Argentina

Argentina is as complex and diverse as it is large. From incredibly varied landscapes to the European-inspired urban architecture to the diversity in animals, it will all surprise and delight you.

Argentina's Fast Facts

Language

Spanish

Capital City

Buenos Aires

Currency

Argentine Peso

Budget Range

$ - $$

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Regions of Argentina

Quick Resources to Plan Your Trip to Argentina

Know Before You Go to Argentina

hola

OH-la

hello

buenos días, buen día (inf.)

BWEN-hos  DEE-as, BWEN DEE-a

good morning

buenas tardes, buenas (inf.)

BWEN-ahs  TAR-des, BWEN-ahs

good afternoon (until sunset)

buenas noches, buenas (inf.)

BWEN-ahs  NOH-ches, BWEN-ahs

good evening or goodnight

buen provecho

BWEN proh-VE-choh

Enjoy your food or meal. People may use the phrase as they walk by someone eating when in a restaurant. Waiters will say this phrase when they serve you your meal.

Top Destinations in Australia

Walking

Urban exploration

Beach relaxation

Wine Tasting

Road Trip

snorkeling / scuba diving

Hiking

Culture

Buenos Aires

Walking

Beach

Urban

Wine

Southern Patagonia

Walking

Beach

Road Trip

Northern Patagonia

Walking

Road Trip

Hiking

Wine

Mendoza

Walking

Culture

Hiking

Jujuy Region

beach

snorkeling

Iguazu Falls

beach

Walking

Urban

All Argentina Travel Guides + Articles

How to Cross the Border Between Chile and Argentina without Flying

Curious about how to cross the border between Chile and Argentina without flying? Here are the most popular crossings and how to do it.

Visiting Salta: 15 Attractions to Best Discover this Region

The inspiration and guide for visiting Salta and discovering the unique landforms, wineries, and culture of the high Andes mountains of Argentina.

Beyond The Vineyards, Exploring The Alta Montana Of Mendoza

When you're not in beautiful vineyards, you can explore adventurous activities of the region. We dive into the activities of the Alta Montana.

Mendoza: The Luxury of Napa Valley at a Better Price

A breakdown of how to best visit Mendoza and maximize your weekend visiting wineries and exploring the mountain adventures of this region.

Discovering the Magic of Patagonia through a Summer of Exploration

After spending months traveling through the Patagonia regions of Chile and Argentina, I reflected on what encompasses the magic of this region.

The Cruce Andino: How to Cross between Chile and Bariloche by Land

The different options to cross between the lake areas of Patagonia in both Argentina and Chile and the value of the experience of the Cruce Andino.

Getting the Most Out of the Circuito Chico, Bariloche

Our favorite activity in Bariloche was exploring the Circuito Chico by biking, hiking, and taking in the beautiful views of Patagonia.

The Route of the Seven Lakes: A Stop by Stop Guide

A comprehensive guide to visiting the Route of the Seven Lakes. It includes a map of the route, the different stops, and helpful tips to make your trip through the area as smooth as possible.

Everything You Need to Know About Bariloche in the Summer Months

The complete guide to visiting the Lake District of Argentina. Includes the things to do, where to stay, and what to eat in Bariloche.

The Best Routes to Bus Through Southern Patagonia

Explanations for all the major bus routes and travel to get help you bus through Southern Patagonia, everywhere between Ushuaia and Bariloche.

Esquel: Best Place to Stop Between El Calafate and Bariloche

If your looking for where to stay between El Calafate and Bariloche, Esquel may be the answer. Read more to learn about what you can do in this less known town in the Patagonia area.

What to Do in El Chalten When It Rains (Or Shines)

The variety of activities to do for a weekend in El Chalten, the hiking capital of Argentina, even in the unfortunate circumstances of rain.

Exploring El Calafate: the Best Activities and Experiences

All the different activities available to you from the small town of El Calafate in the Patagonia region, including glacier trekking, hiking, and other adventures.

The Best 4+ Day Itinerary in Ushuaia

How we spent our time in Ushuaia and some of the key things to do here to explore the town and area over a few days.

The Beagle Channel: Sailing Through the End of the World

The different options to visit the Beagle Channel and the experience of boating through this unique archipelago.

The Best Way to Visit Tierra del Fuego

The different things to do in Tierra del Fuego and the best way to see the different highlights of the national park at the end of the world.

Iguazu National Park – the Argentina Side

A breakdown of a day in the Argentina side of the Iguazu National Park. All the tips and tricks to best enjoy your time visiting the falls.

The Best Three Day Itinerary to Visit the Iguazu Falls

Our itinerary in the Puerto Iguazu area to visit, explore, and walk the Argentine and Brazilian Iguazu Falls National Park.

Visiting Tigre from Buenos Aires: Escape from the Busy City

The best way to visit Tigre from Buenos Aires to get away from the busy city and what to do to best experience the unique delta life.

Raining on the Dia de Tradicion: San Antonio de Areco

A day at San Antonio de Areco to celebrate the gaucho culture outside of Buenos Aires for Dia de Tradicion and learn about rural Argentina.

Walking with Penguins in Punta Tombo

Just a few hours south of the Valdes Peninsula of the Atlantic Patagonia is the largest colony of Magellanic Penguins.

Whale Watching on the Valdes Peninsula

The main reason people visit the Valdes Peninsula is to see the southern right whales. Learn about our whale watching experience at the Valdes Peninsula.

Our Four Day Itinerary for the Valdes Peninsula

Our four day itinerary for the Valdes Peninsula, what we would change, and our tips for visiting the Atlantic Patagonia region.

The 3 Different Neighborhoods in Buenos Aires that We Stayed In

Three of the most popular neighborhoods in Buenos Aires that we stayed in and their distinct offerings that make them incredibly unique.

All the Best Accommodation Options in Buenos Aires

A breakdown of the different accommodation options in Buenos Aires and the lodging options we looked at for our stay in Buenos Aires.

Are Those Free Walking Tours Worth It?

The free walking tours of Buenos Aires and the benefits of these historical and cultural tours in cities around the world.

The 5 Easiest Ways to Navigate Buenos Aires

The different modes of transportation to best visit, experience, and navigate Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina.

How to Cross the Border Between Chile and Argentina without Flying

Curious about how to cross the border between Chile and Argentina without flying? Here are the most popular crossings and how to do it.

Visiting Salta: 15 Attractions to Best Discover this Region

The inspiration and guide for visiting Salta and discovering the unique landforms, wineries, and culture of the high Andes mountains of Argentina.

Beyond The Vineyards, Exploring The Alta Montana Of Mendoza

When you're not in beautiful vineyards, you can explore adventurous activities of the region. We dive into the activities of the Alta Montana.

Mendoza: The Luxury of Napa Valley at a Better Price

A breakdown of how to best visit Mendoza and maximize your weekend visiting wineries and exploring the mountain adventures of this region.

Discovering the Magic of Patagonia through a Summer of Exploration

After spending months traveling through the Patagonia regions of Chile and Argentina, I reflected on what encompasses the magic of this region.

The Cruce Andino: How to Cross between Chile and Bariloche by Land

The different options to cross between the lake areas of Patagonia in both Argentina and Chile and the value of the experience of the Cruce Andino.

Getting the Most Out of the Circuito Chico, Bariloche

Our favorite activity in Bariloche was exploring the Circuito Chico by biking, hiking, and taking in the beautiful views of Patagonia.

The Route of the Seven Lakes: A Stop by Stop Guide

A comprehensive guide to visiting the Route of the Seven Lakes. It includes a map of the route, the different stops, and helpful tips to make your trip through the area as smooth as possible.

Everything You Need to Know About Bariloche in the Summer Months

The complete guide to visiting the Lake District of Argentina. Includes the things to do, where to stay, and what to eat in Bariloche.

The Best Routes to Bus Through Southern Patagonia

Explanations for all the major bus routes and travel to get help you bus through Southern Patagonia, everywhere between Ushuaia and Bariloche.

Esquel: Best Place to Stop Between El Calafate and Bariloche

If your looking for where to stay between El Calafate and Bariloche, Esquel may be the answer. Read more to learn about what you can do in this less known town in the Patagonia area.

What to Do in El Chalten When It Rains (Or Shines)

The variety of activities to do for a weekend in El Chalten, the hiking capital of Argentina, even in the unfortunate circumstances of rain.

Exploring El Calafate: the Best Activities and Experiences

All the different activities available to you from the small town of El Calafate in the Patagonia region, including glacier trekking, hiking, and other adventures.

The Best 4+ Day Itinerary in Ushuaia

How we spent our time in Ushuaia and some of the key things to do here to explore the town and area over a few days.

The Beagle Channel: Sailing Through the End of the World

The different options to visit the Beagle Channel and the experience of boating through this unique archipelago.

The Best Way to Visit Tierra del Fuego

The different things to do in Tierra del Fuego and the best way to see the different highlights of the national park at the end of the world.

Iguazu National Park – the Argentina Side

A breakdown of a day in the Argentina side of the Iguazu National Park. All the tips and tricks to best enjoy your time visiting the falls.

The Best Three Day Itinerary to Visit the Iguazu Falls

Our itinerary in the Puerto Iguazu area to visit, explore, and walk the Argentine and Brazilian Iguazu Falls National Park.

Visiting Tigre from Buenos Aires: Escape from the Busy City

The best way to visit Tigre from Buenos Aires to get away from the busy city and what to do to best experience the unique delta life.

Raining on the Dia de Tradicion: San Antonio de Areco

A day at San Antonio de Areco to celebrate the gaucho culture outside of Buenos Aires for Dia de Tradicion and learn about rural Argentina.

Walking with Penguins in Punta Tombo

Just a few hours south of the Valdes Peninsula of the Atlantic Patagonia is the largest colony of Magellanic Penguins.

Whale Watching on the Valdes Peninsula

The main reason people visit the Valdes Peninsula is to see the southern right whales. Learn about our whale watching experience at the Valdes Peninsula.

Our Four Day Itinerary for the Valdes Peninsula

Our four day itinerary for the Valdes Peninsula, what we would change, and our tips for visiting the Atlantic Patagonia region.

The 3 Different Neighborhoods in Buenos Aires that We Stayed In

Three of the most popular neighborhoods in Buenos Aires that we stayed in and their distinct offerings that make them incredibly unique.

All the Best Accommodation Options in Buenos Aires

A breakdown of the different accommodation options in Buenos Aires and the lodging options we looked at for our stay in Buenos Aires.

Are Those Free Walking Tours Worth It?

The free walking tours of Buenos Aires and the benefits of these historical and cultural tours in cities around the world.

The 5 Easiest Ways to Navigate Buenos Aires

The different modes of transportation to best visit, experience, and navigate Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina.