Buenos Aires District
Buenos Aires Region
The Glaciers Park
El Chaltén & Fitz Roy
Ushuaia & Tierra del Fuego
Atlantic Patagonia
Bariloche & the lake district
Iguazu Falls
Northwest Argentina
Antarctica
Our favourite destinations
1. Buenos Aires District
Buenos Aires District
This cosmopolitan European-style city figures amongst the top ten most dynamic cities in the world and offers a wide variety of arts, cultures, theatres and traditions. In fact, it will satisfy even the most demanding visitors.
Born in the slums of this harbour-town at the beginning of the twentieth century, in a neighbourhood known as “La Boca”, tango is the very soul of Buenos Aires. Both melancholic and passionate, Buenos Aires encourages the visitor to discover its charms.
The city’s modern architecture and bustling activity mingle pleasantly with its ancient traditions and small quaint neighbourhoods.
2. Buenos Aires Region
Buenos Aires Region
The gauchos (Argentine cowboys) live in the Pampas, region characterized by a monotonous landscape scattered with shrubs, herbs and grasses.
This agricultural region is known for its crops and specially the cattle that give meat of incomparable quality...
A few kilometers from Buenos Aires, the traditional farms, “estancias”, allow us to understand the gauchos’ customs like folklore dancing and horse races.
Typical lunch around a parrilla savoring “asado” (meat cooked on a grill).
Afternoon dedicated to relax or enjoy other activities such as horseback riding, carriage rides or walking…
3. The Glaciers Park
The Glaciers Park
Occupying over 600,000 hectares, Los Glaciares National Park extends from the arid Patagonian steppe to the Andes Mountain Chain, natural border with neighbouring Chile. From north to south, the National Park is 350km (219mi) long and contains a National Reserve of 180,000 hectares.
Southern Patagonia’s ice field, the second largest after Antarctic’s, is worth a visit. It features over 47 glaciers, out of which the main ones are the Marconi, the Upsala, the Agassiz, the Moreno, the Onelli and the Spegazzini glaciers. It also contains over 200 smaller ones. Although, the glaciers seem to be static, they are in fact constantly moving, offering visitor never-ending entertainment. Once in a while, blocks of ice detach from the glaciers’ front and plunge into the lake’s milky waters with a deafening noise. This happens often with the Perito Moreno Glacier in the Argentino Lake located 80km (50mi) away from El Calafate.
4. El Chaltén & Fitz Roy
El Chaltén & Fitz Roy
In the extreme north of Los Glaciares National Park, on the foothill of the Mount Fitz Roy (3,405masl) and Mount Torre’s (3,128masl) massive granite rocks, you can find El Chalten, Argentina’s “youngest” village, founded on 1985.
The Fitz Roy and Torre offer one of the toughest challenges for mountain climbers throughout the world. The first successful climb of Mount Fitz Roy took place on 1952 by French alpinists Lionel Terray and Guido Magnone. Mount Torre was first climbed in 1959 by Cesare Maestri and Tony Egger. Today, this climb is still controversial…
It is to be noted that the climbing period is very restricted: from mid-February to mid-March.
From El Chaltén, we offer the visitor the possibility of taking countless trekking trails. Generally speaking, these hikes are not particularly difficult and are always conducted by a mountain guide, to ensure absolute security.
Surrounded by these mountains and forests, the visitor will be able to admire the unique animals that inhabit this area such as the very discreet “pudú”, the smallest deer in the world, which lives in dense groves and the “huemul”, an endangered deer that wonders among the woods. Bird watching is also interesting given the abundance of condors, parrots and woodpeckers inhabiting one of the world’s southernmost areas.
5. Ushuaia & Tierra del Fuego
Ushuaia & Tierra del Fuego
“Ushuaia” and “Tierra del Fuego”, two mythical names shrouded in mystery.
With Magellan’s expeditions in the sixteenth century, Tierra del Fuego started drawing attention.
Later on, in the nineteenth century, Captain Fitz Roy’s travels and Darwin’s experiences kept the myth alive.
Even today, mentioning Tierra del Fuego arouses questions.
In fact, this archipelago gets its name from the fires kindled by the native inhabitants, which explorers could observe from the ships.
Countless ship-wrecks have occurred in this particularly hostile area.
Cape Horn still remains a very dangerous passage where the natural elements often rage and where many sailors have lost their life.
Apart from mentioning images of extreme solitude and desolation, a visit to Tierra del Fuego necessarily implies a visit to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world.
It is also possible to take a top quality cabin cruiser and sail among the Chilean fjords all the way from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia (or vice-versa), following in the very first explorers footsteps…
6. Atlantic Patagonia
Atlantic Patagonia
The South Atlantic coast of Patagonia is composed of a few urban areas such as Puerto Madryn, Comodoro Rivadavia, Rawson, Rio Gallegos and Rio Grande. These are primarily fishing and trade ports.
The coast has original, varied and remarkable landscapes like the Valdés Peninsula, listed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage because it is considered to be one of the most important whale watching spots on Earth, as well as dolphins, Commerson's dolphin, penguins, elephant seals and great number of birds.
Swept by violent winds from the West, the South Atlantic Patagonian coast has been nicknamed “The Roaring Forties” and “The Furious Screaming” by sailors and navigators. The sea is often calm but the winds are violent and sudden. That is why there are no recreational activities.
Recommended months: from September to February.
7. Bariloche & the lake district
Bariloche & the lake district
Nowadays, outdoor activities in this magnificent Lake District are countless:
In winter (June to September), the visitor can enjoy an authentic skiing paradise in Mount Catedral (the biggest ski resort in South America) as well as skiing in Villa La Angostura or San Martín de los Andes. As one reaches the top of each run, the view onto the surrounding lakes is absolutely breath-taking and unique.
In summer (November to March), the outdoor activities are many and range from one day trekking or more; mountain-biking, climbing and golf (two major 18 hole golf courses) to riding, fly-fishing, sailing and paragliding, among other activities.
There are also many lake excursions, which allow one to enjoy the incredible beauty of the unspoiled natural surroundings.
Bariloche, however, can also offer a place to rest and enjoy some leisure time at the end of any of the excursions in this area.
8. Iguazu Falls
Iguazu Falls
Situated in a tropical climate with extremely diverse wildlife, at the border with Brazil and Paraguay, the famous Iguazú Falls are listed among UNESCO’s World Natural Heritage sites. As you get close to the very heart of the Iguazú Falls, you can both contemplate and listen to a natural masterpiece.
A visit to the falls must include both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides, for a complete experience. The province of Misiones counts more than 2000 species of plants and animals, including monkeys, butterflies, toucans... Culturally, the whole area offers the opportunity to visit the ruins of the Jesuit missionaries who settled in this area in the 17th century, to convert the Guarani indians to catholicism. Many Guarani communities are still active, and the Jesuit missions' ruins are part of the World Heritage.
9. Northwest Argentina
Northwest Argentina
A tour among the high summits and arid or sub-tropical valleys of the Northwest of Argentina will allow the visitor, to look closely into the country’s pre-Columbian history.
In the midst of the majestic beauty of this natural environment, ancient colonial villages remain unspoiled by the modern society and are the scene of popular festivities, during which one can yield to the pleasure of tasting local homespun cuisine.
Salta’s province, site of a battle for independence, is the starting point for our north-western tours.
We will be travelling through the “Quebrada de Humahuaca” and its fascinating Calchaqui Valleys. Jujuy province, proud of its pre Columbian and colonial cultural heritage charms us with its enchanting and colourful village.
There is also Tucumán, the Republic’s Garden, the symbol of Argentina’s freedom.
From Santiago del Estero to Tucumán; passing through Río Hondo´s Thermal baths; from San Fernando del Valle in Catamarca to the ruins of the Quilmes natives; from Purmamarca to La Quiaca, gateway to Bolivia; the Northwest will undoubtedly satisfy even the most demanding.
10. Antarctica
Antarctica
Welcome to the 7th continent… Accessible to scientists only until recently, the dream of a trip to Antarctica has become possible thanks to cruises companies. One can feel so much and feel so small facing this immense preserved ice-filled environment. Antarctic expeditions started in the 20th century, into the unknown. Soak up explorers and adventurers stories and embark for a once-in-a-lifetime expedition. Observe the Antarctic fauna such as the countless bird species, the playful and endangered penguin colonies, and the big marine mammals relaxing in the golden lights of the finishing summer. It is a privileged encounter, and a lasting memory from this unique trip.