15 days in Argentina Itinerary

Nestled against the foothills of the Andes, scenic San Carlos de Bariloche hugs the southern shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake and ranks among Argentina's top destinations for active outdoor vacations.

San Carlos de Bariloche is known for nature, sightseeing, and winter sports. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, look for gifts at Evo Sports, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Cerro Otto, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia Nuestra Senora del Nahuel Huapi.

To find photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our San Carlos de Bariloche road trip planning tool.

Playa del Carmen, Mexico to San Carlos de Bariloche is an approximately 16-hour flight. Traveling from Playa del Carmen to San Carlos de Bariloche, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Playa del Carmen in February, expect nights in San Carlos de Bariloche to be much colder, around 7°C, while days are little chillier, around 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel to El Chalten.

Nestled up against the hills of the Los Glaciares National Park, El Chalten serves as one of the nation's most bustling hubs for hikers and backpackers heading out into the wild landscape of southern Patagonia.

El Chalten is known for nature, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the awesome beauty at Fitz Roy, identify plant and animal life at Laguna Torre, contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna Capri, and stroll through Laguna de los Tres.

To see ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the El Chalten tour itinerary builder site.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from San Carlos de Bariloche to El Chalten in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to travel to Ushuaia.

Often called the "End of the World" because of its position on the southernmost tip of South America, the expanding city of Ushuaia serves as both a busy commercial port and attractive tourist hub.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Tierra del Fuego National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Thu): explore the landscape on two wheels at Ushuaia Bay and then make a trip to Museo Maritimo & del Presidio de Ushuaia.

To see reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Ushuaia online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from El Chalten to Ushuaia takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in February, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Iguazu National Park.

Iguazu National Park contains 672 sq km (259 sq mi) of fertile subtropical forests, but its main attraction is the majestic Iguazu Falls.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): take in the dramatic scenery at Salto Bernabe Mendez, take in the dramatic scenery at Salto San Martin, and then step off the mainland to explore Isla San Martin. Keep things going the next day: admire the sheer force of Iguazu Falls.

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Iguazu National Park trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Ushuaia to Iguazu National Park takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Ushuaia in February, things will get much warmer in Iguazu National Park: highs are around 37°C and lows about 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can fly to Buenos Aires.

Cultural capital of South America, Buenos Aires remains one of the largest cities on the continent, serving as a point of departure for exploring the rest of the country.

Buenos Aires is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Cementerio de la Recoleta, take a stroll through Puerto Madero, steep yourself in history at Casa Rosada, and explore the world behind art at Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires.

To find reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Buenos Aires road trip planning website.

Getting from Iguazu National Park to Buenos Aires by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Iguazu National Park in February, expect nights in Buenos Aires to be about the same, around 24°C, while days are slightly colder, around 32°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.