Hi there! Welcome to your guide for how to spend two perfect weeks in Argentina. Argentina is a beautiful country with beautiful landscapes, delicious food and amazing things to do and see. It’s also a large county, and one that I recommend visiting for at least two weeks. Keep reading for your Argentina itinerary, that will allow you to have the best two week trip to the incredible South American country!
Ready for your itinerary? Let’s get right into it!
Overview – 2 Weeks in Argentina Itinerary
- Buenos Aires (4 days)
- San Martin, Patagonia (5 days)
- Bariloche, Patagonia (3 days)
- Buenos Aires (2 days)
- Optional: Camping in Lanin National Park (3 days)
Days 1-4 in Buenos Aires
- Day 1: Fly into Buenos Aires
- Arrive at your hotel and explore Calle Florida, a popular shopping street
- Day 2: Explore La Recoleta neighborhood
- Be sure to visit La Recoleta Cemetery – it has been named one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world and has the graves of Eva Perón + former Argentinian presidents
- Day 3: Day Trip to Colonia, Uruguay – click here for more information
- Day 4: Visit the neighborhood of Palermo + go out at night!
- Palermo is well known for it’s great nightlife
Sleep – Hotel Recommendations in Buenos Aires:
I recommend staying in the Recoleta or Palermo areas of Buenos Aires, they is a lot to do and see and they are beautiful neighborhoods.
- Urban Suites Recoleta
- Blank Hotel Recoleta
- Arc Recoleta
- Duque Hotel Palermo
- Krista Boutique Hotel Palermo
- Selina Palermo (hostel)
There are so many wonderful hotels and hostels to choose from in both neighborhoods, and all over Buenos Aires.
Be sure to check out my itinerary for 4 days in Olivos, Buenos Aires for a day-by-day plan of how to spend your time in the city!
Recoleta Park 
Colonia, Uruguay Street
Optional: 3 days in Paimun, Lanín National Park
Note: This would extend your trip to around 17 days.
After spending a few days in the city of Buenos Aires, this is the perfect stop for anyone who loves camping, fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities!
Most campsites in Lanin National Park are about 30 minutes by car on a windy dirt road from the town of Junin de los Andes. However, don’t let this deter you! Once up the mountain, Lanin National Park has tons of beautiful camping and lodge options.
I recommend finding a campground or lodge near Paimún and Huechulafquen lakes, as there is great fishing and also lots of amazing hikes. You’ll also have amazing views of Lanin Volcano. There is no cell phone service in this area, but some lodges/campsites have wifi!
- Fly into San Martin from Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery, in Buenos Aires
- Drive to your campsite in Lanin National Park
- Visit Capilla de Maria Auxiliadora del Paimun.
- This beautiful chapel is located in Neuquen and is walkable from many campsites.
- Hike to the Cascada El Saltillo (waterfall)
- This hike takes about 30 minutes and is moderately difficult. There were lots of families with small children, but keep in mind you will have to climb up some large rocks and steep inclines.
Lodges + Camping in Lanín National Park
Sleep – lodge recommendations:
- Hosteria Paimun
- If you’re looking for a quaint lodge that offers good food, fishing + kayaks check out The majority of the guests who stay at this hotel come for fishing, but there are tons of other activities available! Keep in mind there’s no wifi – but just a few minutes up the road you can visit a campsite where for about $1 you can use their wifi.
- Dreamed Cabin – a beautiful private vacation home (free wifi!)
- Cabañas Mirador de Huachulafquen – great for fishing, right on Lake Huachulafquen
Hosteria Paimun 
Paimun Chapel 
Lanin National Park 
Playing soccer at Hosteria Paimun
Waterfall Hike
Days 5-9 in San Martin de los Andes
- Day 5: Fly into San Martin from Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery, in Buenos Aires
- Check into your lodge and go to Lake Lacar Beach
- Day 6: Explore San Martin + visit the artisan market in the main square, Plaza San Martín
- Visit all of the chocolate shops, especially Mamuschka
- Day 7: Go to Lago Hermoso Beach or Quila Quina Beach
- If you’re into fishing, these are great spots!
- Day 8: Go horseback riding
- I recommend the early morning or the late afternoon, when the sun is weaker
- Day 9: Have lunch at Almacén de Flores
- Finish up any last minute souvenir shopping
Be sure to check out my full San Martin de los Andes travel guide!
Sleep – Hotel Recommendations in San Martin de los Andes:
- Hotel Antiguos
- Latitud Cuarenta
- Patagonia Plaza Hotel
- Cabañas Woodland (great for families)
Lago Hermoso 
Horseback Riding 
Mamuschka Chocolates!
Days 10-12 in Bariloche
- Day 10: Drive from San Martin to Bariloche (3 hours) – enjoying the scenic Seven Lakes Road
- Check into your hotel and explore the town
- Day 11: Go parasailing or ride the gondola to the top of Cerro Otto and watch the parasailers
- Check out the amazing Victoria Island arrayanes forest on this half day tour
- Day 12: Visit one of the many beaches near Bariloche
- Drive to Colonia Suiza for their amazing artisan market – 15 miles from Bariloche. Keep in mind it’s only open on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Sleep- Hotel Recommendations in Bariloche:
Be sure to check out my full guide and itinerary for 2 days in Bariloche, filled with fun things to do and see!
Colonia Suiza 
Cerro Otto
Day 13-14 in Buenos Aires
- Day 13: Fly to Buenos Aires in the morning
- Check into your hotel and visit the fun and colorful neighborhoods of La Boca + San Telmo (great for souvenir shopping)
- See a Tango show at Cafe Tortoni at night!
- Day 14: Visit La Casa Rosada (the President’s office) and La Plaza del Mayo (in front of La Casa Rosada)
- Fly home on a late night flight if possible
Headed to Cafe Tortoni! 
Alpeh Cafe in La Boca 
Exploring La Boca
La Casa Rosada 
Artists in La Boca
So there you have it! I hope my two week Argentina itinerary and guide are helpful to you.
There are so many amazing places to explore in Argentina, and in two weeks you can see a bunch of amazing spots!
I definitely recommend starting in Buenos Aires and heading to Patagonia from there. This will make your initial flight time shorter (if you’re coming from the U.S.) and will also allow you to see both the city and the countryside.
If you have any questions, or if there is anything you’d like to add to this two week Argentina itinerary, let me know in the comments!
Lastly, I appreciate you sharing this post with someone you know who would love to visit Argentina!
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♡Kate
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So many cool experiences! Love the day by day guide, Buenos Aires looks so pretty!
Beautiful! Lanin National Park looks like a lot of fun, I love nature and hiking! I will definitely have to add that to my list, thanks for sharing!
Super handy itinerary, full with great tips! Definitely going to use them in Argentina!
I’ve never been to Argentina but it’s definitely on my bucket list! I’d so love to check out the national park!
I love traveling with my sister. This looks like so much fun and a good place to explore with her aswell. Loved the photos!
Such a cool post 🙂 Haven’t been to Argentina yet, but would love to visit! And your photos are wonderful 🙂
Oh yes! Argentina has been on my list for a little while so this post is perfect. Now I know what to expect and what to plan for my trip to Argentina. 🙂 I love your pictures as well!
Argentina is def on my bucket list! I really want to go camping and trekking out in Patagonia. This is a great 2-week itinerary!!
Argentina is high on my bucket list, so this itinerary really helps to see how much I can see and do in 2 weeks. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I so want to travel to Argentina as soon as the travel ban gets lifted. Absolutely loved the itinerary but would love to see the glaciers too. Would love if you can write about how to plan for a glacier trek in Argentina. 🙂
This is such a great guide, I especially love your photos!
This looks like a perfect itinerary! I would so love to visit Buenos Aires and the nature 😍
Hoping to go to Argentina for 2 weeks next year! This is a great start for planning my itinerary 🙂
There’s so much I’d love to see in Argentina, but if I go, I’ll definitely be visiting those chocolate shops in San Martin!