South America

From the high Andes to subtropical rainforests, from arid valleys to ice fields, Argentina’s stunning countryside is a playground for trekkers of all abilities. In such legendary locations as Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, you can test yourself against some of the most dramatic topography on the planet. Most trails in […]

With its thriving cities, glorious national parks, world-class wine and steaks, and diverse landscapes that range from soaring Andean peaks and high-altitude deserts to pancake-flat grasslands and humid wetlands, Argentina calls out to travelers from across the globe. Deciding to visit is easy, but the logistics of getting into the country can be a little

Beautiful, defiant and intense, Argentina is a natural wonderland, rising up into mighty mountains, plunging down into rolling grasslands, and breaking up at the fringes in a sprawl of headlands and beaches. Everyone knows about the Andes and the Pampas, but Argentina’s beaches are largely off the radar. The country has almost 5000km (3106 miles)

I was last-week-years old when I learned about the Irish diaspora in Argentina. I won’t go into it, but the point is: this is why we travel. Or at least why I do: to learn and expand my knowledge of the world. In this case, I didn’t even get on a plane! I hopped on

We asked two writers to sing the praises of their preferred southern South American country. Deciding between Chile and Argentina? Read on. But as you follow the snow-capped peaks descending from high desert to windy Patagonian moors, which side of the Andes should you stick to? Chile’s glaciers and fjords simply astonish © Getty Images

While rich beef and sumptuous malbec are Argentina’s best-known specialties, there is more to the country’s food-and-drink scene than perfectly grilled steak and red wine. Due in part to the immigration of millions of Europeans to Argentina at the turn of the 20th century, the country brings together European traditions with a distinct South American

For Argentinians, drinking the tea-like beverage mate (pronounced “mah-tey”) is an intrinsic part of everyday life, but to the uninitiated, it’s a custom that requires some explanation. First, there’s the confusion of the name itself: the word mate is used for both the drinking gourd and the bitter tea infusion it holds. Then there are

Argentina’s culture and customs are some of the most distinctive in the Americas. But there are plenty of idiosyncrasies to getting by in this Southern Cone South American nation. From the caprices of the currency through to late-night dining, and from cowboy culture to trip planning, here are 10 things to know before traveling to

Argentina’s distinctive reputation looms large in imaginations oceans away from its borders. There’s so much to take in, and such immense distances to travel to do so. And as flights whoosh past the wonderful bits and bus travel doesn’t serve many sights beyond the highways, the best option is to see the nation with your

The eighth-largest country in the world and one of the most geographically diverse in South America, Argentina harbors many delights. A visit here means stopping in electric metropolises, seeing unforgettable mountain lakes and neverending deserts, spending time in wetlands and plateaus, wandering through beaches and forests, and – let’s not forget – trips to some