Introduction: 3 Weeks Itinerary in Argentina
3 Weeks in Argentina will not allow you to see the whole country, but you will get some of the best highlights it has to offer.
You will explore the amazing capital of Buenos Aires, fly to the largest waterfall of Iguazu. Enjoy the Hippiest town of Argentina and then hike to the base camp of the highest summit in the Americas before enjoying some Wine tasting.
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Mapping the 3 Weeks Itinerary in Argentina
3 Weeks Itinerary in Argentina - Overview
Argentina is a huge country and therefor it will be best for this 3 Weeks Itinerary in Argentina to fly. This is going to be an intense and a bit rushed itinerary, but you will get some of the best highlights of Argentina.
- Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires
- Day 2: Visit Palermo
- Day 3: Visit Recoleta
- Day 4: Visit San Telmo & Downtown
- Day 5: Visit Puerto Madero & La Boca
- Day 6: Visit Belgrano & Tigre
- Day 7: Spare day in Buenos Aires
- Day 8: Fly to Puerto Iguazu
- Day 9: Visit of Iguazu waterfalls (Argentinian Side)
- Day 10: Visit of Iguazu waterfalls (Brazilian Side)
- Day 11: Fly to Cordoba and ride to Capilla del Monte
- Day 12: Hike Paso Del Indio & Explore El Zapato
- Day 13: Hike Cerro Uritorco
- Day 14: Visit Los Terrones Park
- Day 15: Take a bus to Cordoba and then Villa General Belgrano
- Day 16: Explore Villa General Belgrano and visit La Cumbrecita
- Day 17: Bus to Mendoza & Explore Mendoza
- Day 18: Day trip to a local SPA and Potreillo
- Day 19: Wine Tasting bus tour
- Day 20: Aconcagua Provincial Park
- Day 21: Return to Buenos Aires and home
3 Weeks Itinerary in Argentina - Day by Day
Day 1: Arrive Buenos Aires
Arrive in Buenos Aires Argentina International Airport and get to your accommodations.
Where to stay: (€): Airbnb Maia Apart , (€€): Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa, (€€€): Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
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Day 2: Visit Palermo
Head out to explore Palermo district. Stroll Around Plaza Serrano, get an ice cream at Rapa nui, visit Plaza Italia, discover Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays, Bosques De Palermo and the Jardín Japonés.
Where to stay: (€): Airbnb Maia Apart , (€€): Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa, (€€€): Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Read More: An Authentic Buenos Aires Palermo & Recoleta Traveller’ guide
Day 3: Visit Recoleta
Take a metro and get to Avenue Alvear, the champ Elizee of Buenos Aires. Stroll until Plaza San Martín de Tours and then head to Claustros Históricos Basílica del Pilar before visiting Recoleta Cemetery. From there head to Plaza Francia and Floralis Genérica.
Where to stay: (€): Airbnb Maia Apart , (€€): Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa, (€€€): Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Read More: An Authentic Buenos Aires Palermo & Recoleta Traveller’ guide
Day 4: Visit San Telmo & Downtown
Take the Metro until the Merca San Telmo (be sure that the FERIA is that day, if not switch the day), from there get all the way up toward downtown to discover the amazing flea market of San Telmo. Along the way stop at Basílica Nuestra Señora del Rosario.
Once at the end, visit the Plaza de Mayo with its cathedral and numeros monuments before heading toward Florida Street, the Obelisk, Teatro Colón and the Plaza Gral. Lavalle
Where to stay: (€): Airbnb Maia Apart , (€€): Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa, (€€€): Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Read More: An Authentic Buenos Aires San Telmo & Downtown Traveller’ guide
Day 5: Visit Puerto Madero & La Boca
First head to the old port of Puerto Madero. Hang around this beautiful area before heading toward the Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur.
Then head south to La Boca District to discover a small but colourful place of BA.
Where to stay: (€): Airbnb Maia Apart , (€€): Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa, (€€€): Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Read More: An Authentic Buenos Aires Puerto Madero & La Boca Traveller’ guide
Day 6: Visit Belgrano & Tigre
Get to Belgrano (or China town) visit the Chinese-like street before taking the overground to Tigre where you will hang around the canal and discover a small and quiet place not far from BA.
Where to stay: (€): Airbnb Maia Apart , (€€): Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa, (€€€): Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Read More: An Authentic Buenos Aires Tigre & Belgrano Traveller’ guide
Day 8: Fly to Puerto Iguazu
Get back to the airport and fly to Puerto Iguazu and get ready to see the Iguazu waterfalls.
Where to stay: (€): Casa 24 Puerto Iguazu , (€€): Ocio Apart, (€€€): Gran Melia Iguazu
Read More: The Genuine yet simple guide to Puerto Iguaçu (2 Days)
Day 9: Visit of Iguazu waterfalls (Argentinian Side)
Take the bus to the Iguazu National Park Nature Interpretation Center and spend the day discovering this beautiful part of the world.
Where to stay: (€): Casa 24 Puerto Iguazu , (€€): Ocio Apart, (€€€): Gran Melia Iguazu
Read More: The Genuine 1 Day Iguaçu waterfalls Argentina side Guide
Day 10: Visit of Iguazu waterfalls (Brazilian Side)
Ride on the bus and cross the border to Brazil and get to Parque Nacional do Iguaçu. You will then see the waterfalls complex form another side.
Where to stay: (€): Casa 24 Puerto Iguazu , (€€): Ocio Apart, (€€€): Gran Melia Iguazu
Read More: The Genuine 1 Day Iguaçu waterfalls Brazil side Guide
Day 11: Fly to Cordoba and ride to Capilla del Monte
You will first need to take a plane to Cordoba, from there get to the bus terminal and then ride on a bus to Capilla Del Monte
Where to stay: (€): Hermosa cabaña de montaña con vista a los Cerros, (€€): Wilka Pacha – Casas Serranas, (€€€): /
Read More: An Authentic 2 Bus Cordoba Airport to Capilla del Monte Travel Story & The Authentic Capilla del Monte Visitor’s Guide (3 days)
Day 12: Hike Paso Del Indio & Explore El Zapato
In the morning walk toward Hike Paso Del Indio and hike it. Then go back to chill by the small lake at its entrance.
In the afternoon, visit El Zapato, a viewpoint of the city and then discover the Lake Ej Cajon Dam.
Where to stay: (€): Hermosa cabaña de montaña con vista a los Cerros, (€€): Wilka Pacha – Casas Serranas, (€€€): /
Read More: An Authentic 1/2 day Guide – Capilla del Monte Paso Del Indio & Los Mogotes & An Authentic 1/2 day Guide – Capilla del Monte El Zapato and Lake Ej Cajon Dam
Day 13: Hike Cerro Uritorco
The Cerro Uritorco or Uritorco hill is the peak of a mountain chain called Sierras Chicas. Its summit stands at 1949m above mean sea level. The site is a private property but is open to public. Let’s hike it.
Where to stay: (€): Hermosa cabaña de montaña con vista a los Cerros, (€€): Wilka Pacha – Casas Serranas, (€€€): /
Day 14: Visit Los Terrones Park
Los Terrones Park It is a private property whose greatest charm lies in its curious rock formations of reddish sandstone, and sedimented colours dating back 180 million years ago.
Where to stay: (€): Hermosa cabaña de montaña con vista a los Cerros, (€€): Wilka Pacha – Casas Serranas, (€€€): /
Read More: An Authentic 1/2 day in Los Terrones park – Capilla del Monte
Day 15: Take a bus to Cordoba and then Villa General Belgrano
Today, let’s head south to a German town in the middle in Argentina. To do so, first take a bus to Cordoba and then transfer to Villa General Belgrano. Start hanging around town.
Where to stay: (€): Posada del Centro, (€€): Posada La Lucía, (€€€): Suites del Sol
Read More: An Authentic 2 bus from Capilla del Monte to Villa General Belgrano Travel Story & The Authentic mini guide to Villa general Belgrano (2 days)
Day 16: Explore Villa General Belgrano and visit La Cumbrecita
Walk around town to discover this beautiful German town and then take a bus to La Cumbretita, another small German-like town.
Where to stay: (€): Posada del Centro, (€€): Posada La Lucía, (€€€): Suites del Sol
Read More: An Authentic 2 bus from Capilla del Monte to Villa General Belgrano Travel Story & The Authentic mini guide to Villa general Belgrano (2 days)
Day 17: Bus to Mendoza & Explore Mendoza
Let’s get to the Wine Region of Argentina. First take a bus to Rio Cuarto and then transfer to another one for Mendoza. Once there, start exploring the city.
Where to stay: (€): Lagares Hostel , (€€): Altos de Mendoza Suite, (€€€): Diplomatic Hotel
Read More: An Authentic 2 Bus From Villa General Belgrano to Mendoza & A Simple and Easy guide to Mendoza city (3 days)
Day 18: Day trip to a local SPA and Potreillo
Let’s discover a local SPA today (or a more touristic one) in Cacheuta before enjoying the wilderness of Potrerillo
Where to stay: (€): Lagares Hostel , (€€): Altos de Mendoza Suite, (€€€): Diplomatic Hotel
Read More: A Simple and Easy guide to Mendoza city (3 days) & The Amazing Cacheuta spa and Potrerillo 1 day TravelGuide
Day 19: Wine Tasting bus tour
Time to visit 3 Vineyards and Wineries on a tour with bus vitivinicola. Most probably the easiest way to do it as well as the most budget friendly.
Where to stay: (€): Lagares Hostel , (€€): Altos de Mendoza Suite, (€€€): Diplomatic Hotel
Read More: The Amazing Mendoza Wine Tour by bus vitivinicola 1 day
Day 20: Aconcagua Provincial Park
Wake up super early go catch your bus to Aconcagua Provincial Park. Then hike this beautiful mountain to the base camp Confluencia before heading back down.
Where to stay: (€): Lagares Hostel , (€€): Altos de Mendoza Suite, (€€€): Diplomatic Hotel
Read More: The Amazing Aconcagua provincial park 1 day Hiking guide
Day 21: Return to Buenos Aires and home
Time to take the plane back to Buenos Aires and then back to home. Unfortunately it is the end of the 3 Weeks Itinerary in Argentina
“Travel is never a matter of money but of courage” – Paulo Coelho
