Argentina and Buenos Aires are charming cruise travel destinations. Today if you head way south to Buenos Aires, you will find lots of travel packages. Certainly, Buenos Aires has more than just a good bargain for the traveler. The lively Argentina has warm, sunny weather in the austral summer months of December through February. And Buenos Aires has a European look and a sophisticated beat. The local people are totally welcoming.

If you hate that jetlag feeling, Buenos Aires is only two time zones different than the east coast of the U.S. And for those who love late nights and a party atmosphere, Buenos Aires caters it all. And you don't have to stay up late to see the legendary tango, which is danced in numerous shows and on many street corners all over the capital.

You will enjoy Buenos Aires as a port of call on a South American cruise or as a stopover on the way to Antarctica. The ships may sail up the Rio de la Plata right into the heart of the city. You may visit Buenos Aires for a couple of days before your expedition cruise to the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) or Antarctica or both; or on a cruise from Buenos Aires to Rio for Carnaval and the Samba Parade. This city is one of the most popular ports in South America.

Here you may also read about visiting other ports of call in Argentina, or various shore excursions.