Originally Posted by LAXGR

I was just in Calafate, and it actually is worth it to see the glaciers and the town, even alone. The town has a great, backpacker, friendly kind of vibe and you're very likely to meet other travellers who you will enjoy spending time with! Iguazu is another great option, and only an hour flight. Mendoza is also a fairly easy flight and lots to see and do. One other thought, that would solve your connection issue, is going all the way down to Ushuai. There are flights that return from Ushuaui directly to EZE, so you would not have to transfer. All that being said, I could easily see spending the rest of your time staying put in Buenos Aires! It's an amazing city, I easily could have spent a month (or the rest of my life) there and been happy.