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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.
After 23 hours of bus ride and approximately 1600 kilometers covered, we finally arrived in the capital of Argentina, and to put it straight: this city has captivated us! The...
Today we were in El Chalten, a paradise for hikers and trekking enthusiasts, as well as paragliding. Here stands Mount Fitz Roy. You can reach there by driving along the famous...
Ushuaia: Cloudy 6 degrees Early in the morning, we set off into the wilderness in an off-road vehicle. It will be a very special and unforgettable day for us. Here it is autumn...
We went to Cordoba in northwest Argentina for a few days. The first impression of the city was anything but positive, but it had absolutely nothing to do with the city itself....
6.1.2024 Buenos Aires / Chivilcoy I found out online that there is supposed to be a bistro in Buenos Aires where stray dogs are given a warm welcome and are allowed to sit at...
Our next stop was the Iguazu Falls on the border between Argentina and Brazil. We stayed in the Argentine tourist town of Puerto de Iguazu for three nights, which exists...
At the time I'm writing this post, I've been here exactly two weeks. To be honest, it feels like much longer because so much has happened. I get along really well with my...
Today we set our alarm for 7:30 am. We actually wanted to leave shortly after eight o'clock so that we would arrive in Mendoza as early as possible. The road there goes through...
Buenos Aires mit Tango, Plaza de Mayo, Evita und vieles mehr
After what felt like ages of waiting in Tupiza (unfortunately there was only one night bus heading towards Tarija, so I spent the whole day improving my poor Spanish skills by...
American breakfast
We were already accustomed to the alarm clock ringing before 6am in San Pedro de Atacama. This time, however, we weren't going on a trip to the geysers or the salt flats, but to...
After we had recovered from our trekking adventures for a few days in Punta Arenas, we set off on the last bus ride in Patagonia. We had an 11-hour journey ahead of us to...
GERMAN Welcome to the end of the world. Just the name 'Tierra del Fuego' (Land of Fire) sounds so adventurous that I couldn't miss this part of Argentina. After all, I can claim...
After a short visit to Chile, we went on a short detour to Argentina. We stayed in Salta, a small city in northern Argentina, for two days, raising a glass of fine Argentine...
Palermo is the neighborhood of Buenos Aires where the Lopez Hostel & Suites, where I worked, is located. I spent most of my time there and tried to explore as much of it as...
Now is the time. We have arrived at our final destination to explore on this trip. After that, we only have to go back to Germany through Punta Arenas, Santiago, and Sao Paulo....
We celebrate improvised New Year's Eve in Bariloche and go on day trips to explore the breathtakingly beautiful lake landscape.
El Calafate Perito Moreno Glacier and El Chalten summarized. More pictures later because the network is weak here. Today I actually wanted to go to the Perito Moreno Glacier for...
Hi, first of all, a big shoutout to Andres, Nacho, and Lobo who organized everything - this fulfilled a little dream (and a nice country point) for me. We met at Cuartito, a...
After just two hours drive through the fantastic lake landscape we reach the alternative town of El Bolsón. It has 25,000 inhabitants, but feels much smaller and very calm. On...
After just about 2 hours of flight, we have overcome the 1540 km from Buenos Aires to San Carlos de Bariloche, it's amazing how quickly one can travel from one place to another...
In the morning, still fantastic weather and a panoramic view of the mountains all around. Around my cabin, the mountains are a bit further away. Insects buzz, otherwise it is...
Now it's time: We're taking the bus from Asunción to Argentina! Our first destination Resistencia is about a 7-hour bus ride away, and it's only on our route because there are...
I'm only now getting around to posting again because I've been constantly on the move since then - yes, even at night on the overnight bus, but I'll get to that later. Findings...
26th February It was still dark... and cold when we crawled out of the tents (crawling is too optimistic). Well, it was only 5:30 in the morning after all. We quickly packed...
Bariloche is the name of the city on a lake in front of the Andes. Close to the border with Chile. We booked a hostel for 4 days to explore the area a bit. Alex stayed only 3 days...
How's it going, friends? Yesterday, there was a really beautiful sky here. I don't want to keep that from you.