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Tango, steak, glaciers, and Patagonian peaks.

Argentina stretches from subtropical Iguazú Falls to Patagonia's glaciers. Buenos Aires pulses with tango and steakhouses; the Andes offer wine country and world-class trekking.

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Best time to visit

Oct–Apr (Patagonia: Dec–Feb)

Currency

Argentine Peso (ARS)

Language

Spanish

Top experiences in Argentina

Buenos Aires

Tango, San Telmo antiques, Recoleta cemetery, and legendary steakhouses.

Iguazú Falls

275 waterfalls thundering through the jungle — one of the world's great sights.

Patagonia

El Chaltén for hiking Fitz Roy, El Calafate for Perito Moreno glacier.

Mendoza

Malbec wine country at the foot of the Andes.

Average temperatures in Argentina

Buenos Aires — seasons reversed.

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High30° / 86°F29° / 84°F26° / 79°F22° / 72°F19° / 66°F15° / 59°F15° / 59°F17° / 63°F19° / 66°F22° / 72°F26° / 79°F29° / 84°F
Low20° / 68°F20° / 68°F18° / 64°F14° / 57°F11° / 52°F8° / 46°F8° / 46°F9° / 48°F11° / 52°F14° / 57°F17° / 63°F19° / 66°F

Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.

Sample itinerary

  1. Days 1–3: Buenos Aires — La Boca, Recoleta, tango show, parrilla dinner.
  2. Days 4–5: Iguazú Falls — both Argentine and Brazilian sides.
  3. Days 6–8: El Calafate — Perito Moreno glacier trek and boat trip.
  4. Days 9–10: El Chaltén — hike to Laguna de los Tres for Fitz Roy views.

Foods to try

AsadoEmpanadasChoripánMilanesaDulce de lecheAlfajoresMalbec wine

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