Argentina
One of the most exciting, eclectic and scenic destinations in the world is home to Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia, the Andes, the tango, cattle ranches and Gauchos, world-class ski resorts, wineries and soccer.
Where Should I Go?
Buenos Aires
This beautiful and cosmopolitan city with a very European feel is home to more than 10 million people and bursts at the seams with art and culture.
Iguazu Falls
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the planet’s most scenically beautiful places, consisting of more than 275 individual waterfalls in a horseshoe shape connecting Argentina and Brazil.
The Andes & Mount Aconcagua
At 4,500 miles long, the Andes mountain range is the longest in the world, with some of the tallest and most scenic mountains on Earth. Aconcagua is the highest mountain peak outside the Himalayas, standing 22,841 feet tall and representing one of the Seven Summits, taking about twenty days to climb.
Esteros del Ibera
One of Argentina’s richest biological areas is the world’s second largest wetland area behind Brazil’s Pantanal and is known as ““Argentina’s Serengeti”, home to spectacular shimmering water scenery and a huge diversity of plants and animals.
Mendoza Wine Country
“The land of good sunshine and good wine” is located in a fantastic setting at the foot of the Andes; it hosts a wealth of outdoor activities and is famous for its Malbec wines and olive oil production.
San Carlos de Bariloche
One of the world’s most beautiful places is this resort city in the heart of the Andes; it’s reminiscent of a village in the Swiss Alps, and home to loads of outdoor activities in both winter and summer.
The Seven Lakes Region
One of Argentina’s most popular tourism areas is home to idyllic lakes surrounded by forests and mountains, National Parks, and some of the country’s best cuisine.
h3. Valdez PeninsulaThis peninsula along Argentina’s Atlantic coast was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its incredible abundance and diversity of land, air and marine wildlife.
Salta
One of Argentina’s best preserved colonial sites is a charming subtropical province and a gateway to some of the country’s most stunning scenery.
El Calafate
This small charming town in Patagonia is known as the gateway to the glaciers, especially The Glaciers National Park and the Perito Moreno Glacier.
When Should I Go?
Because of Argentina’s elongated geography, the climate is very diverse.
- Summer: from December through February; the weather is hot and humid in Buenos Aires, making it the best time for the beaches
- Winter: from June through August; this is the best time to visit the ski resorts
- North: Subtropical, with rain throughout the year; the North is best visited from May through September when the humidity is lower
- Central: Temperate; the weather can be hot and humid during summer and cool in winter
- South: Sub-arctic; the South is best visited in the summer
