Trekker's paradise: Visit the mountains of Patagonia near San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina for an enthralling experience

Region: Argentina

Argentina is replete with untouched wilderness, areas of staggering beauty, make it a paradise for hikers seeking long and short treks. The highest peak in South America is in Argentina, the mighty Aconcagua. Most tourists climb this stunning mountain in small groups.

Trekking tours in Argentina are as varied as the landscapes of the Argentinian Andes, you could also hike along the valleys and ridges of the mountains of Patagonia near San Carlos de Bariloche.

Find an alpine lake, cross clean and clear rivers, and watch Andean condors float in the winds above the peaks. If you prefer the high Andes of Northern Argentina there are a number of treks through this colourful, cultural and mineral rich stunning area, that range from one to four day hikes in Tierra del Fuego.