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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
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  5. May: no seasonality data recorded
  6. June: no seasonality data recorded
  7. July: no seasonality data recorded
  8. August: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded
  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.

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Category

Historic monuments 0 Museums 133 Places of worship 0 Nature sites 0 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 485 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 485 1 to 2 hours 133

Interests

History 1454 Art 1038 Museums 618 Nature 1051 Sea and beach 1041 Viewpoints 10
  1. El Zanjón de Granados (historic ruins)
    01 1 hr 30 min

    El Zanjón de Granados (historic ruins)

    El Zanjón de Granados is a historic underground site in Buenos Aires, revealing layers of the city's architectural past beneath the San Telmo neighborhood.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Buenos Aires
  2. ARA Uruguay
    02 1 hr 30 min

    ARA Uruguay

    Buque Museo Corbeta A.R.A. Uruguay

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Buenos Aires
  3. ARA Presidente Sarmiento
    03 1 hr 30 min

    ARA Presidente Sarmiento

    Buque Museo Fragata A.R.A. 'Presidente Sarmiento'

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Buenos Aires
  4. Museo Mitre
    04 1 hr 30 min

    Museo Mitre

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • Buenos Aires
  6. Luna Park Stadium
    06 1 hour

    Luna Park Stadium

    Stadium Luna Park

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Buenos Aires
  7. AMALITA Collection
    07 1 hr 30 min

    AMALITA Collection

    Colección de Arte 'Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat'

    • High
    • Museum
    • Buenos Aires
  11. Teatro Avenida
    11 1 hour

    Teatro Avenida

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Buenos Aires
  20. Teatro Liceo
    20 1 hour

    Teatro Liceo

    Liceo

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Buenos Aires
  23. Teatro Opera
    23 1 hour

    Teatro Opera

    Opera Allianz

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Buenos Aires
  28. Teatro Maipo
    28 1 hour

    Teatro Maipo

    Maipo

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Buenos Aires
  43. Teatro Gran Rex
    43 1 hour

    Teatro Gran Rex

    Gran Rex

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Buenos Aires
  46. Botica del Ángel
    46 1 hour

    Botica del Ángel

    Homenaje a la Botica del Ángel

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Buenos Aires
  55. El beso
    55 1 hour

    El beso

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Buenos Aires
  56. Multiteatro
    56 1 hour

    Multiteatro

    Multiteatro Comafi

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • Buenos Aires
  59. Ann Frank museum
    59 1 hr 30 min

    Ann Frank museum

    Museo Ana Frank

    • High
    • Museum
    • Buenos Aires
  94. Police Museum
    94 1 hr 30 min

    Police Museum

    Museo Policial

    • High
    • Museum
    • Buenos Aires
  98. Teatro Apolo
    98 1 hour

    Teatro Apolo

    Apolo

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
    • Buenos Aires
  99. Teatro Astral Teatro Astral
    99 1 hour

    Teatro Astral

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
    • Buenos Aires
  100. Teatro Metropolitan
    100 1 hour

    Teatro Metropolitan

    Teatro Metropolitano

    • Notable
    • Art and culture venue
    • 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.