Argentina Road Trips
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Argentina by Road: Scenic Routes & Personalized Journeys
We are a local travel agency based in Argentina, specializing in custom journeys across Argentina and Chile. In this section, we focus on road trips throughout Argentina, from Patagonia and the Andes to the Northwest, the Iberá Wetlands, and many other regions. Here you'll find travel ideas, suggested itineraries, scenic routes, and useful articles to help you plan a self-drive journey or a trip with a private driver, tailored to your interests and travel style.
Looking specifically for Patagonia? Check out our Patagonia Road Trips.
Trips to Inspire You
Patagonia Campervan & ComfortUshuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Torres del Paine, El Calafate & El Chaltén
Argentina and Chile Road Trip: Carretera Austral and Ruta 40Esquel, Región de Aysén, Chile Chico & Los Antiguos, Lago Posadas, El Chaltén & El Calafate
Atlantic Patagonia Tour (self drive)Puerto Madryn, Bahía Bustamante, Comodoro Rivadavia & Campamento Darwin
Patagonia Wildlife Road TripEsquel - Puerto Pirámides - Bahía Bustamante
Mendoza to Bariloche Road Trip tineraryMendoza - San Rafael - Malargüe - Caviahue - Villa Pehuenia - San Martín de los Andes - Villa La Angostura - Bariloche
Salta Road Trip and Northwest of ArgentinaSalta - Jujuy
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Best road trips en Argentina
Get to know this fascinating region, its nature, culture, and landscapes, and explore our related articles. Below, you’ll find some of Patagonia’s most iconic destinations. Naturally, this is just a selection, as many other remarkable places can be found across both the Argentine and Chilean sides of Patagonia.
Ruta 40: from Patagonia to the North
Probably Argentina’s most iconic road, Ruta 40 runs alongside the Andes, crossing 21 National Parks and showcasing an incredible variety of landscapes. Along the way, detours lead to remarkable destinations such as Perito Moreno Glacier, El Chaltén, Payunia, and the High Plateau.
Stretching 5,194 km, the route begins in Cabo Vírgenes (Santa Cruz) and ends in La Quiaca (Jujuy). Most of the road is paved, making it one of the country’s most spectacular road trip experiences.
Ruta 7: from Buenos Aires to Mendoza and Chile
This route crosses Argentina from east to west, starting in Buenos Aires and ending in Mendoza after 1,220 km, passing through Santa Fe, Córdoba, and San Luis.
Its highlight is the spectacular “high mountain circuit,” one of the most scenic border crossings to Chile, featuring Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas. From Mendoza, travelers can continue south toward Bariloche or explore northern destinations such as Talampaya, Moon Valley, Salta, and Jujuy.
Ruta 9: Córdoba & Northwest of Argentina
Starting in Buenos Aires, this 1,967 km route heads toward Northwestern Argentina, passing through iconic destinations such as Rosario, Córdoba, Tucumán, the Calchaquí Valleys, Salta, and the Humahuaca Gorge.
It’s an unforgettable journey through some of the country’s most diverse landscapes and is often combined with Ruta 40 in the northern region.
Ruta 3: Atlantic Patagonia and End of the World!
Rutas 12 & 14: Litoral of Argentina and Iguazu Falls
These scenic routes cross Argentina’s Litoral region. Route 12 follows the Paraná River for 1,560 km, passing through Entre Ríos, Corrientes, and Misiones before reaching Puerto Iguazú and the famous Iguazú Falls.
Route 14 runs alongside the Uruguay River for 1,127 km and passes several renowned spring-water destinations. Other highlights of the region include the Iberá Wetlands and the Jesuit Ruins, with access from Buenos Aires via two spectacular suspension bridges.
Other circuits among the best road trips in Argentina
Ruta 41, near Cueva de las Manos and the Chilean border, combining Patagonian steppe landscapes with the Ecotone.
The Ruta del Desierto, connecting Buenos Aires and Bariloche.
The roads of the High Plateau (Puna) across La Rioja, Catamarca, Salta, and Jujuy, featuring unique attractions such as Tolar Grande, Campo de Piedra Pómez, and Volcancito de Troya.
The scenic roads to Iruya and El Hornocal.
The route from Trelew to Esquel, crossing from the Atlantic coast to the Andes.
The famous Altas Cumbres road in Córdoba.
Ruta 1 (Chubut), running along the Atlantic coast and providing access to wildlife destinations such as Bahía Bustamante and Punta Tombo.
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Articles
Best road trips in ArgentinaRuta 40, Ruta 3, Ruta 9, and many other roads
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- From Buenos Aires to Ushuaia by Car
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- Cabo Dos Bahías, Camarones & Provincial Route 1: Patagonia’s Hidden Coastal Route
Nestled between the vast steppe and the Atlantic Ocean, Cabo dos Bahías and Camarones offer one of the most overlooked coastal treasures in Argentine Patagonia. This remote stretch of shoreline…
Best Family Road Trips in ArgentinaArgentina is the sixth-largest country in the world. It stretches 3,779 km from north to south and 1,423 km from east to west, offering an incredible variety of landscapes to explore. The most…
Classic Car Road Trip: a Baquet AdventureThere are many ways to enjoy a road trip: traditional cars, 4x4s, motorcycles, bicycles, campervans, and even trucks. But every now and then, the vehicle itself becomes part of the adventure. That’s…
Argentina-Chile Border Crossings: Top 10With a shared border stretching for approximately 5,300 kilometers (3,300 miles), Argentina and Chile have one of the longest international borders in the world, extending along the Andes from…
Patagonia Gas StationsDriving through Patagonia is one of the most unforgettable travel experiences in South America. However, navigating the vast and remote landscapes of southern Argentina and Chile comes with one…
- Best time for a Road Trip in Patagonia
Planning a road trip in Patagonia is a dream for many travelers. I’m Santiago, one of the founders of Beyond BA Latam, and after driving across Patagonia multiple times, I want to share my…
Driving in Argentina with Kids: Essential Tips for FamiliesMy Honest Take After Thousands of Kilometers with My Kids Hi! I’m Santiago, one of the founders of Beyond BA Latam, our local travel agency in Argentina. Many people ask me if it’s really possible…
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