One of the best things about Buenos Aires is how many weekend trips you can take from the city. Whether you want culture, beaches, wine, or nature, there are great options within a few hours.
🚤 Quick Getaways (1–2 Days) #
1. Tigre Delta (1 hour) #
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River town just north of BA, reached by train or boat.
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Explore canals, islands, rowing clubs, markets, and museums.
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Great for a day or overnight escape with boat rides and riverside restaurants.
2. Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay (1 hour by ferry) #
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UNESCO World Heritage town with cobblestone streets, colonial charm, and river sunsets.
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Easy same-day trip or 1-night stay.
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Ferry companies: Buquebus, Seacat, Colonia Express.
3. Montevideo, Uruguay (2 hours by ferry + short transfer) #
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Uruguay’s laid-back capital with beaches, old town, and rambla (coastal promenade).
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Perfect for a 2-night weekend trip.
🌿 Nature & Wine #
4. San Antonio de Areco (2 hours) #
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Classic gaucho town, with estancias (ranches), horseback riding, and Argentine countryside life.
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Great for foodies (asados) and traditional culture.
5. Luján (1.5 hours) #
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Famous for its massive basilica (pilgrimage site).
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Combine with nearby estancias for a rural escape.
6. Mendoza (1.5-hour flight) #
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Argentina’s wine capital, at the foothills of the Andes.
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Best for a long weekend: wine tours, Andes views, rafting, and trekking.
🌊 Longer Options (3 Days or More) #
7. Iguazú Falls (1h 45m flight) #
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One of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls.
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Weekend possible, but better with 3 days.
8. Córdoba & Sierras (1h 15m flight / overnight bus) #
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Colonial architecture, hiking trails, Jesuit estancias.
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A mix of history, culture, and outdoors.
9. Mar del Plata (5–6 hours by bus/train, 1h flight) #
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Argentina’s biggest beach resort city.
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Great for summer weekends (Dec–Feb).
✅ Quick Takeaway #
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Same-day / overnight: Tigre, Colonia, San Antonio de Areco.
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2 nights: Montevideo, Mendoza, Córdoba.
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3 days: Iguazú Falls, Patagonia (El Calafate).
