Places to Visit

I did not do a lot of planning before I came here. I was given Lonely Planet's guidebook for Argentina as a present (thank you Dr. Oskoz) in December, and I read the general sections during winter break. However, I avoided the pages and pages filled with information about hostels and restaurants and things to do in each part of Argentina. All of that specific information overwhelmed me. Now, though, I realize I need to read it. Argentina is a very large country and contains so many things to do and see. I started off my program knowing that I wanted to travel, but did not have a clear list of places that I absolutely had to see. While it meant that I would be open to going anywhere, at any time, this has left me feeling unguided. So, here is a list places I would like to visit while I am here. Or, in the case of Patagonia, somewhere I will definitely go to before I die.

Places that have been crossed off are places I have already been.

Inside of Buenos Aires

1. Recoleta Cemetery (we already went, but I want to go back and spend more time there)
2. Japanese Gardens
3. Ecological Reserve 
4. Plaza Italia
5. Obelisk
6. San Telmo
7. Feria de Mataderos
8. Casa Rosada
9. Museo Evita
10. Ateano 
11. Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral

The Rest of Argentina

1. Lujan Basilica
2. Lujan Zoo
3. Las Pampas/an estancia 
4. Salta y Jujuy
5. Mendoza
6. Cordoba
7. Patagonia

Outside of Argentina

1. Uruguay (Colonia, Punta del Este, others)
2. Chile (Santiago, Valparaiso) 

I guess I better start using that guidebook to plan some trips!