Best Places To Visit In Argentina


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Planning your trip to Argentina but having doubts where to visit in world’s eighth largest country? Then you have come to the right place because we are going cover top four places which first time travellers must visit in this Spanish speaking nation 

Perito Morena


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Most spectacular sights in the country, Perito glacier located in los glaciares national park is one of the largest of 48 glaciers emanating from patagonia’s southern ice field. Visiting it will make you wonder how many amazing things Mother Nature has to offer fellow humans. This gigantic glacier is three miles wide and rises 78 meters above the lake Lagos. Thing which makes this place more intimating is that Perito glaciers formation started during the last age around 2.6 million years ago and ended as recently as 11,800 years ago. Relieving for all of us when most of glaciers are retreating due to global warming Perito Moreno is an exception; it is expanding and moving forward around 2 meters a day isn’t it amazing?

Helpful tip, every half an hour there are some mini-ruptures which you can witness but try to visit during afternoon, it is the best time to see a mini-rupture and witness shards of ice tumble into Lake Lago. If you love trekking there’s more good news for you because there are different tour operators which provide you the opportunity to trek on glaciers. These are usually of two types; first is the mini-trek that will take about 2 hours and second is full 5 hours of glacial excursion therefore, choose your trek according to your endurance and budget.

Now the most important question how to reach this isolated place, well it’s easy, closest town of EL Calafate will be the best place to stay when planning to visit Perito Morena. Town is 65 km away and would take you around 2 hours to reach your destination.



To make your stay worth a while, we have shortlisted some of the best hotels in the EL Calafate click on them to check the availability of rooms.




Buenos Aires



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Most visited place in Argentina and favorite of the tourist; Buenos Aires the capital of the country will be your next destination in Argentina. You will start your day by visiting Recoleta Cemetery, do not mistake it with ordinary cemetery here richest and powerful of Argentina are rested. You will be completely impressed by the Lady Eva Peron’s tomb which is the most popular site of the place. Remember to carry map of the place or you will surely get lost in recoleta cemetery as it is home to more than 6500 graves. Each grave is unique and one can spend hours looking at amazing architectural style of them.

 But who wants to kill all their time in one place so here’s some of the famous graves to look out for Liliana crociati de szaszak, Rufine cambaceres , David allemo and Domingo Faustino sarmiento to know  interesting stories and past of these people click  here. Visiting hours to world’s most famous cemetery are eight in the morning till six in the evening.

Next visit Museum of fine arts, it among the best in the world, one can find works of great artist like Van gogh, Monet and Picasso. Good thing is entry is completely free so just don’t miss the opportunity to visit the museum when in Buenos Aires. Moving forward time has come to hit the San Telmo Market, one of the most crowed and colorful place in the city. There are tons of antiques, artworks and other treasures which one can buy in the market. It is the perfect place to get an original souvenir that dates back to ancient time of Buenos aires. Now let's test your dancing skills, after all you are in Argentina the birth place Tango dance,  milonga is the place where people go to dance tango, don’t feel shy and be the part of the great tradition. That will be enough for the first day, end you day by having some steaks and wine its huge part of Argentine culture.

Day 2, visit to Teatro colon, most important opera house found in South America. Teatro opened in 1857 and is running till the date making it one of the oldest opera houses in the world. Always check the website before visiting the place to get correct information on what's on schedule also one get the proper guided tour of the opera house at average interval of  twenty minutes. After the opera it’s time to visit The Plaza de mayo along with Casa Rosada, it is the most famous place of Buenos Aires city. Here the president of Argentina lives, plaza have been the witness of great speeches delivered by likes of Juan and Eva Person. It is the symbol of democracy in Argentina and one can witness some or other kind of demonstrations by protesters around the year. 

Time has to come visit Obelisco most iconic and the most camera clicked monument of Buenos Aires. It is located at the intersection of Stroll Corrientes Avenue Street, it is the street that never sleep and has its charm 24/7. There are hundreds of bookshops, cafes, pubs, and shops to spend some quality time after snapping photo with Obelisco.  If you are completely stranger to the place there are several walking tours available  for Stroll Corrientes Avenue.

To make your stay worth a while, we have shortlisted some of the best hotels in the Buenos Aires, click on them to check the availability of rooms.






Iguazu Falls



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Located at the border of Argentina and Brazil, Iguaza falls are Taller than Victoria Falls and almost double width of Nigeria falls, Iguazu falls is one the most stunning natural sights. There are over 280 cascades; combined flow of these individual falls is the largest of any waterfall in the world.  In raining season there is more than 5,00,000 cubic feet of water cascading over the falls per second. Just thinking about it makes me speechless. Most amazing thing of these falls is unlike other falls one can get really close to Iguaza falls. 

Most thrilling area of the falls is devil’s throat, as the name suggest one gets very close to the falls when passing through it and even feel mist that raises up from the falls. Ecosystem around the falls is also as amazing as the falls; you can find beautifully colored birds, butterflies and caimans.

 If one gets lucky they can even spot jaguars and anteaters. There are many trains, boats and other rides which provides amazing view of Iguaza falls so do not forget to hop on one of such rides because this place is surely lifetime experience.

To make your stay worth a while, we have shortlisted some of the best hotels near Iguazu falls, click on them to check the availability of rooms.



Valdes Peninsula


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Valdes Peninsula is one of the most spectacular wildlife destinations. From southern right Whales to elephant seal, this UNESCO listed site is home to many endangered species. Primary reason for so many wildlife species coming here is two diverging ocean currents colliding, the northern currents from the Brazilian tropics and the southern currents from the Antarctic region. The nutrient-rich waters create a pristine and thriving natural habitat for many species thriving in the region but to enjoy this place to its full glory always book a local guide who has proper access to this protected natural reserve. 

Though there are more than 500 creatures found in Valdes Peninsula but one cannot expect them to be there all the time therefore we have shortlisted some of the very best creatures in Valdes and the best session to see them. Because we do not want our readers to miss the opportunity of seeing their beloved creature.  

Whales: May till end of the December will be the prime time to see many different species of whales but the biggest crowd pleaser; The Southern Right Whales starts to appear only in late June and numbers increases as months passes by.

Dolphins: Cameron’s Dolphins are found throughout the year but most of the unique species starts to come during the hot summer time that is from December till March.

Penguins: October till April will be the time to spot these flightless birds but to see them in huge number visit during November month because it is the breeding month for them.

Sea Lions: luckily one get find them throughout the year in large numbers. cheers!!!


To make your stay worth a while, we have shortlisted some of the best hotels near Valdes Peninsula , click on them to check the availability of rooms.





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