Quick verdict: Argentina is South America’s 2nd largest country – Patagonia + Buenos Aires + Iguazu + Mendoza wine + tango. This guide ranks 15 essential Argentine experiences for 2026.
The 15 best things to do in Argentina
See Iguazu Falls
One of world’s 7 natural wonders. 275 individual falls spanning 3km. Argentine + Brazilian sides both worth it.
Visit Perito Moreno Glacier
Massive 5km-wide advancing glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. Walking catwalks + ice trekking option ($150).
Hike in Patagonia (El Chalten)
Fitz Roy + Cerro Torre granite spires. Best hiking in South America. 30+ trails. Easy day hikes to multi-day treks.
Tango in Buenos Aires
Authentic tango show + dinner at Cafe Tortoni or Madero Tango. Or learn at La Catedral milonga (locals dance).
Steak dinner at parrilla
Argentine asado (BBQ tradition). Don Julio + La Brigada in Buenos Aires. Bife de chorizo + chimichurri + Malbec wine.
Wine tour in Mendoza
World’s best Malbec country. Bodega Catena Zapata + Trapiche + Bodega Salentein. Bike-tour vineyards.
Tierra del Fuego National Park
Southernmost National Park on Earth. End of the world feeling. Hiking + boat trips + train ride.
Boat trip to Antarctica
Antarctic Peninsula expedition. November-March only. Penguins + glaciers + ice. Bucket list level.
Salta + Cafayate wine country
High-altitude desert + colonial cities. Quebrada de Humahuaca canyon + Cafayate wine country.
Skiing in Bariloche
Southern Hemisphere ski. Patagonian Andes. June-October ski season.
Tigre Delta
60km waterway delta. Boat tour through islands + houses on stilts. Authentic Buenos Aires getaway.
Salinas Grandes salt flats
High-altitude salt flats. Photogenic mirror effect during wet season. Alternative to Bolivia Uyuni.
Eat empanadas
Hand-held meat or veg pastries. Each region has variations (Salteña + Tucumana). Different from Spanish empanadas.
Watch a fútbol match
Boca Juniors at La Bombonera or River Plate at Monumental. Passionate Argentine soccer culture.
Drink mate
Traditional Argentine herbal tea. Strong + bitter. Share gourd + bombilla straw with friends. National ritual.
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John Morrison is the founder and lead travel writer at Packzup. Over the past decade he has explored destinations across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania — always self-funded, never on a press trip.