 1 for the adrenaline, speed, excitement, and people... everything that’s needed for the best event. It is an incredible experience no matter the sponsoring county.
Hello, I'm Mariana LEON
Corporate Business Director
Mariana was born in San Luis Potosi. She has a graduate degree in Hotel Trade and Tourism and is a Certified Meeting Specialist (CMS). Excellent customer service and attention to detail define her. She began her professional career in 2005 working for Princess Cruises. Her experience in incentive travel comes from working for the Fiesta Americana Condesa Hotel in Cancun, in the sales department, where she performed as wedding, group, and convention planner; during eight successful years, she planned more than 70 weddings, 360 business meetings, 100 groups and conventions, and fam trips, among others. The curriculum she built up in this hotel includes numerous positive reviews by clients testifying to her commitment and professionalism.
She joined IVI DMC in 2014 as a business executive, a position that she describes as a new undertaking in her career. In 2015, due to her dedication and being goal oriented, she was appointed as Business Manager. In her new position, she proudly continues displaying her top priorities: Excellent customer service and attention to detail, qualities that enable her to establish, develop, and strengthen successful relationships with clients.
Personal Favorites
Local Attraction:Rio Secreto as it is difficult to find a natural setting that compares to it. The spectacular formations found here are truly amazing. Xibalbá´s ("Xibalbá" - Mayan Underworld) is one of a kind).
Recreational Activity: Riding the ATVs through the Jungle is one of the best experiences I have ever had. Not only do I enjoy the adventure, but also the gorgeous natural surroundings.
Restaurant: Puerto Madero has the absolute best soufflé8 - potatoes ever!!! A classy restaurant and local favorite by many for its beautiful scenery and great service.
International Event:Formula 1 for the adrenaline, speed, excitement, and people... everything that’s needed for the best event. It is an incredible experience no matter the sponsoring county.
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Spectacular Argentina
Its enormous area gives Argentina an incredible variety of landscapes: waterfalls, mountains, lakes, and glaciers. Its entry door, Buenos Aires, is widely considered the most attractive city in Latin America. In Buenos Aires, visitors can watch (or better yet, enjoy learning) the Tango. Indulge with world-class gourmet restaurants, art, design, and this vibrant city's lively and cosmopolitan spirit. Guests will be amazed at the immensity of Patagonia and Antarctica. The Mesopotamia region will astonish with its amazing Iguazu Falls. Adventure and gourmet experiences await in the Cuyo region, wrapped by mountains and vineyards.
Argentina lets visitors journey from pre-historic sites to modern and cosmopolitan cities, and to discover Argentina in style, comfort and elegance.
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Outstanding Tourist Infrastructure
Outstanding International hotel brands will present familiar names to vacationers and group travelers alike. All Argentina destinations enable visitors to choose from rustic farm estates to luxury hotels meeting the budgets of individual travelers as well as group programs. Many hotels offer state-of-the-art meeting facilities, and several Argentine destinations feature big, modern Convention Centers.
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An Awesome Array Of Activities
The number of activities available to travelers visiting Argentina is almost as diverse as the landscape of the country. Regardless of the chosen destination, visitors will always find water sports, golf courses, fishing, horseback riding, fashionable or typical shopping, great dining, fun cruises, wine tours, whale watching, ATVs. Each destination will enchant with its own natural and cultural characteristics.
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Argentine Gastronomy
Argentine cuisine offers an assortment of options, from local cuisine to familiar European dishes, drinks and specialties are equally plentiful. Argentine beef is considered among the best in the world. Empanadas can be stuffed with just about anything tasty, although beef, ham and cheese, and corn are the most popular.
The quality of wines is internationally reputed. Sampling the bitter taste of Mate (the drink of the Gaucho) can be a unique social event.
Italian-style ice-cream stores are so ubiquitous you may think you’re in Southern Italy.
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Cultural Heritage
Pre-Columbian cultures and early Conquistadores left their traces for us to visit and enjoy.
Cultural UNESCO Heritage Sites:
1-Cueva de las Manos, Rio Pinturas
2-Jesuit Block and Estancias of Cordoba
3-Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Ntra Sra de Loreto 4-and Santa Maria Mayor
5-Quebrada de Humahuaca
6-Iguazu National Park
7-Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks
8-Los Glaciares National Park
9-Los Alerces National Park
10-Península Valdés
11-Qhapaq Ñan: Andean Road System.
12-Le Corbusier´s architectural work
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Exceptional Weather
From the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, the dizzying heights of the Andes to the moist jungles of Iguazu Falls and the strong chilly winds of Ushuaia—the southernmost city in the World, Argentina presents countless weather possibilities.
Argentine weather varies greatly from region to region due to its diverse geographical locations, and varying latitude–longitudes, and changes according to various seasons. You can ski during wintertime in Patagonia, and go to the beach in the summertime on the Atlantic.
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Multilingual Friendly Population
Argentines are recognized for being warm and friendly with visitors, you will find this is to be true from the moment you arrive in Argentina. Our people's hospitality is one of the reasons why many tourists feel comfortable and decide to return time and again.
In addition, English is widely spoken in Argentina and a requirement within the tourism industry.
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Location
Argentina is perceived as an "Exotic'' yet easy to reach and safe destination. From the US and Canada, visitors can travel south to another hemisphere, benefitting from the experience of switching from summer to winter (or vice-versa) while at the same time keeping a similar daylight saving time pattern.
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Excellent Airlines Connections
Most international airlines offer direct flights to Buenos Aires. Our strategic location makes for excellent flight connections. Most international flights are overnight flights, arriving early and leaving Buenos Aires late in the evening, which means you can begin your program without delay upon arrival.