Travel tips - Argentina
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Getting around
Argentina has a well-developed transport infrastructure making it relatively easy to travel around this vast country....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Expenses
Living expenses in Argentina have risen steadily over the last few years making things a lot more expensive, especially in Buenos Aires...
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Climate
For general information on the climate in Argentina see: When to go. The climate in Buenos Aires is fairly good all year round...
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Communications
The communication infrastructure is fairly sophisticated in Argentina and you'll have no problems contacting home by phone...
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Visas
Visas are not required for tourists visiting Argentina from most western countries but it is worth checking travel advice...
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Traveling in Argentina
Travelling in Argentina is easy, cheap and secure, especially when compared with other countries in Latin America...
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Laundry
Laundry services in Argentina are easy to find in most towns and cities. They are fairly efficient and normally wash and dry...
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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...
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Shopping
The range and quality of shops is very good especially in Buenos Aires and it's usually possible to pick up some bargains...
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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...
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Health and Safety
Make sure you have appropriate travel insurance before travelling to Argentina - it's a good idea to get insurance which covers...
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Argentina News
- Argentina´s new papal bus tours are met with high demand
16 May, 2013
The Pope Francis tour of Buenos Aires is up and running for the first time! This tour gives visitors the opportunity to visit local sites associated...
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- The Rugby Championship 2013
7 May, 2013
The Rugby Championship, the tournament that started in 2012 replacing the Tri Nations tournament, with Argentina joining the three rugby powers of the...
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- Horse Racing: Gran Premio Republica Argentina 2013
30 April, 2013
The "Gran Premio Republica Argentina" (GI), one of the most important horse racing events of the year, will take place on Worker´s Day, Wednesday, May...
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- 2014 Dakar Rally Route announced in Buenos Aires
25 April, 2013
The people of Argentina are already excited about the start of Dakar 2014, despite the fact that its not set to start for a while. This event has...
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