The best hikes in Argentina
Researched on foot. Every distance, cost, and transport tip comes from first-hand experience.
Patagonia · Los Glaciares
A Camping Trip to Fitz Roy
Camp beneath Fitz Roy and spend three days hiking through some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in Patagonia.
Patagonia
Perito Moreno without a tour
Where to Go in Argentina
Places worth adding to your list
Mendoza
Uspallata Travel Guide
When to Visit Argentina (and When Not To)
Use the below tabs to compare the best and worst times to visit Argentina.
- The best overall balance for travelling across several regions of Argentina
- Buenos Aires and central Argentina have milder temperatures than the summer months
- Mendoza is particularly good in autumn and spring, with comfortable weather for wineries and the Andes
- Northern Argentina becomes cooler and generally drier as you move into autumn
- Patagonia is still accessible around the edges of summer, although conditions become less predictable
The sweet spot for a multi-region trip, with milder weather and fewer peak-season crowds.
- The best time for trekking around El Chaltén, El Calafate and the rest of southern Patagonia
- Long daylight hours make summer ideal for road trips, hiking and outdoor activities in the south
- Buenos Aires can be hot and humid, particularly during January and February
- The northwest is hotter and this is also its main rainy season, with afternoon storms more common
- Patagonia is at its busiest, so accommodation, buses and popular activities are worth booking ahead
The best choice for Patagonia, but expect heat further north and peak-season prices in the south.
- Patagonia becomes much colder, with snow, short daylight hours and fewer practical hiking options
- This is ski season around Bariloche and other Andean resorts
- Northern Argentina is cooler and much drier, making it a good time for Salta and Jujuy
- Buenos Aires remains easy to visit, but expect cool days and colder evenings
- Mendoza is cold, with snow in the Andes and winter conditions on high mountain routes
Not the best time for a Patagonia hiking trip, but excellent for the north or a winter trip to the Andes.
Do You Need a Visa for Argentina?
Rules differ by nationality and some countries have specific conditions that catch travellers off guard.
Select your nationality to see what you'll need before travelling to Argentina.
- Some nationalities can enter visa-free, but extension rules may vary
- If you need a visa, you'll usually need to apply before you travel
Visa requirements can change. Always confirm with the Argentinian immigration authority or your nearest Argentinian consulate before booking or travelling.
Getting Around Argentina
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Getting Around Towns and Cities in Argentina
Cheap local buses when you have time or app taxis when you want something easier.
Local Bus
Public bus · fixed route
Local buses, usually called colectivos, are the cheapest way to get around most Argentine cities. Routes can take a little time to understand, but Google Maps works well in larger cities and buses run frequently along the main routes.
Uber & Cabify
App taxi
Uber and Cabify are the easiest options when you do not want to figure out a bus route, particularly with luggage or after arriving late. Prices are shown in the app before booking and both are widely available across Argentina's major cities.
