Travel & Discover · Argentina

Top regions & routes

Buenos Aires

3–5 days

Capital with neighborhoods like Palermo, Recoleta, San Telmo and La Boca. Museum miles, tango, parrillas and nightlife. Ideal as a starting point and hub for domestic flights.

Iguazú

2–3 days

Iguazú Falls on the border with Brazil rank among South America’s most spectacular natural wonders. The national park on the Argentine side is well developed; often reached with a short flight from Buenos Aires.

Salta & Jujuy (northwest)

4–7 days

Andean landscapes, Quebrada de Humahuaca (UNESCO), colorful mountains and colonial towns. Dry and sunny — great as a road trip by rental car or bus.

Mendoza

2–4 days

Wine region at the foot of the Andes. Winery tours, Malbec and outdoor activities (Aconcagua foothills). Good infrastructure for short trips.

Patagonia: Bariloche & El Calafate

5–10 days

Bariloche: lakes and Andes (Ruta de los Siete Lagos). El Calafate: access to Perito Moreno Glacier in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares. Long distances — plan domestic flights.

Ushuaia

2–3 days

The “end of the world” on Tierra del Fuego. Tierra del Fuego National Park, boat trips, and a gateway for Antarctic cruises. Cool climate even in summer.

Sights (selection)

Buenos Aires: Obelisco & Avenida 9 de Julio, Teatro Colón, Recoleta Cemetery, Caminito (La Boca), Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur
Iguazú: Upper/Lower Circuit, Isla San Martín (depending on water level), Garganta del Diablo
Northwest: Purmamarca (Cerro de los Siete Colores), Tilcara, Salinas Grandes
Mendoza: wine routes of Luján de Cuyo & Valle de Uco
Patagonia: Perito Moreno, Fitz Roy / El Chaltén (trekking), Nahuel Huapi
Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego National Park, Beagle Channel

Best time to visit by region

Region	Recommended	Note
Buenos Aires	Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov	Summer (Dec–Feb) hot and humid; winter mild
Iguazú	Mar–May, Aug–Oct	Summer very hot/humid; rain possible year-round
Northwest	Apr–Nov	Summer thunderstorms; highlands cool at night
Mendoza	Mar–May, Sep–Nov	Harvest often Feb–Apr; summer hot
Southern Patagonia	Nov–Mar	Peak season; winter cold, shorter days
Ushuaia	Dec–Mar	Fewer connections off-season

Safety

The German Foreign Office advises heightened awareness nationwide: pickpocketing and robbery occur — even in daytime and tourist areas. Demonstrations and road blockades (cortes) can disrupt traffic and airport access. Clashes can occur in and around football stadiums.

Keep valuables discreet; don’t use your phone openly at busy intersections
At night use taxis/apps (e.g. Cabify, official remises) instead of unmarked cars
Check the latest German Foreign Office advisories before departure
In Patagonia: follow local wildfire and access notices

Money & payments

Currency: Argentine peso (ARS). Exchange rates and prices are volatile — build in a buffer.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) are widely accepted in cities; small towns and markets often cash-only.
Cash: ATMs (Banelco/Link); watch fees and daily limits. USD cash can matter at exchange houses (cuevas/casas de cambio) — use reputable places only and keep the receipt.
Fintechs: Mercado Pago is very present in daily life (QR payments).
Tipping: in restaurants often about 10% if service is not already included.

Entry for tourists (DE/EU)

German and most EU citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. An extension of another 90 days is possible at the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones before expiry (not automatic).

Passport with sufficient remaining validity (authorities often require at least 3–6 months — check the current rule)
Return or onward ticket / proof of departure within the allowed period
Proof of sufficient funds and travel health insurance are increasingly expected (including in the context of DNU 366/2025 / entry checks)
Since May 2025: entry may require a declaration of travel purpose — enforcement can vary; check current consular/Migraciones guidance

Insider tips

Load a SUBE card early: buses, subway and many trains in BA and surroundings
Siesta-like afternoon quiet outside tourist centers — dinner often from 9 p.m.
Mate and asado are social: accept invitations, but punctuality is “flexible” (hora argentina)
Book domestic flights early in Patagonia high season (Dec–Feb)
Basic Spanish helps a lot outside hotels; English is better in BA than inland

Sources

Disclaimer: This page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules and prices change — verify with official sources.