Argentina

Things to Consider Before You Visit

  • Best time: November to March for Patagonia and outdoor adventures
  • Currency is Argentine Peso (ARS); cash needed in rural areas
  • Spanish is official language; English limited outside tourist zones
  • Weather varies from tropical north to cold south
  • Altitude precautions in Andes
  • Respect local wildlife and national park rules

Top Attractions

  • Patagonia; trekking, glaciers, and wildlife
  • Iguazu Falls; dramatic waterfalls
  • Mendoza; Andes adventures and wine tours
  • Buenos Aires; cultural experiences and nearby adventure tours
  • Tierra del Fuego; hiking and boat tours
  • Perito Moreno Glacier; trekking and ice adventures
  • Bariloche; skiing and hiking
  • Valdes Peninsula; whale watching and marine life
  • Aconcagua; mountain climbing
  • Peninsula Valdes; penguins and wildlife observation