Argentina holidays: Tango, nature and vibrant cities

Argentina at a glance

Covering 1.1 million square miles, Argentina is the second largest country in South America. The mesmerising Andes mountain range dominates in the west, while the east borders the Atlantic Ocean with some of the most beautiful beaches you'll ever encounter. In the south, you'll find majestic glaciers, such as the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Here is some additional useful information about Argentina:

Population: 46 million

Currency: Peso

Time zone: GMT-3 (three hours behind the UK)

Language: Spanish

You'll be able to get by with English in areas that are popular with tourists, but you'll need basic knowledge of Spanish if you want to travel Argentina more broadly.

Flights to Buenos Aires

London is your best departure city for getting to Argentina, where you can catch indirect flights that get you to Buenos Aires in 13.5 hours. Some of the biggest airlines operating this route include British Airways, American Airlines, Delta and Lufthansa. If you're flying from another UK airport, you'll likely first need to fly to Europe and catch another flight to Argentina from there.

Holiday visas for Argentina

UK holidaymakers do not require a visa for tourist purposes for up to three months. Keep up to date with the latest Argentina entry requirements.

When is the best time to travel to Argentina?

Thanks to Argentina's enormous geographical size, there is no obvious best time to visit the country. But if you're planning to go south, where it's naturally cooler throughout the year, you should visit places like Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego during Argentina's summer (December to March).