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Argentina stretches from subtropical falls to the glaciers of the deep south, with Buenos Aires - all late dinners and tango - in the middle. It's a country of long distances and later nights, made for travelers who like wine, steak and wide horizons.
🇦🇷 Argentina at a glance
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Largest city
- Buenos Aires
- Official languages
- Guaraní, Spanish
- Area
- 2,780,400 km² (1,073,518 mi²)
- Population
- 45.7 million2024 · World Bank
- Currency
- Argentine peso — ARS ($)
- Region
- South America
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Buenos Aires
- Calling code
- +54
- Plug type
- Type C, I
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What Argentina is known for
Argentina runs from subtropical waterfalls to the glaciers of the deep south, with Buenos Aires - all late dinners, tango and cafe culture - in the middle. The distances are vast and the nights are long, so it's a country made for traveling with someone who keeps the same hours.
- Patagonia's peaks, glaciers and trekking
- Buenos Aires nightlife and tango
- Mendoza wine country
- Iguazu Falls and the northern deserts
Tourism in Argentina
International tourist arrivals over the most recent years with available data - roughly #1 of 10 in its continent by reported arrivals (sources vary by country).
Top cities to explore in Argentina
From Buenos Aires to El Calafate, these are the places most Argentina trips are built around. Find a travel buddy in Buenos Aires who's already planning the same route, or pair up before you fly.
Buenos Aires
Grand boulevards, steak houses and tango halls that run past midnight.
Mendoza
Andes-backed wine capital famous for Malbec and long lunches.
Bariloche
Lake-district base for hiking, chocolate and Patagonian scenery.
El Calafate
Springboard for the Perito Moreno glacier and southern treks.
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Create your tripThings to do in Argentina
A shortlist of experiences worth building a trip - and a partnership - around.
Patagonia & peaks
- Trek beneath the granite towers of El Chalten
- Walk on the Perito Moreno glacier
- Drive the Lake District around Bariloche
City & culture
- A tango show and a steak dinner in Buenos Aires
- Browse San Telmo's Sunday antiques market
- Colorful La Boca and the Recoleta cemetery
Wine & food
- Malbec tastings in the vineyards of Mendoza
- Long asado barbecues with locals
- Dulce de leche and medialunas with coffee
Nature & adventure
- Stand among the thundering Iguazu Falls
- See whales and penguins on the Valdes Peninsula
- Northwest deserts and salt flats around Salta
Know before you go
The practical stuff every traveler needs - weather, safety, costs and how to get around.
Best time to visit
November to March (the southern summer) is best for Patagonia and the south. Buenos Aires and the wine country are pleasant most of the year, hot in midsummer. The far south stays cool and windy even in season.
Safety tips
- Watch for petty pickpocketing in busy Buenos Aires districts
- Use registered ride-hailing apps at night rather than hailing on the street
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe
- Traveling with a verified partner adds an easy extra layer of safety
Accommodation & daily budget
- Hostel dorm
- $15-28/ night
- Budget hotel / guesthouse
- $45-90/ night
- Mid-range hotel
- $100-180/ night
- Meals (per day)
- $20-45
Splitting a twin room and transport with a partner can cut your daily costs by 30-40%.
Getting around & useful apps
Flights make sense for the long hops to Patagonia; comfortable overnight buses link everywhere else. Ride-hailing apps work well in the big cities.
Visa & entry requirements for Argentina
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