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.



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