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Aconcagua (6,961 m) is the highest mountain outside Asia, and in Patagonia the granite spires of Fitz Roy rise above the trekking village of El Chaltén.

Best months
Nov–Mar
Signature peak
Aconcagua, 6,961 m
Fly into
Buenos Aires (EZE)
Destinations
12
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12 of 12 destinations · Main season Nov–Mar

The Fitz Roy massif above a turquoise glacial lake near El Chaltén Best Nov–Mar

Santa Cruz, Patagonia

Fitz Roy & El Chaltén

Patagonia's trekking capital, with day hikes from the village to granite spires and glacial lakes.

3,405 m · Nov–Mar · Challenging

Good for: Trekking · Lakes

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Snow-covered Aconcagua seen from a roadside viewpoint in Mendoza Province, Argentina Best Dec–Mar

Mendoza, Andes

Aconcagua

The highest peak outside Asia, with a roadside viewpoint, short treks and a serious high-altitude climb.

6,961 m · Dec–Mar · Challenging

Good for: Trekking · Scenic views

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The blue ice wall of the Perito Moreno Glacier above grey lake water Best Oct–Apr

Santa Cruz, Patagonia

Perito Moreno Glacier

A huge advancing glacier that calves into Lake Argentino, seen from walkways a few metres above the ice.

200 m · Oct–Apr · Easy

Good for: Scenic views · Snow & ski · Lakes

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Lapataia Bay and mountains in Tierra del Fuego National Park Best Nov–Mar

Tierra del Fuego

Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego

A port town at the southern tip of South America, with the Andes meeting the sea and a national park of lakes and forests.

1,380 m · Nov–Mar · Easy

Good for: Scenic views · Lakes · Trekking

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The Llao Llao peninsula and Lake Nahuel Huapi surrounded by mountains Best Dec–Mar

Río Negro, Patagonia

Bariloche and Nahuel Huapi

A lake and mountain resort town in Patagonia, with chocolate shops, forest walks and a big ski area.

770 m · Dec–Mar · Easy

Good for: Lakes · Scenic views · Snow & ski

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Lanín volcano above autumn forest and araucaria trees Best Dec–Mar

Neuquén, Patagonia

San Martín de los Andes and Lanín

A tidy mountain town on a lake, below the snow-capped Lanín volcano and araucaria forests.

3,776 m · Dec–Mar · Moderate

Good for: Trekking · Lakes · Scenic views

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The Hill of Seven Colours above vineyards at Purmamarca Best Apr–Oct

Jujuy

Quebrada de Humahuaca

A long, colourful Andean valley of striped hills, adobe villages and ancient trade routes in north-west Argentina.

3,000 m · Apr–Oct · Easy

Good for: Villages & culture · Scenic views

Stays Flights Tours
A road winding through the red rock valley of the Quebrada de las Conchas near Cafayate Best Mar–Oct

Salta

Cafayate

A small wine town at the foot of the Calchaquí valleys, with high-altitude vineyards and the red rock canyon of the Quebrada de las Conchas.

1,683 m · Mar–Oct · Easy

Good for: Scenic views · Villages & culture

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Walkers among red sandstone cliffs in Talampaya National Park Best Apr–Oct

La Rioja

Talampaya National Park

A red sandstone canyon with 150 m cliffs, ancient petroglyphs and fossil sites in the dry north-west.

1,200 m · Apr–Oct · Easy

Good for: Scenic views · Villages & culture

Stays Flights Tours
Clear turquoise water of Lake Menéndez in Los Alerces National Park Best Dec–Mar

Chubut, Patagonia

Los Alerces National Park

A park of crystal-clear lakes and ancient alerce trees, some more than 2,000 years old.

2,300 m · Dec–Mar · Moderate

Good for: Lakes · Trekking · Scenic views

Stays Flights Tours
A mushroom-shaped rock formation in Ischigualasto Provincial Park Best Apr–Oct

San Juan

Ischigualasto

A strange, eroded desert of striped hills and sculpted rocks, known as the Valley of the Moon and rich in fossils.

1,200 m · Apr–Oct · Easy

Good for: Scenic views · Villages & culture

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About Argentina

Argentina at a glance

Argentina's mountains run along its western border with Chile. In the north, Aconcagua (6,961 m) is the highest peak in the Americas; in the south, Patagonia's granite spires such as Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre draw trekkers to the village of El Chaltén.

Distances are enormous, so domestic flights matter. Mendoza is the base for Aconcagua, and El Calafate is the gateway for El Chaltén. Long-distance buses are comfortable and widely used.

The trekking season in Patagonia runs from about November to March, and the Aconcagua climbing season from mid-November to mid-March. Winter, from about June to September, suits skiing in the Andes. The wind in Patagonia is strong in any month.

Getting there

Buenos Aires (EZE) is the main international gateway. From there, domestic flights go to Mendoza (MDZ) for Aconcagua and to El Calafate (FTE) for El Chaltén, and the flight to El Calafate takes about three hours.

Getting around

Long-distance buses are comfortable and affordable; El Calafate to El Chaltén takes about three hours. Rental cars are useful around Mendoza and along Route 7. Distances are long, so plan buffer days.

Entry and safety

Many nationalities can visit without a visa for short stays, but check current rules, and any entry fees for national parks, with Argentina's official government sources before you travel.

Patagonian weather and wind change quickly, and cash can be needed in remote villages. Altitude affects visitors near Aconcagua. Use licensed guides for mountaineering, follow park rules, and check your government's travel advice.

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