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Argentina is one of South America’s most captivating destinations, offering travelers an extraordinary mix of dramatic landscapes, vibrant cities, rich culture, and unforgettable food and wine. From the European-style boulevards and late-night energy of Buenos Aires to the thundering Iguazú Falls in the north and the glacier-filled wilderness of Patagonia in the south, the country feels immense and wonderfully diverse. What makes Argentina especially special is the sheer range of experiences packed into one trip: tango shows and historic cafés, world-class Malbec vineyards, rugged mountain scenery, wildlife encounters, and some of the most scenic road trips on the continent.
Highlights include exploring Buenos Aires’ distinct neighborhoods like San Telmo, Palermo, and Recoleta; tasting steak and wine in Mendoza; visiting the Perito Moreno Glacier near El Calafate; and hiking around El Chaltén or the Lakes District near Bariloche. Travelers with more time can head to Salta and Jujuy for colorful desert landscapes and Andean culture, or to Ushuaia for a gateway-to-the-end-of-the-world experience. Practical tips: Argentina is a large country, so domestic flights can save significant time; seasons are reversed from the Northern Hemisphere, with summer from December to February and winter from June to August. It’s wise to carry multiple payment options, book Patagonia accommodation and transport well ahead in peak season, and leave room in your itinerary for long distances and changing weather.
The best time to visit Argentina is from November to March, with December and January standing out as the most popular months based on travel interest. This period offers warm weather for Buenos Aires, Mendoza, and Patagonia, making it ideal for sightseeing, hiking, and enjoying the country’s biggest range of experiences.
ENGLISH Córdoba, Córdoba! These words brought me back from my dreams on Monday morning when my bus arrived an hour early at the bus station. Slightly confused, I made my way to...
In Mendoza, we experience two different days in the world of wines and are especially enthusiastic about Finca Decero.
Those who hike will be rewarded. Always.
The park is located just behind the Paraguayan border and is a huge swamp area. The marsh is particularly inhabited by many birds, capybaras, and alligators. Camping was...
Hello from Cordoba, got off the bus early yesterday and didn't do much, hotel, hygiene, hair 😆. Actually, I only came here because I calculated that I can have good connections...
Also the headline of the Independiente game had to be continued, if you're already in the capital of football. Otherwise, I was in a bad state after a wild night. This morning,...
Last week on Friday we had to be at the bus terminal in Punta Arenas by 8:00 am. This time, however, it was only my mom and me, as Emily and Mom's cousin flew to Santiago in the...
I am leaving the wine region because I tasted very good wines yesterday. I had a good conversation with Miguel from the Posada. He is also an engineer and very interested in...
The small town of El Chalten is located in the middle of nowhere in Patagonia and is the starting point for hiking and climbing tours in the Los Glaciares National Park. Once...
I have finally arrived in Patagonia! Specifically, in San Carlos de Bariloche. A welcome change from the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires, even though the temperature dropped...
No matter how big the city is, the main attractions are concentrated around the Plaza de Mayo. Some people are more focused on the nightlife. I did that yesterday in a rather...
During the first short visit, I was only here to get to Uruguay. It seemed to be the only possible way (by land). The weather is great again with a bright blue sky, but the...
The idea of going to Rosario had several reasons: it is centrally located already at the height of Montevideo, is supposed to be quite nice and also has a train connection to...
I actually prefer the Spanish name of the falls: Cataratas del Iguazu. They are located exactly between Argentina and Brazil. There are 20 large and over 200 smaller waterfalls....
Good Morning! We are well-rested. Yanina, who didn't have to work on this day, suggested going to the Colonial Suiza (a smaller former Swiss colony). I trust a tourist guide...
March 17th and 18th, 18
February 19th In our time here in Argentina, we have learned a lot. How to make mate, what asado is, that buses are often late, or how to pack a hiking backpack properly. ...
February 11 - 15 The bus trip was over, not without a few consequences, but over nonetheless. My stomach was rumbling as if it had been on a roller coaster for 19 hours, and the...
Mendoza in Argentina is my next stop. Mendoza is known for its wine. The perfect place to process the past few weeks.
Back in Buenos Aires, the Iguazu Falls and a long ride on the night bus are behind us, ahead of us our second visit to Argentina's wonderful capital. Once again we are staying...
Hello boys and girls 😜 Our journey through Patagonia started in the small village of El Chaltén. A charming village with beautiful houses and landscapes that remind me a bit of...
From Cafayate, the next journey takes us to Tucuman, where we change to the overnight bus to Cordoba. After a six-hour drive, we have to wait a bit for the subsequent night bus....
The bus ride from La Quiaca to Salta is not only breathtakingly scenic - we wind our way past colorful rocks and green valleys - but the road back to a somewhat more civilized...
How to build an oven yourself and also a whole house with only ecological material.
From a week in the capital of Argentina
Great hikes to distinctive mountain massifs and lasting memories of the Perito Moreno Glacier
Hikes and a failed bike tour in the beautiful nature of Patagonia.
The visit to the Iguazú Falls is absolutely amazing! The waterfalls are one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, and rightfully so. We are in awe! In the northeastern corner...
In the evening we were already on our way and after 17 days in Argentina we were to continue on to Brazil. But Chris had a visit to the hairdresser first on the agenda and...
We started the second day in Buenos Aires a little later and had a leisurely breakfast before taking the bus through the city again during rush hour. After a good hour we...