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Walking In Argentina
It is not just the food and wine that should attract you to Argentina but also its endless possibilities for walking. The Andean Mountain range runs the border with Chile offering some real off the beaten track walking, whether it is through the high wind swept peaks of the south, the central foothills with their clear blue lakes or the deep dry canyons to the north. It is a land to discover.
Fitzroy national park often gets overlooked for the more popular Torres del Paine in Chile and this is a good thing as it means it receives fewer visitors and remains a hidden gem. There are some long testing walks in the park but all with reward as the park contains some of the most severe and jagged peaks we have seen anywhere.
Argentinas Lake District, containing deep blue lakes, is watched over by towering mountains and is a great place to have flatter walks if you wish but with the same rewarding scenery. The far north has a montage of vineyards, colonial towns and multi coloured canyons allowing you to combine your interests. 
The town of El Chalten is the gateway to the Fitzroy national park which has some of the best walking possibilities in the world. The town contains homely log cabins or ‘estancias’ as they are known and is less visited than Torres del Paine national park in Chile which can also be incorporated into a Patagonian itinerary.
Quite possibly the most stunning part of Argentina, if not the continent. The town of El Calafate itself is nothing special, but the surrounding areas have the most majestic glaciers in the world which you can sail around and walk on. These are lifetime experiences. 
Bariloche is situated on the foothills of the Andes and on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi making it one of the most picturesque places in Argentina. The nearby national park of Nahuel Huapi is the oldest in the country and has some of the most diverse biospheres in the area as well an abundance of wildlife. 
At the far south of Argentina and where the road ends, is Ushuaia, the southern most town of its size in the world. Situated on the island of Tierra del Fuego it is a unique place containing multi-coloured wooden houses with a backdrop of snow-capped Andean peaks. 
The northwest is a relatively unknown region of Argentina and Salta is the centre from which to explore this spectacularly varied region. The multi-coloured valleys and canyons of Calchaques twist and turn down to Cafayate from where you can visit the ancient pre-Inca ruins of Quilmes, or walk through narrow canyons to hidden waterfalls, or, sample wine from the many vineyards in the area.
Lesser known walking lodges
Perched above Argentina’s trekking capital El Chaltén, is this striking, wine-red mountain hotel built in zinc, wood and stone. It offers a unique mix of very comfortable accommodation
The lodge is beautifully designed, combining great comfort and contact with nature: huge windows, roaring fires, lovely quiet spots to sit and meditate; the suites even have baths with views of the stars.
Hosteria El Puma provides the perfect accommodation for visitors in Patagonia who are looking to stay in a comfortable lodge with a warm and friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff.
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