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Suggested itinerary: Argentina in 10 days for independent travellers (jul-dec)

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, San Telmo, La Boca and Montserrat

Route around Abasto neighborhood, where you will find the best representations of the “Fileteado Porteno”. From there, we will indicate how to get to San Telmo neighborhood, and a route to discover its most emblematic points. Continue to La 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, go out for dinner at Palermo, the trendiest neighborhood in Buenos Aires. Night in Buenos Aires.

Day 4: Palermo neighborhood and flight to Iguazu

Stroll through Palermo Hollywood and Palermo Soho. Rent a bike and visit the Palermo Woods. In the afternoon, take a flight from Buenos Aires to Iguazu. In the Trip Planner you will find how to book everything at the best price, the best way to reach the airport in Buenos Aires and how to get from Iguazu Airport to Iguazu downtown. Hopefully, you will be able to see the falls under the light of the full moon. Night in Puerto Iguazu.

Day 5: Iguazu Falls from the Argentinean side

In the Trip Planner you will find how to visit the falls on your own. We also propose the best route to enjoy them to the fullest. Night in Puerto Iguazu.

Day 6: From Iguazu to El Calafate

Take this day with calm because you will be flying from northern Argentina to the southernmost: Patagonia. The Trip Planner will indicate you where to book tickets at the best price, how to get to the airport in Puerto Iguazu and how to get from El Calafate airport to the city center. We also recommend an authentic restaurant with wonderful views to have dinner on your first night in El Calafate.

Day 7: Perito Moreno

Although it can be a bit expensive, you cannot miss the Mini-Trek on Perito Moreno glacier, equipped with crampons and all necessary materials to have a real experience on the ice. In the Trip Planner we recommend which agency to choose and how to book the experience. In the afternoon, walk on your own the balconies in order to have a panoramic view of the glacier. Night in El Calafate. 

Day 8: 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 9: 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 10: Flight back home

The planner will indicate you how to get to the International Airport of Buenos Aires to take your flight back home.

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