| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Region | Argentina |
| English name | Tour of Argentina |
| Discipline | Road |
| Type | Stage race |
| History | |
| First edition | 1952 |
| Editions | 6 |
| Final edition | 2000 |
| First winner |  Rik Van Steenbergen (BEL) |
| Most wins | No repeat winners |
| Final winner |  David Kenig (ARG) |
The Vuelta a la Argentina was a multi-day road cycling race held in Argentina. Only six editions were held: in 1952, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1999 and 2000.
| Year | Country | Rider | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Belgium | Rik Van Steenbergen | |
| 1990 |  Uruguay | Sergio Tesitore | España-La Paz |
| 1991 | Argentina | Omar Contreras | - |
| 1992 |  Italy | Angelo Canzonieri | Sevillano Italia |
| 1999 |  Sweden | Martin Rittsel | Chicky World |
| 2000 | Argentina | David Kenig |
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