Argentina and Patagonia

Argentina was the last country we visited on our Round the World journey in 2018. We timed our travel well, as the exchange rate in the Fall of 2018 was 37 Argentinian pesos to 1 US dollar (37:1). By way of comparison, the exchange rate nine months earlier was 15:1, with 40% inflation for the year. We received twice as many pesos for a single dollar (100% increase) than travelers did nine months earlier, while prices only increased 40%. Argentina’s inflation/deflation cycle is like a pin ball, constantly bouncing around, as is the relative strength of the US dollar. Adjust the prices I’ve mentioned in my posts relative to the current exchange and inflation rates when traveling to Argentina.

We spent two months traveling through Argentina, taking 24-hour buses from Buenos Aires to the rain forests of Iguazu and from Mendoza’s wine country to the majestic mountains of Patagonia. We also rented our own vehicle in Salta to drive into the deserts and salt flats in Jujuy Province.

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"When You Are Here, You Are One of Us" in Buenos Aires, Argentina
"When You Are Here, You Are One of Us" in Buenos Aires, Argentina

“When you’re here, you’re one of us,” our tour guide Martin explained. We spent five weeks in Buenos Aires, discovering each neighborhood, drinking mate, slowing down and enjoying happiness…

Three Wine Regions, Three Different Experiences in Mendoza, Argentina
Three Wine Regions, Three Different Experiences in Mendoza, Argentina

Touring Argentina’s wine country is about slowing down (quality over quantity). We spent three days enjoying three unique experiences in Argentina’s wine regions and I recommend every place mentioned in this post…

Hiker's Guide to Patagonia in Argentina
Hiker's Guide to Patagonia in Argentina

While Chile’s W and O trails are the most popular Patagonian trekking circuits, Argentina has its fair share of less-trafficked routes that are just as awesome as Torres del Paine. In this guide, we share a few trails you may not have heard about in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Patagonia.

Iguazu National Park, Argentina, Passes the Accessibility Challenge!
Iguazu National Park, Argentina, Passes the Accessibility Challenge!

After a misstep that led to a broken ankle, we faced a new challenge in our travels: Accessibility. Fortunately for us, Iguazu National Park has a number of services to accommodate visitors of all ages and ability.

Salinas Grandes, Argentina: It's Not the Destination, It's the Journey
Salinas Grandes, Argentina: It's Not the Destination, It's the Journey

Salinas Grandes in Argentina is indeed worth the road trip, but not just for the dazzling destination. Argentina’s Route 52 is one of the highest roads in the world, with some of the most colorful landscapes…

Four Ways to Spend Two Days in Salta, Argentina
Four Ways to Spend Two Days in Salta, Argentina

Yes, you are eager to explore Argentina’s famous Route 40. But don’t rush out of Salta! This pretty town is worth a day or two of exploration before hitting the road. Here are four must-do’s!

Taking the Road Less Traveled in Rainbow Valley, Jujuy Province, Argentina
Taking the Road Less Traveled in Rainbow Valley, Jujuy Province, Argentina

Was this really the way to the famous Fourteen Colors Mountain (Cerro de Catorce Colores) in Humahuaca, Argentina? We took the road less traveled, but it was an adventure!