7 days in Buenos Aires & Patagonia Itinerary

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Buenos Aires
— 1 day
Fly
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San Martin de los Andes
— 1 night
Drive
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San Carlos de Bariloche
— 2 nights
Fly
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El Calafate
Bus
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El Chalten
— 1 night
Drive to El Calafate Airport, Fly to Newark

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Buenos Aires — 1 day

Queen of La Plata

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): ponder the world of politics at Casa Rosada, take in the history at Plaza de Mayo, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica del Santisimo Sacramento.

To see ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Buenos Aires trip maker website.

Newark, USA to Buenos Aires is an approximately 22-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Newark to Buenos Aires. Traveling from Newark in May, you will find days in Buenos Aires are a bit cooler (64°F), and nights are about the same (54°F). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time for the flight to San Martin de los Andes.
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Historic Sites
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San Martin de los Andes — 1 night

On the 4th (Fri), identify plant and animal life at Sendero al Mirador Bandurrias and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Quila Quina.

To find where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the San Martin de los Andes trip itinerary builder website.

Fly from Buenos Aires to San Martin de los Andes in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to San Carlos de Bariloche.
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Parks · Outdoors · Wildlife · Beaches
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San Carlos de Bariloche — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, admire the sheer force of Puerto Blest y Cascada de los Cantaro, and then see the interesting displays at Museo del Lago Gutierrez.

For more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our San Carlos de Bariloche trip itinerary planning site.

Drive from San Martin de los Andes to San Carlos de Bariloche in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May in San Carlos de Bariloche, expect temperatures between 51°F during the day and 35°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to fly to El Calafate.
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Parks · Nature · Wildlife · Adventure
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El Calafate

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): wander the streets of Avenida Libertador.

To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the El Calafate road trip planning tool.

Fly from San Carlos de Bariloche to El Calafate in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Carlos de Bariloche in May, you will find days in El Calafate are slightly colder (42°F), and nights are somewhat warmer (41°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to take a bus to El Chalten.
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Neighborhoods
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El Chalten — 1 night

On the 7th (Mon), take in the dramatic scenery at Chorillo del Salto, then contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna Capri, and then get to know the fascinating history of Laguna Torre.

For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the El Chalten route maker tool.

Take a bus from El Calafate to El Chalten in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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Parks · Nature · Historic Sites · Wildlife
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Patagonia travel guide

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Bodies of Water · Geologic Formations · Mountains
Sparsely populated and largely untamed, Patagonia is equally appealing to photographers, nature lovers, adrenaline seekers, and fans of long road trips through desolate regions far from the noise and pollution of big cities. Many Patagonia vacations start in thriving Neuquen, the region's largest center and a major hub of Argentina's fruit production. Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, is another important stop on most Patagonia tours, serving as a base for excursions across the region and trips to Antarctica. While its urban centers provide modern comforts, Patagonia's main appeal remains its vast, remote stretches, crossed by a network of paved roads linking old oil boomtowns with ancient forests and nature reserves.
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