Anna French
Argentina is a magical place where the people are vibrant, the cities are eclectic, and the dancing is sexy.
It’s a very diverse country when it comes to landscape and culture, and it is indeed an adventurer’s paradise. There is something for everyone, whether it be unwinding at the vineyards, rafting through the Mendoza river, or experiencing the nightlife in the lively streets of Buenos Aires.
I had a whirlwind introduction with just one short week there, and Argentina was my last stop on a 2-month South America backpacking endeavor, which gave it both an advantage and disadvantage.
Below, are my top 3 places you should visit and activities that you should include on a trip to Argentina.
1. Explore Mendoza
Mendoza is a beautiful town with a backdrop of the Andes and is home to a range of cool adventure opportunities, diverse scenery and delicious wine.
You can go paragliding, paddleboarding, repelling, mountain biking, climbing, rafting, or skiing in the winter. You can even try a new kind of wine tasting and bicycle your way to various vineyards with views of llamas grazing at the base of the snow-capped Andes. You can typically book these wine and bike tours through your accommodation.
Then trade in your wine glasses for some adventure equipment and kayak, paddleboard, repel, and/or paraglide around.
The town itself is very innovative and flaunts an impressive irrigation system that was developed by the indigenous Huarpes people and is still used to this day to funnel water to the world-famous vineyards.
2. Soak up the culture in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and a place where you can get lost in the cities architectural diversity and wild nightlife. You can witness the influence of Spanish, Italian, Greek, French and German architect’s blend of buildings that creates an incomparable masterpiece.
The city holds many historical tragedies and memorials for historical figures. We visited the memorial commemorating Evita, a controversial, but influential woman in Argentina’s past.
Don’t forget to explore the colorful neighborhood of La Boca during the day and enjoye some Tango by candlelight at night.
3. Visit Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls located in Iguazu is a famous Natural Wonder of the World. You can view the massive waterfall from multiple vantage points on the Argentina side, before getting up close and personal on a boat ride through it.
| Logistical Tips for Booking Your Trip |
| Booking Flights I typically use Skyscanner to book my flights because it allows you to search through websites and airlines worldwide all in one convenient search engine. You can also get price alerts for flights you’re interested in. |
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