Country Guide

Natural Phenomena in Argentina

The natural spectacles worth witnessing across Argentina, from aurora and blooms to wildlife and rare optics. Each one tracks live conditions so you know the best time to go.

19 phenomena
Andean Condor Thermals in Mendoza
Wildlife

Andean Condor Thermals in Mendoza
Aurora Australis (Southern Lights)
Atmospheric

Aurora Australis (Southern Lights)
Chilean Fjords Glacier Calving
Geological

Chilean Fjords Glacier Calving
Fitz Roy Alpenglow
Geological

Fitz Roy Alpenglow
Gran Chaco dry-season peccary congregations
Wildlife

Gran Chaco dry-season peccary congregations
Guanaco Rutting Season
Wildlife

Guanaco Rutting Season
Iberá Wetlands Marsh Bird Breeding Season
Wildlife

Iberá Wetlands Marsh Bird Breeding Season
Iguazu Falls Full-Moon Rainbow (Moonbow)
Atmospheric

Iguazu Falls Full-Moon Rainbow (Moonbow)
Laguna Brava Flamingo Spring Arrival
Wildlife

Laguna Brava Flamingo Spring Arrival
Nacreous Clouds (Polar Stratospheric)
Atmospheric

Nacreous Clouds (Polar Stratospheric)
Patagonian Dolphin Shore Feeding
Marine

Patagonian Dolphin Shore Feeding
Peninsula Valdes Orca Stranding Hunt
Marine

Peninsula Valdes Orca Stranding Hunt
Penitentes (snow spires)
Geological

Penitentes (snow spires)
Perito Moreno Ice Bridge Rupture
Geological

Perito Moreno Ice Bridge Rupture
Punta Tombo Magellanic Penguin Colony
Biological

Punta Tombo Magellanic Penguin Colony
Southern Elephant Seal Breeding Season
Wildlife

Southern Elephant Seal Breeding Season
Southern Right Whale Season in Puerto Madryn
Marine

Southern Right Whale Season in Puerto Madryn
Tierra del Fuego Autumn Beech Forest Colors
Botanical

Tierra del Fuego Autumn Beech Forest Colors
Valdes Sea Lion Pupping Season
Wildlife

Valdes Sea Lion Pupping Season