Discover Argentina

Your guide to unforgettable experiences, local tips and essential travel information.

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Your adventure starts long before you arrive. Here you'll find everything you need to prepare for your trip, understand what to expect at each stage, and make the most of your time exploring Argentina.

Visa & Requirements

Passport

You must have a valid passport to travel. Some countries may require 6 months of validation from the date you enter the country.

VISA

Argentina DOES NOT require VISA to citizens from the countries listed at this link (please take this as a guideline). Visa applications

Health

Health recommendations for Argentina: Click here.

Departure ticket

Return or departure ticket from the national territory.

Departure ticket

Return or departure ticket from the national territory.

Lodging

Lodging reservation or the address of the place where you will be staying.

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Hotels in Argentina
Prices are excluding VAT from the accommodation in Hotels in Argentina (except Ushuaia). Guests must provide a copy of their passport to prove they are not residents of Argentina, also they may be asked to show during their check the stamp of entry to Argentina. If these conditions haven’t been complied with, they will be asked to pay the VAT from the accommodation.

Some destinations in Argentina require entrance fees, eco taxes, or local city taxes that are not included in your trip price. Below you’ll find the applicable fees, payment methods, and important information for each destination. Click on each destination to learn more.

Restaurants and reservations

Argentina is known for its vibrant food culture, from world-famous steakhouses and traditional parrillas to innovative fine dining experiences. If you’d like to dine at popular restaurants, we recommend making reservations in advance, especially in Buenos Aires and other major destinations during peak travel seasons. If you need assistance with restaurant reservations, please contact your Guest Relations representative.

La Cervecería

La Cervecería

Brewery

A cozy little restaurant with an onsite craft brewery you can visit! Open all day for lunch, coffee, drinks, and dinner.

Avenida General San Martín 320, Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

02966 67-4774

@lacerveceriachalten

No hay restaurantes para esta ciudad.

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7 days before traveling

Day at leisure options

Important information to keep in mind before downloading it:

  • Ensure you have the Google Maps app installed on your device (Android or iOS).
  • Update: Offline maps expire after 30 days, but you can easily update them from the “Offline maps” menu.
  • File size: Ensure you have enough storage space on your device before downloading large areas.

How to download the map on your devices:

  • Open the app on your phone or tablet.
  • Make sure to adjust the map so that it covers the area you want to download. You can zoom in or out to cover the full region.
  • Once you’ve found the area on the map, tap on your profile icon in the top right corner (usually your photo or initials).
  • In the menu that appears, select “Offline maps.”
  • Tap on “Select your own map.”
  • You’ll now see a box on the screen that you can adjust by zooming in or out to cover the specific area you want to download. The larger the area, the more space it will take on your device, so adjust the size of the map according to your needs.
  • After selecting the area, tap the “Download” button.
  • Once downloaded, you can access this map without internet access. Just open the Google Maps app, and if you’re offline, it will automatically show your downloaded maps.

What to pack

Argentina is a country of incredible geographic diversity, with climates ranging from subtropical rainforests to glaciers and mountains. Weather conditions can vary significantly depending on where you’re traveling, so we recommend checking the packing tips for each destination.

Outlet and adapters

In Argentina, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of type C and type I are used. The standard voltage is 220 V at a frequency of 50 Hz.

Local payment methods

Credit cards and US dollars are widely accepted in main cities. However, it will be more convenient to exchange pesos than US dollars because the rate that shops or restaurants use might not be the most convenient for you.

The currency is the Peso Argentino.

  • Bring physical dollars/euros, specifically, USD 100 or € 100 bills to be precise.
  • Ensure the notes are in good condition and avoid folding the notes as certain banks and exchanges will not accept notes with marks or significant creases.
  • Lower bills in some places offer a lower rate, and some exchange houses do not accept the old dollar bill (aka small face)

Learn more about this here.

Credit cards in Argentina
On the 1st of January the government started to offer a different dollar in credit cards to foreigners and is for those tourists who have a credit card issued abroad, Visa and Mastercard are now taking purchases in pesos at the ”MEP dollar”, so there is no need for the passenger to bring as much cash as before, the difference is enormous.
Also, if you want to know the official rate, you can check it online here.

ATM’s
ATMs are located in banks, most of them, but are open 24hs. Each bank has a different fee that will charge you to use their system, plus your bank fee. We recommend bringing a couple of US dollars and exchanging them, so you have some cash to move around and then pay with Credit cards or use ATMs whenever you run out of money. Keep in mind that ATM fees are usually high in Argentina and Chile.

Daily Expenses 

We estimate around USD 50/100 per day, per person for daily expenses like eating, shopping, and transportation, depending on how much money you want to spend on these.

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