Argentina, is the 8^th largest country in the world, and a land of striking contrasts rich in culture, history and fabulous wildlife. To the east it is flanked by the vast Atlantic. To the west is Chile and the majestic Andes, rising so high that the Southern Hemisphere’s highest mountain – Aconcagua is found here. Argentina boasts the worlds southernmost city, Ushuaia, resting astride the famous Beagle Channel. Just beyond is the rugged Drake Passage, the gateway to South Georgia and Antarctica.

For its size Argentina has a relatively small population with much of its original landscape and habitat still to show. At its center, the vast grasslands and wetlands of the Pampas hold special birds such as Bay-capped Wren-Spinetail, Curve-billed Reedhaunter, and Hudson’s Canastero. Once the land of the Eskimo Curlew, it remains a key site for wintering waders like Hudsonian Godwit and Upland Sandpiper. Further south is the Monte and the Patagonian Steppe, ever more stunted but anchored by creosote (Larrea) and with birds such as Darwin’s Rhea and Chocolate-vented Tyrant. In the north the Yungas Cloud Forest trails the eastern edge of the Andes, with the savanna-like Gran Chaco with mixed woodlands below them. Finally, in the far northeast is the Atlantic Forest with its myriad of endemics, hummingbirds, toucans, and tanagers.

These offerings are scheduled for 2021 & 2022. Or, you can set up a Rockjumper Tailor-made tour for you and your group another time. With a brand new & highly anticipated field guide out now (nimbly edited by our own Nigel Redman), Argentina stands among the biggest and best countries in the world for nature enthusiasts. Gauchos, robust Malbecs, stunning landscapes, a multitude of tyrant-flycatchers and odd ovenbirds call for us all.

 These offerings can be combined for an immersive experience, or go as stand-alone getaways.
Let’s talk today about how to get you to Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, and the land of the Gaucho.