Argentina LP
Bottom line, Argentina is cheap, and more and more people are starting to realise it’s one of the most exciting destinations in the world. Renowned for its lush jungles, serious wine country and world-class beef, Argentina is a feast for the senses. There is a whole bevy of itineraries you could put into action here. Why not try the Northern Loop, which covers Iguazú Falls, Mendoza and the Andean Northwest.

Start in the heart of wine country – Mendoza. Be sure to take a trip up RN 7 to Parque Provincial Aconcagua, home of the Americas’ highest peak. Journey north to San Juan and see the wild rock formations and dinosaur exhibits of Parque Provincial Ischigualasto. Cut east and spend a day exploring Córdoba, the finest colonial center in Argentina (gotta love those Jesuits!). Take an overnight bus to Tucumán, where you’ll find some seriously odd 1960s architecture, a beautiful central plaza and one of the liveliest street scenes in Argentina. Take the scenic route to Salta, stopping in mellow lakeside Tafí del Valle and overnighting in beautiful Cafayate. Suck down plenty of the town’s dry torrontés white wine before heading up the spectacularly eroded valley Quebrada de Cafayate to Salta, whose central plaza is one of Argentina’s finest. From Salta, venture up RN 9 for beautiful whitewashed adobe villages, traditional Andean culture, fabulous crafts and rugged high-mountain scenery. Don’t miss the wee village of Purmamarca and its famous Cerro de los Siete Colores (Hill of Seven Colors). Further north, the otherworldly Andean valley Quebrada de Humahuaca is a must; after you explore it, overnight in lively little Tilcara before heading back to Salta to kick off the final leg: the wondrous Parque Nacional Iguazú. Whether you make the arduous overland journey across the Chaco or fly via Buenos Aires, you’ll want at least two days marveling at the mammoth falls and hiking through the park’s subtropical forests. Close things off with a little silence at the Jesuit ruins of San Ignacio Miní before your return to Buenos Aires. Argentina also won a spot in this year's Lonely Planet Staff Poll of hot destinations to visit. Check out this link, not only to see what staffers had to say about Argentina, but also to download a free map and first chapter from the latest book.

Tackle the tango in a Buenos Aires milonga. Bite into the world’s most heavenly beef. Gallop with gauchos across the Pampas. Better and cheaper than ever, Argentina beckons! Grab the top-selling, tried-and-true guide and prepare for a thrill ride across enchanting cities, lush jungles and windswept plains, over Patagonian glaciers...to the tip of the world.


FIND YOURSELF – navigate the country with 90+ detailed maps, more than any other guidebook to Argentina

BECOME THE EXPERT – insight into the country’s culture and history, from tango etiquette and tips for beef-eaters to the story of Evita and the recent peso crash

HOP THE BORDER – side trips to Uruguay and Chile, plus essentials for crossing into Paraguay, Brazil and Bolivia

SNACK, SIP & SLEEP – top dining spots and bargain bites, the scoop on local libations (from mate tea to Mendoza wine) and hundreds of top-notch lodging options

TALK THE TALK – handy Spanish language chapter and food glossary help you chat with the locals and order ice cream instead of liver

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