Argentina is a rich and diverse country. Located at the southernmost part of the South American continent, it is home to not only football but a rich cultural and natural landscape any world traveler should never miss. Here are some of the best places to go in Argentina.

The El Calafate and the Perito Moreno Glacier. Going to the glacier can only be a sort of time travel for one to the Ice Ages. The white sheet of ice has been moving for thousands if not millions of years and there is not just two but five known live glaciers in the area, such as the El Calafate, Perito Moreno, Upsala, Mayo and the Spegazzini. For a first hand experience, walk on the glacier and feel the power of Mother Nature. Do pack hiking boots though and warm clothing as it can get chilly all of a sudden.

The Valdez Peninsula. This is one of the best wildlife reserves in the country if not the world. With a marine tour, one can go whale watching, watch elephant seals sun themselves, count out penguins and marvel at the playfulness of sea lions in their natural habitat. One can even take a Happy Feet walk at Punta Tombo where nearly a million and half Magellanic Penguins call home. Like the glacier trails, bringing hiking boots and warm clothing can only help enjoy the beauty of the animal kingdom at its finest.

The Bariloche and the Seven Lakes Region. The mountain towns of the Seven Lakes seem to come right out of a painting with its deep blue and green hues that paint the landscape. This is a region of the Rio Negro and Jujuy high up in the Andean mountain range. The natural lake formations allow visitors to commune with nature through fly-fishing, hiking, camping, hunting and other nature setting activities during the summer season. At winter's peak, there are many great snowfalls and ski slopes to choose from in the area. This is truly Argentine beauty at its pristine best.

The El Chaltaon and the Fitz Roy. For the avid trekkers and mountaineers, the best area in Argentina to go to is the El Chataon. This is a remote mountain village usually start off points to ascents to many mountains nearby, such as the El Cerro Fitz Roy. This massive expanse of rock and slope is located within the Los Glaciares National Park and is open to tourists during summer, with different trekking levels for one and all with each having picturesque views of the landscape below.