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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.
Hello! Last night I tested the fireplace. It works.
In the Red Mountains of Jujuy, one can experience wonderful altitude acclimatization. Here, the ascent is gradual from 1500m to 3000m.
We met wonderful friends who invited us to their house. The little detour was well worth it!
Spending the night at an altitude of 4300m makes breathing really difficult. The highest point was at 4774m, mining is still carried out here!
We spent three incredibly beautiful and varied weeks in Chile, but now we wanted to continue north to Argentina. For the roughly 620km journey to Salta, we decided to hop on the...
Ushuaia, starting point for trips to Antarctica. Ships with over 5,000 holidaymakers dock here and everyone flows into the city... You don't have to see it!
The Perito Moreno glacier near El Calafate is very impressive. There are always crashes and thunders when icebergs break off.
Canyon Atuel is a very popular rafting area in Argentina, with hundreds of operators here. Way too much for us...
Cordoba, as the second largest city in Argentina, unfortunately doesn't have that much to offer. Apart from a cathedral and a few old palaces, it is very manageable.
Waterfalls, fantastically beautiful campsites (without guests), huge rivers and nature that is simply great.
We haven't heard from us in a long time, you little Patitos (feel free to look it up, but not when you're on the ground lol). ⛺️ After more than a month we are back and finally...
First excursion. Meeting with a school friend after 40 years. In Tigre. Here the Paraná and Uruguay rivers flow into the Rio de la Plata and form a large delta. There is also a...
Christmas at 30 degrees in the pool and saying goodbye to good friends who are going back to Germany and two others who are continuing to travel around the world on their...
Hello dear ones, We spent the long weekend in Aurora del Palmar with Torben's sister Kerstin and her husband Alfons and had 4 wonderful days. Amazing sunsets, a canoe trip, a...
Hello dear ones, I'm getting back to you after a long time. A lot has happened since then. I had a heart operation because a tendon of a heart valve was torn and it had to be...
Today was the best weather ever, with a bright blue sky and an amazing view. Torben and Mia went on a huge tour and first walked to Laguna Torre with the ice floes, then to...
After the highlight of the glacier, we walked the 3km through Laguna Nimez, which was already a challenge for Lea, but she managed it very well, there was a bench every few...
About 60 km from Viedma is the Punta Bermeja nature reserve. There is a sea lion colony at Golfo San Matias. We visited it, but driving our car on the sandy tracks was not...
We were at the Abasto Shopping Centre with my colleague's family, and there we went to the Children's Museum. It's a miniature city with a character of discovery for children....
Today we were out and about in the city again, as there is still so much to discover. That's why this time we went to Recoleta. We actually wanted to visit the famous cemetery,...
Hello from sunny Buenos Aires. We're not always on the road, and we can also enjoy the beautiful weather in our garden and neighborhood... The hummingbirds come to our feeder,...
Christmas different! We went to Cariló by the Atlantic Ocean for Christmas. Our trip took about 4 hours and we saw a lot on the roadside. From the Parillas, which sell meat to...
Thursday 03/05 We left at 7 o'clock and were accompanied by colleagues from the Argentine Federal Police until we were taken over by the Gendarmerie. On this day we drove to...
The sequence of images shows the calving of Perito Moreno. In the first image, I have outlined in red the piece that is breaking off. It is in the middle of the lower third....
Today we made our way to Argentina. The country welcomes us with a dilapidated-looking border post. We continue towards La Esperanza (which translates to 'Hope'), as there is...
1. The most touristy neighborhoods are Palermo, Microcentro, San Telmo, Puerto Madero, and Recoleta. Palermo and Puerto Madero are the safest at night. Neighborhoods like La...
We have arrived at the “end of the world” in Tierra del Fuego and unfortunately, not only the incredibly beautiful landscape takes our breath away, but also the prices. Thanks...
After almost six months, we have reached the southernmost point of our journey.
After a long bus ride, we arrive at Puerto Madryn From here, you can explore the Peninsula Valdes, where there is a lot to discover: penguins, sea lions, elephant seals, and...
Sand dunes at an altitude of 4000m, where else can you find something like that! We then saw our first llamas and vicuñas at the lake.