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Argentina stretches hundreds of miles, covering shifting physical terrains and diverse lifestyles. From sophisticated Buenos Aires to the wilderness of Patagonia, here cowboys roam the Pampas and whales the sheltered Patagonian coast. This is a country where you can face the Devil's Throat at Iguazu Falls then be in Buenos Aires the next day and where icy-blue glaciers meet fjords at the continent’s southern limit. The south of Argentina is home to the luxurious estancias of the Lake District and wine-lands of Mendoza whilst further north the historic city of Salta sits in an area of dramatic scenery. Home to penguins, fine wine and the museum at the end of the world, in Argentina you can combine rugged landscapes with undeniable luxury for a most memorable experience. We have over 30 years experience in planning tailor-made holidays and tours to Argentina.

Places to visit in Argentina

Argentina is an immense country of contrasting experiences, landscapes, cultures and wildlife. Cosmopolitan capital Buenos Aires is a city of grand European squares, cheerful cafes, street-side tango and multi-coloured homes. Wine connoisseurs should visit Mendoza with its world-class vineyards and beautiful wine lodges, then explore the pampas grasslands famously home to the colourful gauchos. Situated between the flatlands and mountain peaks of the Andes is Cordoba and the central sierras where the peaceful pastures are perfect for horse riding activities. Soak up the Spanish colonial heritage of Salta or feel the thundering force of the mighty Iguazu Falls. Patagonia covers a vast swathe of southern Argentina and is the location for much of the country’s best scenery. Largely uninhabited, this region is an untouched wilderness of icy volcanic peaks, fjords, glaciers and some of the finest marine wildlife of the South American continent.

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When to Visit argentina

Central and northern Argentina has a very warm climate with high temperatures of around 37°C during the hottest months of the year in January and February. In the summer it can become very humid and rainfall is also common. The winter is much milder by comparison but still warm by European standards and often very dry. Argentina stretches to the tip of the South American continent and the lower parts are subject to very different weather conditions. The extreme south meets the polar region and regularly sees sub-zero temperatures. The remainder of the country is either desert land or covered in high mountains.

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Essential Information

flag of Argentina Capital: Buenos Aires

Main Language: Spanish

Time Zone: GMT - 3

Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)

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Accommodation in Argentina

Buenos Aires has a broad range of hotel accommodation and is the location of some of the continent’s finest hotels. Outside of the capital, the types of hotels vary in style and size but are generally of a good standard. Argentina also has many memorable places to stay. Mendoza is the location of some beautiful and luxurious wine-lodges, there are a number of lovely traditional estancias dotted throughout the country and Patagonia has some spectacularly sited lodges – especially close to the Perito Moreno glacier. Accommodation in more remote areas, such as Esteros del Ibera and Bahia Bustamante, tend to be simpler and smaller in size.

Common Argentina Travel Questions

A1 - As a result of its location in the Southern Hemisphere, the best time to visit Argentina is between September and early April which covers the period of the Argentinian spring, summer and autumn. Due to its vast size, temperatures tend to be warmer in the north and cooler in the south, with the weather in Patagonia changeable year-round and snow common over the winter months in the southerly province of Tierra del Fuego. However, generally, summers are hot and dry and can be humid in the north, spring and autumn comfortably warm and winters much cooler with a higher risk of rain.
A2 - A visa is not required to enter Argentina as a visitor with UK citizens allowed to stay in the country for up to 90 days.
A3 - Direct flights to Argentina from the UK are approximately 14 hours in duration. Indirect flights, such as those that stop en-route in Madrid, can take up to 18 hours.
A4 - The official currency of Argentina is the Argentine Peso. Currency exchange facilities and ATM machines are found throughout the country and credit cards are widely accepted although in more rural areas cash is still preferred.
A5 - The language spoken in Argentina is a dialect of Spanish called ‘Rioplatense’ with certain words and phrases influenced by Italian. English is not widely spoken but is more common in the larger cities and areas frequented by tourists.
A6 - We would recommend that you speak with a medical practitioner for the most accurate and up-to-date advice. Currently no vaccinations are needed for travellers to Argentina. Based on current advice, malaria prophylactics are not required.
A7 - Geographically and culturally diverse, there is plenty to see and do in Argentina. From cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the vineyards of Mendoza and wildlife of the pristine Ibera wetlands to the beautiful landscapes of the Lake District, thunderous falls of Iguazu and the epic scenery of Patagonia, Argentina offers something for everyone.
A8 - One of the highlights of a holiday to Argentina is trying the country’s food and drink. A nation of meat lovers, steak is a particular specialty, however, there is a significant Italian influence on Argentinian cuisine with pizza and pasta particularly popular. Coastal areas have excellent seafood whilst there are also plenty of options for vegetarians. Locally produced red wine is commonplace and of excellent quality.

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