You can get down to some serious feasting in Argentina with gastronomic delights galore to satisfy the most discerning palate. Asado is a way of cooking as well as a social event in Argentina, where pork, chicken, sausages, beef and other delights are cooked to perfection with fire and grill. No trip to Argentina would be complete without sampling the country's legendary steak – unless, of course, you are a vegetarian, in which case you'll discover a myriad of flavoursome meat-free dishes to tantalise your taste buds, including provoleta which features strong-flavoured slices of cheese which are topped with chilli flakes and grilled.

Empanadas are hugely popular deep-fried or baked pasties which are filled with a sweet or savoury stuffing, while Milanesa is a tasty Argentinian schnitzel made with pounded beef or chicken, covered with baked or fried breadcrumbs and finished with a variety of delicious toppings. Alfajores are crumbly shortbread-like biscuits filled with jams, mousses or dulce de leche and Torta Rogel is a decadent cake made with eggs, butter, flour, and a drop of cognac.

Popular drinks in Argentina include locally-produced Malbec wine, an orange-based aperitif Hesperidina and mate con leche, an infusion prepared with the leaves of the yerba mate plant and milk.

The vastness of Argentina means its weather in the country varies significantly from one region to another. The country experiences four climate types – warm, moderate, arid and cold. Most of the country experiences hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters, but these weather conditions are reversed in Patagonia, where the summer is hot and dry, with increased rainfall during the cold winter months. December to February is an ideal time for beach lovers in Argentina when the weather is warm and sea temperatures are very pleasant. March to May is an appealing time for sightseeing when the intense summer heat has eased and the cold weather has not yet set in. .
The best time to visit the Andes is during the spring and summer months when the temperature averages 20°C. The mercury tumbles below freezing in the winter months. The weather in the Pampas is hot and humid in the summer months between December and February, while conditions are cool and dry in the winter months between June and August.     

There’s so much to see and do in magical Argentina that your biggest challenge will be trying to fit it all in. There are so many incredible places to explore, from verdant jungles and harsh deserts to long golden sandy beaches and the soaring Andes Mountains. Go Dolphin spotting off Playa Unión beach in Trelew, marvel at the glaciers in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Patagonia's Los Glaciares National Park, take lessons to learn to Tango in the bustling capital Buenos Aires or gaze in amazement at the breathtaking Iguazú Falls, the world's largest group of waterfalls. Other sensational attractions in Argentina include Córdoba Cathedral in Buenos Aires, the beaches of Mar del Plata, Recoleta Cemetery, Teatro Colón, El Ateneo Grand Splendid and the beautiful city of Mendosa with its mesmerising Art Deco architecture.
The country is home to many epic national parks including Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, Los Cardones National Park, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and the famous Tierra del Fuego National Park, with its cascading falls, dense forests and glacier-fed lakes. The country also boasts many areas which are blessed with incredible wildlife including the Valdés Peninsula where you’ll discover baleen whales, elephant seals and huge colonies of Magellanic penguins. Key attractions for children in Argentina include Parque de la Costa in Buenos Aires, Peñón del Aguila adventure park in La Cumbrecita and Rush Trampoline Park in Pilar, the largest of its kind in Latin America. Popular outdoor pursuits in this fantastic destination include white water rafting, hiking, ziplining, scuba diving, rock climbing, kayaking, paragliding, mountain biking, skiing, golf, jeep safaris, windsurfing, sandboarding and horseback riding.