Southern Argentina: Glaciers, Mountains, and the End of the World

For many travelers, Patagonia is the main reason to choose Argentina as a destination. Landscapes that seem to belong to another planet, on a scale that makes anyone feel small. Here’s what to expect from the must-see stops in the south.

Key destinations

El Calafate and the Perito Moreno Glacier. Watching a block of ice the size of a building break off right in front of you is an experience you’ll never forget. Walkways let you view it from multiple angles, and trekking lovers can add a hike right on the glacier itself.

El Chaltén, the national trekking capital. The base for reaching Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, with trails for every level. The whole town breathes mountain life, with refuges and craft breweries to unwind after each hike.

Bariloche and the Lake District. Chocolate, alpine architecture, and the Circuito Chico winding around Nahuel Huapi Lake. In winter, Cerro Catedral becomes one of South America’s most important ski resorts.

Ushuaia, the end of the world. Antarctic expeditions depart from here, and Tierra del Fuego National Park offers forests, channels, and marine wildlife found nowhere else on the planet.

Before heading south

Distances in Patagonia are long and often mean combining domestic flights, overland transfers, and several changes of lodging. Traveling with just the essentials makes a real difference, especially if you’re bringing trekking or ski gear.

With Jet Bags you can send your bags from Buenos Aires straight to your Patagonian destination, or arrange pickup and delivery between different stops on your southern route, without hauling them through every connection.

Heading to Patagonia next? Contact us to arrange your luggage transport between Buenos Aires and the south of the country.