As one of the largest countries in the world and the second largest in South America, Argentina has many sights to explore. The classic ingredients of Argentina holidays create a recipe for success: start with a sultry tango in beautiful Buenos Aires, add a perfectly seasoned steak, the thundering hooves of the gauchos and their steeds, a dash of football and a final flourish in the form of Patagonia.

But head away from the ‘classics’ and you’ll uncover impressive diversity, with landscapes that inspire and remain with you long after you’ve left the country’s stunning shores. Buenos Aires is dotted with glamorous buildings and even more glamorous porteños – residents of the capital city. Here tango is danced on street corners and the barrios are alight with colour, but head outside the city and you’ll discover rugged mountains sprinkled with snow, creaking glaciers, hammering waterfalls, canyons striated with colour, shimmering lakes – not to mention innovative gastronomy and superb wines.

All of these facets combine to create the ideal holiday destination that must be seen to be believed. Sit back, relax, sip on an inky glass of Malbec from Mendoza and tilt your head back to enjoy the big skies and smattering of stars that make up the Southern Cross. As a year round destination, the best time to visit Argentina is whenever you fancy, but the best weather occurs from November to March.