The picturesque Lake District stretches along the northwestern tip of Argentine Patagonia, dotted with several charming lakeside villages, and some of the most spectacular topography in the country. The Lake District is nestled by the Andes mountains and is a great base for exploring all of the region's exciting outdoor adventures including hiking, skiing, fishing, lagoons, hot springs, and volcanoes. These charming lakeside villages, including Bariloche, the region's major attraction, offers unique accommodations, delicious local cuisine, and breathtaking views.
The breathtaking Patagonia Region is shared by Argentina and Chile and runs from the coasts of the Pacific Ocean towards the Atlantic Ocean brimming with awe-inspiring glaciers and fjords.
Iguazu is recognized by many as the most beautiful waterfalls in the world, straddling the border between Brazil and Argentina.
Northwest Argentina offers dusty ochre desert towns, colonial chapels, quaint vineyards, colorful cliffs, salt flats, volcanic cones, and an eclectic culture found in the music and food of the region.
Patagonia is a seasonal destination, mainly operational from September through April and filled with impressive sights such as mountains, lakes, glaciers, national parks, islands, peninsulas, deserts, rivers, the Tierra del Fuego and the Strait of Magellan.
Torres del Paine National Park is the most important natural reserve in Chilean Patagonia. Its nearly 500,000 acres encompasses some of the world`s most breathtaking and recognizable natural images, including the iconic granite towers of Las Torres, and the unforgettable Los Cuernos (horns).
Machu Picchu remains one of the premier archaeological sites in the world and serves as a vivid reminder of the Incan Empire, its imagination, and magnificence. The citadel is surrounded by iconic Andean peaks, and includes temples, residences, fountains, and hundreds of cascading steps.
Argentinian cuisine blends together Mediterranean, European, Italian, and Spanish influences with dishes like beef and Asado, one of the most important culinary traditions in the country, papas fritas (french fries) and empanadas.
The sprawling verdant vineyards of Argentina are spread throughout several different regions including Mendoza, Calafate, Salta, Patagonia, Cordoba, Neuquén, and the Uco Valley. The country is famous for its signature Malbec Grape grown all around the country.