Expert Travel Advice

CAA Travel Agent

For assistance with all of your travel needs, call us at...

1-866-286-9323

or visit one of our many
CAA Store locations.

Travel in good health

Make sure you leave the country with comprehensive travel medical coverage - just in case. Trust CAA Insurance for reliable coverage.

Family on vacation

Learn more »

Font Size Small Font Size Medium Font Size Large Bookmark E-mail a friend Print

Travel

Argentina

Argentina

Argentina is a country like no other in South America. Well-educated people contribute to an infrastructure that is highly developed, including a first-world highway system, economy and culture. Buenos Aires, the capital city, feels like a city transported straight from Europe with its majestic opera houses and plazas. In the west, the Andes mountains offer travellers great outdoor opportunities to hike, ski and much more. The far south offers lovers of nature and wildlife a wide assortment of adventure opportunities, while the northwestern corner of this dreamed land showcases the monumental Igassau Falls, deserts and steppes. Known to many as the Paris of the Americas, Argentina is like a miniature Europe, surrounded by all the nature South America has to offer.

See all vacations available for this destination »




Buenos Aires

Argentina is a cosmopolitan country full of beautiful people, sites and incredible food. The capital, Buenos Aires, is a city that offers cutting-edge designer boutiques, fancy neighbourhoods (such as Recoleta and Puerto Madero) and wonderful parks and monuments (like the Obelisk). This trip was a treat to our senses. We saw an enchanting Tango presentation and let me tell you that this sensual dance is a perfect example of how passionate the Argentinians can be.

The explosion of flavours, perfumes, sounds and amazing sites turned this experience into an unforgettable trip. Make sure you don't leave without trying their dulce de leche (caramel-like spread or sauce), alfajores (delicious confection, especially the ones made by a store called Havanna), parrilla (wonderful barbecue) and Freddo ice-cream (one of the best I've ever had in my life).

Submitted by:
Paola C., Toronto


Comprising almost the entire southern half of South America, Argentina is the world's eighth largest country, covering an area of 2.8 million square kilometres. Argentina possesses some of the world's tallest mountains, expansive deserts and impressive waterfalls, with the diversity of the land ranging from wild, remote areas in southern Patagonia to the bustling metropolis of Buenos Aires in the north.

Argentina is subject to a variety of climates as a result of its location in the southern hemisphere and its varied elevation. The climate is predominantly temperate with extremes ranging from subtropical in the north to sub polar in the far south. The north of the country is characterized by very hot, humid summers and mild drier winters, while central Argentina has hot summers and thunderstorms, producing some of the world's largest hail. The southern regions have warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall, especially in mountainous zones.

Capital City: Buenos Aires

Currency: Argentine Pesos

Language(s) Spoken: Spanish


There can be unpredictable weather at any time of the year in Argentina but the most popular time is between November and March. In Buenos Aires, the most humidity between December and February is usually not preferred by most tourists.



  • Iguazu Falls
  • El Calafate & The Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Valdez Peninsula
  • Quebrada de Humahuaca
I want to :
I need to :
Take me to :

Verisign Tico

© 2012 CAA South Central Ontario. All rights reserved. Serving Members in Southern and Central Ontario.
® CAA, CAA Emblem, ERS, AARS, CAA Plus trademarks are the property of, and use is granted by, the Canadian Automobile Association. ® TripTik, TourBook, TravelBook and Show Your Card and Save trademarks are the property of, and use is granted by, the American Automobile Association.
Life-side Assistance is a registered trademark of CAA South Central Ontario.