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Best time to go
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.
Top places
Things to do
Patagonia and peaks
- Trek beneath the granite towers of El Chalten
- Walk on the Perito Moreno glacier
- Drive the Lake District around Bariloche
City and 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 and food
- Malbec tastings in the vineyards of Mendoza
- Long asado barbecues with locals
- Dulce de leche and medialunas with coffee
Nature and adventure
- Stand among the thundering Iguazu Falls
- See whales and penguins on the Valdes Peninsula
- Northwest deserts and salt flats around Salta
Costs
| What it costs | Typical |
|---|---|
| Hostel dorm, per night | $15 to $28 |
| Budget hotel or guesthouse, per night | $45 to $90 |
| Mid-range hotel, per night | $100 to $180 |
| Meals, per day | $20 to $45 |
With a partner, rooms, taxis and boats are the easy things to share. Our guide to splitting travel costs with a travel partner has a simple way to keep track. Estimates in US dollars, for planning only.
Getting around
Flights make sense for the long hops to Patagonia; comfortable overnight buses link everywhere else. Ride-hailing apps work well in the big cities.
How many people visit
International arrivals to Argentina over the most recent years with data, roughly number 1 of 10 in its region by reported arrivals.
Source: UN Tourism (UNWTO) and the World Bank, updated 15 Jan 2026. * Latest estimate.
Key facts
- Largest city
- Buenos Aires
- Languages
- Guaraní, Spanish
- Population
- 45.9 million (2025)
- Area
- 2,780,400 km² (1,073,518 mi²)
- Calling code
- +54
- Region
- South America
Travelling solo in Argentina
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Argentina trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
- Watch for petty pickpocketing in busy Buenos Aires districts.
- At night, use a licensed taxi or a ride-hailing app rather than an unmarked car.
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe.
Meeting someone new? Talk here first, meet somewhere public, and read our travel safety guide.
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Travelling to Argentina with a travel buddy
How do I find a travel buddy for Argentina?
Make a free profile and add your Argentina trip with rough dates. You will see travelers going on your dates and open trips to Argentina you can ask to join, or you can post your own trip and let partners find you. Asking to join a trip is always free.
When is the best time to visit Argentina?
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.
How much does a day in Argentina cost?
Typical costs, in US dollars: hostel dorm, per night: $15 to $28; budget hotel or guesthouse, per night: $45 to $90; mid-range hotel, per night: $100 to $180; meals, per day: $20 to $45. These are estimates for planning only. With a travel partner, rooms and taxis are easy to share.
Is Argentina good for solo travelers?
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Argentina trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
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