10 days · BA + Iguazú
Argentina in 10 days
Argentina in 10 days: Buenos Aires + Iguazú (or Patagonia lite). City, falls and one sensible domestic flight.
BA is the anchor — pick one contrast
In 10 days: Buenos Aires (5–6) + Iguazú (3–4) by flight. Alternative: BA + Patagonia lite (El Calafate/Perito Moreno or Bariloche). Don’t stack BA + Iguazú + Mendoza + Ushuaia + Salta — five climates.
When
Mar–May / Sep–Nov
Best balance in BA and Iguazú; Patagonia steadier in austral summer.
Dec–Feb
Summer: hot BA; humid Iguazú; peak Patagonia season.
Jun–Aug
Mild winter in BA; Iguazú still runs; cold/snowy Patagonia mountains.
Budget / day
US$50–120
Hotel
US$25–55
Food
US$20–50
Tickets/taxi
US$100–220
Total
10 days
Practical
Domestic flights
Argentine carriers/low-cost. Iguazú and Calafate sell out in season — book early.
Where to stay
BA: Palermo/Recoleta/San Telmo · Iguazú: town or jungle lodge · Calafate: near centre.
Money & safety
Check current exchange (card vs cash). Neighbourhoods with common sense; don’t flash your phone.
Food
Asado · empanadas · ice cream · neighbourhood café. One good parrilla > five tourist traps.
Tips
Both sides of Iguazú
Argentine = walkways and Throat; Brazilian = panorama. Worth the crossing if time allows.
All of Patagonia in 4 days
Calafate + Chaltén + Ushuaia doesn’t fit. Pick one hub.
SUBE & walking
SUBE card in BA. Sundays: San Telmo markets.
Only Caminito selfies
La Boca is more than the tourist strip — go with a guide or by day, then on to San Telmo.
Checklist
Argentina on TripMatches
Build BA + Iguazú (or Patagonia lite), share nights and align asado vs falls with your group.
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