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: 45,195,774
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.

Essential Argentina travel information

Top 5 Argentina travel experiences

Argentina travel inspiration

Travel planning

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Best places to visit in Argentina