Argentina Walks & Tours

Soak up incredible culture, history, architecture and entertainment in Argentina’s capital and the ‘Paris of South America’, Buenos Aires

Hike or horse ride among spectacular mountains, forests, glaciers, lakes and rolling grasslands in one of Argentina’s spectacular national parks

Marvel at the mountains, glaciers and stunning frozen landscapes of Los Glaciares National Park, home to the enormous Patagonian ice field

Head to Iguazu National Park to witness the thundering Iguazu Falls, one of the largest and most spectacular waterfalls in the world

Discover 10,000 years of human history along the famous Camino Inca trade route, in the beautiful Wild West valley of Quebrada de Humahuaca

Watch for southern right whales, orcas, elephant seals and sea lions on the Península Valdés on Argentine Patagonia’s South Atlantic coast

See 10,000 year old cave art at Cueva de las Manos in the picturesque Pinturas River Canyon

Explore the fascinating ruins of the Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis, set deep in the tropical forestlands of the indigenous Guaraní

For the fit and adventurous, join an expedition to Mount Aconcagua, South America’s highest peak and one of the world’s Seven Summits

Explore the waterways and islands of the Tigre Delta, and don’t miss the stunning Tigre Club building, now home to the Museo de Arte Tigre

Experience the country’s thriving arts scene in Salta, the ‘cradle of Argentine folklore’

Hit the slopes of the Patagonian Andes in winter for skiing and winter sport fun

Try your hand at watersports or just relax on one of Argentina’s stunning beaches

Head to the town of Gualeguaychú to celebrate Argentina’s most extravagant Carnival celebrations

Experience indigenous culture, art and architecture at the intriguing Museo Pachamama in Argentina’s northwest

Catch a live performance of the Argentine tango at one of Buenos Aires’ theatres or milongas (dance clubs)

Devour some famous Argentine beef at one of the country’s many barbecue restaurants

The climate in the north of Argentina is hot (tropical and sub tropical); in the centre the weather is temperate; in the northern highlands, it's dry while the coldest conditions are experienced in the south, in the mountains of Tierra del Fuego.

The trekking season lasts all year round. During winter it's possible to trek in the north, in the jungle and desert areas, and during summer in the south – Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.

The best time for climbing in the Aconcagua region is from December to March. The weather then is relatively stable, but be warned the weather can still change completely in a matter of hours. The winds can be very strong. Needless to say, on days like that, we stay put. It can also get extremely cold on the upper slopes of the mountain; temperatures can drop to -20°C or lower with the wind chill factor. Warm clothes and a good down jacket are essentials items for the climb.

Mendoza, at 760m, enjoys a Mediterranean style climate in summer, as a result of a rain shadow effect from Aconcagua and other Andean peaks that separate it from the Pacific Ocean and prevailing weather. The region has a consistent supply of water, however, from rivers that are fed by nearby glaciers, and make it well suited to irrigation style farming such as vineyards and olives.

Patagonia’s southern coastal position leaves it exposed to the intense winds that circle the Antarctic land mass. As such, the climate of Patagonia is unpredictable and it is necessary to be well prepared with good quality clothing. The summer season spanning November to March, experiences day time temperatures of between 8-20 degrees Celsius and in the evenings the temperature can easily reach zero. By Andean standards, the Patagonian Mountains are low in altitude, but they capture virtually all the south-west air borne moisture cladding their summits with snow, and leaving the leeward side, the Patagonian plains, in a severe rain shadow. This makes for some very interesting contrasts in the landscapes.

Argentina is -3 hours behind UTC/GMT

Spanish (official), Italian, English, German, French, indigenous languages (Mapudungun, Quechua)

Spanish is most definitely the national language, although here it is spoken with several different regional accents, and includes many borrowed words from other languages, in particular Italian. Many different European languages (and dialects/accents within those) can be heard throughout the country, especially Italian, which is still widely spoken in Buenos Aires.

A curious lingua franca called Lunfardo developed in Buenos Aires towards the end of the 19th century, composed of many different languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German and different African languages. Lunfardo was developed as a common slang language by the city’s criminal underworld, and was then picked up by lower classes, then spread to all classes from the start of the 20th century. The language can often be heard in the lyrics of tango music.

Argentinian Peso

US dollars are easily changed.

Credit card facilities and ATM’s are available in most major cities, however it is not recommended to rely on these solely.

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Electricity in Argentina is 220 Volts, at 50 hertz. The pin types used are C and I.

Electricity in Argentina is 220 Volts, at 50 hertz. The pin types used are C and I.

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