Welcome to Argentina
Spectacular from Top to Bottom!
Extraordinary Argentina with Kids!
Argentina is home to some of the worlds most spectacular scenery. From the famous Iguazu Falls in the north to Ushuaia, the stepping off point for those looking to travel to Antarctica. This South American country will leave visitors begging for more.
Argentina is also home to some incredible history, including ancient Incan ruins and Jesuit missions. Beyond that, Argentinian wildlife is diverse and beautiful. Especially in areas such as Argentinean Patagonia and the jungles of the north.
During our travels we took in incredible Patagonia kids tours and explored some of the best places to visit in Argentina such as the legendary Iguazu Falls, the Punta Tombo penguin sanctuary, the Jesuit missions near Paraguay, and we even spent a day with a local Guarani tribe. So if you are looking for the top places in Argentina for kids, we have you covered.
Explore the best of Argentina!
Check out some of our most popular Argentina blog posts.
Exploring Buenos Aires Argentina
Buenos Aires is an amazing city full of art and culture. Experience the birthplace of the Tango!
How to Experience Iguazu Falls Argentina with kids
Getting a glimpse of Iguazu Falls is on almost everyone list of things to see in Argentina. Here is how we experienced it.
Meeting the Penguins of Argentina in Punta Tombo
Who doesn’t love penguins?! Punta Tombo has one of the largest colonies in the world! And you can even visit Patagonia toddler-style!
What you need to know about travel in Argentina
- Currency
- Argentinean currency is the Argentine Peso. The average value of the Argentine Peso is approximately $0.006 USD. You can check out the current value here.
- Capital
- The Capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires. This city of nearly 3 million people is a popular place to explore. Day trips from Buenos Aires include visits to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay and the Delta Parana in nearby Tigre.
- Electricity
- Argentina uses Type C (CEE 7/16 Europlug) and Type F (CEE 7/4 Schuko). Voltage is 220-240 volts AC @ 50 H.
- Cellular Phone Service
- Cell phone service is readily available throughout Argentina. Sim chips are cheap and can be added to unlocked phones.
- Roads, Driving and Public Transit
- Driving in urban Argentina is stressful. Traffic laws are followed loosely, lanes are pretty much only in place as a suggestion. If you decide to drive in Argentina, be very cautious.
- Roads in rural Argentina are much easier to manage than the densely populated cities. Although rural roads can offer their own difficulties such as rough dirt, potholes and loose gravel.
- Argentina with Kids
- Family travel to Argentina is incredible. From the amazing wildlife, to the beautiful cities, Argentina is a fun place for children. Restaurants often have children’s menu’s that offer more than just chicken nuggets and hamburgers.
All the best of Family Travel in Argentina
Discover Incredible San Ignacio Mini in Misiones Argentina
Sightseeing in San Ignacio in Misiones, Argentina After our two-day visit exploring both the Brazilian and Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls, we wanted to explore more of the sights and sounds of Northern Argentina. We booked a ride three hours […]
What it’s like to go SCUBA diving with sea lions in Punta Loma Argentina
Puerto Madryn, Argentina is an incredible destination. This city, located in the Patagonia region of South America is a hot spot for nature lovers. Our visit to the region had us walking among millions of penguins in Punta Tombo. We […]
Visiting Penguins in Punta Tombo Argentina with Kids
Our kids are OBSESSED with penguins. They have penguin stuffies, penguin books, and penguin games. So when C turned 5 and we asked him where we should travel to that year, we were not surprised when he screamed out “PENGUINS” […]
Discovering the Ruins of Jesuit Missions in Paraguay with Kids
We are suckers for historical ruins. The more remote and character-filled, the more we love them. In Portugal, the Moorish Castle in Sintracaptured our heart. While in Guatemala, it was the ruins of Tikal that had us lost in a […]
Puerto Madryn Argentina with Kids: A Wildlife Safari in Patagonia
This post may contain compensated links. For more information please read our disclaimer. Puerto Madryn Argentina is a port city in northern Patagonia. When most people think about an animal safari, they often think of South Africa, however Puerto Madryn and […]
Visiting Iguazu Falls Argentina with Kids
Iguazu Falls are the largest waterfall system in the world. This stunning collection is made up of 275 separate waterfalls. These Iguazu waterfalls are set along 3 km of the picturesque Parana plateau which straddles the border between Brazil and […]
Boating the Delta Parana in Tigre, Argentina
The province of Buenos Aires is large, covering over 500 sq km and over 12 million people fill its borders. But there is a place, just 27 km from Buenos Aires that will make you feel as though the bustling metro is […]
Buenos Aires Highlights: Our Whirlwind Tour
This post may contain compensated links. For more information please read our disclaimer. We only had 2 days to see the largest metropolis in Argentina, Buenos Aires. In planning our trip, we knew it would not be worthwhile visiting the entire […]