Skiing
The season is June to October, with the best conditions in July and August. The main resorts are Catedral at Bariloche in Río Negro, Chapelco at San Martín de los Andes and Cerro Bayo at Villa la Angostura in Neuquén, Las Leñas in Mendoza Province and La Hoya at Esquel in Chubut Province. By using your international cellular phone rental in Argentina you can locate ski hills near you.

Mountain climbing
You're spoilt for choice - see the section on National Parks. The highest, Mount Aconcagua (6995m) is a good preparation for ascents of Everest. For non climbers there's a 25 mile trek to base camp at Plaza de Mulas starting from Puente del Inca where there's a climbers' cemetery.

Wildlife watching
The wildlife sanctuary at the Peninsula Valdes nature reserve in Chubut Province is the place to see whales, sea lions, elephant seals and penguins; the best time for whales is August to December. The nearby bird sanctuary Isla de los Pájaros is home to cormorants, flamingos and egrets. All the national parks have their wildlife speciality from wild chinchillas to puma.

Mountain biking and rafting
Lots of mountains and rivers mean masses of opportunities to do both. White water rafting is often close to the ski resorts and includes the Río Hua Hum and Río Meliquina near San Martín de los Andes; Río Limay and Río Manso near Bariloche and the Río Mendoza. The Sierras de Córdoba are particularly popular for biking with their mild climate and good network of roads and tracks.

A railway experience
The Tren a las Nubes, Train to the Clouds, is one of the world's great rides. Deep canyons, rugged peaks, desert plateau and the stupendous La Polvorilla viaduct. Use your Argentina cell phone rental to reserve tickets easily.

The Tango
Buenos Aires is full of Salones de baile, or tango salons. The most famous are in San Telmo where you can watch traditional Argentine tango danced or learn for yourself.