Serrania de Hornocal, Jujuy, Photo: Havardtl, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Find your Bliss in Argentina
Argentina, made simple: tango nights, roaring waterfalls, mountain wine and the glaciers of Patagonia, without the worry
Argentina is enormous and full of contrasts. Buenos Aires is a city of grand avenues, late dinners and tango halls, Iguazú Falls thunders through subtropical jungle, Mendoza pours Malbec beneath the Andes, and Patagonia stretches south to glaciers and granite peaks. This guide takes the guesswork out of entry, money, safety, transport and costs, so you can plan with confidence.
Your trip, step by step
- Before you flyEntry rules, money, health and seasons, answered
- LandingEzeiza airport and your first hours in Buenos Aires, explained
- Your days in ArgentinaCity, falls, vineyards and Patagonia, planned with care
- Home againDeparture tips so the last day is calm too
Where to go, eat and stay
- Plain answersClear, honest guidance on the questions first-timers actually ask.
- Official sourcesEntry, health and safety facts point you to the official pages to confirm.
- No price surprisesWe explain how money works in Argentina, so your budget holds.
- Free to useEvery guide and the trip planner are free.
Our promise
Argentina should feel like a welcome, not a worry. We answer the questions before they start, so you arrive confident and ready to find your Bliss.
First trip to South America, or coming back to see family in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario or anywhere in between? This guide was written with you in mind.
How to use this guide
Four steps from first idea to a trip that feels easy.
- Choose your ArgentinaThe capital's barrios, the falls, wine country, the lakes or the glaciers: start with the destinations.
- Sort the essentialsEntry rules, money, insurance and the right season, checked against official sources.
- Pick your placesUse our places to visit list for parrillas, cafés, milongas, wineries, hikes and stays in each area.
- Plan your routeUse the free trip planner to fit long distances into a realistic route, with domestic flights where they save days.
Everything your Argentina trip needs
Free tools and guides for every stage of the journey.
Destinations
Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls, Mendoza, Patagonia's glaciers and Bariloche, each explained in depth.
Explore destinationsPlaces to visit
More than a hundred parrillas, cafés, milongas, wineries, trails and stays, from classics to hidden corners.
See places to visitFlights and stays
Search flights into Buenos Aires and onward, and stays in each area.
Plan travelPlaces finder
Restaurants, sights and stays mapped around each base.
Find placesFree trip planner
Tell us your dates and interests and build a route that fits.
Plan your trip
The classic Argentina trip
City, falls, wine, then ice
Most first trips start with several days in Buenos Aires, then use domestic flights to reach the highlights: Iguazú Falls in the subtropical north, Mendoza's vineyards under the Andes, and Patagonia for the Perito Moreno Glacier and the trails around El Chaltén. Bariloche and the Lake District suit a slower, greener finish.
- Tango, steak and late nights in Buenos Aires
- Both sides of Iguazú Falls
- Malbec tastings in the Uco Valley
- Walking above the Perito Moreno Glacier
Start with the destinations
See how the capital, the north, wine country and Patagonia fit together.
Argentina destinationsPlan with confidence
Your route, without the worry
Argentina is the eighth largest country on earth, and distances catch out almost every first-timer. Our free planner helps you build a realistic route, so you spend your days exploring rather than in transit.
- Realistic flight and bus times
- The right season for Patagonia and the north
- Where to base yourself
Where to go in Argentina
From the capital to the end of the world, the places most travellers build their trip around.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
A grand, late night capital of tango halls, old cafés, leafy barrios and some of the best steak on earth.
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Misiones
Iguazú Falls
Hundreds of waterfalls in subtropical jungle on the Brazilian border, one of the natural wonders of the world.
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Cuyo
Mendoza
A sunny, tree lined city at the foot of the Andes, surrounded by the vineyards that make Argentina's famous Malbec.
Read the guidePhoto: Mauricio V. Genta, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Santa Cruz, Patagonia
Patagonia: El Calafate and El Chaltén
Huge glaciers, turquoise lakes and the granite spires of Fitz Roy in Los Glaciares National Park.
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Río Negro, northern Patagonia
Bariloche and the Lake District
An alpine style town on a vast blue lake, with forests, mountain huts, skiing and the Seven Lakes road.
Read the guidePhoto: Alan Lucero, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
A note from our founder
A note from our founder
My first time visiting Kenya, I was genuinely surprised with how fast it began feeling like home. The people are so friendly, the food is delicious and familiar, and the accommodations are modern and upscale.
During my travels throughout the continent, I commonly hear tourists share stories about being scammed or taken advantage of, which is both frustrating and disheartening.
Living in Kenya for the last 2 years, I have had the great fortune to meet a network of wonderful Kenyans who have continuously help guide my family's journey. Their shared knowledge has not only greatly enhanced our overall experience here, but it has also saved us tons of time, energy, and resources.
With BlissPoint Travel, my hope is to build a global community that is willing to share useful, uncommon knowledge so that we can all blissfully enjoy the wonders our world has to offer.
Questions we hear most
Is Argentina safe for tourists?
Argentina is one of the more relaxed countries in South America for visitors. The main issue is petty crime in Buenos Aires and other big cities: bag snatching, phone theft and pickpocketing. Keep your phone out of sight on the street, use ride apps or radio taxis at night and read your government's travel advice before you go.
Do I need a visa for Argentina?
Many passport holders, including those from the US, Canada, the UK and the EU, can visit for tourism without a visa, but rules vary by passport. Check the official Argentine immigration and foreign ministry sites, or your nearest Argentine consulate, before you book.
How many days do I need in Argentina?
Two weeks lets you see Buenos Aires, Iguazú and one region such as Mendoza or Patagonia without rushing. With three weeks you can add the Lake District or the northwest. Fly between regions: overland journeys often take a day or more.
What is the best time to visit Argentina?
It depends on the region. Spring and autumn suit Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Iguazú, Patagonia is best from about November to March, and the ski season in Bariloche runs through the southern winter.
Can I use cards in Argentina?
Yes, cards are widely accepted in cities, and foreign cards now usually get a rate close to the market rate. Carry some pesos for small shops, markets and tips, and check our money tab before you travel, because the rules have changed often.
Can BlissPoint help me plan my trip?
Yes. Our free trip planner helps you shape a route around your dates and interests, and you can send us a question through the contact page. We are a travel guide, not a tour operator, so you book directly with airlines, hotels and operators.
Ready to plan your Argentina trip?
Use the free trip planner to build a route around your dates, interests and budget.