Argentina
Argentina stretches from the subtropical north down to the wind-scoured tip of Patagonia, covering nearly 2.8 million km² of plains, Andean peaks, and Atlantic coastline — a country where Italian-inflected Spanish mixes with tango, beef culture, and an outsized literary tradition.
Overview
Located in southern South America, Argentina shares borders with Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay, and its eastern edge meets the South Atlantic. Buenos Aires, the federal capital, anchors a country of roughly 46 million people. Spanish is the official language and the Argentine peso the currency. The country's identity blends European immigrant heritage — primarily Italian and Spanish — with indigenous roots and a distinctly passionate civic character.
Visa Requirements
Many nationalities, including citizens of the European Union, United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, can enter Argentina visa-free for tourism stays. Some nationalities may be required to obtain a visa in advance through an Argentine consulate. Entry conditions change periodically, so travellers should verify current requirements on Argentina's official migration authority website before departure.
Airports in Argentina
40 airportsAirlines based in Argentina
5 airlines
Famous Attractions in Argentina
Iguazú Falls, straddling the border with Brazil in Misiones province, comprises nearly 275 individual cascades across nearly 3 km of river — among the world's widest waterfall systems. The Perito Moreno Glacier in Santa Cruz province advances visibly into Lago Argentino. Buenos Aires' Recoleta Cemetery holds elaborate 19th-century mausoleums including that of Eva Perón. The Quebrada de Humahuaca in Jujuy province, a UNESCO World Heritage canyon, displays vivid geological strata. Ushuaia, southernmost city in the world, serves as the gateway to Tierra del Fuego.
Weather & Climate
Argentina's size produces dramatic climate variation. Buenos Aires has a humid subtropical climate with summers around 30–33 °C and mild winters around 7–12 °C. Patagonia is cold, windy, and semi-arid year-round, with summer highs around 15–20 °C. The Andean northwest is drier and hotter. The shoulder seasons — October to November and March to April — generally offer the most manageable conditions across most regions. Layering is advisable almost everywhere outside the subtropical north.
Interesting Facts About Argentina
- First country to screen a feature-length animated film.
- Dulce de leche is a defining staple of Argentine cuisine.
- Home to the widest avenue on Earth, Avenida 9 de Julio.
- Fingerprinting for criminal identification originated in Argentina.
- Argentina has won the FIFA World Cup three times.
Official Resources
- argentina.gob.ar — official Argentine government portal covering visas and public services
- migraciones.gob.ar — Dirección Nacional de Migraciones, official immigration authority
- argentina.travel — official national tourism promotion site
- smn.gob.ar — Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Argentina's official weather service