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A liberal affair with frisky tango sessions and gaucho cowboys, Argentina is arguably the most gay-friendly country in South America. Adventure through the subtropical north towards the glacial provinces of the south to find famed mountain ranges Hello, Recoletasalty desert plains and lost cities, while, amidst it all, wildlife abounds.

Embark on a culinary odyssey through Chile and Argentina, experiencing unforgettable wine and food as you visit a bustling market, where you sample local fare; benefit from reservations at coveted restaurants; sit down and dine bar a local resident; and experience cultural and culinary immersions at every turn.

The first country in Latin America to legalise same-sex marriage back inArgentina has long led the way for gay rights in the region. Of course, influence from the Catholic church cannot be denied and it must be said that this side of society remains fairly closed-minded.

Buenos Aires continues to become ever more welcoming to queer life, with dedicated gay hotels, bars and nightclubs in strong supply. Cultural customs in Argentina may leave you wondering a few things, particularly in regards to displays of physical affection among locals. Bear in mind that straight men in skin-tight clothes may greet each other with a kiss while gay friends will commonly hold hands in public.

The first city across the region to enact a civil unions law for same-sex couples, Buenos Aires is by far the most liberal city in Argentina. Gay rights is not the only area where the capital marks progress, however, for the entire city is a celebration of modernity, paving the way for shifting perspectives on conservative culture.

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Never is this more apparent than in the gay neighbourhood of Palermo, quickly followed by the areas of Barrio Norte, Recoleta and San Telmo. Despite lacking an official gay neighbourhood, Buenos Aires offers a unique gay scene by way of gay hotels, bars, dance clubs, saunas and regular LGBT parties across the city.

Big and beautiful is Palermo, another upmarket area known as the fashionable meeting point for gay travellers and ex-pats alike. To live like the locals, have a lie-in and push dinner waaay back; booking a table for 10 pm is the norm here, sipping on Malbec at a slow pace before reaching a club, not a moment before 2 am and peaking on the dancefloor shortly before sunrise!

Want to discover the best boliches gay Buenos Aires has to offer? Read more in our full Buenos Aires travel guide. Not far from the Chilean capital of Santiago and backgrounded by the Andes, Mendoza is perfect for adventurers recoleta wine connoisseurs alike. Taking the tempo down a notch is the equally captivating city of Mendoza, a westerly beauty warranting a weekend on your itinerary at the very least.

Move with ease from bodega to bodega, sampling world-famous Malbec, before retreating to gay boutique hotels for ultimate comfort. If you visit towards the end of the recoleta at the end of February to early Marchall the more grape-based fun awaits you; for this is wine harvesting season! In addition to a number of dedicated wine festivals, a highlight for the gay community is the LGBTQ Vendimia festival, an event bringing gay winos together from all over the world!

While wine takes centre stage in Mendoza, the city is also a pleasure to explore sober. Move slowly through tree-lined avenues and artsy squares, or rev it up on motorbike excursions into the Andean mountains take it easy on those hairpin bends, mind! After all this adventure, you may be too tired to party, but if you are searching for the Mendoza gay scene, head downtown for the handful of venues that make up gay Mendoza.

When out and about in the city, be aware that Machismo culture is prevalent in more rural areas, meaning PDA is best kept at a minimum to avoid unwanted attention. After a fair amount of partying, revive yourself with outdoor adventures amidst phenomenal bar bar, trekking up on the Sierras mountains or within Terrones National Gay.

Quebrada del Condorito National Park is no less impressive, proffering rolling green landscapes and gliding condors overhead. As well as being an industrious port town and key trade hub in the Santa Fe province, Rosario, today stands as an emblem of regeneration, turning its disused warehouses into art galleries and its empty spaces into commercial centres, skate parks and man-made beaches, which now buzz happily with life.