Buenos Aires  A Visit to Argentina

Created by K Crossley & M Rehbehn 4/26/11 

    You will be planning a trip to Argentina, beginning in the capital, Buenos Aires.  You will need to cite at least three research sources in NoodleTools.  In your research, be sure to find out: 

 

1. Start in Buenos Aires: 

  • How to get there, including dates and airlines that fly there with flight prices 
  • A hotel at which to stay (include address, describe room and price) 
  • 3-5 restaurants where you will eat 
  • 5 attractions you will visit and what you’ll do or see there 

2. Then plan to visit other places in Argentina:  

  • Decide how you will travel around the country to 2-3 other cities in Argentina 
  • Choose at least one thing to do or see in each city

Encyclopedias 

    An encyclopedia is always a good place to begin your research.  Here you will find basic background information that will help you decide how to continue your research.  Use the search box to find your topic.NoodleTools:  Encyclopedias are considered a reference source – not duplicated from a printed work.  Do NOT provide a URL. 

Britannica Encyclopedia 

World Book Encyclopedia 

Online Databases 

CultureGrams:  Go to the World Edition to find out information about the lifestyle and customs of Argentina here. Also included are a photo gallery, recipes, and a currency converter.
NoodleTools:  Cite as follows:  reference – online- other – no, this is not duplicated from a printed source – database publisher is ProQuest.  Do NOT provide a URL. Iguazu Falls 
 

 Websites 

NoodleTools:  Cite as websites.  DO include the URL. 

 Travel Planning Websites: These websites have all the information you will need to plan a trip to Argentina – getting around, where to stay, where to eat, what to do. Many also have information organized by theme (cultural, sporting, etc). 

  1. Lonely Planet – Use the search box to find Argentina or your cities.  You can find country/regional/city overviews, plus restaurants, hotels, transportation, and things to do. 
  2. All About Argentina – You can find all the info you need to plan your trip here. 
  3. Argentina Turismo – An Argentinean government site to help plan your trip. 
  4. Argentina en Noticias – Use the Tourism dropdown menu in center of page to find information about different regions and helpful info to plan your visit. 
  5. Official Tourism Site of the City of Buenos Aires – Click on the tabs at top to find detailed information about Buenos Aires. 

 Flight Planning Websites: 

Kayak.com: http://www.kayak.com/ - Compare the costs of different airlines here. 

 

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