Before you go
- Money: Argentina’s currency and economy is very unstable so check situation and exchange rates before you go. I managed with credit cards (Revolut) everywhere but it wasn’t an effective option even few months before my trip (due to high fees and bad exchange rates for foreign cards). Paying cash is usually cheaper but you’d need to carry a lot of notes.
- Mobile: purchase a local eSim ahead of travel and activate on arrival (I used GoMoWorld)
- Transport: use Uber to get to/from airport and in town
Buenos Aires – 4 nights
- A good idea for the first day is a hop on off bus to get a general overview of the main areas. Uber is cheap too to get around
- Palermo Soho area for drinks, food and partying
- Bars and restaurants in the Arcos on Av. Infante Isabel
- The upscale areas Recoleta (beautiful cemetery with Evita’s grave), there’s a market every Saturday and Sunday in Plaza Francia in front of the cemetery
- Ateneo bookstore: This is a bookstore that is located in a former theaterthat preserves the original stage, curtains, balconies, and frescoes. It is considered one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.
- Teatro Colon Opera Theater. There are guided tours every 15 minutes starting at 10 am from the Tucuman street entrance or book a show
- 9 de Julio Avenue – the widest avenue in the world
- Galería Güemes for panoramic view (check opening hours)
- Plaza de Mayo San (The pink house)
- Historic center of San Telmo. Eat at the market (huge foodhall)
- La Boca – book a walking tour to learn about the history of this fascinating area
- MALBA: Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires where you have works by artists such as Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Fernando Botero. It is very close to Paseo Alcorta (a shopping mall) where you have food options and good shopping
- CFK: This is the Cultural Center Kirchner. It is a huge and modern space that offers free activities such as exhibitions. It only makes sense to go there if you are interested in one of the exhibitions they have at the time when you are there.
- Day trip to Colonia, Uruguay via 45min ferry (buquebus)
- Day trip to Tigre (train to north of town, islands)
- Boat trip to Delta area (for lunch)
- Recommended restaurants (not BBQ): Sampa (Vegetarian), Chuí (Vegetarian), Mishiguene (Israeli, 2 locations)
Bariloche (Lake District) – 4 nights
- Historic centre walking tour
- Road Trip The Scenic Seven Lakes Route 40 (Distance: 380km / 235 miles), with a stop in Villa La Angostura and San Martin De Los Andes
- Bike/Drive Circuito Chico + lunch at Punto Panorámico (with view)
- Take the cable car up Cerro Campanario
- Have a pint with a view at Patagonia brewery
- Visit Colonia Zuiza (market on Wednesday and Sunday + food)
- Hike to Playa Moreno (3km)
- High Tea at Hotel llao llao
El Calafete, Patagonia – 4 nights
- Glaciarium, a museum with an ice bar and lake views
- Perito Moreno Glacier (book a tour in town)
- El Chalten treks: 3h drive, consider staying one night as most tours from El Calafate are for maximum 7h, it is recommended to bring water and get sandwiches with you (Ni Una Miga in El Calafate)
- Laguna de los tres (Fitz Roy mountain) – 9km each way
- Laguna Torre (Cerro Torre mountain) – 6km each way
- Laguna Capri – 3km each way
- Torres del Paine National Park (Chile), if you have more time
- Eat: Buenos Cruces Pasta Bar
LDNT /// London by Tal 