$1 vs $2 · Argentina vs Chile
Argentina's tango capital. Steaks the size of plates, La Boca colors, Recoleta cemetery. South America's most European city. Best for: steak, tango, late dinners.
Full Buenos Aires guide →Chile's Andes-backed capital. Cerro San Cristobal views, Lastarria cafes, wine country an hour away. Best for: wine day trips, mountains visible from city center.
Full Santiago guide →Buenos Aires is the cheaper pick at $1 (vs $2). Saves $1 for food and activities.
Buenos Aires is cheaper at $1 (vs Santiago at $2). Saves you $1 on a $10 budget.
Both work great for backpackers.
Yes — both are in Americas. They combine well in a regional itinerary.
Argentina's tango capital. Steaks the size of plates, La Boca colors, Recoleta cemetery. South America's most European city. Best for: steak, tango, late dinners.
Chile's Andes-backed capital. Cerro San Cristobal views, Lastarria cafes, wine country an hour away. Best for: wine day trips, mountains visible from city center.