Why Argentina
Argentina stretches from subtropical jungle in the north to the icy tip of Patagonia, packing glaciers, vineyards, waterfalls and one of South America's most electric capitals into a single country. Here are the experiences worth building a trip around.
Iguazu Falls
Straddling the Brazilian border in Misiones province, Iguazu Falls is a chain of 275 cascades stretching nearly 3 km. Walk the catwalk to the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat) for the most powerful drop. Budget a full day and bring a poncho.
Perito Moreno Glacier
In Los Glaciares National Park near El Calafate, the Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the few advancing glaciers on Earth. Watch house-sized chunks calve into Lake Argentino, or book a mini-trekking tour with crampons across the ice.
Buenos Aires and tango
Spend days in the capital exploring colourful La Boca, the cafes of San Telmo, and the grand cemetery of Recoleta where Eva Peron is buried. Catch a tango show or take a beginner milonga class.
Mendoza wine country
At the foot of the Andes, Mendoza is the heart of Argentine Malbec. Cycle or drive between bodegas in Maipu and Lujan de Cuyo for tastings, often paired with a long asado lunch.
Ushuaia, the end of the world
Ushuaia is the southernmost city on the planet and the gateway to Antarctica. Hike in Tierra del Fuego National Park, ride the End of the World Train, or sail the Beagle Channel past sea lions and the Les Eclaireurs lighthouse.
The Salta highlands
The northwest around Salta and Purmamarca delivers candy-coloured rock formations like the Hill of Seven Colours and the dramatic Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO valley dotted with adobe villages.
Bariloche and the Lake District
San Carlos de Bariloche is an alpine town of chocolate shops, deep blue lakes and ski slopes at Cerro Catedral. Drive the Circuito Chico for postcard views.
Peninsula Valdes wildlife
On the Atlantic coast, Peninsula Valdes is a UNESCO marine reserve. Between June and December, southern right whales gather in the bays; you may also spot orcas, penguins and elephant seals.
Practical tips
- Distances are huge; domestic flights save days over buses.
- Carry cash; card acceptance varies outside cities.
- Summer (Dec to Feb) suits Patagonia; winter favours the warm north.
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