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Argentina

A photograph of Argentina
Photograph · Martin St-Amant (S23678) · CC BY-SA 3.0

Argentina is 2,780,400 km², the eighth-largest country on earth, and the practical consequence is that its regions do not substitute for one another. Twenty-three provinces and one autonomous city take in subtropical forest and the Iguazú falls in the northeast, the flat cattle country of the Pampas around Buenos Aires, the Andean front of Cuyo where Aconcagua reaches 6,960 m, and then Patagonia, where the glaciers are and where the ground falls to 105 m below sea level at Laguna del Carbón. Choosing a city here is mostly a question of latitude and season.

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information

Language spoken
Spanish
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+54
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Argentine peso (ARS)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
911 where available; local numbers vary
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C and I · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded

Planning a visit

  1. January: no seasonality data recorded
  2. February: no seasonality data recorded
  3. March: no seasonality data recorded
  4. April: no seasonality data recorded
  5. May: no seasonality data recorded
  6. June: no seasonality data recorded
  7. July: no seasonality data recorded
  8. August: no seasonality data recorded
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  10. October: no seasonality data recorded
  11. November: no seasonality data recorded
  12. December: no seasonality data recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Paseo El Rosedal Paseo El Rosedal
    02 1 hour

    Paseo El Rosedal

    The Palermo Rose Garden, known locally as Rosedal de Palermo, is a formal rose garden situated within the larger Parque Tres de Febrero in the Palermo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  2. Monserrat
    05 1 hour

    Monserrat

    Plaza Monserrat

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  3. Plaza Colón
    06 1 hour

    Plaza Colón

    Parque Colón

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  4. Nueva Pompeya
    07 1 hour

    Nueva Pompeya

    Plaza Nueva Pompeya

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  5. plaza Miserere
    10 1 hour

    plaza Miserere

    Plaza Miserere

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  6. plaza Lavalle
    13 1 hour

    plaza Lavalle

    Plaza Lavalle

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  7. Chacabuco Park
    17 1 hour

    Chacabuco Park

    Parque Chacabuco

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  8. Parque Thays
    20 1 hour

    Parque Thays

    Parque Carlos Thays

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  9. Plaza de Pakistan
    21 1 hour

    Plaza de Pakistan

    Plaza de Pakistán

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  10. Kid's Park
    24 1 hour

    Kid's Park

    Parque de los Niños - Buenos Aires Playa

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  11. Las Heras Park
    25 1 hour

    Las Heras Park

    Parque General Juan Gregorio de Las Heras

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  12. Parque Sarmiento
    28 1 hour

    Parque Sarmiento

    Parque Presidente Sarmiento

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  13. Plaza Constitución
    30 1 hour

    Plaza Constitución

    Plaza de la Constitución

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  14. Plaza Manuel Belgrano
    34 1 hour

    Plaza Manuel Belgrano

    Plaza General Manuel Belgrano

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  15. General Paz Park
    39 1 hour

    General Paz Park

    Parque General Paz

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  16. Model Market
    42 1 hour

    Model Market

    Plazoleta del Mercado Modelo

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  17. Parque Patricios
    46 1 hour

    Parque Patricios

    Parque de los Patricios

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  18. Plaza Alberdi
    49 1 hour

    Plaza Alberdi

    Plaza Juan Bautista Alberdi

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  19. Plaza Dante
    57 1 hour

    Plaza Dante

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  20. Plaza Garay
    60 1 hour

    Plaza Garay

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  21. Plaza Houssay
    63 1 hour

    Plaza Houssay

    Plaza Doctor Bernardo Houssay

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  22. Plaza Roma
    74 1 hour

    Plaza Roma

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  23. Station Park
    80 1 hour

    Station Park

    Parque de la Estación

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires
  24. Plaza Lorea
    81 1 hour

    Plaza Lorea

    • High
    • Nature site
    • Buenos Aires

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

Common questions

How long should a first trip to Argentina be?

A 10–16 day Argentina trip can give Buenos Aires four or five days and use the remaining time for one distant region. Patagonia, the northwest and the Iguazú area should be treated as separate journeys because their transfers consume full travel days.

What entry documents are needed for Argentina?

Argentina’s Dirección Nacional de Migraciones is the authority for admission rules. Passport, visa and permitted-stay conditions vary by nationality and purpose, so verify the current requirement there before purchasing non-refundable travel.

What is the best way to travel around Argentina?

Buenos Aires uses Aeroparque and Ezeiza for different route mixes, while domestic flights and long-distance coaches carry most interregional journeys. Passenger rail serves limited corridors, and each city sets its own local transport payment rules.

When is a practical time to visit Argentina?

March to May and September to November are useful broad windows for Buenos Aires and several central routes. Patagonia, Iguazú and the Andean northwest follow different weather patterns, so choose dates around the region that anchors the trip.

What money and payment basics apply in Argentina?

Argentina uses the Argentine peso (ARS). Exchange rates and payment conditions are not recorded here; confirm the amount at a bank or authorised exchange counter before accepting a conversion.

What practical safety details should I save for Argentina?

Police assistance is generally reached on 911, although local emergency numbers vary. Argentina uses Type C and I plugs at 220 V; nationwide tap-water guidance is Not recorded, so ask the local water authority or accommodation.