If a honeymoon loaded with world-famous wines, romantic evenings in the tango capital of the world, and plenty of thrills and spills sounds like perfection, wave hello to Argentina. A country of incredible extremes, whether you’re adventuring in Patagonia, taking in natural wonders, or spending laid-back days in remote hideaways, you’ll find it all in this South American gem. Take a look at the endless possibilities in our Argentina honeymoon guide and get started on your planning.
Argentina all-in-one
Get to know every side of this magnetic country on our trip around the highlights. Big and bustling Buenos Aires is your starting point, and a few days of perusing the plazas and watching street performers will have you raring to go. Your next stop is in northernmost Argentina, the thundering spectacle of Iguazu Falls, where 275 powerful cascades are nature at its most powerful. Things get a little more relaxed on a vineyard in sunny Mendoza, where there’s Argentina’s signature Malbec by the barrel and tranquil countryside to explore whenever you like. Argentinian Patagonia makes a spectacular finale to your honeymoon. Begin in Bariloche and the serene Lake District with hiking trails galore, and then take a ride on the old-fashioned steam train! The further south you go, the more thrilling the scenery becomes, from the lofty Mount Fitz Roy to the gigantic Perito Moreno Glacier – and what better way to toast your honeymoon than with a drink at Argentina’s very first ice bar?
Top spots to stay
The Four Seasons in Buenos Aires promises fabulous dining and private tango lessons, and it’s only a short walk from Recoleta’s historic sights. Set in an enviable spot along the Iguazu River, Awasi’s private villas and personal guides make the experience out-of-this-world, and in a fragrant valley at the base of the Andes, Vines Resort & Spa offers views to write home about. Villa Beluno in Bariloche is a delight with cosy, wood-burning stoves, private picnics and views across the lake, whilst Eolo Lodge in El Calafate enjoys an epic location near the largest glacier in South America. End at Hosteria El Puma on the edge of Los Glaciares National Park’s many hiking trails.
The natural gems of the north
If there’s one thing for sure, nature reigns supreme in Argentina and you’ll see it all in technicolour detail on a trip to the north. But before getting into the remote and most untouched destinations, a stop off in Mendoza is a must, where the valleys welcome you with a glass of Malbec, horseback rides through the vineyards and postcard-ready scenery. Your adventure begins in earnest when you arrive in historic Salta, the gateway to mind-boggling landscapes that range from cloud forests to rainbow-hued hills and everything in between. It wouldn’t be an Argentina honeymoon without a few days in Buenos Aires, the ‘Paris of South America’, where you’ll be swept up by fascinating history – and you may just feel inspired to tango like a local. Your honeymoon ends at the largest waterfall system in the world. Enveloped by wildlife-filled rainforest, explore the precipitous edges of Iguazu Falls or take a boat ride on the misty waters below. If luck is on your side, a double rainbow might appear too…
Top spots to stay
Get your honeymoon off to an idyllic start at the Entre Cielos Luxury Wine Hotel & Spa for wine baths, private tastings, and bucolic scenery. Get under the skin of Salta at the House of Jasmines, a century-old estancia with dinners cooked in an authentic clay oven, and in the heart of historic Recoleta (where Eva Perón once lived), the Algodon Mansion is perfectly indulgent. Not far from Iguazu Falls, the Mercure Iguazu Hotel IRU sits in a private reserve where you’ll wake to the chatter of monkeys and birdlife.
An adventure to the ‘End of the World’
Your honeymoon is the trip of a lifetime and a visit to the ‘End of the Earth’ certainly fits that bill. This trip starts in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s vibrant capital, before Patagonia captures your heart – and your camera lens. Los Glaciares National Park is a surreal place where glaciers rise from tranquil lagoons, ice fields glimmer in the distance, and soaring mountains survey the scene. No matter which corner of the park you visit, there’s hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and boat rides to take you as close to the sights as humanly possible. Your last stop is Tierra del Fuego (any further and you’d be on your way to Antarctica), an ethereal archipelago where King penguins and sea lions lounge on rocky outcrops, and boat rides through the Beagle Channel reveal humpback whales and orcas.
Top spots to stay
Honeymoons deserve grand beginnings, and nothing is more fabulous the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires where you’ll enjoy high tea in the L’Orangerie atrium and luxurious suites in the centre of Recoleta. Next on the list is Estancia Cristina, only accessible by boat and with unrivalled access to the Upsala Glacier in El Calafate. Explora El Chaltén sits within a private 14,000-acre reserve with gorgeous vistas of the surrounding valleys and glaciers. Then, let your adventurous spirit take hold with a voyage on the Ventus Australis, which navigates even the most narrow fjords with ease and provides an ever-changing view.
An epic Argentina & Chile journey
A honeymoon is the time to check off more than a few bucket listers and Latin America’s southernmost countries, Argentina and Chile, promise to do just that on this trip. You don’t have to look far for romance in Buenos Aires where you’ll join locals tangoing in the streets and dine on the city’s finest cuisine. Then, it’s off to Iguazu Falls, one of the Natural Wonders of the World, before a sojourn into Argentina’s winelands where days are filled with sunny strolls, horseback rides and private wine tastings. Journey into Patagonia, beginning with the ever-so-beautiful Bariloche, its tranquil lakes and world-renowned chocolate makers. Then, cross the border and make a beeline for the Chilean Lake District where you’ll boat across lagoons to islands frozen in time and take in the enthralling peaks and glaciers of Torres del Paine as you trek across the incredible landscape. Your camera and heart full, it’ll be time to bid South America adiós.
Top spots to stay
Spend a few nights at the designer gem, Legado Mitico Buenos Aires Hotel – ‘The First Lady’ suite certainly has our vote. About as close as you can get to Iguazu Falls, a stay at Belmond Hotel das Cataratas means you’ll be the very first into the park each morning – and sundowners to the sound of the crashing falls never gets old. Casa de Uco Vineyards & Wine Resort is ripe for exploring the Mendoza winelands before the very scenic Llao Llao Resort makes for a luxury introduction to Patagonia. Boat across the Canal de Chacao to the Tierra Chiloé Hotel & Spa, which offers an equal mix of adventure and pampering. Overlooking the fjords of Torres del Paine National Park, The Singular Patagonia is a unique hotel with fantastic, personalised activities. Before heading for the airport, La Reve Hotel Boutique is right in the heart of Santiago – perfect for a little exploring.
