
{"id":5037,"date":"2015-08-12T10:42:53","date_gmt":"2015-08-12T13:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/?p=5037"},"modified":"2021-03-30T12:01:28","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T15:01:28","slug":"los-10-imperdibles-del-invierno-en-la-argentina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/10-places-to-tour-in-argentina-during-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"9 places to tour Argentina during winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<h2>June till late September is winter in the southern hemisphere and Argentina offers the best options for Tourism.<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5041\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5041\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5041 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/raquetas-1123-480x319.jpg\" alt=\"Caminata con raquetas en Calafate Mountain Park - Foto Calafate Mountain Park\" width=\"480\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/raquetas-1123-480x319.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/raquetas-1123-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/raquetas-1123.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5041\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snowshoeing in\u00a0Calafate Mountain Park &#8211; Photo Calafate Mountain Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From the Tropic of Capricorn, in the northwest, to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/ushuaia\/\">end of the world and the gateway to Antarctica<\/a>, the <strong>vastness of Argentina offers an immense wealth of landscapes<\/strong>, climates and sensations.<\/p>\n<p>We will in this article highlight 9 top tourist destinations in Argentina worth to visit: dare to combine them according to your liking and plan your upcoming trip to Argentina.<\/p>\n<h2>Buenos Aires:\u00a0Culture, Caf\u00e9s and Tango<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5042\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5042\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5042\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Tango-en-San-Telmo-4-11-480x360.jpg\" alt=\"Tango en San Telmo - Buenos Aires\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Tango-en-San-Telmo-4-11-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Tango-en-San-Telmo-4-11-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Tango-en-San-Telmo-4-11.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tango in San Telmo &#8211; Buenos Aires<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/cultura-de-buenos-aires\/\">Buenos Aires is one of the great Capital Cities of the World (the third one in terms of cultural offering after London and New York City)<\/a>, with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and a European style that differentiates it from other Latin American capitals. A city to be thoroughly explored, stopping at its famous &#8220;bares&#8221; (caf\u00e9s), visit the plazas and parks, have a night of tango and eat the best beef in the world. <strong>To visit\u00a0its main attractions you will ideally need a stay of -at least- 3 nights.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Salta and The Valleys Route: Pure Nature and premium wines<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5043\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5043\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/catedral-de-noche-480x360.jpg\" alt=\"Catedral de Salta - Foto Patagonia Argentina\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/catedral-de-noche-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/catedral-de-noche-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/catedral-de-noche.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5043\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salta&#8217;s Cathedral &#8211; Photo Patagonia Argentina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/salta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salta<\/a>, in the northwest corner, crossed by the Tropic of Capricorn, keeps\u00a0an important part of the history of the country, linking it to the &#8220;deep Latin America&#8221;. La <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/quebrada-humahuaca\/\">Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/a>, mythical and ancestral,<strong> invites you to explore its route of Inca towns\u00a0amidst multicolored hills<\/strong>. And the Calchaqui valleys, with its high end vineyards, impose the compulsory visit to Cafayate, pure pleasure of sun and fine wines. If you want to do both tours we recommend a stay of 4 nights.<\/p>\n<h2>El Calafate and the eternal glaciers: The nearby ancient ice<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4808\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4808\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4808 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/pared_sur_desde_navegacion-480x360.jpg\" alt=\"Vista de la pared sur del Glaciar Perito Moreno - Navegaci\u00f3n Minitrekking - Foto Patagonia Argentina\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">South wall of the Moreno Glacier\u00a0&#8211; Photo Patagonia Argentina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/glaciar-perito-moreno\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perito Moreno Glacier<\/a> is unique in the world for several reasons. number one, it \u00a0<strong>continues to advance in an era of glacial retreat<\/strong> and number two <strong>it is accessible throughout the year given the fact it is in an area where weather is not\u00a0not as cold as it should.<\/strong> During winter you can enjoy the tour of the runways and the approaching navigations without the summer crowds and also have fun in the new mountain park, with activities such as snowshoeing, hiking, moto snow, snowbiking, among others. For visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/parque-nacional-los-glaciares\/\">Glaciers National Park<\/a> and to also be able to enjoy the surroundings of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/el-calafate\/\">El Calafate<\/a> you will need at least a 3 nights stay, or a bare minimum of 2 to at least visit the Perito Moreno Glacier.<\/p>\n<h2>Ushuaia:\u00a0Skiing and adventure<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5044\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5044\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5044 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/snowbanana-ush-480x360.jpg\" alt=\"Snowbanana para la diversi\u00f3n de toda la familia - Ushuaia \" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/snowbanana-ush-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/snowbanana-ush-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/snowbanana-ush.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5044\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snowbananas: family fun guaranteed &#8211; Ushuaia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/ushuaia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World&#8217;s End<\/a> dresses in white for the longest ski season in the hemisphere! With a next generation winter sports center, for many years now Ushuaia is\u00a0a destination sought after by lovers of winter sports. <strong>Downhill skiing and skiing, snowboarding, sledding huskies, snowshoeing, night trips with torches, the list is endless<\/strong>. In winter many people choose to plan a full week in Ushuaia (the ski week), but if you just want to know the city, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/parque-nacional-tierra-del-fuego\/\">Tierra del Fuego National Park<\/a> and sail\u00a0through the Beagle Channel you can opt for a 3 nights stay.<\/p>\n<h2>Puerto Madryn and Trelew:\u00a0Whales, Dinos and Welsh Culture<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5045\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5045\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/trelew-hall-acceso-mef2.jpg\" alt=\"Dinos en el hall de acceso al MEF - Trelew - Patagonia Argentina\" width=\"460\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/trelew-hall-acceso-mef2.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/trelew-hall-acceso-mef2-50x38.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dinos\u00a0at the hallway of\u00a0MEF &#8211; Trelew &#8211; Patagonia Argentina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Winter marks the beginning of the season of whale watching in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/peninsula-valdes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the area of Peninsula Valdes<\/a>. Still without the troubles of\u00a0peak\u00a0season, all watching departures are available. Along with traditional sailings departing from Puerto Piramide, each year it becomes more \u00a0and more important the coastal watching from the El Doradillo beach: take this into account. If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/?p=4845\">traveling with children<\/a>, you can not miss the Eco Centre in Puerto Madryn and Feruglio Museum in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/trelew\/\">Trelew<\/a>, two places which by the way are highly recommended for all ages. And being so close to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/lady-di-gaiman\/\">Gaiman<\/a> and not going to have\u00a0the Welsh Tea in one of its traditional Tea houses would be\u00a0almost a crime, so you need a\u00a0stay of at least 3 nights in this destination on the Atlantic Ocean.<\/p>\n<h2>The Iguaz\u00fa Falls: A Wonder of the World<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5047\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5047\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Imagen-078-480x360.jpg\" alt=\"Navegaci\u00f3n Aventura N\u00e1utica, para acercarse a las Cataratas - Foto Patagonia Argentina\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Imagen-078-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Imagen-078-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Imagen-078.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5047\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Iguazu Falls, a World\u00a0Wonder &#8211; Photo Patagonia Argentina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/cataratas-del-iguazu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iguazu Falls<\/a> are the star of winter tourism in Argentina for those who want a bit of warm weather. Located in the middle of subtropical forest, cold days are very rare. And\u00a0to walk the trails and balconies without the scorching heat of summer is a real pleasure indeed! Note that the hike to the falls on the Argentine side will take all day, so if you also wish to cross borders to know the Brazilian side and enjoy some of the adventure activities in the forest you will need 3 nights.<\/p>\n<h2>Bariloche:\u00a0Capital of Snow and Lakes in the Andes<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5048\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5048\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/neumeyer-invierno-480x360.jpg\" alt=\"Refugio Neumeyer - Bariloche - Foto Turismo de Bariloche\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/neumeyer-invierno-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/neumeyer-invierno-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/neumeyer-invierno.jpg 685w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5048\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Refugio Neumeyer &#8211; Bariloche &#8211; Photo Tourism bureau of Bariloche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Undoubtedly, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/san-carlos-de-bariloche\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bariloche <\/a>is the traditional winter destination in Argentina. <strong>Ski centers are the largest and most comprehensive ones in the country.<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/esquiar-en-el-cerro-catedral\/\">snow is very close to the city<\/a> so you need not go that far to put on your skis. <strong>The surrounding landscapes are heavenly.<\/strong> Besides, the chocolate, beer and a whole delicatessen food will be waiting to make your stay in Bariloche unforgettable. What else\u00a0could\u00a0you ask for? Stay options ranging from traditional ski weeks to shorter ones, just to test the snow and sightsee the city. Recommended Minimum: 3 nights.<\/p>\n<h2>Mendoza: Wines and Snow at America&#8217;s highest peaks<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5049\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5049\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/penitentes-web-480x313.jpg\" alt=\"Centro de esqu\u00ed Penitentes - Mendoza - Foto Penitentes web\" width=\"480\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/penitentes-web-480x313.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/penitentes-web-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/penitentes-web.jpg 921w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5049\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Penitentes Ski resort &#8211; Mendoza &#8211; Photo Penitentes web<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <strong>land of sun and good wine<\/strong> adds to its attractiveness the \u00a0snow during the winter. While ski resorts here are a bit further away from the city, there are excellent services leaving from the city center and where you can hire several options: activities on the way to the mountain, equipment rental, ski lessons, etc. And of course, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/mendoza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mendoza <\/a>has an added charm: <strong>the elegance of its pedestrian streets, the superbly-maintained parks, a cultural life and the country&#8217;s best wines to taste!<\/strong> If you have time to try a little of each of these options, we recommend a minimum stay of 4 nights.<\/p>\n<h2>Esquel: Among lakes, snow and 150 years of Welsh colonization<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5050\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5050\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/cerro-la-hoya-480x126.jpg\" alt=\"Cerro La Hoya - Esquel - Patagonia Argentina (Foto Cerro La Hoya)\" width=\"480\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/cerro-la-hoya-480x126.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/cerro-la-hoya-50x13.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/cerro-la-hoya.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5050\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Hoya &#8211; Esquel &#8211; Patagonia Argentina (Photo Cerro La Hoya)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In a very special corner of the Andean region, this\u00a0town\u00a0of friendly microclimate, is gaining more followers every year. The ski resort La Hoya has built lifts and incorporated latest technology to give visitors an unforgettable experience in the snow. And by their &#8220;natural design&#8221;, slopes are protected from the sun which makes the quality of the snow to remain longer in good conditions. In addition to snow, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/?p=5287\">Esquel<\/a> enables the visitor\u00a0to make a journey back in time, aboard <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/la-trochita-tren-a-vapor-unico-en-el-mundo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Trochita<\/a>, the legendary narrow gauge train (75 cm.) declared a National Historic Landmark<\/strong>. And one more option, that\u00a0not everyone knows but that a restless traveler can not miss: a tour through the traces of the Welsh: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/trevelin\/\">Trevelin<\/a>, Nant Fach flour mill, the Nant y Fall waterfalls, the chapels. <strong>Esquel is also a door to the Andean Region of Parallel 42, a real dream location in the world.<\/strong> We recommend the minimum stay to be 3-4 nights.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>June till late September is winter in the southern hemisphere and Argentina offers the best options for Tourism. From the Tropic of Capricorn, in the northwest, to the end of the world and the gateway to Antarctica, the vastness of Argentina offers an immense wealth of landscapes, climates and sensations. We will in this article&#8230; <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/10-places-to-tour-in-argentina-during-winter\/\">Read on<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5041,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5037","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-patagonia-hoy"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5037","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5037"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5037\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9537,"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5037\/revisions\/9537"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5037"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5037"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.patagonia-argentina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5037"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}