Argentina road trip: Buenos Aires to Puerto Madryn, 7 stops
It runs through Argentina from north to south crossing 4,699 km that connect Buenos Aires, the wine region of Mendoza, Salinas Grandes, Route 40, the Andes Mountains, Aconcagua and Puerto Madryn. A journey that shows the geographical diversity of the country, from arid areas in the north to the Atlantic coast.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Buenos Aires
- End
- Puerto Madryn
- Stops
- 7
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Buenos Aires — Vibrant, elegant capital city full of life and culture.
- Mendoza Wine Region — Region famous for vineyards and wine production.
- Salinas Grandes — Vast salt flats where nature has eliminated everything unnecessary.
- Ruta 40 – Argentina's Legendary Route — A 5,000-kilometer highway that crosses Argentina from north to south, connecting mountainous, desert and glacial landscapes of incomparable natural beauty.
- Los Andes Mountain Range — Massive natural wall forming a border between Argentina and Chile, home to Aconcagua.
- Aconcagua — Highest peak in the Americas.
- Puerto Madryn — Coastal city gateway to Península Valdés, known for marine wildlife observation.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Route 40 is Argentina's legendary route that connects the north with Patagonia, crossing various landscapes of the country.
- Timing
- Visit Iguazu Falls in the rainy season to see the maximum water flow and the rainbow phenomenon in the fog.
- Tip
- El Chaltén is the trekking capital of Argentina; the trails wind through woods and open spaces with views of Mount Fitz Roy.
- Timing
- In Perito Moreno, large blocks of ice break off unpredictably; Visit at different times of the day for a greater chance of witnessing this phenomenon.
- Tip
- Bariloche offers waterside rides on Lake Nahuel Huapi with mountain views; the architecture and chocolate shops are reminiscent of the European Alps.
- Food
- In Mendoza, the main wine region, visit old and modern wineries for wine tastings, especially Malbec, overlooking the Andes.
- Timing
- Salinas Grandes in dry weather shows cracked geometric patterns; after rain it becomes a mirror of the sky.
- Tip
- Purmamarca, in Quebrada de Humahuaca, has the hill of the Seven Colors as its main point; The village has a market and narrow streets.
- Timing
- Peninsula Valdés is important for observing marine fauna: whales, penguins, elephant seals and sea lions in their natural habitat.
- Transport
- Puerto Madryn is the main starting point to Peninsula Valdés for marine wildlife watching excursions.
- Tip
- Buenos Aires is a city of wide avenues, old theaters, cafes and different neighborhoods such as La Boca, San Telmo and Recoleta; Tango is a form of local expression.
- Tip
- Ushuaia, in Tierra del Fuego, is the southernmost city in Argentina and the main gateway to this extreme region with wind, mountains and forests.
Video on this route
Wonders of Argentina | Incredible Places and Hidden Gems of Argentina | 4K Travel Guide