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Quiz about Touristic Cities of Argentina
Quiz about Touristic Cities of Argentina

Touristic Cities of Argentina Trivia Quiz


See how much you know about Argentina's touristic cities and provinces.

A multiple-choice quiz by lizzy243. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lizzy243
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
257,575
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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615
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Question 1 of 10
1. Rosario is a beautiful city that lies along the Parana River. In what Argentinean province is Rosario located? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Gualeguaychu is home to the Gualeguaychu Carnival (called the "country's carnival"). Which province is Gualeguaychu in?

Answer: (Two Words- think of carnival, English spelling)
Question 3 of 10
3. Las Lenas, in Mendoza Province, is an Argentinean ski resort.


Question 4 of 10
4. Mar del Plata (sea of silver) is in Buenos Aires.


Question 5 of 10
5. Name the city in Rio Negro, Argentina, that is famous for its mountains and forests. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The oldest city in Argentina is Rio Hondo. To what province does it belong? (Hint: think of hot springs). Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which tourist hot spot in Neuquen Province is popular for canoeing, hiking, and fishing? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which Argentinean city is popular for tourists during the summer and is located in Cordoba? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. San Miguel de Tucuman (St. Michael of Tucuman), located in Tucuman, is the place where Argentina declared independence from Spain.


Question 10 of 10
10. Which city, located in Misiones, is known for its waterfalls? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Rosario is a beautiful city that lies along the Parana River. In what Argentinean province is Rosario located?

Answer: Santa Fe

Rosario is in the south of Santa Fe. It is a famous city because the Argentinean flag was first flown there. Cordoba, Buenos Aires, and Tucuman are other tourist cities in Argentina but not in the province of Santa Fe.
2. Gualeguaychu is home to the Gualeguaychu Carnival (called the "country's carnival"). Which province is Gualeguaychu in?

Answer: Entre Rios

One of South America's most famous carnivals is held in Gualeguaychu. Tourists from all over South America visit this carnival and partake in the amusements, celebrations, music, and dancing.
3. Las Lenas, in Mendoza Province, is an Argentinean ski resort.

Answer: True

Mendoza is part of the Andes mountain range. It is one of the most popular skiing resorts of Argentina. It is a major tourist attraction during the winter because of its ski runs.
4. Mar del Plata (sea of silver) is in Buenos Aires.

Answer: True

The River Plate is on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in the south of the province. It is very popular during the summer because it has excellent, world-class resorts for families.
5. Name the city in Rio Negro, Argentina, that is famous for its mountains and forests.

Answer: Bariloche

Bariloche is a very popular destination for Argentinean teens. Traditionally, they go to this city to be together for the last time when they graduate from secondary school.

Cordoba is the capital city of the province with the same name. Rawson is the capital of Chubut Province and Usuahia is the capital of Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire).
6. The oldest city in Argentina is Rio Hondo. To what province does it belong? (Hint: think of hot springs).

Answer: Santiago del Estero

Santiago del Estero is famous because of its hot springs. It is a very popular spa resort enjoyed by Argentineans. Salta's well-known architecture can be seen in many old buildings dating to the colonization age. La Rioja is mainly famous because of its President's Office called "The Pink House" and in La Plata there are several universities (it is a city, not a province).
7. Which tourist hot spot in Neuquen Province is popular for canoeing, hiking, and fishing?

Answer: San Martin de los Andes

San Martin de los Andes is a quiet place with a beautiful landscape. It is located near the Patagonia region. The Lanin National Park is located in this town. Bariloche is in the frontier between Rio Negro and Neuquen. San Luis and Rio Negro are provinces.
8. Which Argentinean city is popular for tourists during the summer and is located in Cordoba?

Answer: Carlos Paz

Carlos Paz is as crowded during the summer as Mar del Plata. Every summer, theater companies in that city present amazing local shows. Cordoba is the capital city of the province. La Falda is a quiet town, focused on the teens who graduated from the primary school. Finally, Cosquin is known for its folklore festival during the summer.
9. San Miguel de Tucuman (St. Michael of Tucuman), located in Tucuman, is the place where Argentina declared independence from Spain.

Answer: True

Independence from Spain was declared on July 9, 1816 in San Miquel de Tucuman. A Tucuman house, which was reconstructed as a national monument, is the main attraction of the province. Tucuman is in the province of Tucuman. Buenos Aires is in the province of Autonomous Province of Buenos Aires and Cordoba is in the province of Cordoba
10. Which city, located in Misiones, is known for its waterfalls?

Answer: Iguazu

The Iguazu Falls are the natural border between Argentina and Brazil. Most of the falls are located in Argentinean territory. They have been featured in many films, such as "The Mission" and "Miami Vice". They have also been seen on television, such as on the show "Smallville" and in Honda's "The Impossible Dream" advertisement.
Source: Author lizzy243

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