Check the weather city by city, starting with Buenos Aires.
Argentina is a land of immense contrasts, from the glaciers of Patagonia to the vineyards of Mendoza, via vibrant Buenos Aires and the Iguazú Falls. Home of the tango, mate and asado, it offers extraordinary cultural and natural richness.
The "Paris of South America" is a lively metropolis with many distinct neighbourhoods: colourful Caminito in La Boca, chic Palermo, historic San Telmo. Tango was born here, and its steakhouses are legendary.
Highlights : La Boca / Caminito, Teatro Colón, MALBA, Recoleta Cemetery.
Patagonia offers breathtaking landscapes: glacial lakes, beech forests, condors and snow-capped peaks. Bariloche is the gateway to the Andes circuit, with its ski resorts and hiking trails.
Highlights : Nahuel Huapi National Park, Cerro Catedral, Circuito Chico, Villa La Angostura.
One of the natural wonders of the world, the Iguazú Falls stretch over 2.7 km with 275 cascades, including the spectacular Garganta del Diablo. Accessible from both sides of the Argentina-Brazil border.
Highlights : Garganta del Diablo, Iguazú National Park, Lower trail, Boat ride under the falls.
At the foot of the Andes, Mendoza is the paradise of Argentine wine, especially Malbec. The bodegas (wine estates) offer tastings in an exceptional mountain setting.
Highlights : Luján de Cuyo, Aconcagua, Valle de Uco.
Los Glaciares National Park is home to the majestic Perito Moreno glacier, one of the few advancing glaciers in the world. El Chaltén, a hiking village, gives access to the Fitz Roy peaks.
Highlights : Perito Moreno Glacier, Mount Fitz Roy, El Chaltén, Torres del Paine (Chile, nearby).
Argentina remains affordable for much of your spending, but prices move quickly with inflation, so check current prices before you travel.