These 25 Photographs From Argentina Will Make You Want to Book a Trip Right Now

Begin by feasting your eyes on the country’s famous Perito Moreno glacier:

Then head to a magical jungle rainforest surrounding Iguazu Falls in Argentina’s north:

This leads you to the great Iguazu Falls themselves, one of South America’s seven natural wonders (already got them on your itinerary? here’s our guide):

Once you’re done gaping at the masterpiece of torrential water, we turn to its equally magnificent frozen incarnation, one of Argentina’s many glaciers:

Next up, we have huge trees covered in technicolor purple blossoms. Called jacaranda trees, Buenos Aires is full of them, draping the city in violet every spring. You’ll find them in many of the lush, European-style parks dotting the city:

At some point, however, you should leave Buenos Aires behind and track down these mesmerizing cave paintings in Patagonia:

While in the area, follow up with a visit to the Salto de Agrio waterfall, which looks like something out of a crazy fantasy novel:

Then head over to the sweeping plains of La Pampa, where – who knows? – you might catch a flock of bright pink Chilean flamingos, like this photographer did:

Back in Buenos Aires, the world-renowned, labyrinthine Recoleta Cemetery awaits you (learn more about it here):

As do the beautiful high desert rock formations in the country’s northwestern province of Salta:

Then get a load of this stunning canyon in Mendoza:

Real quickly, did we mention that the night sky in Argentina is amazing? New hemisphere, etc? Yep:

You knew Argentina’s wine was good, but may be surprised by how gorgeous its Mendoza wine valley is:

Then there’s the striking Tierra del Fuego National Park, located at the very tip of the country known as “the end of the world”:

On your way back north, don’t forget to stop along Bariloche’s Seven Lakes route:

Meanwhile, there’s a ton of sumptuous architecture to be had in the city of Buenos Aires:

Then there are much older buildings, like these fantastic Jesuit ruins scattered throughout the country:

And – of course – laughing penguins. OK, we can’t promise all of them will laugh like the cutie in this photo, but you can still visit penguin colonies in Argentina, which is pretty cool:

Once you’re done visiting penguins in the south, head up north for some vibrant colors and high desert heat:

Or stop in the southeastern province of Chubut, with its little-known gem, the Cholila valley:

Back in the capital city, don’t miss out on the tango. It is, after all, undeniably beautiful:

Back outdoors, bet you didn’t know Argentina is home to the highest mountain outside of Asia. Behold the illustrious Aconcagua mountain:

And while all this is very nice, don’t forget to eat every once in a while:

Because you’ll need nourishment to take in the stunning Spegazzini glacier icebergs:

Or see the sun rise over majestic Mount Fitz Roy (already on your itinerary? click here):