🇦🇷 Argentina

Land of Silver and Tango

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Essential Travel Info for Argentina

Health & Safety

Vaccines:Routine vaccines

Water:Tap water safe in BA.

“Good public/private healthcare.”

Visa Requirements

EU Citizens:Visa-free.

Others:Visa-free for many Western nations.

Internet & SIM

Quality:Good in cities. Poor in Patagonia.

Action:Claro or Personal.

Money & Tipping

Cash vs Card:Complex. "Blue Dollar" rate makes cash king. Western Union often best for rates.

Tipping:10% in restaurants.

Getting Around

Apps:Uber, Cabify, BA EcoBici

Drive:Drive on the RIGHT.

Subte (Metro) in BA. Long distance buses (Coche Cama) are like planes.

Safety: Safe

Generally safe. Watch for pickpockets in BA.

SOS:911

Climate & Weather

Day

25°C (Summer)

Night

15°C

Sunny Hours:9 hours/day

Southern Hemisphere. Summer Dec–Feb.

Electricity

220V • Type I (angled flat pins, like Aus/NZ)

Local Etiquette

•Late dinners (10pm+).
•Cheek kissing is standard.
•Talk about football (carefully).