Argentina offers incredible sites - like El Calafate, Iguazu Falls, the Mountain of Seven Colours in Purmamarca, Aconcagua, Tierra del Fuego and Los Glaciares National Park. The vastness of the country means that entire regions remain untouched by tourism, making it an ideal destination for road bike tours to explore Patagonia and the wild plains of the north.
From the high Andes to the sierra, crossing the vast plains of Patagonia with endless horizons, Argentina is paradise for lovers of road cycling.
The country covers 2 791 810 km2 and has nearly 45 million inhabitants. A vast territory, the country has four distinct zones and its highest point is Mount Aconcagua at 6,962 meters above sea level.
Soroche, or mountain sickness, is present throughout the Andean region; it must be taken into account during a stay in the Andes. The first days at altitude are used to acclimatize: do not hesitate to live a little in slow motion. If you walk faster than the local population ... slow down!
The official currency of Argentina is the Argentine peso ($ Ar). The outstanding notes are worth 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 pesos. IMPORTANT: following a very strong inflation in recent years (about 35% per year), prices increase almost continuously and it is necessary to take this factor into account when preparing your trip.
Argentina is one of the safest countries in Latin America. However, it is advisable to be attentive and avoid the ostentatious signs of wealth that can draw unnecessary attention. With rampant inflation, beware also of counterfeit bills of 50 and 100 $Ar in circulation especially in Buenos Aires.
We strongly recommend to consult a specialized health-travel clinic in order to have the advice of qualified doctors in the field of health abroad. But to avoid digestive problems, it is first of all necessary to pay attention to water and prefer filtered or bottled water.
Explore our bike trips in Argentina
Patagonia, synonymous with nature and open spaces, provides an ideal setting for this 14-day cycling tour in the heart of the region of lakes and volcanoes between Argentina and Chile.
The north of Argentina and more specifically the surroundings of the city of Salta offer a perfect scenery for this 13-day circuit in the heart of the "Quebradas".
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