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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.
It was a long journey to Salta, the trip took about 12 hours. However, it was more than pleasant because we booked a very comfortable suite-class bus for the very first time on...
28.02.: today I have 400 km ahead of me. This is the last (!) long stage. Then about 50 km to San Telmo, Buenos Aires and about 200 km from Colonial del Sacramento, Uruguay to...
At this point, guest blogger Mama Viajera writes a few posts about our shared adventures during the four weeks in Argentina and Uruguay in December. The pictures are taken by...
To go further south on the South American continent, we had to make a detour to Argentina, as Chile is not accessible by car for hundreds of kilometers due to its fjords. From...
After over 30,000 kilometers, it's now "time to say goodbye". In the last few weeks, we discovered a few nice spots in Argentina. First, we visited a petrified forest off Ruta...
06/12 - 10/12 Our flight from Auckland to Buenos Aires took off on time at 8:15 PM and we were able to enjoy a beautiful sunset in the air. However, my alarm bells were...
After a few days of worrying that we wouldn't be able to visit the Salinas Grandes salt flats due to road closures, we finally got the green light for the tour on our last day...
After our penguin tour in southern Chile, we made our way back to El Calafate in Argentina by bus. For this, we had a really nice stopover of 1.5 days in Puerto Natales, where...
Before we embarked on our journey to the hiking and climbing mecca of El Chaltén, South American style by bus, we spent another cozy day in El Calafate. We walked to Lago...
Buenos Aires - our last stop before flying home. We have made peace with the city; it is admittedly a truly great city. Tango in a square in San Telmo, a fantastic market,...
We wanted to take today to find Narnia and delve deep into the underworld. After a simple border crossing, we found paths to spectacular views. It is so breathtaking and...
After breakfast as usual, a short city tour today through El Calafate.... Then departure to El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. A beautiful drive, we had to stop...
After breakfast at the Hosteria Tunkelen, we departed further south. Our destination was our apartment at 'Hotel Blau Weiss Rentals' in Rio Grande, which was founded by...
With Elisa, a girl from Nantes whom I met on the second tour in Torres del Paine and who stayed with me at the hostel, I set off early in the morning from Puerto Natales to El...
Finally seeing the Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Brazil.
Bariloche, 7 Lake Route, Futaleufu, Carretera Austral and Route 40... We spent the two weeks before Christmas in North Patagonia and couldn't get enough of this beautiful...
After the 28km the previous day, I wasn't satisfied yet! The surroundings have so much to offer. But to change things up, I rented a mountain bike and rode the 'Circuito Chico'....
Silently, the large, majestic animals glide to the surface and forcefully expel the remaining water from their blowhole with a powerful "pfff...". We hold our breath in...
And I'm leaving the second country behind. Today I'm going to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay by ferry, it takes just 90 minutes. The time with Javier, Cintia, Santiago and...
Today I have been on the glacier 'Perito Moreno'. Roman (thanks for that by the way!) recommended me a quite expensive tour that allows you to walk over three hours ON the...
Ayer paseé por Puerto Madryn buscando una empresa de buceo que ofreciera snorkeling con leones marinos, resulta que hay bastantes. Me detuve en una agencia de buceo con estilo...
After I spent yesterday 3 hours to upload all the fotos I haven't had so much time left but went to this canyon. That was in Terma de Reyes. My plan was originally to...
Buenos Aires is pretty cool, it's calm, pretty safe (compared to Ghana) and an absolute party city. Sadly I haven't found a place with good WiFi, I'm sitting in a bar right now...
Buenos Aires, Rosario, Cordoba
As planned, we want to take the bus to Esquel from El Maitén on Tuesday, and after a few attempts, we actually find the only kiosk that sells bus tickets. However, we are sent...
After landing in South America, we first tried to explore Buenos Aires extensively and are impressed by the diversity, football, and of course by food and drink.
We are very lucky that we can stay in the house and garden of Jan's friend's mother, thanks to very lovely people. That means, we have the house and garden all to ourselves for...
We were warned and prepared, and yet it hit us hard: the police in the border state of Entre Los Rios, known for its corruption, pulled us over during one of the popular road...
Purmamarca - seven-colored mountain from the hill After 23 hours on the bus, we arrived in Salta. We took a taxi to our hostel for 2€. It was an old, rickety car. My suitcase...
Meine Zeit in Buenos Aires, dann doch eineinhalb Monate, war eher eine innere Reise anstatt äußeren Ortswechseln. Drum fiel mir dieser Eintrag auch recht schwer. Eine Form zu...