Top Places to Visit in Argentina

Argentina has it all in terms of diverse scenery as well as things to see and do, so how do you decide where to go? This list of the best places to visit in this vast South American country will get you started.

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a city unlike any other, with its wide, European-style boulevards, fantastic cuisine, and raucous nightlife. Argentina’s capital is one of the most exciting cities in the world, with a plethora of things to see and do. It’s not uncommon to see impromptu tango performances on the streets, and pedestrian areas are lined with cafes, wine bars, and steakhouses known for serving some of the world’s best chops. The passionate population is extremely dedicated to having fun and doing so all night.

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Misiones Province, Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls, one of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls, has over 250 waterfalls and is considered one of the most breathtaking sights on the planet. The falls are surrounded by the tropical jungles of Argentina and Brazil, making Niagara Falls appear to be nothing more than the drip of a faucet tap. The Argentine side is the best to visit because you can get especially close to the falls and feel the mist on your skin. Taking the available boat ride will bring you even closer, but be prepared to get soaked. You’ll also be able to marvel at the colorful parrots soaring in the skies above and chattering away in the nearby trees while you’re there.

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Santa Cruz’s Perito Moreno Glacier

Perito Moreno Glacier, located in the heart of the Patagonian glacial region near Los Glaciares National Park on the shores of Lake Argentino, is one of the world’s largest glaciers, measuring 19 miles in length. Visitors can get up close and personal by taking a boat tour to see massive chunks of ice break off and fall into the water. The show never ends, with the detachment of ice blocks of various sizes and the roaring, thunderous sounds they make before becoming magnificent floating icebergs. The more daring can even join a helicopter flight tour to walk right on top of it for an unforgettable experience.

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Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego

Ushuaia is the world’s southernmost city, located at the tip of South America, cut off from the northern world by the Strait of Magellan – the next stop south is Antarctica. The capital of Tierra del Fuego, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by forests, glaciers, lakes, and bays, and offers activities such as glacier trekking, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, and even diving. Perhaps it’s the austral light, but whatever it is, this spectacular place is incredibly magical, with its storied past of shipwrecks, jaw-dropping scenery, and indigenous extinction that adds to the powerful mystique of its end-of-the-world location.

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Bariloche

Bariloche, on the southern shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake, is surrounded by the Andes Mountains and draws visitors for its magnificent scenery, Swiss-like atmosphere, and, increasingly, for its chocolate. The artisanal food and desert trend began here nearly a half-century ago, when some locals realized they had access to a nearly infinite variety of foods that weren’t yet reflected in the region’s gastronomy. Today, it’s a true cocoa connoisseur’s paradise, with everything from regular chocolate bars to all kinds of fruit-stuffed chocolate. Skiers will want to visit during the winter months (America’s summer), and while those in the Northern Hemisphere are hunkered down trying to stay warm from winter’s chill, visitors here can enjoy outdoor adventures in places like nearby Nahuel Huapi National Park, which is home to the Nahuel Huapi Lake and offers opportunities for day hikes, mountain climbing, and kayaking across the lake.

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Puerto Madryn

This little hamlet near the Valdes Peninsula in the Patagonian area of the country is known for its arctic wildlife and is regarded one of the top sites in the world for whale viewing and penguin sightings. Southern right whales, sometimes known as orcas, can be seen from June to December, with some coming as close as 20 feet to the coast. Visitors can enjoy the always lovely waddling penguins, as well as sea lions and the whitened bones of elephant seals, on Playa la Vicera, a beach with polished pebbles and violet abalone shells that eventually give way to a spread of caramel-colored sands.

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Mendoza

Argentina’s superb wines are one of the country’s most well-known and beloved features. Mendoza, located in the Andes foothills just east of Chile, is a must-see for those who come to enjoy them. It is the country’s most important wine area, with over 1,200 wineries and approximately 400,000 acres of vineyards, and it produces more than 70% of the country’s total wine. Although this high desert oasis receives fewer than 10 inches of rain each year, the vines can rely on pure water from the Andes’ snowfall. The grapes thrive in the strong high altitude sun, which shines for over 300 days a year, while the cool nights help the grapes to relax and keep the acids that are essential to the winemaking process. The most traditional winemaking areas are Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu, which are located immediately south of Mendoza city and produce Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as Malbec, the region’s most famous variety.

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Cordoba

Cordoba was named the Cultural Capital of the Americas a decade ago, and the designation continues to fit this city admirably. It’s noted for its intriguing blend of old and new, as evidenced by its four exceptional galleries dedicated to emerging classical, contemporary, and fine art, as well as its alternative film scene, weekend crafts market, and fashionable pubs where DJs spin electro-tango melodies. Old refers to sites such as the 17th-century Jesuit ruins and Plaza San Martin, Cordoba’s historic centre, which is surrounded by all of the city’s notable 17th- and 18th-century colonial-era structures.

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