Travel tips - Argentina

  • Getting around
    Argentina has a well-developed transport infrastructure making it relatively easy to travel around this vast country.... More »
  • When to go
    Argentina is a large country with equally large variations in climate. Buenos Aires is fairly pleasant all year round with many sunny... More »
  • What to bring
    There's a wealth of things to do in Argentina so what you bring largely depends on what you have planned. In terms of clothes to bring... More »
  • Money in Argentina
    The currency of Argentina is the peso and there are 100 centavos to each peso. Clearly exchange rates are variable but at the time... More »
  • Expenses
    Living expenses in Argentina have risen steadily over the last few years making things a lot more expensive, especially in Buenos Aires... More »
  • Climate
    For general information on the climate in Argentina see: When to go. The climate in Buenos Aires is fairly good all year round... More »
  • Communications
    The communication infrastructure is fairly sophisticated in Argentina and you'll have no problems contacting home by phone... More »
  • Visas
    Visas are not required for tourists visiting Argentina from most western countries but it is worth checking travel advice... More »
  • Traveling in Argentina
    Travelling in Argentina is easy, cheap and secure, especially when compared with other countries in Latin America... More »
  • Laundry
    Laundry services in Argentina are easy to find in most towns and cities. They are fairly efficient and normally wash and dry... More »
  • Taxis
    Taxis are not usually hard to find and can be flagged down on the streets of cities throughout Argentina. It's best not to take a taxi from... More »
  • Shopping
    The range and quality of shops is very good especially in Buenos Aires and it's usually possible to pick up some bargains... More »
  • Business hours
    Many businesses and shops in Buenos Aires are open from 0900-1000 and close in the evening at around 2100 (many supermarkets stay... More »
  • Health and Safety
    Make sure you have appropriate travel insurance before travelling to Argentina - it's a good idea to get insurance which covers... More »
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