Argentina rewards travelers with an extraordinary range of landscapes and experiences — from the frenetic energy of Buenos Aires to the end-of-the-world remoteness of Tierra del Fuego.
Buenos Aires is the obvious starting point. The city is vast, cosmopolitan, and endlessly interesting — European in feel but distinctly South American in rhythm. Explore the neighborhoods of San Telmo, Palermo, and La Boca, eat well, and stay out late.
Iguazú Falls on the Argentine side is arguably better than the Brazilian side, with elevated walkways that put you right above and beside the falls rather than looking across at them. The Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo) is one of the most impressive sights on the continent.
Mendoza and the wine country of Cuyo: world-class Malbec, stunning Andean scenery, and the possibility of day trips to ski resorts and high-altitude vineyards. March brings the Vendimia harvest festival.
Patagonia covers the southern third of the country. The classic draws are the Perito Moreno Glacier near El Calafate (one of the few glaciers in the world that is not retreating), and the trekking in Los Glaciares and Torres del Paine (the latter across the Chilean border). Bariloche and the Lake District offer lakes, forests, and mountains more accessible from Buenos Aires.
Salta and the northwest: colonial architecture, the dramatic landscapes of the Quebrada de Humahuaca (a UNESCO World Heritage site), Andean villages, and excellent wine from the high-altitude Cafayate valley.
Ushuaia is the world's southernmost city, the gateway to Tierra del Fuego and Antarctic cruises. The Beagle Channel, the national park, and the end-of-the-world atmosphere are genuinely unique.