Argentina

In a big country like Argentina, there’s so much to see and never enough time but everyone knows that a trip would not be complete without touring Patagonia! Another positive of visiting a vast country? Multiple climates to choose from for your ideal vacation; Argentina offers icy landscapes home to glaciers such as Perito Moreno, or the warm and exuberant nature surrounding Iguazú. Sometimes aspects of a country are overlooked, so don’t forget about Argentinian gastronomy or the captivating warmth of its people that many travelers grow to love and appreciate.

Main destinations in Argentina:

• El Calafate: The city closest to the most popular destination in Argentina, Perito Moreno is a sight every globetrotter must see once in life. Walking on the ice and sailing around the National Park’s glaciers are two essential activities for sightseers.
• Ushuaia: Known as “the city at the end of the world,” it is the southernmost city in Argentina, with great hiking trails, sailing, etc.
• Bariloche: Located in northern Patagonia, it’s famous for lakes and snow-capped mountains and is picture-perfect.
• Puerto Iguazú: The Iguazú Falls is another must-see for any traveler visiting Argentina. 
• Salta: A quiet city perfect for discovering the Andean side of Argentina.
• Buenos Aires: Argentina’s vibrant capital and cultural center.

Located within Glacier National Park, El Calafate is the gateway to the Perito Moreno Glacier. To explore the park hassle-free, all tours offer pick-up in El Calafate or start directly at a meeting point inside the National Park (allowing for the bold travelers to explore the area in a rental car beforehand if they wish).

Perito Moreno Boat Tours: A must, as it allows you to tour both the Perito Glaciers as well as the other main glaciers of the National Park. Glaciares Gourmet and Todo Glaciares are the two most popular tours offered, however, in recent years Safari Azul has gained popularity due to the tour feature allowing visitors to touch the glacier's wall.

Perito Moreno Ice Hiking Tours: Equipped with crampons and accompanied by a guide, trekkers hike over the glacier. The most popular version of this kind of tour is the Minitrekking, due to its low level of difficulty in comparison to the Big Ice which is similar but more demanding with a higher difficulty level. 

In addition to the hiking and boat tours, there are other methods to discover this iconic glacier, from a Kayaking Tour of the Perito Moreno Glacier or an excursion to Perito Moreno Footbridges.

If you’re going to be traveling to the illustrious birthplace of tango or booking any of our tours while in Argentina, it’s important to know a few things:

The official currency of Argentina💸 is the Argentine peso. Money is a particularly complicated issue in Argentina; you may have heard about fluctuating exchange rates, exchange houses, devaluation, or even the blue dollar (Argentina’s black market currency exchange) .... due to this, we recommend researching the rates before your trip to get the most for your money. Overall, if you can’t make it to a bank or currency exchange desk, many Argentinian businesses might accept American dollars or euros. 

The weather in Argentina (keeping in mind that it is a very large country), varies between several regions. In general, Buenos Aires and cities along the Atlantic coast have a climate that is temperate and humid, while the Patagonian region is colder and drier with winds from October to March. A trip to Argentina requires visitors to be prepared for anything.

The gastronomy of Argentina is delicious and one of the most popular dishes is “asado” 🍴, but you can't miss the empanadas, dulce de leche, and mate (the national drink).