The 10 Best Archaeology Tours in Argentina, Argentina

From north to south, this South America tour will give you a taste of the diversity of this incredible continent. With a mix of nature, flavours and cosmopolitan cities, you will be impressed by each destination's magical touches. Travel to the energetic mind-blowing Machu Picchu and the colonial city of Cusco, and explore the ruins of one of the world’s early civilizations. Discover Argentina's flavours and the tango culture in Buenos Aires and get to know its historic neighbourhoods. Then, visit the breathtaking Iguazu Falls, one of the most incredible waterfalls in the world. And finally, have a perfect closure for your trip in an incredible beachside paradise: Rio de Janeiro, where you will see the best of its colourful and charming landscape. With accommodation and tours included, all you need to bring is your sense of adventure!

Inclusions: 11 nights of accommodation (5 nights in Perú, 4 in Argentina & 2 in Brazil), Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Tours and transfers mentioned in the itinerary, Professional guide (English / Spanish) , Vistadome train tickets, Entrance fees to Perú’s and Rio’s attractions, Iguazú Eco-Fee

Exclusions: International or Domestic Flights & Buses, Iguazu Falls National Park entrance fees (Argentinian & Brazilian sides) , Food and beverage, unless otherwise specified , Travel / Medical Insurance, Optional Tours & Tips

The essence of the Andes in Mendoza. On this outstanding tour you will go through the National Route N°7 and Potrerillos dam, Potrerillos Lake and all its panoramic points. Uspallata Valley, Penitentes Ski Center and Puente del Inca, an ancient geological monument where you will learn about the indigenous culture. Also will admire the Aconcagua Park, surrounded by high tops over 6000 mts. about sea level, being the most famous Cerro Aconcagua of 6962 mts. In Summer, the road to The Cristo Redentor of the Andes is enable to visit, the symbolic monument of Argentina-Chile frontier. Your last stop is Las Cuevas the last town 'til the border with Chile.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Local bilingual guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch, Tips

An exciting tour to the Jesuit past of the province. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Estancias with its own architectural, functional, historical characteristics. In addition, a more than interesting visit to a winery in Colonia Caroya, center of important wine production and strong immigrant roots.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Snacks, Health Safety Elements: Gel Alcohol, Disposable Chinstraps, Permanent Disinfection

Exclusions: Lunch, Tickets to museums

Escape tourist agencies and get to discover Buenos Aires from an anthropological point of view. Don't expect to just walk and listen: be prepared to talk, make questions, taste mate and discuss about the past, present and future of the Argentinean capital. Beginning in Lezama Park and ending in Plaza de Mayo, this walk offers you the chance to approach this beautiful city from its historical past in an attempt to understand its current present. Who were the first inhabitants? What happened to them after the Spanish foundation? Why were the British so interested in this shores? What is the deal with Evita and Perón? Where is the African-descendant population? And where did all these white people come from? Are just some of the many questions we will try to answer in our walk through the most historical part of town.

Inclusions: Guide

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Different Landscapes and environments Quebrada de Humabhuaca coloured mountains, high mountains and Yungas jungle. Walking along the ancient path of Incas. Experiences with local communities. Walk through the jungle to visit the Termas del Jordán. You can bathe in this rugged thermal site. you can see typical clothes, embroidered with typical colors. Photographs in waterfalls and spectacular mountain roads. Youm visit a national park that preserves the Yungas Jungle. you travel by one of the longest mountain roads in Argentina.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch and some dinners that are not indicated in itinerary

Because the living conditions of the inhabitants of the highlands in Argentina are known. Because cave paintings are seen with the vision of a local guide. Because you collaborate with the economy of the original inhabitants. Because he knows one of the seven Natural Wonders of Argentina. Because observe the famous Hill of seven colors in Purmamarca.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

This is a whole day excursion very different from the rest in the area. The site is located in the middle steppe just halfway between El Calafate and El Chaltén. Throughout the walk you can see a large number of petrified logs that lie on the surface, some 70 million years old, some with a diameter of 1.20 m. These remains are testimony to ancient times where the weather was very different from today and allowed the support of a large and abundant flora. Occasionally fossil remains of different types of dinosaurs are discovered.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, The lunch offered is a Box Lunch

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Just an hour from Buenos Aires and with a rich cultural offer, La Plata is the perfect place to start getting to know Argentina that is beyond the borders of its capital. On the tour to La Plata you will know the history and secrets of this planned city, built in the golden age of Argentina to rival Buenos Aires. Too:  -You will visit La Plata Cathedral, one of the largest and most imposing churches in the world  -In addition you will visit the Museum of the Cathedral of La Plata and you will climb by elevator to one of its towers to enjoy views of the city  -You will know the Curutchet House, designed by Le Corbusier and the only site in Greater Buenos Aires recognized by UNESCO as Cultural Heritage of Humanity  -You will visit the Museum of La Plata, with one of the largest fossil collections in South America  -You will visit the Republic of Los Niños, thematic public park commissioned by Evita You will do the tour with a private guide - at your own time and at your own pace - in a comfortable car with A / C.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

“Become an eyewitness to an obscure period of our history and have a unique experience with the dark side of Argentina” Visit an ex-Clandestine Center of Detention, Torture and Annihilation often called the Auschwitz of Argentina. As your guide, Elisa, is a living history, she will tell you the interesting facts you need to know to understand the worst, most brutal and most violent dictatorship in Argentinean history. She is willing to share with you what it was like to live through that dark period in Argentina’s history. Take an opportunity to learn from the mistakes of the past and educate yourself on one of the lesser-known horrors of history. Buenos Aires Off the Beaten Path Tours is proud to have received the certificate of Excellence for 2017, 2018 and 2019 from TripAdvisor. Also, we are pleased to say that we have been selected as the winner for : ” Innovative Tour Company of the Year 2018 in Buenos Aires” by Travel and Hospitality Awards. T

Inclusions: Local bilingual (English Spanish), university-educated guide, Bus ticket during the tour

Exclusions: Any taxis that you decide to take during or after the tour, Transportation to and from the meeting place, Snacks, coffee and drinks that you decide to consume during the tour

Do not miss the opportunity to discover an unknown side of Patagonia! Departing from El Calafate for a 3-hour tour, this excursion is ideal for lovers of nature and history, and includes sightseeing of flora, fauna and caves with rock art. Enjoy a typical Argentine lunch! Nativo Experience - Lagos y Cavernas is a 4x4 midday excursion along the coast of Lake Argentino. Ideal for the day of arrival or departure. Between the cliffs and overlooking the Andes Mountains, the excursion focuses on the first contacts of those expeditionaries with the natives, and then enter the Tehuelche world. On the banks of the lake are the caves where thousands of years ago that culture left its marks on the rock and that today induce us to its interpretation. The excursion culminates in another cave, with lunch or dinner that will transport us to those remote years

Inclusions: Pickup From El Calafate Hotels, Lunch Or Dinner, Arqueological Area Entrance, Driver / Guide In English Or Spanish

Exclusions: Any extra that is not included