Argentina road trip: Buenos Aires to Tierra del Fuego, 20

This 28,226 km route across Argentina connects 20 major destinations from Buenos Aires to Tierra del Fuego, including Perito Moreno Glacier, Iguazú Falls, Aconcagua, and the Ibera Wetlands. The route spans Patagonia's ice formations, the Andes mountains, and subtropical northeastern regions, showcasing Argentina's geological and ecological diversity.

Distance
28226.3 km
Mode
route
Start
Municipio de General San Martín, Argentina
End
Mendoza City
Stops
20
Video author
travmap
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Stops on this route

  1. Municipio de General San Martín, Argentina
  2. Cafayate — A small city nestled in Northwestern Argentina, surrounded by colorful mountain valleys
  3. Perito Moreno Glacier — One of the last advancing glaciers on Earth, a massive ice formation in Los Glaciares National Park
  4. Salta and Jujuy — Northwestern provinces featuring colonial architecture, indigenous culture, and dramatic Andean landscapes with vibrant markets and mountain villages.
  5. Peninsula Valdés — A peninsula connected to mainland Argentina by an isthmus only 35 km wide, bordered by two gulfs, gateway to marine wildlife
  6. Bariloche — A city in Northern Patagonia situated at the foothills of the Andes on the southern shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi, Argentina's oldest national park region
  7. Ibera Wetlands — A vast network of marshlands in northeastern Argentina spanning over 13,000 square kilometers
  8. Mendoza Province — Located in Western Argentina at the foot of the Andes Mountains, famous for world-renowned Malbec wine and tree-lined boulevards
  9. Tierra del Fuego — The southernmost archipelago of South America, a land of extremes where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet
  10. Villa La Angostura — Alpine village nestled between Nahuel Huapi Lake and forested mountains, offering year-round outdoor activities and charming European-style architecture.
  11. Laguna Esmeralda — Emerald-green glacial lake surrounded by Patagonian peaks and forests, accessible via scenic hiking trail through pristine wilderness.
  12. Aconcagua
  13. Lake Lácar — A glacial lake stretching 22 km through the Andes, with waters draining into the Pacific Ocean
  14. Nahuel Huapi National Park
  15. Buenos Aires — The nation's capital, birthplace of tango, city of passion and cosmopolitan charm
  16. Iguazú Falls — One of the world's most spectacular natural wonders, thundering waterfalls at the border of Argentina and Brazil
  17. Serranías del Hornocal — The region's unique geology created formations where wind and water erosion shaped the sandstone
  18. Cerro Campanario — The largest ski center in South America, rising 2,388 meters
  19. Circuito Chico — A 60 km scenic route winding through forests of evergreen and cypress trees
  20. Mendoza City — Located in Western Argentina at the foot of the Andes Mountains, famous for world-renowned Malbec wine and tree-lined boulevards

Useful for your trip

Timing
Visit Peninsula Valdés between June and December to see southern right whales approaching closely to shore where they can be observed from the cliffs.
Timing
Plan to see sea lions and elephant seals breeding seasons between December and March at Peninsula Valdés.
Tip
The Train to the Clouds in Salta climbs to 4,200 m above sea level, crosses 29 bridges and 21 tunnels—one of the highest railways in the world.
Tip
Perito Moreno Glacier experiences spectacular ice ruptures every 4 to 5 years when water pressure builds beneath the ice barrier.
Avoid
Fitz Roy Mountain has notoriously unstable weather with winds reaching 150 kmph and temperatures below -20°C; only a handful of successful ascents occur yearly.
Food
Cafayate is known for Torrontés white wine, a grape that thrives in the high altitude (1,700-3,000 m), intense sunlight, and temperature variations.
Tip
In Salta and Jujuy, the Serranías del Hornocal (Hill of Seven Colors) displays distinct geological layers from different periods creating a natural rainbow effect.
Timing
Visit Serena Grande Salt Flats during rainy season when a thin layer of water transforms the salt flat into a giant mirror.
Tip
Bariloche sits at 900 m elevation within Nahuel Huapi National Park; Cerro Campanario is South America's largest ski center at 2,388 m.
Tip
The Circuito Chico is a 60 km scenic route from Bariloche winding through forests of Cypress and Qinoa trees offering views of lakes and mountains.

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