Why Argentina rewards city-hoppers
Argentina is huge and wonderfully varied, so the smart move is to anchor your trip around a handful of standout cities. Each one has its own food, music and landscape. Here are six worth building a route around.
Buenos Aires
The capital is the heartbeat of the country: European-style boulevards, leafy plazas and a 24-hour energy.
- Known for tango, steak parrillas and grand cafe culture
- Highlight: the colorful Caminito street in La Boca, then a tango show in San Telmo
Mendoza
Sitting at the foot of the Andes, Mendoza is Argentina's wine capital and the home of Malbec.
- Known for vineyards, olive groves and sunny outdoor living
- Highlight: a full-day winery tour through Lujan de Cuyo or the Uco Valley
Bariloche
In the Lake District of Patagonia, San Carlos de Bariloche feels almost Alpine.
- Known for lakes, ski slopes and Swiss-style chocolate shops
- Highlight: the Circuito Chico drive past Lake Nahuel Huapi
Salta
Up in the colorful northwest, Salta keeps its colonial architecture beautifully intact.
- Known for Andean culture, empanadas and dramatic desert scenery
- Highlight: the Tren a las Nubes or a road trip to the Quebrada de Humahuaca
Cordoba
Argentina's second city is young, lively and rich in Jesuit history.
- Known for universities, nightlife and rolling sierras nearby
- Highlight: the UNESCO-listed Jesuit Block in the historic center
El Calafate
The gateway to Patagonia's glaciers, this small town punches far above its size.
- Known for ice fields, trekking and Patagonian lamb
- Highlight: walking the boardwalks at the Perito Moreno Glacier
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