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Argentina is the quiet achiever of South America. Sometimes overshadowed by Peru’s Machu Picchu or the Amazon rainforest, Argentina is the second largest country in the continent and home to a wide variety of landscapes and experiences. Within the one country you have Iguazu Falls, one of the largest on earth. You also have the Pampas grasslands that bring us the famed Argentinian beef and the Argentinian Andes, home to the tallest mountain on the continent, Mt Aconcagua. If you are still looking for more, then you have the entire Argentinian side of Patagonia to explore. This includes the Los Glaciares National Park and the Perito Moreno glacier, amongst many others. And that’s just scratching the surface. Argentina is easily a trip all by itself but many travellers combine it with either Brazil or Chile (or both).
Road conditions are very good in Argentina. However, with the distances involved, at The Explorer Society we usually use a combination of private vehicles, long distance buses and/or small flights.
More than just an entry point to the country, Buenos Aires is a destination in its own right. Combining grandiose European architecture with the colourful passions of Latin America, Buenos Aires is also home to internationally sought-after cuisine and a lively nightlife. And who could forget it as the home of the sensual tango, a dance you can spend the days studying in the many schools and watch the experts do all night.
One of the world’s greatest waterfalls and one of the highlights of South America, Iguazu Falls must be experienced in person to be appreciated fully. A chain of waterfalls stretching over 3km between the Brazilian and Argentinian borders, this epic icon of nature has earned its reputation as one of the world’s great wonders.
Arguably Argentina’s most famous national park, Los Glaciares is home to stunning natural scenery with an abundance of glaciers just like the Perito Moreno, known for the frequency and dynamism of its ice falls. On the other edge of the park the enormous granite spires of Monte Fitz Roy draw people from across the world.
More than just an entry point to the country, Buenos Aires is a destination in its own right. Combining grandiose European architecture with the colourful passions of Latin America, Buenos Aires is also home to internationally sought-after cuisine and a lively nightlife. And who could forget it as the home of the sensual tango, a dance you can spend the days studying in the many schools and watch the experts do all night.
One of the world’s greatest waterfalls and one of the highlights of South America, Iguazu Falls must be experienced in person to be appreciated fully. A chain of waterfalls stretching over 3km between the Brazilian and Argentinian borders, this epic icon of nature has earned its reputation as one of the world’s great wonders.
Arguably Argentina’s most famous national park, Los Glaciares is home to stunning natural scenery with an abundance of glaciers just like the Perito Moreno, known for the frequency and dynamism of its ice falls. On the other edge of the park the enormous granite spires of Monte Fitz Roy draw people from across the world.
A little bit of Switzerland in Argentina’s lake district, Bariloche is used as a jumping off point to explore the region and most famously in its winter for its skiing and snowboarding. Whilst staying in Bariloche be sure to take in the Swiss alpine architecture and indulge in the chocolate that has clearly taken inspiration from its European heritage.
A little nature reserve on the coast of Argentina, Peninsula Valdes is an important region for the conservation of the many marine animals that frequent this area. From sea lions to elephant seals to southern right whales and orcas, this region is home to a large variety of animal life. It is probably most well-known as the region orcas were spotted beaching themselves in order to hunt sea lions.
Close to Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside the Himalayas, Mendoza sits at the foothills of the Andes and provides an amazing backdrop to some of the best wineries in the world. It is in this region the famed Malbec is made and fans of wine and olives can spend days sampling all there is on offer.
At The Explorer Society, we are always discovering new pockets of wonder on our own adventures and through chats with our local logistics team. Get in touch with us to find out what hidden gems you might discover on your trip.
At The Explorer Society we firmly believe that there is no right or wrong time to go anywhere.
Instead, we think that each time of the year offers different experiences that better suit different travellers.
After all, high and low season often refers to the amount of travellers present, not whether something is ‘good’ or ‘bad’.
Argentina is a deceptively large country. If you are planning on visiting two regions (plus Buenos Aires) at least two weeks is necessary. If you plan on visiting more of Patagonia you will need to allow more time for the travel required. This includes any hiking trips you wish to undertake.
Everyone is different, so please note that these guidelines are general in nature.
Ultimately it will depend on your own expedition’s requirements.
Planning travel should be exciting, but it can be exhausting. There is so much information and so little clarity, you often end up more confused than when you began.
Sometimes it’s simple and easy to figure out. Sometimes it means asking you more questions and diving deep into your motivations.
We’ll walk you through the whole planning and booking process. We want to make sure you are travelling on the trip that best suits you, not anyone else.
We will be there from the first moment you get in touch until after you come back home with countless memories to share.
