Argentina: Cities and Regions

Buenos Aires Centuries of tango, an avant-garde art scene and European flair flavor this cosmopolitan capital. Unique neighborhoods and a lively café culture and nightlife add to its zest. See our Buenos Aires Travel Guide

The Pampas Argentina’s famous beef hails from these grassy plains stretching east from the heartland to the beach-resort-heavy Atlantic coast (hint: Mar del Plata is the hippest sand-spot).

Cordoba From the UNESCO-recognized Manzana Jesuítica (Jesuit Square), contemplate the church’s architectural and educational influence on this colonial-era capital (Argentina’s second largest city), then commune with nature in the nearby Sierras.

Ushuaia Perched against a mountainous backdrop with picturesque bay views, the world’s southernmost city is the jumping-off point for trips to Antarctica and penguin tours through the Beagle Channel.

Patagonia This rugged, windswept expanse awes with its desolate Wild West feel, blue-tinged glaciers, snow-capped Andean peaks, petrified forests, exotic wildlife, and Welsh-inspired teahouses.

Lake District Amid the mountain scenery and glistening glacial lakes, hiking, skiing, and fly-fishing opportunities make this alluring region Argentina’s year-round playground.

Mendoza Nestled in the arid Andean foothills, in the shadow of mighty Aconcagua, this leafy, canal-lined wine capital with Class V river rapids draws white-water-rafting enthusiasts and oenophiles.

Northwest provinces From sun-baked salt flats to subtropical jungles, this region has the most diverse terrain, as well as pre-Columbian settlements, colonial architecture, and the site where Argentina’s independence was declared.

Northeast provinces Delve into 17th-century Jesuit ruins, shake your booty during Argentina’s carnival celebrations, or stare into the Devil’s Throat at Iguazu Falls on the Brazil/Paraguay border.