January in Argentina equates to long days and blissful summer weather—a time when locals skip out of town and head for the beach resorts. It’s also high season for tourists in southern Patagonia for glaciers, wildlife, and national parks, so expect peak prices. This monthly guide will tell you what to do and where to go (and how to beat the crowds).
It's hot and humid at Iguazú Falls in February. Temperatures reach into the high 90s—it's a great time to take a boat ride on the Iguazú River and feel the cool spray of the falls—and crowds come to the national parks from all over the world, so you'll want to plan your trip well ahead of time. Find out more about weather, costs, and seasonal attractions in this monthly guide.
For most travelers, about 10 days is the perfect amount of time for a trip to Argentina, with stops in Torres del Paine, El Calafate, Puerto Natales, and El Chaltén. Travelers with less time can hit the route's highlights in nine days, making for a fast-paced journey. With more time, you can enjoy extra activities at each stop or a few days in another region like Ushuaia. Get inspired with our Torres del Paine, El Calafate, Puerto Natales, and El Chaltén trip ideas below.
Iguazú National Park is the home of Argentina's greatest natural attraction: the spectacular series of cascades known as Iguazú Falls. Among the largest waterfall systems on the planet, they're a highlight of any visit to South America. Travelers can experience Iguazú many ways, from jungle trekking and bird-watching to photography and boating adventures on the river. Read on for more information and expert advice.
It’s late autumn in Argentina with shorter days and cooler weather. This is a great time to visit Iguazú Falls, the northwest desert, and wine region of Mendoza with fewer crowds where you can enjoy the gorgeous foliage and spectacular landscapes in peace. Read this monthly guide to learn more.
Most people visiting Argentina's Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, and El Calafate spend about 12 to 13 days, which usually includes some time in Puerto Iguazú. If you're not interested in Puerto Iguazú, nine to 10 days is enough for your Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, and El Calafate trip. With less time, it's still possible to see the highlights in as few as eight days. Read on for the best itineraries, including Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, El Calafate, and beyond.
Buenos Aires is a romantic Latin American capital whose highlights, like the Presidential Palace, you can see in 24 hours. With three days, you can tour the historic neighborhoods of Palermo and San Telmo, plus visit a cowboy ranch. And if you've got a week here, you can round out the experience with cooking classes and a trip to a charming river town. There are many options because, as Hemingway once described Paris, Buenos Aires is a moveable feast.
Travelers to Argentina typically plan a trip for about 15 days when combining Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, El Calafate, and El Chaltén with Puerto Natales. If you're only headed to Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, El Calafate, and El Chaltén, you can enjoy a well-paced trip in 10 to 14 days. With less time, it's still possible to see the highlights in as few as eight or nine days. Check out the favored Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, El Calafate, and El Chaltén trips below.
For most travelers, 7 to 11 days is the right amount of time for a trip to Argentina, with stops in Iguazú Falls, Buenos Aires, and Mendoza. Those with less who are okay with a fast-paced option can hit the route's highlights in six days. Alternatively, if you have more time, you can enjoy extra sights and activities at each stop or explore more of the country—some favorite itinerary extensions include Bariloche or Puerto Iguazú.
Twelve to 13 days is the most popular trip length for Argentina travelers interested in visiting both Buenos Aires and El Calafate, especially when including Ushuaia and Puerto Iguazú. If you're only headed to Buenos Aires and El Calafate, you can enjoy a comfortably-paced trip in five to eight days. See the below favored Buenos Aires and El Calafate trips.