Argentina
Argentina Travel Guides
Written by the specialists who plan our trips to Argentina: where to go, when, and what is worth knowing before you book.
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Salta vs Mendoza: Argentina’s Wine Regions Compared
Argentina, the native home of Malbec, is one of the world’s top wine-producing countries. Choosing between its premier wine regions can be a tricky decision for wine lovers. While Mendoza reigns as the undisputed king of Argentine wine production, the northern province of Salta is the spiritual home of Torrontés, Argentina's signature white grape. Let’s compare Salta and Mendoza and see which wine region is right for you.
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Buenos Aires vs. Santiago: Which is Better?
Two of South America’s greatest cities beckon travellers, each promising distinctly different flavors of Latin American life. Santiago rises from its mountain-ringed valley as a gleaming modern city, while Buenos Aires sprawls across the Río de la Plata with an air of faded European grandeur.
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Evita Filming Locations: Madonna’s Buenos Aires Guide
Madonna cycled through more costume changes in Evita than any other leading lady in Hollywood history. She did this as she sang of how Colonel Perón is the “only one man who can lead any workers' regime”. Evita remains Madonna’s one truly great leading role on the big screen: it was the only role she was born to play.
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Hidden LGBTQ+ History of Tango and Milongas in Argentina
While the world knows tango as Argentina's passionate dance of heterosexual romance, the true story reveals a far more complex and inclusive history that has been largely hidden from mainstream narratives. From its birth in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires in the late 19th century to its evolution into a global phenomenon, tango has appealed to LGBTQ+ Argentinians. Today, Argentina’s tango scene has openly embraced its once hidden queer roots.
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Bariloche and Argentina’s Lake District: A Luxury Travel Guide
Argentina’s Lake District is Patagonia at its most accessible. Instead of the glaciers and bare steppe farther south, this part of the country is a landscape of deep blue lakes, forested mountains, small alpine towns and roads that seem designed for stopping every few miles. The region stretches through northern Patagonia, with Bariloche, Villa La Angostura and San Martín de los Andes forming the most useful route for a first trip.
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Which Side of Iguazu Falls Is Better: Argentina or Brazil?
Iguazu Falls is one of those places that feels almost impossible to take in at once. Hundreds of cascades thunder through the rainforest on the border of Argentina and Brazil, sending mist high above the river and turning even a short walk into something cinematic. But the two sides offer surprisingly different experiences.
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Plan Your Gay Honeymoon in Argentina
Few honeymoon destinations offer as much variety as Argentina. Start in Buenos Aires with grand hotels, late dinners and neighbourhoods made for exploring on foot. From there, you can fly west to Mendoza for vineyard stays beneath the Andes, or south to Patagonia for glaciers, mountains and remote luxury lodges. Argentina is also a great choice for LGBTQ+ honeymooners.
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Buenos Aires vs Bogota: Which City Is Better for Gay Travellers?
South America has become one of the smartest regions in the world for affordable luxury, delivering five-star hotels, exceptional food, and genuine style at a fraction of what the same standard costs in Europe or North America. Buenos Aires and Bogota sit at the top of that list for LGBTQ+ travellers specifically, two capitals with real depth, strong legal protections, and completely different personalities. The question isn't which one is safe.
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Patagonia vs Iceland: Which Is Better for a Luxury Gay Honeymoon?
Both Patagonia and Iceland sit in that category of destinations people describe as “once in a lifetime.” Vast landscapes, dramatic scenery, and a sense of being far removed from everyday life. But they deliver that experience in very different ways, and for a honeymoon, the differences matter. The LGBTQ+ Angle Iceland has one of the most progressive records on LGBTQ+ rights anywhere in the world.
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A Luxury Guide to Ushuaia: Argentina’s End of the World
Ushuaia sits at the very tip of South America, where the Andes finally meet the sea on the shores of the Beagle Channel. It is the world's southernmost city, and that geographical distinction is not just a novelty. It shapes everything about the place, from the quality of the light to the scale of the landscape to the extraordinary wildlife that gathers here at the edge of the inhabited world.
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The Best Gay Beaches in Argentina
Argentina has established itself as one of South America's most LGBTQ+ friendly destinations, and its gay beach scene is no exception. From clothing-optional beaches to urban stretches of sand, there’s plenty for gay travellers to discover. In Latin America, Brazil’s gay beach scene dominates in scale and international recognition, but Argentina’s beach scene has its own charms.
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Argentina’s Best Gay-Friendly Estancias
Argentina has emerged as one of Latin America's most progressive destinations for LGBTQ+ travellers, having legalized same-sex marriage in 2010 and consistently ranking among the world's most gay-friendly countries. Beyond the bright lights of Buenos Aires and the cosmopolitan wine regions of Mendoza, the country's luxury estancias offer an extraordinary opportunity to experience authentic gaucho culture while enjoying world-class hospitality.
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Luxury Argentina: Buenos Aires, Iguazu, Mendoza & Patagonia
Tailor-made HolidayArgentina is one of those countries that rewards a proper journey. In just under two weeks, you can move from Buenos Aires’ grand boulevards and late-night tango culture to the rainforest of Iguazu, the vineyards of Mendoza and the glacial landscapes of Patagonia. Begin in Buenos Aires, a city shaped by European immigration but unmistakably Latin American.
11 days tailor-made from £7,995 per person View trip
Mendoza & Iguazu Tour: Argentina Wine & Falls
Tailor-made HolidayMendoza is Argentina’s great wine country, but the appeal goes well beyond Malbec. Vineyards spread east from the Andes across a high, dry landscape, with snow-capped peaks forming the backdrop to some of South America’s best wineries. This itinerary gives you time to explore both Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, two of Mendoza’s most important wine areas.
8 days tailor-made from £4,195 per person View trip
Gay Argentina & Brazil Holiday
Tailor-made HolidayBegin your journey in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s elegant and endlessly fascinating capital. This is a city of grand avenues, historic cafés and neighborhoods with their own distinct personalities. Explore Recoleta, where ornate mansions and the famous cemetery reveal the city’s European influences, and visit the Casa Rosada, where Eva Perón delivered some of her most famous speeches from its iconic balcony.
10 days tailor-made from £4,995 per person View tripThe hard part is not finding a beautiful place. It is finding the right one for you.
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What some people don't realize about Argentina is the fantastic selection of luxury resorts and hotels. Nowhere else does five-star adventure quite like it.
Argentina's size alone is reason enough to visit; you can enjoy such a diverse range of landscapes, environments, and cultures without ever getting bored.
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