Argentina
Family travel to Argentina combines adventure, culture and fun. And thanks to the country’s recent economic woes, a trip to Argentina is also a steal. Nestled between the Andes Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, Argentina stretches 3,800 kilometers (2,360 miles) from its border with Bolivia to Antarctica occupying almost the entire southern portion of South America. From mountains to plains, subtropical forests to glaciers, natural wonders to World Heritage sites and gauchos to tango, the country’s diversity is a lesson in contrasts and ensures families have a great deal to discover. And with an exchange rate of roughly 3 Argentine pesos to 1 U.S. dollar, your biggest expense is likely to be getting there.





Argentina has emerged from the political and economic collapse of 2001 and while demonstrations can still occur in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, social unrest has abated and the city is relatively safe. Travel throughout the remainder of the country is safe by any standard.
Whether you are attracted to the country’s “wild west” or the capital’s cosmopolitan air, Argentina’s diversity is also reflected in the great number of activities to be had. Patagonia is a top destination for families in search of the great outdoors. Visit an archaeology site or take part in a dig. Observe sea life from shore or take a whale watching tour. And depending on the season, hike, bike, fish, snorkel or ski. The truly adventurous may wish to test their mountaineering skills in the province of Mendoza even if they do not intend to scale Aconcagua, which at 6,959 meters (22,841 feet) is the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere.
Looking for a different kind of an adventure? Travel to Salta and take a trip on the Train to the Clouds. Explore one of the world’s natural wonders at Iguazu Falls in the far north and Perito Moreno in the country’s extreme south. Visit an Estancia, a traditional Argentine cattle ranch, and learn to be a gaucho on the Pampean plains. Head to Buenos Aires for museums, theatres, historical monuments and much, much more. And don’t leave without experiencing the tango. With the revival of tourism, the tango is also returning to its cultural glory.
Whether you tour the country independently or in the company of others, a family vacation to Argentina is an enriching experience for all.

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Argentina tours & outfitters
Buenos Aires Boats, Buenos Aires
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Type of Organization: professional guide
Pedro de Mendoza 1900 Buenos Aires, Argentina 1005 tel: +54 (11) 4303 1616
Buenos Aires Boats offers 8 boat trips daily. The shorter 45-minute tours travel along Canal Sur to Rio de la Plata. The longer 1.5 hour river cruises include a trip down Darsena Sur. All trips depart from Pedro de Mendoza 1900, at the base of Caminito Street, in the La Boca district of Buenos Aires.
![]() Catamaranes Interisleña, Tigre
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Type of Organization: professional guide
499 Lavalle Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina tel: +54 (11) 4731 0261
Catamaranes Interisleña offers boat tours of the Paraná River Delta. One-hour tours navigate the Rio Sarmiento. Longer, 1 hour 50 minute, river cruises circle nearby Delta islands. All trips depart from Estación Fluvial Sarmiento near the main train station in Tigre. Reduced rates for kids under 8.
Centro Paleontológico Lago Barreales, Lago Barreales
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Type of Organization: non-profit organization
Av Megaraptor 1450 Ruta Provincial 51, km 65 Lago Barreales, Neuquén, Argentina tel: +54 (0299) 154048614
Centro Paleontológico Lago Barreales, run by Proyecto Dino, is the only dinosaur dig site in Argentina that is open to the public. At this paleontology center, located in the heart of Patagonia's Valley of the Dinosaurs, children aged 8 and up learn by doing. Dig for dinosaurs and learn to clean fossils. But make no mistake, digging for dinosaurs is both work and fun.
![]() Lan & Kramer Bike Tours, Buenos Aires
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Type of Organization: professional guide
Florida 868, 14th Floor Building H Buenos Aires, Argentina 1005 tel: +54 (11) 4568 4321
Lan & Kramer offer 3 half-day guided bike tours of Buenos Aires. Tours, all graded easy, depart daily at 09:30 and 14:00 from Plaza San Martin. Bikes, helmets, child seats, rain gear and water are included. All tours have English and Spanish speaking guides. Children 12 & up ride solo. Kids under 4 ride in a child seat. Children 4-12 ride tandem. Rentals available.
Sturla & Cia, Tigre
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Type of Organization: professional guide
Mitre 319 Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina tel: +54 (11) 4731 1300
Sturla & Cia offers 1-hour boat tours and half-day river cruises on the Paraná River Delta as well as boat trips from Tigre to Buenos Aires along the Rio de la Plata's Canal Costanera. All trips depart daily from the Estación Fluvial Domingo Faustino Sarmiento near the Tigre train station.
Urban Biking, Buenos Aires
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Type of Organization: professional guide
Moliere 2801, Villa Devoto Buenos Aires, Argentina 1005 tel: +54 (11) 4568 4321
Urban Biking offers 8 guided bike tours of Buenos Aires as well as 2-day cycling trips on routes less worn. City tours, all graded easy, depart daily from the Monumental Tower (English Tower) in Retiro. Bikes, helmets, beverages and lunch are included. All tours have English and Spanish speaking guides. The minimum age is 12. Rentals available.
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