Not nearly as popular or crowded as the nearby tourist town of Bariloche, quiet San Martín de los Andes is a beautiful village where you can relax and take in the spectacular scenery of Lake Lacár. Set right on the edge of the Parque Nacional Lanín, outdoor sports and adventure abound. Visitors have their pick …
Not as touristy as many of the bigger cities in Patagonia, Esquel is a town in the Chubut province that provides a laid back base for exploring the outdoors. This Welsh-founded pueblo of just 28,000 people is the perfect place to relax after checking off all the must-do items on your Patagonia bucket list. But …
Tilcara is perhaps the liveliest little pre-colonial village along the Quebrada de Humahuaca. If you’re making this spectacular drive through some of Argentina’s most dramatic landscapes, spend the night (or a few) in Tilcara for a great town square, fun bars and restaurants, and plenty of historical and natural highlights. It’s artsy yet local, and …
Wander through San Rafael and you’ll find streets lined with sycamores and poplars, cafes and roadside canals, and a few charming plazas. Although it’s the second biggest city in the Mendoza province, there’s not really much to do in town, but that’s part of what makes it so pleasant. With a laid back charm and …
Trelew is a Welsh town in Patagonia that’s filled with history, even if it’s not exactly picturesque or packed with tourist attractions. With a population of around 100,000, it’s the largest city in the Chubut region and the center of the wool industry in Argentina. Within the town you’ll find a few museums, fantastic birdwatching, …
San Salvador de Jujuy hasn’t really exploited its tourism potential yet, so it’s a great place to be if you want to experience a livable city in northern Argentina while remaining close to all the big attractions. Known to locals as “San Salvador” and to others as just “Jujuy,” this capital city has a tumultuous …
Fanatical foodies, culture vultures and party animals all have one thing in common, they fall head over heels for Buenos Aires. Sumptuous steaks accompanied by marvellous Malbec, the amazing architecture in the form of Casa Roasao and Teatro Colón as well promiscuous and pumping night clubs like Pacha, what is there to dislike? Once you …
This small provincial capital is the second-city of wine production in Argentina, but don’t expect it to be like Mendoza. San Juan is a low-key town that makes a great jumping-off point for scenic national and provincial parks like El Leoncito and Ischigualasto. Of course it also draws visitors to its many wine bodegas just …
El Bolsón is a laid back town in southern Argentina known for its agriculture, artisan crafts, beautiful landscapes, and hippie vibes. Located in what they refer to as the Andean shire, people flock to this bohemian tourist spot for the relaxing atmosphere as well as great hiking along the crystal clear emerald waters of the …
Filled with outdoor pursuits, this touristed Patagonian town will have you in awe of the stunning scenery of the nearby Los Glaciares National Park. There are trails to hike, mountains to climb, lakes to paddle all around, and glaciers to visit (obviously). You can check out icebergs, local flora and fauna, caves, and nature reserves …