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Argentina's Best Attractions

A glacier that calves house-sized icebergs, a waterfall system that dwarfs Niagara, and a cemetery that's somehow a top-visited site — what's actually worth it.

The three that justify the flight on their own: the Perito Moreno Glacier near El Calafate (a 3-mile-wide wall of ice you watch calve into a lake from a network of boardwalks), Iguazu Falls (a 1.7-mile arc of 275 waterfalls, shared with Brazil, with the Argentine side giving you the up-close walkways), and Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires (an open-air museum of elaborate mausoleums, including Eva Perón's grave). Entry runs $20–30 per site; all three are best visited with at least half a day, not a rushed stop.

Argentina's headline attractions aren't manufactured tourist traps — a glacier, a waterfall system, and a cemetery all genuinely earn their reputations, which is rare. Here's what to actually expect, current entry prices in USD, and how much time to actually give each one.

The Perito Moreno Glacier
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The Perito Moreno Glacier

A 3-mile wall of ice you watch calve into a lake — genuinely worth the trip.

Iguazu Falls
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Iguazu Falls

275 waterfalls straddling Argentina and Brazil — the Argentine side gets you closest.

Recoleta Cemetery and Buenos Aires' Best Attractions
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Recoleta Cemetery and Buenos Aires' Best Attractions

An open-air museum of mausoleums — including Eva Perón's grave — and what else to see.

Questions people actually ask

What are the top 3 must-see attractions in Argentina?
The Perito Moreno Glacier near El Calafate, Iguazu Falls on the Argentina-Brazil border, and Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires. Three completely different experiences — ice, water, and history — that between them capture a huge amount of what makes the country worth visiting.
Do I need to book tickets in advance?
Iguazu Falls and Recoleta Cemetery can generally be paid for on arrival. Los Glaciares National Park (Perito Moreno) is usually fine to pay at the gate too, but book any boat safari or ice-trekking add-on a day or two ahead in peak season (December–February), since those sell out.
Can I see both sides of Iguazu Falls?
Yes, and it's worth it if you have the extra day — the Argentine side gets you up close via boardwalks over the water, while the Brazilian side gives you the panoramic overview shot. Crossing the border requires your passport and, depending on nationality, a Brazilian visa or eVisa, so check that separately before planning a two-country day.