Things to do in Argentina

3 destinations in Argentina, when to visit each, and what a trip actually costs.

Places to visit in Argentina

When flights to each destination are cheapest.

Bariloche: Fly in the Argentine shoulder seasons of April-May or September-October when round-trip fares from North American hubs can be 20-35% cheaper than the July ski peak or January-February summer peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday-Wednesday) consistently offer the lowest fares on both international and domestic legs.
Buenos Aires: The cheapest months to fly to Buenos Aires are May, June, and early July (Southern Hemisphere winter), when fares can be 30-40% lower than the December-February peak summer season. Flying midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday departures) saves an additional 10-15% versus weekend flights.
Mendoza: Fly in Argentina's shoulder seasons-April through June or September through October-when international seats into Buenos Aires run 25-40% cheaper than December-February peak and Mendoza's famous harvest festival crowds thin out. Mid-week departures (Tuesday and Wednesday) consistently shave another 10-15% off round-trip fares versus weekend travel.

A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.

Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.

Bariloche: Hike Cerro Llao Llao A moderate 2-hour trail through lenga beech forest rewards you with sweeping lake and volcano panoramas at zero cost.
Bariloche: Playa Bonita Beach Stroll Walk the pebbled Nahuel Huapi lakeshore, swim in glacial water, and watch the Andes reflect off the lake.
Buenos Aires: Stroll the Puerto Madero waterfront Sleek boardwalk with the iconic Puente de la Mujer bridge, beautiful at sunset and completely free.
Buenos Aires: Explore Palermo's parks and rose garden The vast Bosques de Palermo offers rowing lakes, a Japanese garden, and the stunning Rosedal rose garden.
Mendoza: Stroll General San Martín Park Enormous green oasis with rose gardens, a lake, and Andean vistas-the city's outdoor living room
Mendoza: Weekend Artisan Market on Plaza Independencia Browse leather goods, silver jewelry, and local crafts while street musicians perform

El Boliche de Alberto in Bariloche, Parrilla mixed grill with chimichurri Plates $8-14
La Fonda del Tío in Bariloche, Locro stew or empanadas Plates $5-9
El Desnivel in Buenos Aires, Bife de chorizo (sirloin steak) with chimichurri Plates $8-14
El Federal in Buenos Aires, Milanesa napolitana with mashed potatoes Plates $6-11
Mercado Central de Mendoza in Mendoza, Empanadas mendocinas and a glass of house wine Plates $3-6
El Patio de Jesús María in Mendoza, Cazuela de locro (hearty Andean stew) with bread Plates $4-7