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Suggested itinerary: Argentina in 8 days for independent travellers (jan-jun)

Day 1: Arrival in Buenos Aires: Puerto Madero

Arrival in Buenos Aires International Airport. In the description of the route we indicate the most convenient way to go from the airport to the city center. The first night, we recommend having dinner in Puerto Madero. In the Trip Planner you will find our recommended restaurants in the area and what is worth trying in each of them. Night in Buenos Aires (in the Trip Planner you will find our recommended hotels and where to book at the best price).

Day 2: Buenos Aires: Avenida de Mayo, Retiro and Recoleta

Start the day with a stroll along Avenida de Mayo, from Congress Square to the Plaza de Mayo, visiting the Casa Rosada and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Then continue along San Nicolas neighborhood, visiting the Obelisco and Teatro Colon. From here, get into Retiro district up to Plaza de San Martin. Finally, visit the Recoleta Cemetery. Night in Buenos Aires.

Day 3: Buenos Aires: Abasto and Palermo

Route around Abasto neighborhood, where you will find the best representations of “Fileteado Porteno”. From here, we will indicate you how to get to Palermo and a path to discover his two areas: Palermo Hollywood and Palermo Soho. Then, rent a bike or walk to explore the Palermo Woods, and if you are in shape, get to Costanera del Sur reserve. After a break, go for dinner in the downtown area, where some of the trendiest restaurants are found. Night in Buenos Aires.

Day 4: Buenos Aires: San Telmo, Montserrat and La Boca

Start the day touring San Telmo neighborhood. From here, go to the Boca and the mythical Caminito. In this area you can eat at some of the classic restaurants of Buenos Aires. In the afternoon, explore Montserrat old city. Tonight, you can go out for dinner at Palermo, the trendiest neighborhood in Buenos Aires. Night in Buenos Aires.

Day 5: Flight to El Calafate: Perito Moreno

Take the first flight to El Calafate. In the afternoon, go to the national park and walk along the balconies to have a panoramic view of the glacier Perito Moreno. Night in El Calafate. 

Day 6: Navigating the glaciers

Almost as spectacular or more than Perito Moreno is the cruise that sails along the north branch of Lake Argentino, watching the Upsala, Spegazzini, Onelli, May and Agaziz glaciers (October to May). Ii is impressive to see icebergs floating on the lake. Depending on ice conditions, sometimes the navigation can be limited or suspended but it is not common. Night in El Calafate.

Day 7: From El Calafate to Buenos Aires

Take a flight to Buenos Aires. If you arrive early you can take a walk through the city, repeating the area that you liked the most or doing something that you hadn’t had time to do. In the Trip Planner you will find where to eat the best steak at each of the neighborhoods. Night in Buenos Aires.

Day 8: Flight back home

The Smart Route will indicate you how to get to Buenos Aires international airport to take your flight back home.

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Argentina in 8 days for independent travellers (jan-jun)

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M Carmen Moreno went to Argentina

M Carmen Moreno went to Argentina
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