Travel Tips
Argentina
Tango, steak, enormous glaciers and thundering waterfalls make Argentina a spectacular long-haul trip.
What I love about Argentina
People often ask me what I love most about a country. Every country has its good and bad sides, but here I share the positives I found on my travels.
Everything is about soccer. People even joke that a coach who wins the World Cup could become the next president.
And the Andes, rising on the way to Chile.
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Currency
- Argentine peso (ARS)
- Language
- Spanish
- Best overall
- Varies: October to April for Patagonia and most of the country
- Emergency
- Police 911 (or 101), ambulance 107, fire 100
- Electricity
- 220V, plug types C and I
Top Destinations
Many nationalities can visit visa-free for up to 90 days. Check the rule for your passport. Passport validity rules vary, so check the requirements before you book.
Read about visa on arrival, e-visas and online registration →
Still have specific visa questions?
October to April is best for Patagonia. Buenos Aires is best in spring and autumn. Iguazu is warm year-round.
Not sure which month suits your trip?
Buenos Aires
Tango, historic cafes and steakhouses.
Iguazu Falls
Hundreds of waterfalls on the Brazilian border.
Perito Moreno Glacier
A huge, cracking wall of ice in Patagonia.
Mendoza
Malbec wineries below the Andes.
El Chalten
The trekking capital of Argentina, near Mount Fitz Roy.
Need help choosing where to go?
- Days 1 to 3 Buenos Aires
- Days 4 to 5 Iguazu Falls, by air
- Days 6 to 8 Perito Moreno Glacier, by air
- Days 9 to 10 El Chalten
- Days 11 to 13 Mendoza, by air
Want a route planned around your dates?
- Fly between regions, as distances are vast.
- Long-distance buses are comfortable but slow.
Not sure how to get between places?
- The economy and exchange rates shift quickly. Check the latest advice on how best to pay before you go.
- Buy an eSIM before you fly or a local SIM on arrival, so maps work from day one.
Questions about costs, cash or SIM cards?
- Asado: Argentine barbecue.
- Empanadas.
- Malbec wine and dulce de leche.
Want tips on what and where to eat?
- Keep phones out of sight on busy streets in Buenos Aires.
- Dinner starts late, often after 9 pm.
Planning a trip to Argentina?
Book a one-on-one call and bring your questions about your route, costs and visa.
Information on this page may change, so please confirm the latest visa and entry requirements and your government travel advice on official websites before you travel.