The Compass: Argentina

From the vibrant capital of Buenos Aires to Mendoza's beautiful wine country and the impressive glacial ranges of Patagonia, Argentina's natural magnificence is legendary.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  

 

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From the vibrant capital of Buenos Aires to Mendoza's beautiful wine country and the impressive glacial ranges of Patagonia, Argentina's natural magnificence is legendary. In this edition, we see photos that reveal the beauty of bogs in Argentina's "Land of Fire," discover a mountaineering mouse that is the world's highest-dwelling mammal, and travel to Patagonia to meet the cowboys who are expert guides to a wild land. Let's explore Argentina.

ENVIRONMENT

PHOTOGRAPH BY LUJÁN AGUSTI In Argentina’s ‘Land of Fire,’ photos reveal the beauty of bogs Images from National Geographic photographer Luján Agusti document “magical” Argentine peatlands. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ENRIC SALA, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Huge reserves protect underwater mountains, endangered sea life Argentina's government has voted to create two new marine parks that cover an area the size of Hungary. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY JOEL SARTORE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO ARK Wild bees are building their homes from plastic—and scientists aren’t sure why When tasked with making their unique nests, Argentina’s solitary bees are now choosing plastic. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEJANDRO CHASKIELBERG An imported tree fuels Patagonia’s terrifying summer fires Pine trees and climate change transform the region’s fire patterns, pushing some to run ‘as if from the roar of a dragon.’ READ MORE SHARE

ANIMALS

ILLUSTRATION BY HISTORIC COLLECTION, ALAMY This mountaineering mouse is the world's highest-dwelling mammal The yellow-rumped leaf-eared mouse can live from sea level all the way up to the peaks of Andean volcanoes, surprising experts. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY LUJÁN AGUSTI, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Argentina brought beavers to Tierra del Fuego. It was not a good idea. In 1946, the government wanted to create a fur industry. More than 70 years later, it’s clear the ecosystem wasn’t meant to cope with them. READ MORE

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PHOTOGRAPH BY TOMÁS MUNITA How an unprecedented gift built a legacy of conservation in South America An enterprising wealthy couple had a dream: Buy millions of acres across Chile and Argentina, then donate them to create new parks. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY MARCO VERNASCHI Argentine identities A photographer glimpses many cultures in the faces of the country's people. READ MORE SHARE

TRAVEL

DREAM NOW, GO LATER

PHOTOGRAPH BY LUJÁN AGUSTI In Patagonia, these cowboys are expert guides to a wild land Gaucho families connect travelers to a traditional way of life at the end of the world. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY ANIBAL TREJO, GETTY IMAGES Everything to know about Buenos Aires This city's gorgeous architecture, local culture, and rich history offers something for everyone. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY IMAGE BROKER / ALAMY 5 hidden adventures in Argentina's rugged northwest Head to this secluded South American region for fewer crowds and greater thrills. READ MORE

PHOTOGRAPH BY PAUL HAHN, REDUX This is the world's most beautiful bookstore Inside a converted theater, travelers discover a temple of books. READ MORE SHARE

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