By rental car through North and South Argentina
Of course start a trip through Argentina and Chile in Buenos Aires. But after a cultural immersion in the Paris of the south, it's time to say goodbye to the inhabited world. The Perito Moreno glacier,the iconic towers of Torres del Paine and the waterfalls of Iguazú await... It is just some of the natural beauties through which this journey leads you.
As you travel the route at your own pace, the most diverse landscapes pass you by. Colourful mountains, glaciers, lakes and rivers give way to endless salt flats, vineyards and cactus fields. Picturesque valleys pass into plateaus. Where flamingos, birds of prey, guanacos and pumas have free reign.
Tips & tops from Selfdrive Argentina 'the best of north and south':
- In Buenos Aires, visit San Telmo's antique market,tour the imposing Teatro Colón opera house, visit Palermo's hip restaurants and shops, take a cycling excursion through the city, and take a tango lesson!
- El Calafate is base for a visit to the famous Perito Moreno glacier. During a boat trip, you'll see and hear the ice of the glacier breaking down, an unforgettable experience.
- The best place in Argentina to make a walking trek is El Chaltén.
- The highlights of Torres del Paine - the national park in Chile - are the Grey glacier, the Valle Frances (the French Valley), the blue lakes, los Cuernos and of course the majestic granite Torres. Discover the park by car, on foot or on horseback.
- Salta is situated against the Andes mountains and is nicknamed 'la Linda' or 'the beautiful', partly because of its impressive colonial buildings.
- Purmamarca is one of the most picturesque villages in the Humahuaca Gorge. It means 'lion village' in Quechua and is famous for its colourful colours and sounds.
- Cachi, once an Indian settlement, is now a quiet, peaceful village where daily life takes place mainly on the main square. Most of the houses are adobe-style; elegant rows of columns, sleek linear façades, old lanterns and patios full of plants.
- The route from Cafayate to Salta goes through the Quebrada de las Conchas valley (Valley of the Shells), especially because of the shape of the rocks.
- At the three-country point Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, a natural spectacle takes place continuously, the imposing waterfalls of Iguazú. Surrounded by tropical rainforest, undisputedly the most beautiful waterfalls in the world!
- For a cultural getaway near Iguazú, visit the nearby Jezuiten ruins.
- For an optimal experience of this combination trip from South and North, we recommend planning the trip by rental car in the months of October, November or December.
- We can offer this trip in different classes of accommodations.
