ARGENTINA ~ South America Map ~

...Fantastic South America map card coming from Argentina...from the 12 countries I'm only missing Colombia and Paraguay and these dependant territories, Falkand Islands (UK), French Guiana (France) South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (UK)...maybe someone can help???(>‿♥)Thanks a lot Rubén!!

Nestled between the Caribbean, the South Pacific, and the South Atlantic Oceans, South America is the wilder of the Americas.

The world's biggest rainforest and the largest river (Amazon), the highest mountain range outside Asia (the Andes), remote islands (Galapagos Islands, Easter Island and Fernando de Noronha), heavenly beaches (such as in Brazil's Northeastern region), wide deserts (Atacama), icy landscapes (Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego), the world's tallest waterfall (the 979m Angel Falls, in Venezuela) and one of the largest (Iguaçu Falls, Argentina and Brazil), as well as several other breathtaking natural attractions.

 There are 12 independent countries and 3 dependent territories. The largest country by area and the most populated is Brazil, it occupies about the 50% of the total mainland area and more than 52% of the population live on its territory. The smallest independent state is Suriname, it is the only nation in this region, speaking Dutch as an official language.

With nice stamps!

ARGENTINA ~ Patagonia- Perito Moreno Glacier-UNESCO~

...Amazing view of an impressive natural wonder, the most famous icefield in the world... unlike most of the world’s glaciers, it is growing (about 2 meters a day)...one of the last advancing glaciares in the world and that makes him special!!Thanks sooo much Sol!!


No real stamp: ATM's stamp labels
(International letter)

The Perito Moreno Glacier is a glacier located in the Los Glaciares National Park in Santa Cruz. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Argentine Patagonia. having a front of 5 km long and a height of over 60 meters above the level of the water. At 30 km (19 miles) in length and over 250 sq km (97 sq mi) in size.
.Perito Moreno is one of 48 glaciers fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field located in the Andes system shared with Chile. This icefield is the world’s third largest reserve of fresh water.

In 1981 UNESCO declared National Park Los Glaciares a World Heritage Site.

ARGENTINA ~Historic monuments-Buenos Aires~

...Great multiview showing beautiful historical buildings of Buenos Aires...and with special scented roses stamp (and yes it still smells a bit even after it long journey! ^__^) Thanks Mariana! 

With nice stamps:
Argentina's National Flower Festival
(Issued 27 September 2008 )
Archeological artifacts
Cultura Mapuche. Kultrún
 (Issued 13-09-2000)
Funerary urn, Belén culture

1. Casa Rosada (Pink House) is the presidential palace and office of the president.
2. Cabildo - Town Hall This building was used as a government house during colonial times.Currently, Cabildo hosts the National Museum of the Cabildo and the May Revolution.
3. The Metropolitan Cathedral is the main Catholic temple in Buenos Aires. The neoclassical building has not got the typical cathedral profile as it has no towers and it looks more a classical Greek temple than a typical Catholic temple.
4. The Congress Building finished in 1906 in an Italian academic style with some classical touches, the building is a four-storied rectangle and has two pavilions, one on each side. In front of the Congreso Congress building is another beautiful park.

 Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America

ARGENTINA ~Cover~

...Sweet postcard in a great cover!! Thanks a lot Viviana for this lovely surprise!!!
Best wishes for you too! ^__^

Stamps on the left:
Literature, Press and Comics (Newspapers & Journalists) stamp
Subject 200th Anniversary of the Gazeta de Buenos (Issued 05-06-2010)
Economy & Industry History (History of Peoples) stamp
Subject 2010 Population, Accomodation and Lodging (Issued 18-09-2010)
Argentina's Traditional Games - Bowls and "Truco".(Issued 27-10-2010)

Stamps on the right:
Couldn't find anything about the star stamp (Issued 2012)
Aviation Geography & Meteorology (Artic and Antarctica) stamp
Subject The First Argentine Landing at the South Pole 1962-2012 (Issued 03-03-2012)

ARGENTINA ~The House of Archbishop Colombres-Tucumán~

My second card today also shows a great building, beautiful reflected in the water...But I just don't know why they put a sticker on front of the card???Thanks Viviana!

Love the stamps too!

It is situated inside 9 de Julio Park in San Miguel de Tucumán. Bishop Colombres's Home is one the most interesting examples of colonial houses of late 18th century. It consists of two stories with quebracho beam ladders dating from the time it was built. The place was restored around 1913 for the last time.
In its interior are pieces of furniture belonging to its owner, Bishop Eusebio Colombres, apart from some portraits of Argentine national heroes painted by Lola Mora and old coins and bills collections.
The house was declared to be a Historic National Monument in August, 1941.

ARGENTINA ~Cover~

Its so great that I met through my postcards so many wonderful new friends...
Some of "Hard-to-Get-Countries" of which I never could have dreamed to receive cards from... and now have wonderful collections.
And cards from closer to home but also speciale... I'm touched by all of you...
A BIG THANKS!! GERDA ^__^

Got a beautiful envelope from Viviana with great card. You can't find such wonderful envelopes here in my country... Love the stamps too!!


The card comes from:
"Rutas solidarios" or"Pathways of Solidarity" and it is a project of the Solidarity Network which aims to promote the development of community centers (soup kitchens, homes, gardens, schools, libraries and health centers).

ARGENTINA ~Cover~

Wow!! To find such wonderful envelope from Argentina in my mailbox today is so great ... This stamps are one of the most beautiful I ever received and with one of my favorite animals the whale!! It can't be better!! I think those stamp sheets and special label are just so nice as postcards and really interesting...
Thanks Viviana for this great surprise. :D:D

Miniature sheet of 2 of 2 designs: "Argentine Arctartica-Members of the first Argentine Polar Expedition" issued on24 september 2005 from a set of 3 sheets!
Miniature sheet of 2 of 2 designs: "Tribute to His Holiness The Pope John Paul II" issued on 23 april 2005 from a set of 3 sheets!
Stamps from a sheet of 4: "Natural Monuments" issud on 8 Juli 2006!

Since 1998, the Argentine Post adds to their shipping systems a label sticker. During the current year were put into circulation labels illustrated with the isotype of the Bicentennial of the May Revolution, accompanied by the issuance of commemorative postage stamps. And for the first time a legend is added: STOP DISCRIMINATION PREVENTION is key to HIV.

ARGENTINA~cover~

Received a lovely surprise cover from Viviana! They can put even stamps on the back of the envelope. I don't think we can do that here in Belgium. Thanks a lot Viviana!!:-)

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Received a wonderful envelope! A special relaesed stationary postcard in Argentina for one of the most important philately events this year in Antwerp (Belgium). It was in April: Antverpia 2010. Since 19990 every four years is Birdpex a gathering of collectors and collections from all over the world. Unfortunately I couldn't visit it...:-( But I'm so happy with this beautiful bird card....


The Toucan shown on the stationary postcard is known in Argentina as Arasi Chico-it is 30to33cm long. Its song is like a repetitive vocalization, rough and cavernous. It inhabits the medium and shady strata of the Misones provinde forests thickets in Argentina. It is rarely seen in nature and this justifies that special attention be given tot the conservation of this species.

I also always love all the interesting information included in the evelopes Viviana sent... GREAT!!

ARGENTINA ~Buenos Aires~

Views of Buenos Aires the capital and largest city of Argentina, currently the second-largest metropolitan area in Plata.

1909-2009 Celebrating of 100 year electric tram at Cordoba.

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This time no postcard but a wonderful cover with the set of stamps from this year's UPAEP series dedicated to the national symbols. The two Argentinian stamps, issued on 27 March 2010, feature the national coat of arms and the flag. I really love these stamps!
And a beautiful song about stamps, mail.... A brochure with explaining all about the origin of both the Argentine flag and Coat of Arms. I find it all really interesting!!

The national flag of Argentina is a triband, composed of three equally wide horizontal bands coloured light blue, white and light blue.The full flag featuring the sun is called the Official Ceremonial Flag (Spanish: Bandera Oficial de Ceremonia). The flag without the sun is considered the Ornamental Flag. While both versions are equally considered the national flag, the ornamental version must always be hoisted below the Official Ceremony Flag.
The Coat of Arms of Argentina was established in its current form in 1944, but has its origins in the seal of the Sovereign General Assembly of 1813.


Argentina Post issued on March 6, 2010 a commemorative stamp depicting the logo of the bicentenary chosen in a conquest.On May 25th, 2010 Argentina will celebrate the 200 years of the revolution that opened the way to Independence. The bicentenary of “The May Revolution” will be celebrated throughout the year through various activities and ceremonies that will end at the great feast of the May 25.

A song by Maria Elena Walsh.María Elena Walsh (born February 1, 1930 in Villa Sarmiento, Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires) is an Argentine musician and writer known for her songs and books for children. (Click to enlarge :-))

ARGENTINA ~La Boca~

ARGENTINIA ~La Boca~
Originally uploaded by gerda_dager

Sent by Mariana. La Boca is populair tourists distination for tourists visiting Buenos Aires with the colourful houses and peculiar main street Caminito.