Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Mendoza & Puerto Iguazú: Best Itinerary Ideas

How many days do you need in Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Mendoza & Puerto Iguazú?

• Most travelers spend 10-14 days in Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Mendoza, and Puerto Iguazú combined
• With 15 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip

How Many Days to Spend in Buenos Aires

Recommended Itineraries for Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Mendoza & Puerto Iguazú

Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days

This 10-day itinerary highlights three of Argentina's most impressive natural wonders. Kicking off in Buenos Aires, you'll venture to Bariloche, surrounded by beautiful lakes and mountains—great for kayaking and hiking. Next is high-altitude Mendoza, where you'll take part in several wine tastings (especially malbec). Finish at the Brazilian border to experience hundreds of waterfalls in both countries. Read more

Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days

This 11-day itinerary highlights three of Argentina's most impressive regions. Kicking off in Buenos Aires, you'll fly south to Patagonia and take advantage of the kayaking/hiking opportunities around Bariloche. Next is a wine tasting in Argentina's premier viticulture region of Mendoza, followed by a trip to the Brazilian border to marvel at the mammoth waterfalls of Iguazú. Read more

Recommended Itinerary for 12 Days

This escape to Argentina packs the best excursions over 12 days in four beautiful regions. You'll arrive in the capital of Buenos Aires and not only tour this "Paris of the south," but you'll also venture up the Río de la Plata on a riverboat tour. Then you'll fly to Bariloche for nature hikes followed by wine tastings in Mendoza, plus take a trip to the largest waterfalls in the Americas, Iguazú. Read more

Recommended Itinerary for 13 Days

Enjoy high adventure over 13  fun-filled days in Argentina. You'll discover nearly the entire country, starting with a tango show in Buenos Aires and a riverboat cruise up the Río de la Plata. Then you'll visit Argentina's southern Lake District for catamaran tours, followed by a full-day wine tour in Mendoza, and finally, a stop at Iguazú, where you'll marvel at its famous waterfalls. Read more

Recommended Itinerary for 2 Weeks

If you prefer active adventures to indoor amenities, this two-week Argentina expedition is for you. You'll enjoy many activities, starting with city tours of Buenos Aires, followed by a trip to Patagonia for nature hikes and catamaran lake tours. Then it's back north to Mendoza wine country, where you'll sample the famous malbec, then a trip to mammoth Iguazú Falls, which is so big it straddles Argentina and Brazil. Read more

How to travel between Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Mendoza & Puerto Iguazú

How to get to Bariloche
Known for its architecture reminiscent of a Swiss alpine village and tasty chocolate, Bariloche is at the top of many visitors' lists. The easiest way to reach the city is to book a flight from Buenos Aires or fly up from El Calafate in the south after touring southern Patagonia. Either way, there are direct daily flights to Bariloche from both cities. Read more

How to get to Mendoza
Mendoza is the capital of Argentina's wine region and is close to Argentina's border with Chile. It's the perfect jumping-off point to tour the nearby vineyards and taste the different wines produced there. You can also dive deeper and combine your trip to Mendoza with a tour of Chile's wine scene, or head north and discover the charms of Salta and Purmamarca... Read more

How to get from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú
Almost 800 miles (1,290 km) separate Buenos Aires and Puerto Iguazú, the Argentine city closest to the famed Iguazú Falls. Though long-distance buses between the two cities exist, the fastest and easiest way to travel from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú is to fly. Flights depart daily from both Aeroparque (AEP) and Ezeiza (EZE), the two main airports in Buenos Aires. Read more