How many days do you need in Iguazú Falls, Buenos Aires & Mendoza?
- Most travelers spend 7-11 days in Iguazú Falls, Buenos Aires, and Mendoza combined
- Visiting Iguazú Falls, Buenos Aires, and Mendoza in 6 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 12 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Bariloche and Puerto Iguazú
How Many Days to Spend in Buenos Aires
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Recommended Itineraries for Iguazú Falls, Buenos Aires & Mendoza
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Buenos Aires, Evening Tango Performance | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Fly to Mendoza, Explore | Mendoza |
| Day 3 | Luján de Cuyo Wine Experience | Mendoza |
| Day 4 | Tour Andes Region & Hike to Quebrada del Durazno | Mendoza |
| Day 5 | Fly to Puerto Iguazu | Iguazú Falls |
| Day 6 | Visit Iguazú National Park (Argentine Side) | Iguazú Falls |
| Day 7 | Visit Iguazú Falls (Brazilian Side), Depart |
Over seven days, you'll cover some of Argentina's most spectacular highlights. You'll have one day to explore the vibrant city of Buenos Aires before traveling to the famous wine region, Mendoza, where you'll taste an array of wines in the most spectacular settings during a Luján de Cuyo wine experience. You'll then travel high into the Andes and discover beautiful viewpoints, towns, and a hike to Quebrada del Durazno before heading to visit the famous Iguazú Falls from both the Argentina side and the Brazil side. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 8 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Buenos Aires, Dinner & Evening Tango Performance | Buenos Aires |
| Day 2 | Buenos Aires City Tour, Fly to Mendoza | Mendoza |
| Day 3 | Mendoza Wine Tour | Mendoza |
| Day 4 | Half-Day Cooking Class & Dinner in the City | Mendoza |
| Day 5 | Fly to Iguazú Falls, Afternoon Tour | Iguazú Falls |
| Day 6 | Full-Day Iguazú Falls (Argentine Side) | Iguazú Falls |
| Day 7 | Half Day Iguazú Falls (Brazilian Side), Return to Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires |
| Day 8 | Depart Buenos Aires |
Explore the streets of Buenos Aires and take in a tango show before heading off to the vineyards of Mendoza for wine-tasting and cooking classes. Finish off at the breathtaking Iguazú Falls with this relaxing itinerary that allows you to see three very different parts of Argentina at a leisurely pace. Read more
How to travel between Iguazú Falls, Buenos Aires & Mendoza
How to get to Mendoza
Mendoza is the capital of Argentina's wine region and is close to Argentina's border with Chile. It's the perfect jumping-off point to tour the nearby vineyards and taste the different wines produced there. You can also dive deeper and combine your trip to Mendoza with a tour of Chile's wine scene, or head north and discover the charms of Salta and Purmamarca... Read more
How to get to Iguazú Falls
The Iguazú Falls are right on the border between Argentina and Brazil; if you're traveling from Buenos Aires, your best bet is to fly to the town of Iguazú and visit the falls from there. You can also arrive at Iguazú Falls from the Brazilian side by landing at Foz do Iguaçu, the closest Brazilian city. Read more
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