Argentina

DVD. Globe Trekker. 58 Minutes. Argentina is the world's eighth largest country and one of remarkable variety. The magnificent desolation of Patagonia and the high Andes contrast dramatically with the urban frenzy of Buenos Aires, one of the world's largest and most cosmopolitan cities. Traveler Justine Shapiro begins her adventure in Iguaz? before traveling west to Jujay. After an incredible train journey to Salta she continues south to the capital Buenos Aires. She ends her journey at the southern extreme of the country amidst the incredible scenery of the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. Visit the incredible Iguaz? Falls, almost a mile wide. 55 minutes.> $_$_START_LIST ? Catch the Train to the Stars, one of the most spectacular railway journeys in Latin America. ? Send a day with the Gauchos, the amazing Argentine cowboys. ? Learn the Tango and party in Buenos Aires. ? Visit the San Moreno Glacier at the tip of Latin America. $_$_END_LIST The material in this video was previously released under the title "Lonely Planet"

DVD. 7 Days. 52 Minutes. Argentina is the second largest country in South America and a captivating land of tango, adventure and breathtaking nature. Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and the most European city in South America with buildings that are reminiscent of bygone times. The mighty Plaza De Mayo is the historic heart of the city, along with the presidential palace, the Casa Rosada and the Catedral Metropolitana. Today the tango is performed in each corner of the city and in the nineteenth century poor immigrants from Italy and Spain settled in Buenos Aires. This explains the fiery temperament and deep melancholy that is expressed by the dances and is evident with each flick of the leg. In what was once the red light district with its whore houses of colourful corrugated iron taken from numerous ship wrecks, the tango was born. We visit an estanzia, a feudal residence of the beef barons who once settled on the endless plains of the pampas and who built their farmhouses according to the rustic designs of the nobility. From Salta Station we begin a fascinating train journey on the Tren A Las Nubes, the "train into the clouds",.which will climb to more than three thousand metres above sea level along one of the highest railroads in the world. The Los Glaciares National Park is a mixture of lakes, glaciers, mountains and untouched wilderness yet despite the harsh climate the local vegetation captivates due to its diversity. Our journey comes to an end. From north to south, through cities and pampas to glaciers and mountains, Argentina is a dream destination come true!

DVD. Passport to Adventure This South American adventure begins in the vibrant capital of the country, Buenos Aires, with a stroll through it's colorful neighborhoods, parks and pedestrian zones and an evening of Tango, the passionate music and dance that reflect the soul of the Argentine people. Next, hosts Mark Jennings &Julie Conover fly to the " Switzerland of South America", Bariloche, to ski the dramatic peaks of the Andes and soar high over the resort with a French daredevil. A boat trip through the stunning Argentine Lake District reveals the diversity of the region - rain forests cling to the sides of snow covered peaks while icy waterfalls rush past towering stands of bamboo.

DVD. 60 Minutes. From Iguazu Falls and the Ibera Marsh in the subtropical north to Peninsula Valdes in the Patagonia region you can experience the land of hundreds of bird species, monkeys, Rheas, Guanacos, Burrowing Owls, Orca Whales, Megellanic Penquins, Sea Lions, & Elephant Seals.

DVD. 70 Minutes. Eighty million year old clues challenge modern day dinosaur detectives who search the badlands of Argentina's Patagonia in their attempt to solve ancient mysteries. There are four major regions of the world that hold most of the resources to solving the riddles of earth's ancient past: Mongolia, China, the Great Plains of the United States, and Argentina's Patagonia region. This 60 minute documentary allows viewers to experience, up close, the badlands of Argentina, where the discovery of a major dinosaur egg nest site and other active dinosaur digs have occurred including a site that may uncover the world's largest dinosaur. c2002. Color.

DVD. Discover The World. 30 Minutes. This program looks at the people, history, culture and geography of: Argentina.

DVD. Nature Parks Polished rock and strangely formed ice monuments dominate this extraordinary habitat in southern Argentina, in the heart of Patagonia. The Los Glaciares National Park captivates with its untouched wilderness and surreal scenery. The starting point of the journey through one of the most fascinating landscapes on Earth is the capital of the Lago Argentino Departament, El Calafate. Outside the town are vast, lush meadows that are frequently swept by the strong winds of the region, yet despite the harsh climate, the local vegetation is surprisingly varied. The Lago Argentino, that measures around 1,500 square kilometres, is located in the Los Glaciares National Park. Several mountain rivers, as well as the ice of various glaciers, flow into the lake. The Upsala Glacier, on the northwest tip of the lake, is the biggest of its kind in South America and its dimensions are unique, its glacial tongue stretching 50 kilometres into the lake. For visitors to the Viedma Glacier, the most thrilling and spectacular leg of the adventure lies ahead, a walk into its ice fields. Among the most beautiful and unforgettable impressions on the eternal ice of the Viedma are the many deep caves that have been formed according to various prevailing conditions. Another visual highlight of this amazing tour into the fairy-tale world of the Viedma Glacier, is the play of color on the ice. In addition to the color of the ice, it is also the fantastic shapes of the frozen water that makes the journey to the Viedma Glacier so outstanding. The Los Glaciares National Park is a scene of grandiose natural spectacles, a haven for those who seek tranquility and a dream world of ice and rock. This remote region in the south of Argentina has most certainly retained its natural beauty right up to the present day.

DVD. 7 Days. 52 Minutes. Patagonia is the most southerly region in Argentina and the second largest state in South America. A dream destination of strong winds, endless plains, glacial landscapes and total isolation at the end of the world. In the Tierra Del Fuego region, Ushuaia is known as the Gateway to Antarctica and is a small town that has experienced a great boom in recent years. It is difficult to believe that not long ago nothing but the wooden huts of Anglican missionaries stood here, those who introduced Christianity to the Fireland Indians in 1869. The Tierra Del Fuego National Park was founded in 1960 and is very accessible. The Rio Pipo snakes through the varied landscape and more than sixty thousand hectares cover the border with Chile surrounded by snow covered mountains that survey the land below. Only a handful of people are allowed to visit Penguin Island, closely supervised by a guide and restricted to well-defined pathways. It is fascinating to watch the Magellan Penguins, which actually bray like donkeys, as they waddle along in true penguin-like comical fashion. From the Lago Nordenskj?ld there is a wonderful view of the park's natural landmark, the two thousand five hundred metre high Torres Del Paine. The remains of a dead guanako indicate that the park is also the habitat of a legendary yet dreaded predator, the puma. Patagonia is an ancient rock and savannah landscape that has been created out of fire, water, wind and ice and is one of the oldest landscapes on Planet Earth. Constantly changing but also frozen in the mists of time itself!

DVD. 60 Minutes. Neuquen province, south to Tierra del Fuego. This area has, for more than 30 years, captured the hearts of trout anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Visit Estancia El Palenque ranch which is home to a healthy trout population along the Corcovado River in addition to being a working cattle ranch. Here you can be fishing in the morning, picnic on the river or at the lodge, and horseback or ATV ride in the mountains in the afternoon. On the Atlantic coast of Patagonia along the shore of Peninsula Valdez...Rare and exciting scenes of giant killer whales chasing sea lions right up to the beach and nearby a colony of Magellan penguins. In Esquel, ride the historic narrow gauge rail line on "La Trochita" with Eleanor O'Farrell, who rode the train to school as a young child. Visit the "digs" of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid when they hid out in Patagonia. And experience the outdoors in San Carlos de Bariloche along the shores of Lago Nahuel Haupi. Fast paced Buenos Aires has many street fairs where antiques, art, music and dance bring the street alive.

DVD. On Tour. 26 Minutes. Salta, capital of the province of the same name in the north west of Argentina, is the starting point of one of the most fascinating train journeys in the world. A sight worth visiting before boarding the train means a journey by cable car on the city's mountain, the Cerro San Bernardo and it takes ten minutes to reach the top of the mountain that towers above the city. At the General Belgrano Railway Station passengers board the Tren A Las Nubes for a unique train journey high into the clouds. The train has seating for more than five hundred passengers and all the carriages are modern and well furnished. On its long and demanding journey across the remoteness of the Argentine mountains, the 'cloud train' passes through a total of twenty one tunnels. But it is not only the technical facts that are impressive, it is also the untouched natural landscape that is truly captivating, with fascinating forests of cactus that indicate the arid nature of the region. Today the line has become a real attraction but for some passengers the thin air of these high regions occasionally causes problems. Some begin to feel light-headed. To cover such contingencies the train. contains a first aid facility. The deep abysses that frequently appears alongside the track can also unnerve some passengers while for others they just add to the excitement. We eventually reach an altitude more than four thousand metres above sea level, the highest point of the journey and, after a short stop, the return journey begins. The Tren A Las Nubes: an Andeean adventure well worth having!

DVD. Exploring Horizons From the remote communities of Patagonia to the ancient medinas of North Africa, the destinations of Exploring Horizons' third season have one thing in common, it's the people that make them unique in the ways they celebrate life. From all the many incredible stories, adventures and dazzling aerial perspectives that make up episodes 1 - 12, a few amazing ones were saved to create this Season Finale. This episode brings it home from four continents with more original music, fascinating cultures and undeniably, the best open cockpit views of the world. Get a close look at the world of ancient cultures Discover the heart of the people through festivals and song Capture life in the moment from the aerial view to the human perspective Share in the Native connection to the land Cruise over colourful vistas and soar over mountain peaks in open cockpit Listen to the beats from of drummers from 4 continents From the aerial view to the human perspective, Exploring Horizons travels off the beaten path to the remote corners of the world and finds those places where civilization moved in without taking over. Three stunning seasons cover a cross section of culture, adventure and amazing places that make up our global village. Shot in North America, Central America, South America, Europe and North Africa.