"Argentina, or the Conquest of the Rio de la Plata. A Historical Poem" is a famous poetic work by Martín del Barco-Centenera, which tells about the beginning of the colonial era in Latin America. This epic poem describes the exploits and adventures of the conquistadors who set sail in search of new lands and riches. The author transforms historical events into beautiful peaks that reveal the spirituality and thirst for adventure of the beginning of the 16th century. "Argentina, or the Conquest of the Rio de la Plata" is not only a literary masterpiece, but also an important source of knowledge about the history of South America and the colonial period.