Argentina boasts pristine deserts, and sprawling beaches, rich plains, and hilly forests. The rugged Andes mountains are home to a preserved colonial city, archeological sites, wild life refuges, subtropical forests, and desert canyons. Students will also learn about the generations of dictatorial rule, revolving-door governments, corruption, tax evasion, and misguided financial policies have created political and economic problems that Argentines have been unable to shake.