The eighth-largest country on Earth, Argentina encompasses everything from pancake-flat grasslands to sky-high mountains, humid wetlands to frigid ice fields, emerald forests to rugged coastlines.
In the south, Patagonia provides dramatic scenery and endless horizons, while the dynamic capital Buenos Aires pulses to the rhythms of fútbol (soccer) and tango.
Travelers can visit Argentina throughout the year, but it pays to be aware of the seasonal variations that arise from the country’s sheer size, diverse landscapes, profusion of wildlife and packed calendar of events.
Whether you want to go horse riding with gauchos (cowboys) across the Pampas or spot whales off the Patagonian coast, avoid the crowds on Lake District hiking trails or take part in the grape harvest in the wine region of Mendoza, here’s a guide to the best time to visit Argentina.
The summer (December to February) is the peak period for international and domestic tourism in Argentina. Buenos Aires is sweltering at this time of year, so many porteños (residents) head off to the beach resorts south of the city, pushing up room rates in the process.
In the north, the Andean desert regions and areas such as Iguazú Falls get extremely hot too. By contrast, the weather conditions are ideal for exploring the national parks of the Lake District, Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.
Unfortunately, demand for accommodations and prices surge during this period, while key attractions – such as the lakeside city of Bariloche and the trekking hot spot of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares – can be uncomfortably crowded.
A series of notable fiestas take place between December and February, including Carnaval in the northeastern cities of Gualeguaychú and Corrientes, the annual hops festival in the Lake District town of El Bolsón, and the Festival Nacional del Folklore, a major folk music event in Córdoba province.
Meanwhile, July is the peak month for winter sports, with skiers and snowboarders flocking to resorts in the Lake District, Mendoza province and Tierra del Fuego.
The shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) and fall (March to May) offer a winning combination of fewer crowds, lower accommodation prices and generally good weather in Buenos Aires and the surrounding Pampas, central Argentina and the south.
The Lake District is at its most beautiful during these periods, with fall colors and spring blooms, respectively, while hiking trails here and in Patagonia are quieter than the peak summer months.
The September to November shoulder season is also a good time for whale-watching. Between mid-June and mid-December, the waters off Península Valdés in northeastern Patagonia attract hundreds of endangered southern right whales, as well as orcas, elephant
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