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Buenos Aires, Argentina
BA is a must for your Argentina itinerary. Even if you’re not a city person, you’ll probably fly into the capital. Also, you may need to transit again if you visit Iguazu and/or Patagonia.
I LOVED Buenos Aires; it’s my favourite city in South America. From cool neighbourhoods like San Telmo and Palermo to cultural attractions including museums and galleries, there’s so much to see and do. I also enjoyed the green spaces and the fantastic food and coffee scene!
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El Chaltén, Argentina
El Chalten: this hiker’s haven boasts many trails however the Tres Laguna route to the base of famous Mount Fitz Roy is the winner.
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Mendoza Province, Argentina
Day 10: Mendoza. Explore the other wine region or have a city day.
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Salta, Argentina
Here’s where it gets tricky if time’s tight. I spent 10 days in Salta & Jujuy but you can spend however long you want. Salta is a pleasant city with cultural attractions but it’s the surrounding nature that stole my heart.
Getting there: an 18-hour bus or 1-hour flight from Mendoza, or fly from BA.
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Humahuaca, Argentina
Humahuaca (3.5-hour drive from Salta) famous for the Hornocal AKA the 14 Colour Mountain located at the top of an elevated mountain pass
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Purmamarca, Argentina
Purmamarca (2.45-hour drive from Salta) – known for its 7 Colour Mountain located right in the town. Take the circular Paseo de los Colorados walk to admire the many colourful hills
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Salinas Grandes, Argentina
Selinas Grande salt pans – the third largest salt pan in the world created 10 million years ago by volcanos. Where could be better for a photo shoot?
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Cafayate, Argentina
Cafayate (3.5-hour drive from Salta) – a gorgeous wine region with a traditional town at its heart. Just a day is needed to visit the popular goat’s cheese farm and other wineries. There are day tours from Salta or stay overnight.
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Cachi, Argentina
Cachi – the appeal is the drive to this cute town along mountain passes and cactus-peppered plains. If you have a car, drive from Cafayate then back to Salta. If not, take a return day tour from Salta.
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Santiago, Chile
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Puerto Iguazú, Argentina