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Argentina holidays
Buenos Aires tango, Patagonia's glaciers and granite peaks, Mendoza's Malbec valleys and Iguazu Falls — Argentina is South America at scale.
Overview
Welcome to Argentina
Argentina is South America's most European-feeling country and one of its most travel-rewarding — Buenos Aires' Belle Époque architecture and tango culture, the Andean wine country of Mendoza (the world's fifth-largest wine producer with the Malbec varietal at its heart), Iguazú Falls on the Brazilian border (one of the world's seven natural wonders, with 275 falls across 2.7km of jungle), Patagonia's extremes (the Perito Moreno glacier near El Calafate, the Fitz Roy mountain trekking around El Chaltén, the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia at the southern tip), and the wildlife of the Valdés Peninsula (orcas, southern right whales, elephant seals, penguins).
A 14-21 day classic Argentina trip: Buenos Aires (3-4 nights — Recoleta, San Telmo, Palermo, the tango show at Rojo Tango, the steakhouse parrilla scene at Don Julio or La Cabrera) → Mendoza wine country (3 nights — Bodega Catena Zapata, Achaval Ferrer, the Uco Valley boutiques) → Iguazú Falls (2 nights, both sides via the Brazilian crossing) → Patagonia: fly Buenos Aires to El Calafate for Perito Moreno glacier and the Estancia Cristina ice-trek (3 nights), bus or fly to El Chaltén for Fitz Roy day-hikes (2-3 nights), optional Ushuaia for the Beagle Channel and Tierra del Fuego NP (2 nights), with optional Antarctica cruise add-on from Ushuaia (10-21 nights, Nov-March).
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The food is genuinely exceptional: parrilla (grilled meat — bife de chorizo, ojo de bife, vacío), empanadas (the Salta varieties are the best), choripán (chorizo sandwich), dulce de leche on everything, Malbec wine universally affordable. Argentinian Spanish has a distinctive cadence (the "sh" sound for double-l/y) and the cultural mannerisms are more Italian than Spanish-American. Tango is alive — milongas (social tango dance halls) run nightly in Buenos Aires neighbourhoods.
Best for: foodies and wine travellers (Mendoza is world-class), adventure travellers (Patagonia trekking, Antarctica), cultural-and-tango travellers (Buenos Aires), wildlife travellers (Valdés Peninsula, Iguazú), photographers (Patagonia's light is famous). Often combined with Chile (Atacama, Patagonia overlap), Brazil (Iguazú), or as a standalone 3-week trip.
Best time
Nov–Apr (Patagonia summer)
Flight from UK
~14h via Madrid
Currency
Argentine Peso (ARS); USD widely used
Language
Spanish
From the team
Why we love Argentina
Argentina is the trip I send people on who want South America at scale — Buenos Aires tango, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia glaciers, Mendoza wine. 14-18 days minimum to do justice.
Amanda Amanda, Travel Designer · Music & Culture Meet our Travel DesignersMain areas
Where to go in Argentina
5 distinct regions — they pair beautifully two or three at a time.
Buenos Aires
Recoleta
Palermo
San Telmo
La Boca
Patagonia
El Calafate
El Chaltén
Bariloche
Ushuaia
Iguazu Falls (Argentine side)
Puerto Iguazú
Devil's Throat
Mendoza & Wine Country
Mendoza
Uco Valley
Maipú
Salta & North
Salta
Cafayate
Humahuaca
Find your trip
Holiday types in Argentina
Pick a holiday style — or combine two. Each section links straight to the next step.
City breaks
Argentina's cities reward 2-4 nights each — pair two for a tailor-made multi-centre trip.
Mendoza
Cruises
Buenos Aires is the main embarkation port for South American and Antarctica cruises. Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) is the world's southernmost cruise port and the gateway for Antarctica expeditions.
Escorted tours
46 escorted tours through Argentina — guided, customisable, fully ATOL-protected.
Every Travelisto tour runs with a small group (max 16), an English-speaking local leader, and is fully ATOL-protected. Most tours are also bookable as private departures — same itinerary, your party only, your dates.
Tailor-made
Everything you see above is a starting point — we'll shape any of these around how you actually want to travel.
Bespoke Argentina itinerary
Pick your headlines and we design the route, brief private guides, and book the hotels and transfers.
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Multi-generational Argentina
A pace and accommodation style that suits three generations.
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Argentina + cruise
Pair Argentina with a cruise — booked end-to-end with us.
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Honeymoon or special celebration
A milestone trip with the romantic flourishes quietly arranged.
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Knowing before you go
When to go
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November-April for Patagonia (austral summer). October-April for Buenos Aires (year-round). Avoid May-September for Patagonia (winter, sites close).
Flights & how to get there
Flights from UK to Argentina — ~14h to Buenos Aires via Madrid.
Visa & passport
UK passport holders get 90 days visa-free entry. For up-to-date entry requirements and safety advice, check the UK FCDO travel advice for Argentina.
Currency & money
The Argentine Peso (ARS) — USD widely used. Cards universal. Tipping varies — see local culture notes.
Language & tipping
Spanish.
Health & safety
Consult your GP 6 weeks before travel. Country-specific vaccinations may apply. Buy comprehensive travel insurance.
FAQs
Argentina — your questions
When is the best time to visit Argentina?
Patagonia: November–April (austral summer). Buenos Aires and Mendoza: year-round (October–April is best). Iguazu: September–November for fewer crowds, March–May for water volume.
Do I need a visa for Argentina?
UK passport holders get 90 days visa-free.
Can I combine Argentina with Chile or Brazil?
Yes — El Calafate (Argentina) to Torres del Paine (Chile) is a 5h drive; Iguazu has both Argentine and Brazilian sides. We routinely build 18-day "Patagonian Andes" itineraries.
Is Argentine wine country worth a separate stop?
Yes — Mendoza is South America's leading wine region (Malbec, Bonarda). Beautiful vineyards backed by the Andes; 1h flight from Buenos Aires.
Make this trip yours
Plan your Argentina holiday with a Travel Designer
Pick from any of the options on this page or tell us what you have in mind — we'll build it around how you actually like to travel. ATOL protected, flights included, real humans available 9am–7pm.
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