Argentina Travel Guide

As the world’s 8th largest country, the diversity of Argentina is incredible. From the snowy peaks of Patagonia, to the desert beauty of the north, to the charm of Buenos Aires, Argentina is a country that you’ll quickly fall in love with.

I lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s charming capital, for almost two years. In this Argentina travel guide, you’ll find my guides to exploring Buenos Aires and beyond, including the north of the country, wine regions and Patagonia.

The list of what to do in Buenos is long - it's a great city packed with things to do, including exploring beautiful streets

Essential Argentina travel information

  • Capital: Buenos Aires
  • Language: Spanish
  • Population: 45,993,336
  • Area: 2,780,400 square kilometres (1,073,500 sq miles)
  • Currency: Argentine Peso
  • Electricity: 230V 50HzType I connectors (same as Australia, New Zealand and Uruguay)
  • Emergency numbers: 
    • General emergencies (in Buenos Aires): 911
    • Police: 101 
    • Fire: 100
    • Medical emergencies: 107
  • Telephone country code: +54

Top 5 Argentina travel experiences

1. Gazing up in awe at the grand buildings in Buenos Aires and then partying until the wee hours

2. Driving through the dusty landscapes of the north of the country

3. Taking a boat ride around the tip of Patagonia

4. Sipping wine in Mendoza or Cafayate and trying the local varietals of Malbec and Torrontes

5. Hearing for the first time the thunder of Iguazu Falls, a series of 200 waterfalls on the border of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay

Argentina travel inspiration

Read all the articles I’ve written about Argentina with these detailed planning tips and guides to the best places to visit.

Argentina travel planning and practicalities

Argentina Travel Tips: 19 Things to Know Before You Go

Best Time to Visit Argentina: Find the Ideal Time for Your Trip

Argentina Packing List: Everything You Need to Pack (By Region & Activities)

Navigating Money in Argentina: A Traveller’s Guide to Money Matters

Is Argentina Safe to Visit? (2026 Expert Guide)

Renting a Car in Argentina: 17 Helpful Tips and Tricks

Travel Insurance for Argentina: What to Know Before You Buy

Argentina itineraries

Argentina Itinerary Ideas: How to Plan a Trip for 1-4 Weeks

2 Weeks in Argentina: The Ultimate Argentina Itinerary

3 Days in Buenos Aires Itinerary: What to See, Do and Eat (By a Former Local)

3 Days in Mendoza, Argentina: The Perfect Wine Country Itinerary

North Argentina: A Mind-Blowing, 9-Day Argentina Road Trip Itinerary

Buenos Aires

First Time in Buenos Aires? Here’s What You Need to Know

3 Days in Buenos Aires Itinerary: What to See, Do and Eat (By a Former Local)

25 Best Things to Do in Buenos Aires (Local Tips From an Ex-Resident)

Where to Stay in Buenos Aires, Argentina: A (Former) Local’s Guide

Where to Eat in Buenos Aires: 35+ Best Restaurants to Try

12 Great Steakhouses in Buenos Aires

Best Food Tours in Buenos Aires: 8 Foodie Experiences Worth Your Time and Money

Asado Adventure Review: An Authentic Asado Experience in Buenos Aires (with Discount Code!)

Betty and Marcelo Review: A Family Asado Experience in Buenos Aires

Sherpa Food Tour Review: Best Food Tour in Buenos Aires (with Discount Code!)

The Argentine Experience Review: Is It Worth It?

Fogón Asado Review: Is This Buenos Aires Asado Experience Worth It?

Palacio Barolo Tours: A Complete Guide to Visiting This Buenos Aires Landmark

Buenos Aires Travel Budget: What it Costs to Visit Argentina

How to Get Around Buenos Aires: Transport Tips for First-Time Visitors

Buenos Aires Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: The Easy Way to See Buenos Aires

5 Great Day Trips from Buenos Aires

Best Estancias Near Buenos Aires: 6 Gaucho Ranches Worth Visiting

What to Buy in Buenos Aires: Take These Great Souvenirs Home!

Mendoza

3 Days in Mendoza, Argentina: The Perfect Wine Country Itinerary

10 Incredible Wineries in Mendoza, Argentina

Where to Stay in Mendoza, Argentina: The Best Areas + Hotels for Every Budget

Iguazu Falls

Visiting Iguazu Falls: The Complete Guide to the Argentina and Brazil Sides

North Argentina

North Argentina: A Mind-Blowing, 9-Day Argentina Road Trip Itinerary

Best Wineries in Cafayate: Argentina’s Other Wine Region

Patagonia

Bariloche and the Lake District

Ruta de los 7 Lagos: How to Drive, Bike or Tour Argentina’s 7 Lakes Route

El Calafate

Ice, Ice Baby: Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina

El Chaltén

The Best El Chaltén Hiking Trails: Trekking in the Prettiest Place in Patagonia

Ushuaia

The Best Things to do in Ushuaia, Argentina: The End of the World

Argentina travel inspiration

17 Incredible Places to Visit in Argentina (From Someone Who Lived There)

50 Best Things To Do in Argentina: The Ultimate Argentina Bucket List

Is Argentina Worth Visiting? 15 Reasons Why I Think It Absolutely Is

Planning a Honeymoon in Argentina? These Are the Most Romantic Places to Visit

What to Eat in Argentina: 31 Traditional Argentinian Foods