Argentina is a country you can taste: sizzling asado over open coals, empanadas folded a dozen different ways, and glass after glass of velvety Malbec beneath the Andes. This Argentina food and wine tour distills that flavor into eight delicious days across Buenos Aires, Iguazu, and Mendoza. It is built for travelers who plan their trips around the next great meal, balancing world-class dining and wine with a jaw-dropping natural wonder so the trip feeds the eyes as well as the palate. Below is a day-by-day plan, the flavors you will discover, the flight connections that keep it flowing, and guidance on the best time to travel. As always, treat it as a starting point we tailor to your taste.
By Pablo, Senior Travel Planner at 01Argentina Travel Agency
In this guide
- A Trip Built Around Flavor
- Highlights of This Food and Wine Route at a Glance
- Days 1–3: Buenos Aires, Steak, Tango and Wine Bars
- Days 4–5: Iguazu Falls
- Days 6–8: Mendoza, Malbec and Long Lunches
- The Flavors You Will Discover
- Flights, Pacing, and Best Time to Travel
- Why Plan This Trip with Local Experts
A Trip Built Around Flavor
Argentine cuisine is a story of immigration and abundance: Italian pasta traditions, Spanish stews, indigenous grains, and above all the primacy of grilled meat. Pair that with a wine industry now ranked among the world’s finest, and you have the makings of an unforgettable culinary trip. Every region adds its own specialties, so eating your way across the country becomes a way of understanding it. To get a taste of what awaits, our guide to Argentine traditional food is the perfect appetizer for this itinerary.
Highlights of This Food and Wine Route at a Glance
If you are short on time, here is what this gourmet route delivers at a glance:
- A hands-on cooking class and a classic parrilla dinner in Buenos Aires.
- The wine bars of Palermo and an evening tango dinner show.
- The natural spectacle of Iguazu Falls between tastings.
- Old-vine Malbec in the historic bodegas of Lujan de Cuyo.
- Boutique wineries and multi-course lunches in the high Uco Valley.
- A scenic Andean drive toward Aconcagua, the roof of the Americas.
Days 1–3: Buenos Aires, Steak, Tango and Wine Bars
Start in the capital, the beating heart of Argentine food culture. Three days let you eat your way through its neighborhoods while still seeing the classic sights.
- Book a market-to-table cooking class and master the empanada and the asado.
- Dine at a traditional parrilla to understand why Argentine beef is world-famous.
- Explore the wine bars of Palermo, then end an evening with a tango dinner show.
To plan the neighborhoods, see our local guide to the best places to visit in Buenos Aires, and our Buenos Aires tours can be built entirely around food and wine.
Days 4–5: Iguazu Falls
Fly north for a change of pace and a jolt of natural drama. Two days at Iguazu give the trip its wow factor and a welcome contrast to the tasting rooms.
- Spend a full day on the Argentine side, walking the circuits and the Devil’s Throat.
- Add the Brazilian panorama and, if you like, a boat ride into the spray.
Deciding how to split the two sides? Our comparison of the Argentine vs. Brazilian side of Iguazu makes it simple, and our Iguazu Falls tours handle the logistics so you can focus on the spectacle.
Days 6–8: Mendoza, Malbec and Long Lunches
End on a high in Mendoza, the heart of Argentine wine at the foot of the Andes. Three days let you explore its distinct sub-regions and the gastronomy that has grown up around the vineyards.
- Tour the classic bodegas of Lujan de Cuyo, the birthplace of old-vine Malbec.
- Head into the high-altitude Uco Valley for boutique wineries and multi-course vineyard lunches.
- Pair the wine with the view on a scenic drive toward Aconcagua, the roof of the Americas.
From casual tastings to sommelier-led pairings, our Mendoza wine tours can be shaped to any level of enthusiasm.
The Flavors You Will Discover
Beyond steak and Malbec, this trip introduces the full range of Argentine gastronomy. A few flavors worth seeking out along the way:
- Asado: the ritual barbecue, from short ribs to chorizo and morcilla.
- Empanadas: baked or fried, with regional fillings that change as you travel.
- Torrontes: Argentina’s signature aromatic white, best from the high north.
- Dulce de leche and alfajores: the national sweet tooth in two irresistible forms.
- Mate: the shared herbal infusion that is less a drink than a social ritual.
Flights, Pacing, and Best Time to Travel
The route relies on internal flights, most connecting through Buenos Aires, which is why the capital opens the trip. A comfortable sequence is Buenos Aires to Iguazu, back through the capital to Mendoza, and out from there or via Buenos Aires. Mendoza is at its most atmospheric around the autumn grape harvest, when the vineyards turn gold and red, though the wineries welcome visitors year-round. A few practical notes:
- Reserve popular restaurants and winery lunches well in advance.
- Iguazu is warm year-round; pack a light rain jacket for the falls.
- Leave room between tastings — the long Argentine lunch is a feature, not a bug.
Coordinating flights, reservations, and winery visits is where a local agency earns its keep, so you simply show up hungry.
Why Plan This Trip with Local Experts
The best food-and-wine experiences are rarely the ones you can book from a search engine: the family bodega that only takes small groups, the chef’s table that fills months ahead, the winery lunch worth building a day around. With more than two decades arranging journeys across Argentina, our team opens those doors, sequences your flights, and pairs you with professional bilingual guides. You get a best-price guarantee focused on value, fast booking confirmation typically within 24 hours, and direct support by WhatsApp throughout your trip — so every meal lands exactly when and where it should.
Plan Your Argentina Food and Wine Tour
Eight days of steak, Malbec, and one of the world’s great waterfalls — this is Argentina at its most flavorful. With the logistics handled and the best tables booked, you focus entirely on the experience. Tell us your tastes and we will craft the itinerary around them.
Plan your gourmet journey with our local team and explore tailor-made Argentina tours and itineraries at www.01argentina.com — WhatsApp available for a fast response, typically within 24 hours.