Nature & scenery
Iguazú Falls and the Devil's Throat
Puerto Iguazú
Walk the catwalks of Argentina's Iguazú National Park to stand above the Devil's Throat, where the river plunges into a vast chasm.
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Americas
Argentina
Tango cities, glaciers and the end of the world
Overview
Why visit Argentina?
Argentina stretches from subtropical rainforest almost to Antarctica, and a well-planned trip samples both ends. Buenos Aires is an elegant, European-feeling capital of grand avenues, tango halls and colourful La Boca. In the north-east, the Iguazú Falls fill a horseshoe of rainforest cliffs, and the Argentine side lets you walk right to the edge of the Devil's Throat.
In Patagonia, the Perito Moreno Glacier sheds great blocks of ice into a lake near El Calafate, the granite spires of Mount Fitz Roy rise above El Chaltén, and Ushuaia, near the southern tip of the continent, sends boats out along the Beagle Channel. Bariloche, in the Lake District, offers Alpine-style scenery and skiing in winter.
Distances are vast, so we connect the regions with domestic flights. Ten to twelve days covers Buenos Aires, Iguazú and Patagonia. Argentine cooking centres on beef, but pasta, pizza, cheese empanadas and Buenos Aires' growing vegetarian scene keep vegetarian travellers well fed.
Things to see
Top attractions in Argentina
The sights we build itineraries around. Tell us which ones you want, and we will plan the days for you.
Nature & scenery
Perito Moreno Glacier
El Calafate
Watch towers of blue ice crash into Lago Argentino from the glacier's balconies, or trek on its surface with crampons.
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Culture & heritage
Caminito in La Boca
Buenos Aires
A short, colourful street of painted metal houses in the old port district, alive with tango dancers and street artists.
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Landmark
Obelisco de Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
The white obelisk on Avenida 9 de Julio, at the centre of the city's theatres, bookshops and old-fashioned pizzerias.
Discover : Obelisco de Buenos Aires
Cruise & water
Beagle Channel Cruise
Ushuaia
Sail from Ushuaia, near the southern tip of South America, past sea lion colonies and the red-and-white Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse.
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Adventure
Mount Fitz Roy
El Chaltén
The jagged granite spires of Patagonia's most famous peak, seen on walks from El Chaltén, Argentina's trekking capital.
Discover : Mount Fitz Roy
Nature & scenery
Bariloche and Nahuel Huapi Lake
Bariloche
An Alpine-style lakeside town in Argentina's Lake District, known for chocolate shops, scenic chairlifts and winter skiing.
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Planning a trip to Argentina
Do Indians need a visa for Argentina?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa or an electronic travel authorisation, depending on the other visas they hold; those with a valid US visa may have a simpler route. Tell us which visas you hold and we will confirm the current requirement.
Can we visit the Iguazú Falls from both countries?
Yes, and we recommend it. The Argentine side needs a full day for its walkways and the Devil's Throat; the Brazilian side gives the panorama in a few hours. Crossing the border requires a Brazilian visa as well.
Is vegetarian food available in Argentina?
Argentina is famous for beef, but vegetarians manage well with pasta, pizza, cheese empanadas, salads and grilled vegetables, and Buenos Aires has many vegetarian restaurants. In Patagonian towns we let restaurants know in advance.
How cold is Patagonia?
Even in summer, from December to February, days are mild and nights cool, and strong winds are common. Pack warm layers, a windproof jacket and good walking shoes.
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