Peru & Argentina
South America’s got a vibe like nowhere else and Peru and Argentina are its perfect power duo. From misty mountains and ancient ruins to wine valleys and all-night dance floors, these countries are opposites that somehow just fit. One’s mystical, the other magnetic. Together, they deliver a punch of adventure, history, and pure energy that’ll leave you wanting more.
Major tourist highlights
Peru is the land of the Incas, where Machu Picchu sits high above the clouds, mysterious and majestic. In Cusco, cobblestoned streets hum with history and pisco sours. The Sacred Valley, Arequipa’s white volcanic charm, and Lake Titicaca’s floating islands only add layers to the story. Cross the border to Argentina and you’re hit with grandeur Buenos Aires’ elegant chaos, Mendoza’s rolling vineyards, Iguazu Falls roaring like thunder, and Patagonia’s jagged peaks piercing the sky.
Hidden things we love
It’s not just about ticking off icons. In Peru, wander the bohemian streets of Barranco, Lima’s art-soaked quarter where murals meet live music. In Argentina, take a street art tour through Palermo or La Boca, where color isn’t just paint it’s emotion splashed across walls. And if you’re lucky, you’ll stumble on an underground milonga where locals tango like it’s second nature.
Food highs
Both nations take their food seriously. In Peru, it’s ceviche heaven fresh fish marinated in lime and chili, paired with crispy corn and sweet potato. Lima’s fine-dining scene is world-class, but the real heart is in street stalls serving anticuchos and tamales. Meanwhile in Argentina, it’s all about asado meat grilled slow, eaten slower, washed down with Malbec that could make anyone poetic.
Adrenaline highs
In Peru, hike the Inca Trail or surf the northern beaches of Mancora. In Argentina, saddle up for horse-riding through the Pampas, or trek the glaciers of El Calafate. The Andes are your playground, whether you’re flying over them, climbing them, or sipping coca tea while staring at them.
Fantastic themed festivals
Here’s where South America turns up the heat literally. Peru’s Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, brings Cusco alive with ancient Incan rituals and dancers in radiant costumes. In Argentina, music and dance take center stage at Buenos Aires’ Tango Festival and Lollapalooza, where international DJs light up the city’s electric nightscape.
Must sees
Machu Picchu, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Lima’s Barranco, Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Iguazu Falls, and Patagonia. Come for the icons, stay for the rhythm you’ll leave with stories that smell like espresso, taste like Malbec, and move like tango.