Argentina Travel Guide
Argentina is a vast and diverse country, but it’s best experienced by focusing on individual cities rather than trying to approach it as a single destination. While the country shares a strong national identity, Argentina is best understood city by city, where culture, food, and daily life vary significantly by region.
Travelers get the most out of Argentina by choosing specific cities and understanding how each one functions on its own terms — especially when it comes to dining culture, neighborhoods, and where to stay.
Food & Travel Across Argentina
Argentine food is shaped by geography, climate, and immigration. What you eat in Buenos Aires is not the same as what you’ll find in the wine regions near the Andes. Ingredients, cooking styles, meal structure, and dining customs differ depending on location.
In general:
Buenos Aires reflects strong European influences, especially Italian and Spanish
Inland regions emphasize beef, grilling, and simple preparations
Wine-producing areas focus on seasonal ingredients paired with local wines
Meals are social and often eaten later in the evening
This regional variation is why city-specific food guides are far more useful than country-wide summaries.
Travel logistics also vary by city. Some destinations are large and sprawling, while others are more compact and easy to navigate. Distances between regions can be significant, making city-focused planning essential.
Cities in Argentina
Below you’ll find our city-level guides for Argentina. Each city includes:
A City Guide (what to know and how the city works)
A What to Eat guide (local food, dishes, and markets)
A Where to Stay guide (best areas and accommodation types)
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is Argentina’s cultural and culinary center, known for steakhouses, cafés, and neighborhood-based dining scenes. Where you stay plays a major role in how you experience the city.
Mendoza
Mendoza is Argentina’s wine capital, set against the Andes mountains. Food here is closely tied to local wine culture, and choosing the right base can shape both dining and day trips.
Planning Your Trip to Argentina
Argentina rewards travelers who focus on fewer destinations and allow time to experience each place fully. By planning at the city level, you’ll eat better, stay in more suitable neighborhoods, and move through the country more efficiently.
Use the city guides above to plan your trip based on how you want to travel, eat, and stay, rather than relying on broad, country-level overviews.