We are happy to give advice on how best to use your time in Argentina to plan your perfect holiday. There are plenty of highlights in the country and sometimes it might be hard to choose but this where we can help! We will offer the best options depending on the time of year you wish to travel and what your interests are.
Most of the flights go into Buenos Aires and so this is a great place to start off. No trip to Argentina is complete without spending a few days in the capital. We simply love it! In our opinion, it is one of the most beautiful and unforgettable cities in the Americas. It has a lot of European influence, both in its architecture and way of life, no wonder its nickname is ‘The Paris of South America’! If you have time, a wonderful extension to Buenos Aires is a stay in an estancia in the pampas surrounding the city. Some of them are only about an hour away and will offer a totally different perspective on the Argentinian way of life, as most are still working estancias with the famous gauchos working there.
One of our most loved destination is Patagonia. The region occupies a big part of the country and there are different areas we suggest depending on your interests. The lake district is great if you like to combine gentle outdoor activities with picture perfect landscapes and some relaxation. It is also a good area if you wanted to go on a self-drive mini-adventure. Southern Patagonia is the land of majestic glaciers, amazing mountain ranges, striking landscapes and great if you are also into hiking. A bit further south, the city of Ushuaia is the getaway to Tierra del Fuego National Park, navigations on the Beagle channel and wildlife. If you want to go a bit more off the beaten path and wildlife is your must, then Peninsula Valdes and Bahia Bustamante are probably the best place to see whales, penguin and sea lions colonies. Patagonia in general is seasonal so we will advise on the best times of the year to visit.
The northern part of the country is the land of coloured Andes, arid landscapes, world renowned wineries, majestic waterfalls and a little known wildlife haven. If you love your wine, Mendoza is the place to go to or even better, combine it with a few days in the north west, around Salta, where, apart from stunning landscapes, off the beaten path villages and the country’s friendliest people, you will also find and interesting production of high altitude wines in places like Cafayate and Cachi. The Iguazu Falls are also one of Argentina’s highlights. The world’s biggest waterfall system, made up of 275 separate cascades, is a natural wonder to be witnessed once in your life. If you leave Iguazu at the end of your trip, it is very easy to combine Argentina with Brazil if you fancy spending a few days at the end of your holiday on an idyllic beach. And how can we forget the Ibera wetlands! They are probably the best place to see a plethora of wildlife in Argentina! They might not be as big as Brazil’s Pantanal, but they are a true off the beaten path destination. Not the easiest to reach unfortunately, but you will be rewarded with an unforgettable and unique holiday!
With so much to see it is important you plan your time carefully and we will help you to choose the perfect destinations for your holiday and suggest how much time to spend in each region.
