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After traveling to all the Latin American countries in South America as a solo traveler, there is one that stands out to me as the best.
It’s really hard to choose when South America is full of so many different and beautiful countries, but if I had to recommend just one country, this would be it.
Argentina is my favorite country in South America, and I think it is also the best destination on the continent for solo travelers.
This is why I love Argentina so much, and what makes it perfect for solo travelers.
It is extremely safe
One of the main reasons Argentina is great for solo travelers is because of its safety.
Together with neighboring countries Chile and Uruguay, Argentina is one of the safest countries in South America. This is especially important for solo female travelers.
I felt very safe the entire time I was in Argentina as a solo female traveler.
The only thing you really need to watch out for is petty theft in certain areas of Buenos Aires. Always be vigilant and keep your purse, wallet, phone and other valuables within reach.
A beautiful and lively capital
Buenos Aires is where I spent the most time in Argentina (over a month) and I can easily say it’s one of my favorite cities in the world!
It is a world-class capital often called the “Paris of the South” due to its European influences in culture and architecture. I also found that it reminded me a lot of New York; it is also a city that never sleeps!
You will never be bored in Buenos Aires, because there is always something to do.
As a solo traveler, you can explore the city’s many museums and stroll through its parks and gardens, discover a new neighborhood on a walking tour, or experience the city’s nightlife.
Some of my favorite places in the city are the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires (MALBA), an amazing art museum, and the Jardín Japonés, a tranquil Japanese garden that is an oasis in the middle of the busy city.
Easy to make friends
One thing I liked about Argentina was how easy it was to make friends, both locals and other travelers.
Argentinians are generally very warm and friendly, and in Buenos Aires it was very easy to connect with locals and meet new friends.
I also found it easy to meet other travelers, some of whom were visiting Argentina for only a short time and others who were digital nomads and expats staying for longer periods of time.
Some great ways to meet friends while traveling are by staying in hostels or participating in group activities such as walking tours, cooking classes, tango lessons, language exchanges, and so on.
Stunning natural beauty
Argentina is an amazing country full of diverse landscapes and natural beauty – although as the eighth largest country in the world, you can spend many months exploring and still not see everything!
Because Argentina is such a big country, you’ll probably have to take domestic flights to get around (unless you enjoy 18-hour bus rides that won’t even save you that much money!)
Some of the best places to visit in Argentina include the Patagonia region in the south (especially if you enjoy hiking), the Iguazu Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil, and the otherworldly desert landscapes around Salta in the north.
My personal favorite place in Argentina was the Iguazu Falls. It’s easy to visit Buenos Aires independently, just hop on a short flight to Puerto Iguazu and spend a few days exploring the national parks on the Argentinian and Brazilian sides of the falls.
Affordable prices
Finally, you can’t talk about Argentina without mentioning how affordable it is.
Argentina has been grappling with an ongoing financial crisis for years that has caused extreme inflation and currency fluctuations for the local population.
For travellers, however, this has made Argentina extremely cheap thanks to the unofficial ‘Dolar Blue’ and preferential ‘Dolar MEP’ exchange rates which effectively double your money.
I was shocked at how affordable Argentina was, with tasty meals in Buenos Aires often costing less than $10 and Uber rides anywhere in the city costing just $2-3.
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