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Dance the night away in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, raise a glass of malbec in Mendoza, and take in awe-inspiring glaciers in Patagonia. Argentina’s diverse landscapes attract outdoor enthusiasts who come to hike the multicolored mountains of Quebrada de Humahuaca, walk in the enormous salt desert Salinas Grandes, and get drenched on a boat ride at Iguazu Falls.

World famous waterfall Cataratas - Foz do Iguaçu at the border of Brazil and Argentina.

Iguazu Falls

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Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to Argentina.

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