Argentina
20 Best Things to Do in Argentina
From Puerto Madero down: what real review volume says is worth your time in Argentina.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers across 277 tracked Argentina places, capped at 3 per city. Refreshed monthly.
Puerto Madero
Neighborhood · Buenos AiresFree entryPuerto Madero is Buenos Aires' regenerated docklands, a sleek waterfront district of converted red-brick warehouses, glassy towers, and wide promenades along the old port basins.
Read our full guide →La Recoleta Cemetery
Religious site · Buenos AiresLa Recoleta Cemetery is a necropolis of extraordinary artistry, where Buenos Aires' elite are interred in elaborate marble mausoleums adorned with statues and stained glass.
Read our full guide →Teatro Colón
Entertainment · Buenos AiresTeatro Colón is one of the world's great opera houses, celebrated for its exceptional acoustics and lavish architecture.
Read our full guide →Museo de La Plata
Museum · La PlataThe Museo de La Plata is one of the most important natural history museums in South America, a grand, late-19th-century institution in the city of La Plata, near Buenos Aires, and part of the…
Read our full guide →Curutchet House
Landmark · La PlataCurutchet House, designed by the legendary architect Le Corbusier, is one of the few examples of his work in Latin America and a must-see for architecture enthusiasts.
Read our full guide →Teatro Argentino
Entertainment · La PlataTeatro Argentino is a magnificent performing arts venue located in the heart of La Plata, Argentina, at Calle 51 e/ 9 y 10.
Read our full guide →Laguna del Condado
Park & nature · San JuanFree entryLaguna del Condado is a coastal lagoon and nature reserve located in the Condado area of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Read our full guide →Caribbean Cinemas Fine Arts Miramar
Entertainment · San JuanCaribbean Cinemas Fine Arts Miramar is a beloved cultural hub in San Juan, offering an alternative to mainstream multiplexes.
Read our full guide →West Side Destination
Park & nature · San JuanFree entryWest Side Destination, located at 1360 Ashford Avenue in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a beloved park and nature area that offers a peaceful escape from the city's hustle.
Read our full guide →AlBorde Outdoors
Sight · San Martin de los AndesFree entryAlBorde Outdoors is a specialist store and adventure hub located in the heart of San Martin de los Andes, a gateway to the Patagonian Andes.
Read our full guide →Hidden Valley Permaculture Farm
Landmark · Santa ElenaHidden Valley Permaculture Farm is a lush, 10-acre property nestled in the cloud forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica.
Read our full guide →Parroquia Nuestra Senora de Arantzazu
Religious site · VictoriaFree entryParroquia Nuestra Senora de Arantzazu is a distinctive Catholic church located in the heart of Victoria, a city in Argentina's Entre Ríos province.
Read our full guide →El mas alla
Park & nature · PinamarFree entryEl mas allá is a tranquil nature reserve tucked into the northern edge of Pinamar, offering a stark contrast to the bustling Atlantic beaches.
Read our full guide →Cordillera Ski
Sight · San Martin de los AndesCordillera Ski, also known as Cerro Bayo Ski Resort, is a popular winter sports destination located just outside San Martin de los Andes in Argentina's Patagonia region.
Read our full guide →Pinta Restobar
Sight · PinamarPinta Restobar is a popular nightlife and dining spot located on Avenida Arq J Bunge, the main coastal avenue in Pinamar, Argentina.
Read our full guide →Museo Historico Regional de Gaiman
Museum · GaimanFree entryMuseo Historico Regional de Gaiman is a charming museum located in the heart of Gaiman, a small town in Argentina's Chubut Province known for its Welsh settlement history.
Read our full guide →Canopy Ushuaia
Park & nature · UshuaiaCanopy Ushuaia is a nature park located about 6 kilometers from the center of Ushuaia, Argentina, at the southern tip of South America.
Read our full guide →Destino Andino
Park & nature · San Martin de los AndesDestino Andino is a nature-focused tour operator based in San Martin de los Andes, Argentina, offering curated experiences in the breathtaking Patagonian Andes.
Read our full guide →Capillas Galesas
Landmark · GaimanThe Capillas Galesas, or Welsh Chapels, are a set of historic tea houses located in Gaiman, a small town in the Chubut Valley of Argentine Patagonia.
Read our full guide →Museo Primera Casa de Gaiman
Landmark · GaimanMuseo Primera Casa de Gaiman is a historic house museum located at the corner of Eugenio Tello and Juan C.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the places to visit in Argentina?
Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires is the most reviewed, with 41,872 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Argentina's places to visit is worth going out of your way for?
West Side Destination in San Juan rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 146 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Argentina has the most places to visit?
Buenos Aires, with 3 on this list, ahead of La Plata on 3. The list spans 9 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these places to visit free to visit?
Yes, 7: Puerto Madero, Laguna del Condado, West Side Destination and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of places to visit ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 277 tracked places in Argentina. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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