27 days in Chile & Argentina Itinerary

Major archeological sites and a renowned museum remain the big draws in San Pedro de Atacama tourism, appealing to visitors interested in learning more about South America's pre-Columbian cultures.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): witness a stunning natural landmark at Geyser del Tatio and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Termas Banos de Puritama. Here are some ideas for day two: look and learn at San Pedro de Atacama Celestial Explorations, then take in the dramatic natural features at Valle De La Luna, and then look and learn at Observatorio Etno-Astronomico Licanantay.

To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the San Pedro de Atacama trip builder.

Newark, USA to San Pedro de Atacama is an approximately 20-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Chile Standard Time (CLT) is 1 hour. When traveling from Newark in March, plan for much warmer days in San Pedro de Atacama, with highs around 75°F, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Santiago.

Santiago tourism thrives largely thanks to the city's big selection of cultural and entertainment options, including museums, theaters, restaurants, bars, and giant malls.

Santiago is known for shopping, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at San Cristóbal Hill, go for a walk through Plaza de Armas, stroll around Cerro Santa Lucia, and stop by Patio Bellavista.

To find ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Santiago trip itinerary maker tool.

Fly from San Pedro de Atacama to Santiago in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can travel to Ancud.

A city of 40,000 people, Ancud was the capital of Chiloe Archipelago until it was superseded by the city of Castro in 1982.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Museo de Las Iglesias de Chiloe, make a trip to Parque Ecologico y Mitologico de Chiloe, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Ancud, and finally examine the collection at Museo Bomberil Cuerpo de Bomberos de Ancud. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Fuerte Ahui, then don't miss a visit to Fuerte San Antonio, and then see the interesting displays at Museo Regional de Ancud.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from Santiago to Ancud in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. In March in Ancud, expect temperatures between 63°F during the day and 45°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to San Carlos de Bariloche.

Nestled against the foothills of the Andes, scenic San Carlos de Bariloche hugs the southern shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake and ranks among Argentina's top destinations for active outdoor vacations.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia Nuestra Senora del Nahuel Huapi, then hike along Circuito Chico, and then get great views at Cerro Otto. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi.

To find reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the San Carlos de Bariloche visit planner.

You can drive from Ancud to San Carlos de Bariloche in 7.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Ancud to San Carlos de Bariloche. Traveling from Ancud in March, plan for slightly colder nights in San Carlos de Bariloche, with lows around 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can travel to El Chalten.

Nestled up against the hills of the Los Glaciares National Park, El Chalten serves as one of the nation's most bustling hubs for hikers and backpackers heading out into the wild landscape of southern Patagonia.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Glaciar Piedras Blancas, then hike along Laguna de los Tres, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Laguna Capri. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Sat): appreciate the extensive heritage of Laguna Torre and then take in the awesome beauty at Sendero Loma del Pliegue Tumbado.

To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the El Chalten day trip app.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from San Carlos de Bariloche to El Chalten takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to travel to Ushuaia.

Often called the "End of the World" because of its position on the southernmost tip of South America, the expanding city of Ushuaia serves as both a busy commercial port and attractive tourist hub.

Spend the 19th (Sun) exploring nature at Tierra del Fuego National Park. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Beagle, steep yourself in history at Museo Maritimo & del Presidio de Ushuaia, explore the striking landscape at Glaciar Vinciguerra, and don't miss a visit to Les Éclaireurs Lighthouse.

For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Ushuaia trip planner.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from El Chalten to Ushuaia takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. March in Ushuaia sees daily highs of 53°F and lows of 41°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can fly to Buenos Aires.

Cultural capital of South America, Buenos Aires remains one of the largest cities on the continent, serving as a point of departure for exploring the rest of the country.

Buenos Aires is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll the grounds of Cementerio de la Recoleta, have fun and explore at Museo de los Ninos, take a stroll through Recoleta, and make a trip to Casa Rosada.

For where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Buenos Aires trip builder site.

Getting from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or drive. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Ushuaia in March, with highs in Buenos Aires at 77°F and lows at 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can fly to Iguazu National Park.

Iguazu National Park contains 672 sq km (259 sq mi) of fertile subtropical forests, but its main attraction is the majestic Iguazu Falls.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): admire the sheer force of Iguazu Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step off the mainland to explore Isla San Martin, identify plant and animal life at Salto Bernabe Mendez, and then admire the sheer force of Salto San Martin.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Iguazu National Park itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Buenos Aires to Iguazu National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Buenos Aires in March, plan for a bit warmer days in Iguazu National Park, with highs around 85°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Mendoza.

Famed for its neat vineyards and thriving wine production, Mendoza remains the place to visit for a pleasant combination of relaxation and recreation.

Dedicate the 28th (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Parque General San Martin, do a tasting at Bodega Hacienda del Plata, make a trip to Plaza Independencia, and explore by horseback at Los Pingos Horse Riding.

To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Mendoza road trip planning website.

You can fly from Iguazu National Park to Mendoza in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Mendoza when traveling from Iguazu National Park in March, with lows around 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to travel back home.