Argentina's stunning countryside is a great place for trekkers of all abilities to explore. You can test yourself against some of the most dramatic terrain on the planet in places like Parque Nacional Los Glaciares.
Most trails in Argentina run through national parks or reserves, which are ideal for those who like to trek under their own steam without joining an organized trek. Some of the more challenging trails can be tried with a local guide.
There are many options for all levels of fitness and interest. There are many hikes in Argentina.
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The Quebrada de Humahuaca is a mountain valley that spans over 100 miles and is located in the northwest of Argentina. The terrain here is dramatic and sometimes frightening: deep canyons and ravines, thundering rivers, and pastel-shaded mountainsides formed from layers of mineral-rich rocks.
The Quebrada is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is home to a wide range of cultures. There are many hiking routes in the region, some of which were laid down by the Inka people hundreds of years ago. A local guide can help you understand the experience better.
It was 1.9 km and it was easy.
Parque Nacional Iguaz is located overlooking the world's most beautiful set of waterfalls and is one of the most accessible reserves in Argentina. Almost anyone can walk here, from kids to old people.
The Paseo Superior, which cuts through lush, subtropical forest and provides great views over the top of a series of waterfalls, is wheelchair accessible. You might get splashed as you make your way along the cascades if you take the latter.
40 km is hard for 13 days.
You don't need to have technical climbing skills to follow the Northwest on the ascent of the tallest mountain in the western hemisphere.
Aconcagua shouldn't be underestimated. Hikers must be fit and have experience trekking at high altitudes. It's important to join an organized tour with a well-established tour company so that you have enough time to acclimatize to the altitude.
If you make it to the 6962m summit, the sense of satisfaction is immense.
The distances are moderate.
One of the most visited regions in Argentina, Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi has numerous campsites and trekking lodges, making it an excellent place for a multi day hike.
There are four different trails that go to the summit of the mountain.
The Paso de Las Nubes trail goes through meadow, across rivers and into forests of lenga trees. After an overnight stay at Refugio Agostino Rocca, you can either retrace your route or connect to another trail.
One day, 20 km, moderate.
It is easy to explore the northern part of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares without a guide.
One of the most popular routes is the LAGUNA DE LOS TRES. The trail begins in the frontier village of Elchaltén, which is the trekking and climbing capital of Argentina. At the end of the hike, there is a mirror at the base of the lagoon.
You can either head back to El Chaltén or go to the impressive Laguna Torre, where you can camp overnight.
Half day distances are easy.
For anyone who wants to follow in the footsteps of explorers such as Robert Falcon Scott, Ernest Shackleton and Roald Amundsen, an ice-hike on the GlaciarPerito Moreno is a good place to start.
After entering the southern sector of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, you'll take a boat across a lake dotted with Icebergs and then climb onto the tip of a 250 sq km sweep of blue-white ice. The glacier will creak, groan and shudder as you walk past it. A big roar will sound when a big chunk of ice is dropped into the water below. You don't get that on hikes.
It's easy to moderate the distances.
At the southernmost tip of Argentina, there is a wild expanse of sticky swamps, beech forests, and lakes. The park is close to the city of Ushuaia and can be completed in a day or less.
One of the most popular routes is the Senda Hito XXIV, which leads to the border with Chile, and the 5 km hike up the summit of Cerro Guanaco. The shorelines of Ensenada and Lapataia bays are traced by the 8 km Senda Costera.
The park is home to a number of bird species, and you should keep an eye out for them.
The article was first published about a year ago.
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