Where to go in Argentina?
Argentina is a very interesting destination that is unique in a number of ways. There are plenty things you can do, depending on what season you are there, like fishing, horse ridding or trekking during the summer or maybe skiing during the winter. It all depends on you, what kind of person you are and what kind of vacation fits you the most.
When you decide what part of Argentina you would like to visit, then you can start thinking about other things like weather, accommodation or prices. Argentina is really big country so for starters decide do you want to go to the mountains, sea or country. Every part of Argentina is beautiful so what ever you choose, you won’t regret it.
What is the weather like?
The weather in Argentina varies from subtropical to winter cold; it depends in what part of the country you are. It’s hard to speak generally about the weather in Argentina because it’s different in different parts of the state. But I will try to inform you about the weather you can expect in different time of the year.
The important thing to remember is that Argentina is placed in the Southern Hemisphere which means that the seasons are inversed (when the winter is in the US, in Argentina is summer). The weather there can be very tricky and rapidly changing, especially in the parts that are close to the Andes. The weather there is really unpredictable so you should be careful cause the rainfall and floods are often and extreme heat or even snow are not rare either.
Mostly Argentina is really nice country with nice weather but there are parts that you may avoid. The south is very cold and winters can be brutal there so you should be careful. There is no need to go far south (unless you want to for some reason) because most of the hotels and attractions are closed.
Of course, the seasons with most attractions are summer and winter. Especially nice is Patagonia. It is very mild during the year with many attractions, but it can also be very unpredictable and it can change drastically without notice.
Few things you should try to remember is that the seasons are reversed which means that the summer lasts from December-March and the winter lasts from June-July. If you are looking for the most enjoyable weather that you should absolutely come in March, April, September, October and November.
Crowded times…
Everyone would like to avoid the crowds but the problem is that most of us go on vacation during holidays when everyone else is also on vacation. So, avoiding crowds is a tough job. But if you can, avoid public holidays (Christmas, Easter, New Year) and spring break. Those are really the busiest times, especially in Argentina.
Attractions in Argentina
There are many attractions in Argentina, some of them you can see during the whole year, and some of them are available only during some seasons. Here’s an example:
Summer (Jan-Feb)
Patagonia – trekking, horse riding, sightseeing in general, fishing
Andes – trekking, alpinism, horse riding
Autumn (Apr-May)
Northwest – trekking, horse riding
Northeast – visiting Iguassu Falls
Winter (Jun-Aug)
North Patagonia/Mendoza – skiing
Spring (Sep-Nov)
Buenos Aires – the most beautiful season, especially in November with the jacarandas in blossom
Cheap vacation
Argentina is generally not expensive country but, like every other country, it also raises prices during the high season when most tourists come to Argentina. So, if you don’t want to spend a lot of money I suggest you not to come during the high season. Low season is really nice too and the prices are much more approachable. It’s up to you and your financial possibilities.
In the end…
Prepare yourself for a great vacation because in Argentina it can’t go wrong. Check out and find the most appropriate and the cheapest way of traveling and have fun. And hope that the weather will be great during your whole vacation.
Have a great trip!
