Argentina and soccer has become synonymous today and Diengo Maradona a legend in the history of soccer. But this country has much to offer beside soccer. The waterfalls, snow- capped mountain peaks and the picturesque landscape have an magnetic attraction on the visitors. But before landing in this beautiful country the tourist should have a clear idea about getting to Argentina . There are various means for getting to Argentina.

• Getting to Argentina by air

Almost all major countries are directly linked with Argentina by the international flights established by major service providers to the aviation industry. All international flights arrive at Ezeiza International Airport, 35 km from the centre of Buenos Aires. From there you can travel to the city through different bus services and cabs available for hire. But you should try and avert the floods of taxi drivers who welcome arrivals; instead you should buy a ticket from the Remis (private car) lobby in the airport. A cheaper option is the airport bus; this comfy service functions hourly and drops you off in Plaza San Martín. From here, most hotels are a short taxi ride away. Situated within the city, the Jorge Newbery airport is employed largely for local travel as well as for travel to and from bordering countries. The following are commonly used: Aerolíneas Argentinas, British Airways, Canadian Pacific, Air France, Aeroflot, Avianca, Iberia, Lufthansa, Lan Chile and Varig.

• Getting to Argentina by rail

After the government backed away state financing of the network in 1994 and passing over the service to the provinces and private enterprises not only all international rail passenger services have ceased but also slower and less reliable domestic connections have become progressively insignificant.

• Getting to Argentina by cruise ship

The few cruise ships that come to Buenos Aires mostly spring up in Brazil or in Europe. The known sails are with the Línea C Company, on their ships Eugenio and Enrico. These function from December to March. Another cruise ship, the Pegasus, from the Epirotiki Line, also function from December to April. Antartur Lines has cruises from Ushuaia to the Antarctic and Tierra del Fuego. These only operate in January. The US-operated Kapitan Dranitsyn also cruises around the Antarctic region and South Atlantic islands, with versatile packages on crack from November through March.

• Getting to Argentina by road

A bus service is available from Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil though most of the visitors do not arrive by land.

• Getting to Argentina by car

Getting to Argentina by car is also possible. The Automovil Club Argentino (ACA), on Avenida Libertador 1850, Buenos Aires, is very assistive and can furnish maps and valuable entropy.

So have a pleasant journey to Argentina .Worldtravel4Indians.com offer online information on getting to Argentina.