South America's most European-flavored nation, stretching from the subtropical north to the glaciers of Patagonia, with Buenos Aires ranking among the world's great cities.
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Population
- 46,735,004
- Area
- 2,766,890 km²
- Languages
- Guaraní, Spanish
- Currency
- Argentine Peso (ARS)
- GDP
- $683,533M
Good to know
Driving side
Right
National dish
Asado
Annual visitors
7,399,000 (2019)
Safety
Moderate (4.49/100k)
Big Mac
$5.53
Avg temp
15.1°C
Religion
Christianity
Coast
Coastal
☎ Police 101 · Ambulance 101 · Fire 107
Travel guide
"AR" redirects here. For the U.S. state, see Arkansas. Argentina is a large country in the southern part of South America. It offers a great diversity of climates and landscapes from jungles in the north, great grass plains in the center and frozen mountains in the south. With a history of mass immigration dating from the 1800s - mostly from Europe and other South American countries - Argentina is a "melting pot" of cultures.
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Best time to visit
Patagonia best November–March (southern hemisphere summer). Buenos Aires: March–May and September–November are ideal. Iguazu Falls: August–November. Salta and the north: April–October. Wine harvest in Mendoza: March–April.
Visa
US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia citizens enter visa-free for 90 days. Most nationalities have reciprocal visa-free access. Argentina is one of the most welcoming countries for tourists.
Highlights
Iguazu Falls, this magnificent waterfall system is shared by Argentina and Brazil, and it is one of the largest and most impressive waterfalls in the world.
Public holidays
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (14)
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Major cities
Buenos Aires
South America's most European capital, a city of grand boulevards, tango, steakhouses, and passionate football.
Mendoza
Argentina's wine capital at the foot of the Andes, with world-famous Malbec vineyards and Aconcagua access.
Bariloche
A Swiss-style town on Patagonian lakes, offering world-class skiing, hiking, and chocolate shops.
Salta
The colonial gem of northwest Argentina at 1,200m — cloud forest landscapes, llamas, and Andean culture.
Iguazu Falls
The Argentine side of Iguazu Falls offers the best views — the Devil's Throat walkway puts you at the edge of the falls.
El Calafate
Gateway to Perito Moreno Glacier — one of the world's few advancing glaciers, where ice constantly calves into turquoise water.