South America as a vacation destination:

Welcome to the wonders of South America. Your trip will take you on an extraordinary vacation enjoying both man-made and natural wonders. Argentina is a beautiful country that has, arguably, some of the tastiest beef, sexiest dance, best-looking people, one of the highest peaks, and most cosmopolitan cities in South America. Add to that Argentina's vast plains and deserts, glistening lakes, thundering glaciers and some of the grandest waterfalls on Earth. Discover a South American country whose self-image is European, as found in the architectural styles of houses on the great cattle-ranching estates, many of which would look more at home in the French or English countryside. The city of Buenos Aires is considered one of Latin America's most cosmopolitan cities. Its strongly European-accented eclecticism shapes its style. Today sailboats dock in the new port at the dike, painting a scene from a postcard. Unique even in the way Spanish is spoken, it lends itself to discovery- seductive in an ambience of luxury.

South America as a vacation destination for gay and lesbian vacationers:

In Argentina, Buenos Aires is not only the center of the country’s government as it is the Capital, but it is the center for the gay population and tourism.  Even though it was the first major Latin American city to legalize same-sex unions and even hosted the World Cup for gay soccer, you will not find a gayborhood type environment.  On the other hand Buenos Aires has also been described one of the world’s “sexiest and most sophisticated” gay and lesbian destinations.  The first gay bar opened in 1983, and since then gay tango bars and wine shops have sprouted up along with popular trendy outside cafes and restaurants.

If the city life does not appeal to you or if you are looking to enjoy some of the beautiful scenery of Argentina, then gay-friendly El Calafate is the place to go.  Near the Perito Moreno Glacier and El Chalten, it is the trekking capital of Argentina.  This area is not about the gay scene it is about the natural scenery.  One of the most active glaciers in the world, the Moreno Glacier resides in Argentina’s Glaciers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The sight and sound of large glacial pieces falling into the water is something you will never forget.