Argentina travel guides
3 guides to Argentina, written by the Adventure Knit editorial team.
Argentina guides
Ice Climbing Patagonia: Conquer Fitz Roy's Frozen Waterfalls
Ultimate guide to ice climbing in Patagonia's Fitz Roy area. Scale frozen waterfalls and glaciers with professional guides. Expert tips, equipment, costs, and safety protocols for Argentina's ice climbing paradise.
May 20, 2026 • 11 min read
Iguazu Falls Argentina Brazil: The Ultimate Waterfall System Adventure Guide
Expert guide to Iguazu Falls Argentina Brazil. Devil's Throat, Garganta del Diablo, boat tours, rainforest adventures, and South America's most spectacular waterfall system.
May 20, 2026 • 16 min read
Skydiving Argentina Patagonia: Ultimate Andean Peaks Freefall Adventure
Experience the thrill of skydiving over Argentina's majestic Patagonia. Spectacular tandem jumps with views of Fitz Roy, glaciers, and pristine Andean wilderness. Complete guide to locations, costs, and preparation for Patagonia's mountain paradise adventure.
May 20, 2026 • 8 min read
Argentina travel FAQs
Argentina's two flagship adventure regions are Patagonia and Iguazu Falls. Around El Chalten in Patagonia, the Fitz Roy massif offers world-class ice climbing on frozen waterfalls and glaciers, plus tandem skydiving over granite peaks and the Southern Patagonian Icefield. In the subtropical northeast, Iguazu Falls is a UNESCO World Heritage system of 275 waterfalls spanning 2.7 kilometers on the border with Brazil, crowned by the 82-meter Devil's Throat.
It depends on the activity: Patagonia ice climbing runs in the southern winter, July to September, when the icefalls are stable, while skydiving and general Patagonia travel favor the summer window of October to April. Iguazu Falls is best from roughly March to August, when good water volume combines with clearer visibility and cooler temperatures. There is no single season that suits everything, so plan around your priority.
A Patagonia ice climbing or trekking trip around El Chalten typically takes 5-7 days, and Iguazu Falls deserves 3-5 days to cover both the Argentine and Brazilian sides plus a boat tour. Buenos Aires is the connecting hub for both, so a two-week trip can combine the capital, Patagonia, and the falls. Distances are large, so internal flights are the practical way to link regions.
For Patagonia, fly about 3 hours from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, then take a 3-hour bus to El Chalten, the base town at the foot of Fitz Roy. For Iguazu, a 2-hour flight from Buenos Aires reaches Puerto Iguazu, with the Brazilian side accessible via a border crossing. Both routes are well served by domestic airlines, and buses cover the final legs cheaply.
Guided ice climbing in Patagonia runs about 150-300 dollars per person per day, with beginner packages of 2-3 days at 300-500 dollars, while a tandem skydive over Patagonia costs roughly 320-420 dollars. A comprehensive 3-day Iguazu Falls experience covering park fees, tours, and accommodation runs about 1,000-2,000 dollars. Budget travelers can keep costs down in El Chalten, where hostels cost around 20-35 dollars per night.