Part of Argentina’s Lake District and northern Patagonia, the popular tourist destination of San Carlos de Bariloche (or just “Bariloche”) is filled with magnificent scenery, lots of hiking, and tons of outdoor adventure activities. Known as Patagonia “light,” the town is definitely a year-round travel destination, but visitors can also go skiing at the nearby …
Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz (or just “Santa Fe”) is a totally underrated capital city located along the Paraná River. With a beautifully modern suspension bridge, a revamped costanera or waterfront walkway, and lots of well-preserved colonial buildings, you’ll find that it’s a very livable place with friendly people too. Santa Fe retains its …
One of the more urban and modern cities in Argentina, San Miguel de Tucumán has been called the “Garden of the Republic” due to its role in the country’s fight for independence. The city contains the building where independence from Spain was first declared, and its streets are full of history. Aside from remnants of …
A small town with some big waterfalls, Puerto Iguazú is just a short ride away from the national park filled with magnificent falls that share its name. This UNESCO World Heritage Site of cascading waters might be the main draw for tourists here, but visitors can easily occupy themselves with several eco-centric, cultural, and leisurely …
Most of the country of Argentina lies at the southern end of the continent of South America. It shares borders with many other nearby countries, as well as the South Atlantic Ocean. The South Georgia Islands, off the country’s southern tip, played significant roles in the exploration of the southern seas and Antarctica. In more …
Known as the “Tuscany of Argentina,” this little wine town is famous for the Torrontés grape and the crisp, floral white wine it produces. There are bodegas located all over the village, so tourists can leisurely stroll between vineyards, taking tours and doing tastings all day. You’ll find post-colonial architecture, a few museums, a couple …
Buenos Aires is the capital city of Argentina. A buzzing and bustling hive of activity 24-hours a day, there is always something fascinating to discover in Buenos Aires. A city that is rich in cultural heritage, travelers with an appreciation for architecture and fine art will fall in love with Buenos Aires instantly. From Plaza …
Nicknamed the “Garden of the Patagonia,” Villa La Angostura has long been a vacation destination for wealthy Argentines. Today it also attracts international tourists who’ve made their way out of Bariloche to find something a little more relaxed. Charming, cozy, and surrounded by mountains, Villa La Angostura is home to lakefront beaches, wooden and stone …
Sure Purmamarca is a little touristy, but there’s a reason for that. This beautiful village is neighbors with the brilliant Cerro de los Siete Colores and it’s the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Quebrada de Humahuaca. The picture-perfect adobe town is home to a large indigenous population and a huge, colorful artisan market that …
A colonial town along the beautiful Quebrada de Humahuaca, it was founded in the late 1500s, but indigenous people have inhabited this land for thousands of years. Humahuaca became a hotspot for trade and later revolutionary activity during Argentina’s War of Independence, but now tourists use it as a jumping off point for exploring the …