The 10 Most Beautiful Places in Argentina

Could you say that Argentina is a country that has it all?

Four seasons, beaches, mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, snow, sun, rain, heat, humidity, traditions, great food, friendly people, and some great mate.

Well, you get the idea—today we’re going to talk about the 10 most beautiful towns in Argentina.

There are many more, of course, but today we’ll talk about the ones we think are the most beautiful.

El Chaltén

El Chaltén is a town in the western part of the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina. It is located in the southern Andes, in the extreme southwest of Argentine Patagonia, at the foot of Mount Fitz Roy—or Chaltén—and on the banks of the Río de las Vueltas.

It is the youngest town in the country, and proof of this is that there is no cemetery in El Chaltén.

It has just over 1,627 permanent residents, and the number of tourists has risen from 14,000 in 2000 to 60,000 in the last season.

There you can visit, among other places:

1. Fitz Roy Viewpoint
2. Capri Lagoon
3. Cerro Torre Viewpoint
4. Lake Viedma
5. Piedra del Fraile
6. Desierto Lake

Villa la Angostura

Villa La Angostura is a city in Argentina located in the Los Lagos department, in the southern part of the province of Neuquén in Patagonia; it is also 70 km from Bariloche.

La Angostura is an area of lakes, rivers, and mountains surrounded by forests, ideal for vacations. It is considered one of the most beautiful towns in the mountainous region of Patagonia, earning it the nickname "Garden of Patagonia." 

There you can visit, among other places:

1. Seven Lakes Road
2. Correntoso River
3. Los Arrayanes National Park
4. Espejo Grande Lake
5. Lago Traful Lookout
6. Bayo Hill
7. Bonito River Waterfall

Caviahue–Copahue

Caviahue-Copahue is a municipality in the Ñorquín department located in the northwest of the province of Neuquén, Argentina.

Located within Copahue Provincial Park, 20 km apart from each other, they form a unique tourist destination that combines hot springs, snow, and volcanoes in a beautiful and unique mountain landscape.

Copahue is home to the Copahue Hot Springs, world-renowned for the quality of their thermal waters; however, keep in mind that they are only open from December to April.

There you can visit, among other places:

1. Copahue Volcano
2. The beaches of Lake Caviahue
3.  Agrio Waterfall
4. Hualcupén Lagoon
5. Stone Bridge
6. Pyramid and Black Hills

Yavi

Yavi is a town in Argentina located in the province of Jujuy; it is 16 kilometers from La Quiaca and lies near the border with Bolivia.

It is considered a town from the early 15th century that seems frozen in time; it was the seat of the only marquisate ever established in the territory that would later become the Argentine Republic.

Yavi is traversed by the river of the same name, and willows grow along its banks, providing a lush green that contrasts with the desert landscape—a perfect stop on your journey through Jujuy.

There you can visit, among other places:

1. Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Francis
2. City Tour
3. Provincial Museum: Casa Hacienda del Marqués de Tojo
4. Laguna Colorada Petroglyphs
5. Mama Antonia and Tata Portal Archaeological Museum

San Martín de los Andes

San Martín de los Andes is a city in northwestern Patagonia, Argentina; it is also located in the southwest of the province of Neuquén, nestled in the Andes Mountains.

Situated on the eastern shore of Lake Lácar, it is a major tourist destination in the province.

It is worth noting that it is surrounded by 400,000 hectares of Andean-Patagonian forest that belong to Lanín National Park, and it is undoubtedly an ideal place for a peaceful vacation or an adventure.

There you can visit, among other places:

1. Route of the 7 Lakes
2. La Islita Beach
3. Yuco Peninsula
4. Chachin–Hua Hum Waterfall
5. Chapelco Mountain
6. Colorado Mountain

El Bolsón

El Bolsón is an Argentine city located in Patagonia, in the extreme southwest of the province of Río Negro, and surrounded by a landscape of mountains, coniferous forests, rivers, and lakes.

It is naturally magical, and summers here are pleasant, while winters are very cold and wet; it is also known for being partly cloudy throughout the year.

There you can visit, among other places:

1. Rio Azul
2. Cascada Escondida
3. The Carved Forest Open-Air Museum
4. Mallin Ahogado Waterfall
5. Pagano Square
6. Amigo Hill
7. Patagonian Stone Museum

La Cumbrecita

La Cumbrecita is a small town located in the Calamuchita Valley in the Sierras Grandes of the Province of Córdoba, Argentina.

It is situated at an elevation of 1,450 meters above sea level.

It’s worth noting that it offers a variety of activities such as hiking, zip-lining, tree climbing, horseback riding, and various excursions.

There you can visit, among other places:

1. Cascada Grande
2. La Cumbrecita Underground River
3. La Olla
4. Wank Hill
5. Peñón del Águila
6. The Hidden Waterfall

Iruya

Iruya is a town in the province of Salta and the seat of the Iruya department. It is located at 2,780 meters above sea level, on the eastern slopes of the Santa Victoria mountain range, 307 km from the capital of Salta.

First of all, you should know that it is one of the most beautiful towns in Northern Argentina, and this is likely the ideal destination if you love small towns where tranquility and simplicity abound, as well as their history—far from consumerism, surrounded by energy and nature.

There you can visit

1. El Condor Lookout
2. Mirador de la Cruz
3. Our Lady of the Rosary and San Roque Church
4. Iruya River
5. Iruya Pedestrian Bridge
6. Iruya Valley

Villa Pehuenia

Villa Pehuenia is a town located in the central-western part of the Argentine province of Neuquén, at the foot of the Patagonian Andes.

It is located in the Aluminé department of Neuquén. Surrounded by vast mountain ranges, a picturesque and charming town has emerged that will take you deep into nature.

There you can visit, among other places:

1. Alumine Lake
2. Batea Mahuida Volcano
3. Villa Pehuenia Viewpoints
4. Five Lakes
5. Arco Pass
6. Cerro Impodi Lookout

Purmamarca

Purmamarca is a town in the province of Jujuy, in northwestern Argentina, beautiful from every angle, just like all the other small towns—as we’ve already discussed regarding Jujuy and its beautiful places to visit in JUJUY, ARGENTINA: 7 DAYS THROUGH THE HUMAHUACA GORGE

It is located at the base of a spectacular multicolored hill called Cerro de los Siete Colores.

Although Purmamarca is considered a stopover town, more and more tourists are choosing to spend the night there and explore the surrounding area, which is why it’s becoming a major tourist destination in northern Argentina.

Here’s what you need to see in Purmamarca:

1. Cerro de los Siete Colores
2. Paseo de los Colorados
3. Abra de Potrerillos 
4. 9 de Julio Square
5. Historic Algarrobo
6. Purple Hill
7. Aniacho

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