Argentina Travel Guide

Argentina is Latin America's largest Spanish-speaking country with South America's highest peak at almost 7,000 m (22,900 ft), the famous Patagonia region with its arctic climate, some beaches just outside of Buenos Aires and some excellent ski resorts to the northwest of the country in the Andes region.

Prices for tourism have never been better in Argentina following three years of economic disaster but prices are rising quickly -- go now. An above average tourist infrastructure and a rich cultural center in the European Buenos Aires combine to make Argentina an especially attractive South American destination.

Some spots not to miss on your trip to Argentina:

Buenos Aires, arguably the most beautiful capital city in Latin America, is reminiscent of a classic European city with cafes on every corner and almost as many museums and cultural buildings. Buenos Aires hotels are full of historical character and have offer botique hotels. There are many different tours of Buenos Aires that can be contracted in the city. Most people fly into Buenos Aires when flying to Argentina.

Iguazú Falls are 275 waterfalls rushing into a giant gorge on the tri-border of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil which span over 2km of lush jungle and has waterfalls as high as 70 m (230 ft).

Mendoza is home to Argentina´s winery region and is worthy of a trip.  Aside from sipping fine Malbec, the city boasts an assortment of plazas and parks, gourmet restaurants, and an emerging arts scene.  This funky atmosphere is craddled by white-capped mountains and fast moving rivers which serve as a playground for all the traveling outdoor enthusiasts attracted to this quaint city.

The ski resort at Bariloche near the Chilean border up in the Argentine Andes competes with Swiss ski resorts …almost! Other good resorts include Mendoza, Villavicencio and Valle de las Lenas.

The Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentine Patagonia is one of the few places on earth you can see an advancing glacier. Hike around this UNESCO World Heritage site and view the awesome blocks of ice collide and crash as the ice below melts in a setting of jagged mountains and southern beech forest.

Cordoba is the second-largest city in Argentina and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. It features some lovely colonial architecture, a university founded in 1613 and a good launching place for day trips in the area.