13 days in Argentina Itinerary

Cultural capital of South America, Buenos Aires remains one of the largest cities on the continent, serving as a point of departure for exploring the rest of the country.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Recoleta, don't miss a visit to Cemiterio de Recoleta, explore the world behind art at Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, then take a stroll through Puerto Madero, and finally wander the streets of Calle Defensa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Tue): get to know the fascinating history of Palermo Soho, admire the natural beauty at Parque 3 de Febrero, and then take a stroll through La Boca.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Buenos Aires trip itinerary maker .

San Juan, Puerto Rico to Buenos Aires is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Juan to Buenos Aires. Traveling from San Juan in June, things will get cooler in Buenos Aires: highs are around 60°F and lows about 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Puerto Iguazu.

The gateway to a national park inscribed on the World Heritage List, growing Puerto Iguazu sits on the confluence of two major rivers near the border with Paraguay and Brazil.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Wanda Mines. Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): take in the dramatic scenery at Iguazu Falls, look for all kinds of wild species at Sendero Macuco, then browse for treasures at Culturas Park Iguazu, and finally go deep underground at Wanda Mines. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Triple Frontier, identify plant and animal life at Guiraoga, don't miss a visit to La Casa de Las Botellas, don't miss a visit to La Aripuca, then look for gifts at Vinoteca Caminos Wine Boutique, and finally look for gifts at Capriccio Alfajores & Gourmet.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Puerto Iguazu vacation builder website .

Traveling by flight from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or drive. Traveling from Buenos Aires in June, things will get a bit warmer in Puerto Iguazu: highs are around 71°F and lows about 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to San Carlos de Bariloche.

Nestled against the foothills of the Andes, scenic San Carlos de Bariloche hugs the southern shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake and ranks among Argentina's top destinations for active outdoor vacations.

Escape the urban bustle at Catedral Alta Patagonis and Cerro Otto. There's much more to do: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, browse the eclectic array of goods at Feria Artesanal Municipal, trek along Circuito Chico, and make a trip to Centro Civico.

To find photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the San Carlos de Bariloche trip planner.

You can fly from Puerto Iguazu to San Carlos de Bariloche in 7 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Puerto Iguazu in July: high temperatures in San Carlos de Bariloche hover around 44°F and lows are around 28°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to travel to El Calafate.

El Calafate tourism thrives mostly thanks to the city's proximity to a World Heritage-listed national park, famed for containing over 40 large glaciers.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Upsala Glacier, Laguna Nimez Reserva Natural Municipal, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, and other attractions. Do some cultural sightseeing at Glaciarium Museo del Hielo Patagónico and Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus. Get in touch with nature at Onelli Glacier and Nature & Wildlife Tours. There's still lots to do: stop by Puerto de Frutos.

For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the El Calafate trip itinerary app .

Fly from San Carlos de Bariloche to El Calafate in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Traveling from San Carlos de Bariloche in July, expect nights in El Calafate to be about the same, around 33°F, while days are little chillier, around 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.