Gaucho heritage, dramatic terrain
Boutique hotels, private guides, and journeys through Buenos Aires, wine country, Patagonia, and the north, planned with the distances in mind.
Why we love Argentina
Passionate, dramatic and larger than life, Argentina is a land of big skies and even bigger landscapes. Tango until the early hours in Buenos Aires, sip Malbec beneath the snow-capped Andes in Mendoza, feel the thunderous spray of Iguazú Falls, watch towering glaciers calve into milky blue lakes in Patagonia, or hike the jagged peaks around El Chaltén. And when the day is done, the asado is waiting – Argentina takes its steak very seriously. ¡Vamos!
Landscapes at full scale
Culture with deep roots
Malbec, fire & late dinners
A starting point for your perfect escape
We're good company, and we give great advice
Our Argentina list is short on purpose. Every property has earned its place over years, from boutique city hotels to estancias.
Long winery lunches in Mendoza with the Andes as the backdrop. We know the ones worth the drive.
The season is short, roughly October to April, and the best lodges book up early. We'll help you pick the window and grab it.
Adrienne and team were so easy to work with, and truly took the detailed logistical stress off of planning AND getting through our vacation. They worked to finalize the perfect itinerary and answered lots of questions and have the scoop on the best tours and best places to stay!
Unreal experience
An absolutely unreal experience. Attention to detail was exceptional. Every activity was planned to perfection, transportation was arranged, and we didn't have to worry about a thing. I do not have enough good things to say about this trip. The service [Osaviva] provides is worth every penny and more.
Two wonderful trips
We have travelled twice on trips organised by [Osaviva] and we have loved them both. Everything was planned exceptionally well, the hotels were beautiful and we had an amazing time! We look forward to our next adventure with [Osaviva]!
A worry-free vacation
I loved our trip scheduled with [Osaviva] all of the activities and resorts were stunning. With vehicle transfers included it was truly a worry free vacation.
Our top picks
Buenos Aires
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires combines 165 rooms and suites in a contemporary tower and the restored early-20th-century La Mansión in Recoleta. A garden pool, spa, steakhouse, asado restaurant, and 49 suites make it the city’s most complete classic luxury hotel.
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Palacio Duhau places 165 rooms across an aristocratic palace and contemporary building connected by terraced gardens in Recoleta. Twenty-three suites, a 25-meter indoor pool, spa, art galleries, restaurants, and a cheese cellar make the hotel unusually expansive for central Buenos Aires.
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Faena Hotel Buenos Aires places 88 rooms and suites inside a converted grain warehouse in Puerto Madero. Philippe Starck interiors, a long outdoor pool, spa, cabaret, art center, restaurants, and nightlife make it the city’s most theatrical luxury hotel.
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Hotel Casa Lucía places 142 rooms and suites inside the restored 1929 Mihanovich Building on Calle Arroyo. Argentine art and design, a soaring conservatory lobby, Cantina restaurant, Le Club Bacan, an indoor pool, and 60 suites connect the hotel with Retiro’s maritime history.
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Algodon Mansion places 10 individually designed suites inside a 1912 Belle Époque residence on a quiet Recoleta street. Large marble bathrooms, a rooftop pool, wine from the owners’ Mendoza estate, and highly personal service create the city’s strongest residential luxury stay.
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Be Jardín Escondido by Coppola places seven rooms around the garden and small pool of Francis Ford Coppola’s former Palermo Soho home. Cooked-to-order breakfast, shared living rooms, books, art, and neighborhood restaurants create a hosted-house stay rather than a conventional hotel.
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When we plan a trip
Patagonia
Walk the trails around El Chaltén or stand beside the immense ice wall of Perito Moreno Glacier. Glacier-fed lakes, lenga forest, and the sharp peaks of the southern Andes define this part of Argentina.
Mendoza wine country
Visit small producers and historic estates across Mendoza’s wine regions, stopping for private tastings and long vineyard lunches. Clear days bring broad views of the Andes beyond the vines.
Buenos Aires culture
Walk through San Telmo’s historic streets, Recoleta’s grand avenues, and Palermo’s restaurants, boutiques, and gardens. Add art, architecture, tango, or a late dinner according to the side of the city you want to see.
The Andean Northwest
Travel between red-rock valleys, high desert, adobe villages, and the Hill of Seven Colors. Private road journeys reveal Indigenous history, small wineries, and landscapes unlike anywhere else in Argentina.
Iberá wildlife
Explore by boat, vehicle, or trail in search of capybaras, marsh deer, caimans, monkeys, and abundant birdlife. Expert guides also explain the rewilding work returning native species to Iberá.
Patagonia's Atlantic coast
Visit Península Valdés and the surrounding Atlantic coast when southern right whales, Magellanic penguins, elephant seals, and sea lions gather seasonally. Exact wildlife encounters depend on the month.
The things travelers ask us most about Argentina, from the best months for Patagonia to wine tasting in Mendoza. Have a question we haven't covered? Send it to
It depends on the region. Patagonia is best from about October to April. Buenos Aires is loveliest in spring (September to November) and fall (March to May). Mendoza's grape harvest runs February to April, with its harvest festival in early March.
By plane. Argentina is huge: Buenos Aires to El Calafate is about three hours in the air.
The currency situation changes often. Cards are widely accepted, and it's handy to carry some US dollars in cash. We'll share current advice before you go.
Both, if you can! They're very different. The Argentine side has more trails and gets you closer to the water. The Brazilian side has the big panoramic views. Check Brazil's current visa rules for your passport.
A show is polished and staged. A milonga is a real dance hall where locals dance. Our advice? Do one of each!
Yes. Most Mendoza wineries take visitors by appointment, and lunches fill up during harvest season.
