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Tango, steak and epic wilderness. From cosmopolitan Buenos Aires to the glaciers of Patagonia, Argentina is South America's most romantic road trip.

  • Currency $ Argentine Peso (ARS)
  • Language Guaraní, Spanish
  • Visa
  • Plug Type C/I · 220V
  • Best time November – February (Patagonia), March – May (Buenos Aires)
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Tango, steak and epic wilderness. From cosmopolitan Buenos Aires to the glaciers of Patagonia, Argentina is South America's most romantic road trip.

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Argentina stretches from the subtropical north to the icy tip of the continent, offering more variety than almost any country on Earth. It begins in Buenos Aires, a European-flavoured capital of grand boulevards, late dinners and smouldering tango.

Head south and the drama builds: the thundering Iguazu Falls, the vineyards of Mendoza beneath the Andes, and the vast, glacier-carved wilderness of Patagonia.

For 2026, Argentina is a soft-adventure dream and a natural fit for bleisure: a walkable, connected capital for longer stays, plus community-led estancia experiences and world-class hiking that welcomes all levels.

When to go

Weather & timing in Argentina RIGHT NOW 8° cloudy

Best Feb, Nov–Dec · Shoulder Jan, Mar, Oct

  1. Jan / -4°
  2. Feb / -2°
  3. Mar 12° /
  4. Apr 18° /
  5. May 24° / 14°
  6. Jun 28° / 18°
  7. Jul 30° / 20°
  8. Aug 28° / 18°
  9. Sep 24° / 14°
  10. Oct 18° /
  11. Nov 12° /
  12. Dec / -2°

Best time to visit

November – February (Patagonia), March – May (Buenos Aires)

Best for
  • Patagonia
  • Wine
  • Tango
  • Iguazu
At a glance
Sunshine 7 hr/day (est.)
Rain days 8 days/mo (est.)
Wettest December · 60mm
Driest June · 10mm
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Argentina monthly temperature & rainfall charts
Things to do

Nature, culture & hidden gems

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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Argentina. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.

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Where to stay

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