The 12 most beautiful towns in Argentina

Many know the land of Argentina through its streets and colonial buildings in the midst of the modernity of the metropolis, being the result of the perfect blend of old and new world cultures. Therefore, this country is a great recommendation to go to visit on vacation.

Whether by the sea, near a mountain, on the mountain range, in a valley or in the desert, you will always find towns in those that seem that time has not passed and that are full of stories and customs that have passed from generation to generation generation.

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The most interesting towns to go sightseeing in Argentina

Here is a list of the best and most captivating towns to visit in Argentina during the holidays.

1. El Chaltén

It is a beautiful, very small town, but full of magical places to go, which is located in the province of Santa Cruz, inside Los Glaciares National Park, at the foot of Cerro Fitz Roy. Here we find a commercial area where shops, hotels and great gastronomic proposals are located.

It is considered the capital of trekking in Argentina since it presents numerous hiking circuits with varied levels of complexity. Professional guides are available to accompany you on the different tours, these being the most visited places:

1.1. Chorrillo del Salto

In this place there is a beautiful 20-meter high waterfall and it is a 4-kilometer route. It is not very difficult to get there.

1.2. Viewpoint of the condors

It is a journey of 4 kilometers, where you can appreciate the beautiful landscapes of the place. When you arrive at the viewpoint, as its name indicates, you have a magnificent view to observe these birds.

1.3. Piedras Blancas Glacier

It is one of the most sought after walks since we can take a tour of 23 routes until we reach the famous glacier.

2. Cariló

It is a natural reserve of forest, dunes and beaches that constitutes the most exclusive spa in all of Argentina. It is located a few kilometers from Buenos Aires. It has a large shopping center, where you can find the appropriate clothing for all the activities that take place within the park, among which we can highlight the following:

2.1. Walks along the beaches

Here you will find the best beaches around the world. Its crystal clear waters invite you to take a dip.

2.2. Forest trips

Where you can see diversity of both plants and birds.

2.3. Practice sports

This park has a large golf course. You can also surf, kitesurf, sport fishing, sedentary and jog.

3. Candelaria

It is a small, peaceful and sparsely populated town on the banks of the Paraná River to which not many tourists arrive, which gives it an ancient magic. You can camp next to the river, where there are public toilets and even a bar.

4. Iruya

If you like calm and silence, visiting Iruya is an excellent alternative. Located on the slope of the Sierra de Santa Victoria; their houses are made of adobe, straw and stone, which gives it a touch as if it were another era. This picturesque town is characterized by its beautiful landscapes and the quality of its inhabitants. During the nights you can see a beautiful starry sky.

But that does not mean that you can find entertainment in this place, you can do the following activities: do trekking to know the road to San Isidro, walk the entire Iruya valley and visit the temple of Nuestra Señora del Rosary beads.

5. Tafí del Valle

It is a town that welcomes its visitors with amazing mountains of earthy and greenish tones, with dirt roads and where you can see the reflection of the sun on the waters of the La Angostura dam. Known by the Diaguitas Indians as the town of the splendid entrance, it has a variety of activities that they offer to the visitors a pleasant and unforgettable moment, among them we have: Museum of Myths and Legends Casa Duende, excursion aboard a 4x4 car through the Tafí River, visit the artisan route, where you will find a great variety of crafts, stones, ceramics, leather and wool; and go silverside fishing in the La Angostura dam.

6. Gaiman

It is a Welsh town located in the Argentine Patagonia that still preserve the traditions of their ancestors, like its language and its gastronomy, the most popular being Welsh tea, which is prepared following the customs of the settlers, which gives it a unique taste and smell, is accompanied by some tasty cakes. Its constructions are based on bricks with corrugated sheet roofs.

In this peculiar town it is possible to visit: The Galés Regional Historical Museum, the Tunnel, a cavern where the railway passed, the old chapels with beautiful English architecture and the Paleontological Park of South America, an open-air museum where we find fossil remains from different eras geological.

7. Trevelin

It is located in the Province of Chubut. Its name is of Welsh origin and means "mill town", in honor of the first flour mill in the area. It has a green valley with the Andes Mountains in the background. In this beautiful town we can do endless activities such as:

7.1. Excursions

This allows us to know the geography of the place and see the beautiful mountain range that surrounds Trevelin.

7.2. Drink welsh tea

In the village there are several houses where you can taste a rich Welsh tea with a tasty cake.

7.3. Eat black cake

Tasting this delicious dessert is one of the activities to do when arriving in Trevelin. This cake was born as a combination of ingredients that were had in the Argentine colonies.

8. La Cumbrecita

It is a mandatory stop when visiting Argentina. Its houses resemble a Swiss landscape and it is located in the Calamuchita Valley in the Province of Córdoba. One of its main characteristics is that only pedestrian passage is allowed, since the circulation of vehicles is prohibited. There is a parking lot where the cars that tourists use to get around are located, while they enjoy the beautiful passage that this beautiful town offers.

In La Cumbrecita we can do different outdoor activities and be in contact with nature. You can go hiking and horse riding through places of great beauty such as waterfalls and lush forests with alpine houses on the side of the road.

Therefore, if you are an adventure lover, visiting this town is an excellent option, as it offers zip-line rides and urban planning. By the way, be sure to try the German sausages, the delicious homemade cakes and the goulash with spatzle.

9. The Baggins

A picturesque town located in Patagonia, southwest of Río Negro, is characterized by having a mountainous landscape, a coniferous forest, very beautiful rivers and lakes. The settlers are dedicated to organic farming, making beer, sweets and artisan products.

But it also offers different and entertaining activities that can be done during the summer: mountain biking through the walnut trees and the Azul River, horseback riding or trekking, visit the Lago Puelo and Los Alerces national parks and go paragliding both individually and in flight two-seater.

In the month of January, the town's anniversary is commemorated and the National Hops Festival and the Fair are held. Regional del Artesano, where you can buy sweets, perfumes, knives and products made of leather and wool.

10. Uspallata

Located on the bank of the river of the same name and very close to the border with ChileIt is surrounded by a desert mountain range such as the Cerro de los Siete Colores and the Tunduqueral, where Inca petroglyphs are found. This town has a gas station, restaurants, mechanical workshops, medical centers, hotels and inns.

You can have the opportunity to visit the Nuestra Señora del Carmen de Cuyo Church, tour the Park Araucarias de Darwin Paleontological and walking along the Picheuta Bridge, from where you can appreciate the marvel of the scenery.

11. Caviahue

This beautiful town It is located near the lake of the same name and at the foot of the Copahue volcano with basalt paths. It offers hotels, restaurants, convention centers and a casino. In addition, it has an international ski center. In the town the service of thermal baths, hydromassage, inhalation-therapy, facial beauty and mud therapy with water extracted from the crater of the volcano is offered.

Due to its versatility, you can do activities both in summer and winter, such as the ones you will see below:

11.1. In winter:

Ice skating, snowboarding, cross-country and downhill skiing, and rides on snowmobiles, ATVs, and dog sledding.

11.2. In summer:

Hiking through the Rio Agrio waterfalls, the volcano crater and the Balcón del Agrio. You can also go horseback riding, excursions and observe the different birds that inhabit the place.

12. Carhué

This town is very close to the capital of the country and has gas stations, ATMs, hotels, restaurants, banks, shops and everything that tourists need for a comfortable stay and safe. One of the sites that captivates visitors is the Plaza Nicolás Levalle since there is a eucalyptus tree that is more than 150 years old.

Another of the most visited sites and is the focal point for tourism is Lake Epecuén, because it has 10 times more salinity than the sea. Only the Black Sea can compare to it.

It also has two spas, one called La Isla, very frequented by the youngest, and the other called El Cristo, where you can see ducks, swans and flamingos.