By rental car through northern and southern Argentina
Of course, a trip through Argentina and Chile starts in Buenos Aires. But after a cultural immersion in the Paris of the South, it's time to say goodbye to the inhabited world. The Perito Moreno glacier, the iconic towers of Torres del Paine and the waterfalls of Iguazú await.... These are just some of the natural beauties through which this trip will lead you.
As you travel the route at your own pace, the most diverse landscapes pass you by. Colorful mountains, glaciers, lakes and rivers give way to endless salt flats, vineyards and cactus fields. Picturesque valleys give way to plateaus. Where flamingos, birds of prey, guanacos and pumas have free play.
Tips & tops from Self-drive Argentina 'the best of north and south':
- In Buenos Aires, visit the San Telmo antique market, tour the imposing Teatro Colón opera house, visit the hip restaurants and stores in Palermo, take a bike tour of the city and take a tango lesson!
- El Calafate is base for a visit to the famous Perito Moreno glacier. During a boat trip you will see and hear the ice breaking off the glacier, an unforgettable experience.
- The best place in Argentina to do a hiking trek is El Chaltén.
- The highlights of Torres del Paine - Chile's premier national park - are the Grey glacier, Valle Frances (the French Valley), the blue lakes, los Cuernos and, of course, the majestic granite Torres. Explore the park by car, on foot or on horseback.
- Salta lies against the Andes Mountains and is nicknamed "la Linda" or "the beautiful one," in part because of its impressive colonial buildings.
- Purmamarca is one of the most picturesque villages in the Humahuaca Gorge. It means "lion village" in Quechua and is famous for its variegated colors and sounds.
- Cachi, once an Indian settlement, is now a quiet, peaceful village where daily life takes place mainly in the main square. Most of the houses are built in adobe style; elegant rows of columns, sleek rectilinear facades, ancient lanterns and patios filled with plants.
- The route from Cafayate to Salta passes through the Quebrada de las Conchas Valley (Valley of the shells), special because of the shape of the rocks.
- At the tri-border point of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, an incessant natural spectacle takes place, the imposing waterfalls of Iguazú. Surrounded by tropical rainforest, undisputedly the most beautiful waterfalls in the world!
- For a cultural outing in the Iguazú area, visit the nearby Jesuit ruins.
- For the best experience of this combination trip of South and North, we recommend planning the trip by rental car during the months of October, November or December.
- We can offer this trip in different classes of accommodations.
