Adventure tourism

Argentina offers an array of possibilities for you to enjoy nature. Adventurous and daring travelers find here everything they want to go climbing, hiking, horseback riding, hanggliding, paragliding, powered or unpowered glider flying, hot air ballooning, rafting, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing and scuba-diving.

In the southern part of the country, ascents to Lanín and Tronador mounts have become a classic, as well as climbing the vertical walls of the Torre and Fitz Roy mounts, being a great challenge even to the most experienced climbers. In Tierra del Fuego, dogsleds drawn by Siberian Huskies are the most traditional excursions. From the Tierra del Fuego coast, cruisers and sailing boats set sail and navigate along the Beagle channel to the Isla de los Estados and Cabo de Hornos to Antactica.

Presenting a sharp contrast, the central and northern regions offers possibilities to enjoy bird watching, to take expeditions in off road vehicles, go horseback riding and climbing the central mountain range, including  the Aconcagua, which rises to 6,959 meters. In the yungas (forests covered with clouds), bike riding  and going horseback riding or hiking are now all the rage. 

The Argentino Sea, especially Puerto Madryn, is a preferred destination for intrepid scuba divers eager to see underwater parks and explore shipwrecks. Sea animal life will join you as you embark upon the adventure of diving into the Atlantic Ocean waters.

List of National Parks of Argentina

North-East

Iguazú National Park - home of the Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Chaco National Park

Mburucuyá National Park

Río Pilcomayo National Park

North-West

Baritú National Park

Copo National Park

Campo de los Alisos National Park

Calilegua National Park

El Rey National Park

Los Cardones National Park

Central

El Leoncito National Park

El Palmar National Park

Lihué Calel National Park

Los Venados National Park (projected, in San Luis)

Predelta National Park

Quebrada del Condorito National Park

San Guillermo National Park

Sierra de las Quijadas National Park

Talampaya National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000

South

Lanín National Park

Lago Puelo National Park

Laguna Blanca National Park

Lanín National Park

Los Alerces National Park

Los Arrayanes National Park

Los Glaciares National Park - also a UNESCO heritage site

Nahuel Huapi National Park

Francisco P. Moreno National Park

Monte León National Park

Tierra del Fuego National Park

Ecotourism in Argentina

Ecotourism is defined as travelling to uncontaminated natural areas for interpretative and study tours and enjoing direct contact with nature. This is one of the most popular forms of tourism in Argentina. Some of the most common ecotourismactivities are trekking through national parks and natural reserves and birdwatching. The Iberá Wetlands, in Province of Corrientes, and national parks Iguazú, EL Rey, Calilegua and Laguna Blanca, among others, are ideal for wildlife observation and photo safaris. Skin divin and snorkeling can be practiced in Peninsula Valdés and in the many lakes and ponds of the Province of Córdoba, Mendoza, Neuquén and Rio Negro, and the coast of Tierra del Fuego.