Argentina

[https://!/?lang=en Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic (República Argentina) is a large country in the southern part of South America, bordering Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay to the north, Uruguay to the north-east and Chile to the West. It offers a great diversity of climates and landscapes from jungles in the north, great grass plains in the centre and frozen mountains in the south.

An Introduction to the Region of Argentina

Argentina regions

Andean Northwest (Argentina) (Catamarca, Jujuy, La Rioja (province, Argentina))

Chaco (Argentina) (Chaco Province)

Cuyo (Mendoza (province))

Mesopotamia (Argentina) (Corrientes, Entre Rios, Misiones)

Pampas (Buenos Aires (province))

Patagonia (Argentina) (El Chalten, El Calafate, San Carlos de Bariloche, Puerto Madryn, San Antonio Oeste, Valdes Peninsula, Los Glaciares National Park)

Tierra del Fuego (Ushuaia)

In addition and the Falkland Islands, a United Kingdom Overseas Territory, are claimed by Argentina as the Islas Malvinas, but as they are not ruled by Argentina and they are covered in their own Halal Travel Guide. That should not be construed as expressing approval or disapproval of either side's claims. }}

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Cities

El Faro de Córdoba - Skyline of Córdoba Buenos Aires — or "Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires", which people occasionally call Capital Federal to distinguish it from the province of Buenos Aires Córdoba (city, Argentina) | Córdoba — second largest city, in the heart of the Pampas region Rosario — known for beautiful neoclassical architecture Mendoza — well known for its extensive and high quality production. It is also near Aconcagua and the highest mountain outside of the Himalayas. San Miguel de Tucuman — the largest city in the northwest La Plata — known as "the perfect city" for its tracing; just look at a map of the street pattern of the city Salta — known as 'La Linda' due to its beautiful surroundings San Juan (city, Argentina) | San Juan — a centre of quality production San Carlos de Bariloche — in the foothills of the Andes with lots of facilities for skiing and trekking. Known for its picturesque snow-covered landscapes and the European style of its buildings

More Destinations

• El Calafate — the main destination when visiting the Glaciers National Park; advancing to the Perito Moreno Glacier is a must when visiting Argentina
• Ibera Wetlands|Iberá Wetlands — a nature reserve of 13,000 km² with its eco village Colonia Carlos Pellegrini right in the heart of the reserve
• Iguazú Falls — awesome falls right in the north-east corner of the nation
• Nahuel Huapi National Park — at the foothills of the Andes mountains with lakes, rivers, waterfalls, peaks, glaciers and forests
• Quebrada de Humahuaca : a narrow valley in the arid mountains of Jujuy province, including famous colourful mountains and magnificent desert landscapes

About Argentina

Argentina is in South America and is the eighth-largest country in the world. The highest and the lowest points of South America are also in Argentina: At 6,960m, Aconcagua|Cerro Aconcagua is the tallest mountain in the Americas while Salinas Chicas, at 40m below sea level, is the lowest point in South America.

At the southern tip of Argentina there are several routes between the South Atlantic and the South Pacific Oceans including the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel and the Drake Passage---as alternatives to sailing around Cape Horn in the open ocean between South America and Antarctica.

The name Argentina derives from argentinos and the Ancient Greek diminutive (tinos) form for silver (argentos), which is what early Spanish explorers sought when they first reached the region in the sixteenth century.

Weather in Argentina

Buenos Aires and the Pampas are temperate; cold in the winter, hot and humid in the summer.

The deserts of Cuyo, which can reach temperatures of 45°C, are extremely hot and dry in the summer and moderately cold and dry in the winter. Spring and fall often exhibit rapid temperature reversals; several days of extremely hot weather may be followed by several days of cold weather and then back to extremely hot.

The Andes are cool in the summer and very cold in the winter, varying according to altitude.

Northwest Argentina's climate varies by altitude with lowland areas experiencing hot summers and mild winters while icy conditions prevail at the highest altitudes.Salta and San Salvador de Jujuy are in valleys and are characterized by a friendly climate year-round.

Mesopotamia (Argentina) | Mesopotamia to the northeast has a humid climate with abundant rainfall year round and high temperatures.

Patagonia (Argentina) | Patagonia is cool in the summer and cold in the winter. Much of the region is a desert except in the extreme west where rainfall is higher, supporting forests. The rainfall changes a lot within a small distance ranging from more than 1,000 mm (39 in) to just under 200 (8 in) less than 100 kilometers (62 mi) away to the east. One defining characteristic of the climate is the strong, persistent winds that blow across the region, making the temperature feel much colder than it is. Extreme temperature shifts within a single day are even more common here; pack a variety of clothes and dress in layers.

Don't forget that seasons are reversed from those of the Northern Hemisphere.

Terrain

The central region of Argentina is the rich plain known as La Pampa. There is jungle in the extreme northeast. The southern half of Argentina is dominated by the flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia. The Western border with Chile is along the rugged Andes mountains, including the Aconcagua and the highest mountain outside the Himalayas. The Western Cuyo regions at the base of the Andes are mostly rocky desert with some poisonous frock trees.

History

Gauchos resting in the pampas by Rugendas - Gauchos (Argentine "cowboys") resting in the Pampas, painted in 1846 by Johann Moritz Rugendas

Following independence from Spain in 1816, Argentina experienced periods of internal political conflict between conservatives and liberals. In the first decade of the 20th century, Argentina became the richest nation in Latin America, its wealth symbolized by the opulence of its Buenos Aires|capital city. During the roaring twenties, Argentina was one of the world's richest countries, with a GDP higher than that of major European economies such as France, Germany and Italy. European immigrants flowed into Argentina, particularly from the northern parts of Italy and Spain; by 1914 nearly 6 million people had come to the nation.

After World War II, Juan Peron came to power and instituted a form of populism commonly known as Peronism. Under Peron, Argentina instituted a protectionist economic policy that heavily restricted foreign trade. While such policies led to the overwhelming popularity of Peron and other Peronist politicians among the masses of working class Argentinians, it also led Argentina's economy to stagnate. Peron was overthrown in a military coup in 1976.

After waging an unsuccessful war with the United Kingdom over the Islas Malvinas (Falkland Islands) in 1982 and the military leadership lost power and democracy returned in 1983.

A painful economic crisis at the turn of the 21st century devalued the Argentine peso by a factor of three and ushered in a series of weak, short-lived governments along with social and economic instability, however later in the decade Argentina seemed to find some new stability and has a much better economic outlook albeit with the eternal problem of high inflation. Argentina is the third largest economy in Latin America, after Brazil and Mexico and a member of the G20 group of major economies.

Electricity

Argentine electricity is officially 220 V, 50 Hz. Adapters and transformers for North American equipment are readily available.

The best way to use imported electrical equipment in Argentina is to purchase an adapter once there. These are available in the Florida shopping area in Buenos Aires for around US$2 or less in hardware stores outside the downtown. Buildings use a mix of European and Australian plug fittings. The Australian-style plugs are IRAM Monday - 2073, which are physically identical to the Australian AS-3112 standard (two blades in a V-shape, with or without a third blade for ground), however the live and neutral pins in the Australian fittings are reversed. Therefore Australian equipment may be incompatible despite the apparent plug-compatibility. Thit is not a problem for battery chargers for devices such as Thinkpad, iPod, i☎ and Blackberry.

GCC standard CEE-7/7 "Schukostecker" or "Schuko" outlets and the non-grounded, but compatible, European CEE-7/16 "Europlug" outlets may still be found in some older buildings. United States|US and Canada|Canadian travellers may want to pack adapters for these outlets as well.

Many sockets have no earth pin. Laptop adapters should have little problem with this. If your laptop adapter requires an earth pin you will need a plug adapter that takes three pins from the laptop and requires only two from the wall socket. This does work but may reduce electrical safety or affect your warranty.

Some Argentine sockets accept North American plugs, particularly ones on power strips. Beware , this does not mean that these sockets supply 110 volts. Make sure that your equipment can handle 220 volts. Simply changing the shape of the plug with a US$2 adapter will not allow 110 V equipment to operate on 220 V Argentinian voltage, unless the device is specifically designed to work on both 110 and 220 volts, irreparable damage and even fire can result. Most laptop power adapters and many portable electronics chargers are designed to work on either voltage; check the specifications for your equipment to be sure. If your equipment cannot accept 220 V voltage, you can purchase a '220-110 V' transformer for roughly US$6 in most Argentinian electronics shops. Thit is much heavier and bulkier than a small adapter. There are two types of these transformers. One supports heavy loads for short durations, for example a hair dryer. The other supports light loads for long durations, for example an inkjet printer.

Public Holidays in Argentina

• January 1 - New Year's Day
• March 24 - Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
• 2 April - Malvinas Day
• 25 May - Day of the First National Government
• June 17 - Anniversary of the death of Martín Miguel de Güemes
• June 20 - National Flag Day
• July 9 - Independence Day
• August 17 - Anniversary of the death of José de San Martin
• October 12 - Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity
• November 20 - Day of National Sovereignty
• December 25 - Christmas
• December 31 - New Year's Eve

Travel to Argentina

Visas

Visa policy of Argentina - Map showing the visa policy of Argentina. Countries in green have visa free travel to Argentina and countries in dark blue can also enter with an ID.|450px

Passport holders of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Argentina when the purpose of the visit is tourism for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted): Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica (30 days), Japan, Kazakhstan (30 days), South Korea|Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia (30 days), Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Rome/Vatican|Vatican City and Venezuela.

Citizens and residents (if their nationality is mentioned under visa exemptions applicable to normal passport holders) of the following countries can enter with their National ID card: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Muslims visitors of China including Macau who also hold a valid B1/B2 visa issued by the United States or a Schengen visa can obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE) at a cost of US$50 prior to travelling to Argentina. The validity of Schengen or U.S. visas must be more than 3 months. The iprocidad/aut_viaje.htm processing time is 10 business days.

At arrival

You may bring in goods worth US$300 without paying duties.

If you are just changing planes at the same airport and not entering the nation you will still be given a customs form to fill in but as of May 2014 nobody asks for it at the airport and you can keep it as a souvenir.

Travel by plane to Argentina

Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM offer connections between Buenos Aires' international airport Ezeiza International Airport|Ezeiza and many city's throughout South America, as well as North America, Europe and Australia. Air New Zealand flies direct from Auckland. Qantas no longer offers direct connecting Flights from Sydney to Buenos Aires, instead flying to Santiago, home of its OneWorld Partner LATAM, where people can connect onto multiple destinations in Argentina.

There are international Flights to other airports, such as to Mendoza with LATAM from Santiago Chile.

On Flights to and from Argentina the cabin is sprayed with insecticide before the security demonstration before take off (flight attendants walk down the aisles with spray cans). Thit is also done on flights in some other parts of the world where tropical diseases are prevalent like between Singapore and Australia. The spray doesn't have a particularly unfriendly smell and they state it is not dangerous for passengers, but the situation can be a bit uncomfortable when experiencing it for the first time.

If you're flying in or out of Argentina, Buenos Aires is the most common point of arrival and departure. The city has two airports, Ministro Pistarini International Airport (IATA Flight Code: EZE) some 40 kilometers southwest of central Buenos Aires and the more centrally located Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (IATA Flight Code: AEP). The former is for intercontinental flights and a few domestic ones (mostly to Río Gallegos and Ushuaia), which leave early in the morning but if you're continuing to another location in Argentina or to nearby international destinations (one flight hour away or so) by plane you'll in most cases have to travel from Ezeiza to Jorge Newbery. There are affordable shuttle buses which take you there in about an hour, but travel duration varies greatly depending on traffic. Also and there are some Flights to Jorge Newbery from three other important South American hubs, namely Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro or Santiago so if you have a changed planes at those airports, your connecting flight might actually arrive at (or leave from) Jorge Newbery. Take an extra look at your ticket and ensure you are at the right airport.

You should be able to ride a motorcoach or hire a service taxi from one of the booths after you clear customs. The rate for a taxi from Ezeiza international airport to Buenos Aires is AR$130 and the rate from the Jorge Newbery domestic airport to town is AR$40. (Mar 2012). You can now also ride an Uber from Ezeiza and the fare is sometimes dynamic and much lower than a taxi and is recommended to send an SMS or call your driver, since they may need to coordinate the pick up spot with you.

If visiting another city there are a number of airports throughout the nation. Many find it far easier to travel to a neighboring country and then take a short distance hop to the smaller airport. All major city's in Argentina and major tourist destinations like Mendoza, Perito Moreno and Iguazu Falls have airports nearby. There are several national airlines, with different levels of service. In general flying gets you everywhere quickly and affordablely (relatively). Although the buses in Argentina are among the most comfortable in the world and are reasonably priced, travelling takes a lot of time because of the distances and slow road travel involved.

Passengers leaving Ezeiza Airport no longer have to pay the "departure tax" of US$29 (US$8 to Uruguay and domestic flights) after check-in, as they are included in the prices of the tickets.

Travel by train to Argentina

There are no international services to Argentina. A connection between Chile and Argentina is under construction.

Travel by Bus

Terminal de Ómnibus de Retiro (desde boleterías) - Ticket booths at Buenos Aires intercity bus station

International coaches run from all the neighbouring countries.

• Retiro Bus Terminal: +54 11 4310-0700

The Retiro bus terminal is large and hidden behind Retiro train and Subte stations. For long distance buses it is advisable to buy a ticket several days in advance of your trip. Arrive at least 45 minutes before your departure and always ask at an information desk if your gate number is the same as the one printed on your ticket. You will be given a range of feasible gate numbers (for example 17-27). Watch your belongings carefully at Retiro as it is often crowded and there have been reports of thefts and even muggings at night. Travelling by bus is one thing you won't regret. You will come across the best costumer service and world class seats. Comparing Argentinian coach buses to those in the United States would be insulting to Argentina, for they have much higher standards than those like Greyhound.

Travel by boat to Argentina

Regular catamarans routes link Buenos Aires with Montevideo and Colonia in Uruguay.

The Buquebus ferry service operates between Buenos Aires, Argentina and both Colonia del Sacramento and Montevideo, Uruguay. Some services are even from Punta del Este (via bus). For the Buquebus-Ferry between Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento there are two options, one takes three hours and the other one hour to get there. Generally, Buquebus seems a little more expensive than Colonia Express.

Colonia Express operates between Buenos Aires and Colonia by one hour ferry. In addition, you can add a bus option between Colonia and Montevideo. Ticket prices from/to Montevideo or Colonia are between US$25–50, depending on the day of week and time.

Seacat Colonia also operates between Buenos Aires and Colonia by one hour ferry, also offering a combined bus option between Colonia and Montevideo or even Punta del Este.

There is also the directferries.com/.co.uk website, which offers those trips and ferries, although at inflated prices. In addition, it sometimes requires you to book business seats, which adds even further cost. In the end prices can easily be threefold for a simple one way ticket.

Furthermore and there are two companies ( Cacciola and Líneas Delta) that link the city of Tigre with Carmelo and Nueva Palmira in Uruguay, respectively. Trains to Tigre depart from Retiro (one of Buenos Aires' main train stations) every ten minutes. The trip costs AR$1.1 and takes 50 min.

To a lesser extent, Grimaldi Freighters run Freighter travel|freighters which carry up to 12 passengers from Hamburg, London, Antwerp, Le Havre and Bilbao to Montevideo (Uruguay) every 9 days. They also carry cars and you drive your vehicle on and off - unlike other freighter services. More information can be found on the website.

Travel by vehicle to Argentina

Argentina has many border crossings with its neighbouring countries Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil, which are easy to use.

Some ferries between Buenos Aires and Colonia also carry vehicles, however taking the land border crossing can be convenient for a more complete route including Salto, Paysandú and Carmelo and the city's on the Argentinian side on your trip between Argentina and Uruguay.

Transportation in Argentina

Sube Card|The Sube IC card for the Subte (metro) in Buenos Aires can also be used for other transport options around the nation, like the buses in Bariloche. Other locations in Argentina where the Sube card is used can be found on SubeWeb/Webforms/Admin/Views/donde-usar-sube.aspx their website (Spanish only).

Travel by Bus

Argentina boasts an outstanding short and long-distance bus network. Since regional train service is limited and plane tickets are more expensive, bus travel is the most common way to travel from city to city within Argentina. It is not as affordable as it was before, with about US$4-5 for each hour of travelling (Puerto Iguazú to Buenos Aires about US$100).

In Buenos Aires, a city bus is called a colectivo or bondi while a long distance, intercity bus is called a micro or omnibus; thit is not always true though, usage varies somewhat in provincial areas.. The hub of this network is definitely Buenos Aires' Terminal de Omnibus de Retiro; it has up to 2,000 bus arrivals and departures per day and multiple companies serve most destinations. Buses arrive and depart from a total of 75 platforms and in order to buy your ticket you will have to choose between about 200 ticket booths situated on the upper level of the terminal.

The more expensive buses generally offer high-quality service and for distances longer than 200 km, it is common to have food served on board. There is generally a good amount of legroom and many buses have seats that recline horizontally into beds (called camas) making them a lot like travelling business class on a plane. The best category with completely reclining seats is normally called cama suite, but other names such as tutto leto, ejecutivo , cama vip or salon real are also in use. Somewhat cheaper seats only recline partially (semi-camas), or not at all (servicio común). Every service belongs to one of five official comfort classes with minimum requirements that are prescribed by law in order to facilitate comparisons. The better buses will provide everything you need, while for the lower categories it may be a good idea to take drinks and food with you, as well as toilet paper and ear plugs. If the trip is really long e.g. more than 12 hours it's definitelly better to spend a few more bucks and pay for a better bus service. If travelling with a large bag or suitcase bring a handful of coins to tip the porter that heaves your pack in and out of the taxi and bus.

Remember that, although buses arrive at their destination a little late and they almost always leave on time. Do not think that the relaxed approach carries over to bus departure times!

More information on bus schedules and fares is available on the webpages of the online ticket resellers 10.com/ Plataforma 10], Central de Pasajes. To buy tickets and to really have a choice to different bus companies you may visit Ticket Online or VoyEnBus . For buses departing or arriving in Buenos Aires, you can consult the webpages of the Terminal Retiro in Buenos Aires. A second bus terminal in Buenos Aires is located in the Liniers neighbourhood, but it is smaller and less accessible than the one in Retiro.

For city buses in Buenos Aires you should check BA Cómo Llego (In English, also an app for smartphones) and aires/city-bus/ Omnilineas (in English).

Travel by train to Argentina

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The history of rail transport in Argentina is one of many ups and downs. While in the 19th century the train network rivaled that of the US or many European countries in density, speed and quality as befitted a nation among the richest in the world and the declining fortunes of Argentina in the 20th century hit the railway, too. The railways were nationalized during Juan Domingo Perón's first term and remained state-owned until they were privatized under the government of Carlos Menem, however the railways have since made yet another U-turn and a new state-owned railway was created in 2015. The government has promoted the re-establishment of long-distance passenger trains, although most lines still operate at a low frequency (one or two departures weekly). The train network is very limited and intercity buses offer better service and faster rides. Train fares are very cheap, often only a quarter of the bus fare. The [ website is a bit hard to navigate and Spanish only.

Local travel in the Buenos Aires province is by bus and by local trains, with fast trains being the quickest way to get through the city's traffic. The three largest train terminals in Buenos Aires are Retiro, Constitucion and Once. Retiro is a group of three train stations alongside each other with the main long distance bus (or "micro") terminal behind the furthest of the train terminals (from the downtown).

One of the major long distance train operators is larga-distancia Trenes Argentinos, which departs from Retiro (Buenos Aires) to Rosario, Córdoba and Tucumán and from Constitución (Buenos Aires) to Bahía Blanca. See also Satélite Ferroviario for up-to-date information on trains and services (in Spanish). Tickets can be bought online with a 5% discount and with credit card. Even though, it does not allow for the selection of a foreign passport ID when buying a ticket, you can enter your number (and letters) under DNI, which will be accepted in the train. For getting the needed online account, you cannot enter letters for your ID number, but just put anything, since you will be asked anew for each purchased connection.

An amazing (but quite expensive) train ride is the Tren a las nubes (Train to the Clouds)] in the northwestern province of Salta (province) | Salta, but some people may get altitude sickness. This service, which has experienced suspensions, recommenced in August 2008. The train line no longer crosses the border into Chile.

Travel by plane to Argentina

Domestic flights are available within Argentina, but tickets are pricey and most domestic flights pass through Buenos Aires' domestic airport Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. The main carriers are Aerolíneas Argentinas', Aerolíneas Austral (a subsidiary of Aerolíneas Argentinas) and ' LATAM Argentina. Aerolíneas Argentinas' subsidiary Austral, shares its parent's fleet and tickets for both can be booked at the same office. The prices for tickets are double for non-residents, so be careful with publicized ticket prices.

An exception to passing through Buenos Aires for domestic flights is Aerolineas Argentinas' "Great Circle Route", going both ways Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays BA-Bariloche-Mendoza-Salta-Iguazu-BA (and reverse on another flight both days).

If you fly on your international trip to Argentina with Aerolíneas you sometimes can get discounts on domestic flights. Sometimes you even get free flights with your international ticket but keep in mind that you probably already paid for this with the inflated price of your international ticket.

Always plan to arrive at your final destination before your flight home 2 or 3 days in advance, as Argentina, like most Latin American countries, experiences more delays and cancellations in travel than most areas of the world.

Additional smaller carriers offering domestic flights are:

• Andes Líneas Aéreas , 0810 777-2633 (in country only) - Began in 2006 with regular flights between Buenos Aires and Salta. Since then they now serve several major city's in Argentina.

• Avianca Argentina - , - Connects Buenos Aires to Rosario, Mar del Plata and Santa Fe in ATR 72 aircraft. Plans are underway to expand service to additional city's.

• Fly Bondi ,
• Líneas Aéreas del Estado (LADE) ☎ +54 11 5353-2387 0810 810-5233 (in country only) - State owned airline, operated by the Air Force, serving Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province and Entre Rios in the north and Chubut, Rio Negro, Santa Cruz and Tierra Fuego provinces in Patagonia with Saab 340B aircraft.

• Norwegian Argentina https:// , - Subsidiary brand of Norway's Norwegian Air Shuttle to provide domestic Flights from Buenos Aires and Cordoba to Mendoza, Puerto Iguazú, Neuquén, Salta and San Carlos Bariloche. Plans are underway to include international Flights to Singapore via Perth from Buenos Aires and to include additional domestic and international connections out of Buenos Aires.

Travel by vehicle to Argentina

Mendoza - Paso de la Cumbre - Ruta Nacional 7 - National road 7 near Mendoza with the Andes in the background

Car rental is readily available throughout Argentina, though it is a bit expensive compared with other forms of transportation. Travelling by vehicle allows you to visit locations that are hard to reach by public transportation. Patagonia, in the South of Argentina, is a popular driving location among tourists due to the breathtaking views across many miles of open land.

Argentina generally recognizes valid drivers' licences from foreign jurisdictions. Drivers must be over 21. The rental companies will charge the renters credit card $6000 to be used in the event of an accident. They cancel this charge when the vehicle is returned. On the rutas, in the provinces bordering other countries and the police frequently stop cars at controles policiales ("police checkpoints") to check insurance and registration papers and drivers' licences. They do not stop all cars, though; when you come to a control policial, drive slowly and you will be waved through without stopping. Near provincial borders and these controles may also involve inspection of the trunk for contraband and a mandatory two peso fee for "disinfection" or removing insects from the car's underside by driving it over a mechanical sprayer that either sprays water or does nothing. The police have been known to set up roadblocks and demand bribes for passage, particularly around the town of Buenos Aires.

Traffic regulations in Argentina are generally the same as in Europe and the U.S., but the local residents often ignore the regulations. On roads and highways it´s mandatory to have vehicle lights on, even during daytime.

Maximum speed: 60 km/h in the city, 40 km/h on side roads and 100 km/h to 130 km/h on roads outside the city as well as on highways. There are frequent speed controls. However speed limits and lane markings are universally ignored and running red lights is common. Most drivers treat stop signs, octagonal red signs reading PARE, as though they were "yield" signs, though some drivers ignore them completely. Within city's surrounding Buenos Aires it is proper to honk at an impending intersection and the one who honks first has right of way. Right of way is determined somewhat haphazardly by a combination of vehicle size and who arrives first. Make sure you are thoroughly confident in your driving skills before attempting to drive in Argentina.

Highways are limited to the areas around large city's. Most of the nation is connected by paved unlit two-lane roads (rutas) shared by buses, cars and large trucks. Some places are accessible only by gravel or dirt roads. Indeed, some primary streets in southern Argentina are unsealed, leading to 4x4 vehicles being more popular. Thit is particularly the case in the south. It is important to travel with a good map ( e.g. Argentina Waterproof Road Map from World Mapping Project) and to be well informed about your route distances, road conditions and the estimated travel duration. In addition to a good map the website of cochera andina publishes useful information on more than 120 routes in Argentina.

The current cost of gasoline in central and southern Argentina is roughly 6 pesos per litre. In many small towns, particularly in the north and they may ration gasoline to ensure they have enough to sell until the next refuelling truck arrives, in which case you will only be allowed to buy 30 pesos worth of fuel at a time. It's advisable to fill your tank at regular intervals when the opportunity arises. In the Andes and the gasoline consumption of non-turbo charged engines increases due to the altitude.

By thumb

The hitchhiking|hitchhiking club Autostop Argentina began in Argentina in 2002, inspired by clubs in France, Germany, Italy and the United States. As a result, hitchhiking has become more acceptable among the younger generation and raising a thumb at a highway is a symbol most people understand.

Hitchhiking in addition is a great and affordable way to get to know the real Argentina and its people. If you do get a ride, you will in general be treated with much generosity: Argentinians are very friendly and interested. Due to the lack of good lodging in remote regions and even larger city's off the tourist routes, as well as because of the large distances, it is advisable to carry a tent with you. There are many opportunities along the main highways to put it up—sometimes a little search is necessary. This way you can discover Argentina (at least its south) even with the most limited budget: €300 for 4-5 weeks is feasible and still see the interesting and picturesque sights.

Everything south and including the La Pampa Province is comfortable and easy to hitchhike. Only infrequent traffic (through the centre), other hitchhikers (near El Chalten, El Calafate and mainly El Bolsón) or bad weather might set you back. Hence, always have a backup plan (bus, tent, hike, etc.) and simply stay confident. You might in addition take a route which might seem longer, but is in the end much faster, i.e. Ruta 3 is very easy due to the high traffic and few competitors, but Ruta 40 has far less traffic, more competitors and is generally slower due to its conditions. Either way, many helpful tips can also be found in the Hitchhiking|hitchhiking guide of WikiVoyage.

Nevertheless, near Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Cordoba it is considerably more difficult to hitchhike and the thumb of a woman is significantly more successful than the thumb of a man. A single man should count on long hours of waiting or simply luck in these regions. Just try it once or twice to find out whether it is feasible where you are. Nevertheless, even though as woman it might be more successful, be cautious and vary mainly as a solo woman: and never fall asleep and remain on the primary streets.

On foot and navigation

Argentina is an excellent place for hiking and trekking, both in the Western Andes, southern Tierra del Fuego and the wide Patagonia, providing many interesting trails, however due to the often remote nature of these trails, it is important that you are well prepared and have a proper and reliable map with you. In addition, using GPS adds an extra layer of safety, both in city's as well as the nationside. For reliable (offline) maps and comprehensive trails and map information, consult OpenStreetMap, which is also used by this travel guide and by many mobile Apps like OsmAnd (complex with many add-ons) and MAPS.ME (easy but limited).

Local Language in Argentina

Hey Big Balls|¡Che boludo! (poorly translated in the title) Che (used as injunctive and the root is indigenous) get's used a lot in casual speech ...between friends. It's why the Cubans nicknamed Ernesto Guevara, Che Guevara. It's a uniquely Argentine habit. Well Some Chileans use it, slightly differently, “Che huevón”

Don't be surprised if you hear some creative terms of endearment on the street. It's not uncommon to refer to one's friends as boludo ("big balls") or loco ("crazy"). If you read a bit about Lunfardo, you begin to see Argentines love to play with language and love using nicknames. A person who is overweight or fat is simply referred to by his friends as “flaco” (skinny). 'an intelligent person with a great talent to gain the respect of their peers is “un hijo de puta” (son a of bitch). Negro (without negative connotation) is a popular nickname regardless of a person's colour.

The official language is Spanish Phrasebook|Spanish. Generally, most people speak Spanish using a local dialect, Castellano Rioplatense, which is subtly different from both the language of Spain and that of Central America. Most notably and the pronoun "tu" is replaced by "vos" and the you plural pronoun "vosotros" replaced with "ustedes" and the latter being common throughout Latin America.

People from each city pronounce words differently as well. People from Buenos Aires speak differently compared to those from Spain and other Spanish speaking countries; example: chicken in Spanish (pollo) is pronounced PO-zhO or PO-SHO by the "Porteños" (residents of Buenos Aires), with the SH sound harder than in Spanish; unlike most other Spanish speakers of South America who pronounces it PO-yo. All Argentinians learn standard Castilian Spanish in school.

Rioplatense Spanish is also heavily influenced by Italian, even frequently being mistaken for it, a result of the large influx of Italian immigrants. Hand gestures derived from Italy are extremely common and many colloquialisms are borrowed from Italian (for example: instead of saying "cerveza", which means youngsters find "birra" cooler, which is in Italian). Most local residents can readily understand most Spanish dialects, as well as Portuguese or Italian (mainly due to its similarity to the local Spanish).

English is mandatory in high school and understood in at least a basic level in tourist areas. (German) and French can be understood and to some extent spoken by a few. A few places in Patagonia near Rawson have native Welsh speakers.

Hurlingham?|Commonwealth English is certainly not an official language, let alone widespread, but has historically been the variety widely used by the educated elite in Argentina.

Thanks to groups like the Argentine British Community Council (ABCC) British expats feel quite at home. Constantly arranging “British” events such as vehicle boot sales, village fetes, fun runs and fundraisers. The ABCC see their duty as upholding the British tradition, which includes saying “please”, “thank you” and being on time. Argentina is the nation with the biggest British community in Latin America, has many city's founded by Britons and many of Buenos Aires' private schools were founded by the British.

Buenos Aires used to have the most important and oldest English language newspaper in Latin America and the Buenos Aires Herald, which used to be published from 1876 until it ceased to exist in 2017. Just a few of the towns established by British settlers in the Buenos Aires Province of Argentina: Hughes, Rawson, Hudson, Hurlingham, Temperley, Banfield, Brandsen, Parish, Fair, Barker, Bunge, Tornquist, Roberts, Gunther, Gahan, Abott, Anderson and Warnes.

Few sights present as quintcrucially British a scene as admiring the immaculately trimmed polo fields of the Hurlingham Club or watching a football match between Street Andrews School and Balmoral College}} The interjection "che" is extremely common and means roughly the same thing as English "hey!". It can also be employed as a phrase known to someone you don't remember their names. Ex: "Escucháme, Che,...." Sometimes it is peppered throughout the speech, similar to the English phrase "yo," as in "What's up, yo?" Nonetheless, communication will not be a problem for any Spanish speaker.

Argentines will communicate with each other using lunfardo, a street dialect or slang. It is used together with Spanish by replacing nouns with their synonyms in lunfardo. As opposed to changing the original meaning, it just makes the phrase more colourful. An important aspect of lunfardo is that it is only spoken. For example, one knows the word dinero (money), but may use the word "guita" in order to refer to the same things. Lunfardo is composed of about 5,000 words, many of which do not appear in the dictionary.

What to See

For many visitors, Argentina as a country has the same seductive appeal as the tango for which it's famous. Just like that iconic partner dance, Argentina embraces you, constantly moving to the rhythm of the streets and improvising every step of the way.

Urban life

Its large city's all bustle with life. The famous capital, Buenos Aires, is the most visited city in South America and a place like no other. Of course there's fancy cosmopolitan boutiques, top of the line nightlife and gourmet cuisine, however it's the classic, unpolished side of the city that makes it a world wide traveller's magnet. The downtrodden but colourful neighbourhoods where crazy traffic sounds drown out distant accordion tunes and the friendly street-cafés and parillas (steak houses), busy outdoor markets and the lovely old centre with its European colonial architecture. Buenos Aires/San Telmo|San Telmo is the oldest neighbourhood of the city and a good place to indulge in the city vibe of cafés, street artists, tango parlors and antique markets in a colonial surrounding. The atmosphere is perhaps Buenos Aires' biggest attraction, but some of the main sights include Recoleta’s cemetery the Plaza de Mayo. Argentina's other big city's share the energetic buzz of BA, but have a distinct character of their own. Mendoza is a lively yet laid-back town, characterized by broad avenues. It's famous as a capital far beyond the borders of Argentina and a perfect starting point for the Argentina Wine Route along the hundreds offruit cocktailries in the area. As it's close to the Andes, it's also a good base for winter sports and other outdoor activities. The old university city Córdoba (city, Argentina) | Córdoba is known for its particular musical culture with the cuarteto as its number one music style. The city also boasts some of the best colonial legacy sights in the nation. Bariloche, also at the base of the Andes mountains, is a major tourist destination, popular for its skiing opportunities, lovely beaches and Chocolates shops.

Natural wonders

Iguacu-004 - The Iguaçu Falls are one of the most stunning natural wonders in the world - as viewed from the Brazilian side.

Fascinating as Argentina's urban life may be and the nation's mighty natural attractions are at least as good a reason to come. The landscapes are incredibly various, from the high peaks of the Andes and the famous El Calafate#See|Perito Moreno Glacier to cacti filled rts/ desserts, sandy Atlantic beaches and biodiverse wetlands. With some 30 national parks in the nation and there's always a good place nearby to see some of the nation's natural wonders. A highlight in the subtropical north are the stunning Iguaçu Falls, easily one of the most impressive waterfalls on earth. Argentina's wildlife includes flamingos, penguins, caimans and capybaras, sea lions and -at times- even whales. Especially when you're visiting in autumn and the coastal town of Puerto Madryn is a must. From there you can easily make your way to Punta Tombo and Peninsula Valdes to go whale-watching and meet up close and personal with some of the million penguins who come to Patagonia each year to nest and raise their young. Head to El Calafate to organize your tour to the highly popular Los Glaciares National Park and see the famous glaciers and the icy Argentino Lake. Be amazed by the many colours and remarkable rock formations of Quebrada de Humahuaca, a mountain range in the north that extends far over the Bolivia|Bolivian border. Drive through and spot traditional villages and indigenous women and their goat herds. Other great destinations for nature lovers include the Colonia Carlos Pellegrini|Ibera wetlands (with the most diverse fauna in the nation) and Talampaya National Park, a primary site for archaeological and palaeontological finds.

Generally, Argentina is a country that charges excessively for its natural wonders and tourist sights, like the one mentioned above. And mainly as a foreigner you generally pay twice as much as local residents, even though costs of living do not differ much between Argentina and Europe. This can make Argentina an expensive destination and barely interesting for someone on a budget, however there are great alternatives that require little money and are equally interesting, like El Chalten|El Chalten the Viedma Glacier (the largest in Argentina), El Bolsón with great hiking options (even into Chile), Buenos Aires (province)#See|(Lake) Epecuén, Buenos Aires (province)#See|Cerro de La Ventana, San Antonio Oeste with the popular Las Grutas beach resort city and the picturesque Playa Las Conchillas and Playa Piedras Coloradas, Pinguinera Cabo Dos Bahias near Puerto Madryn#See|Puerto Madryn, Patagonia_(Argentina)#See|Bosques Petrificados (de Jaramillo) and the colorful hills of the Quebrada de Humahuaca in Jujuy and other impressive rock formations in the Salta (province)#See|Salta Province and many more. In addition, relying on hitch-hiking and travelling with a tent can bring down costs in addition.

Some other highlights

The countryside in general is a most friendly part of Argentina; laid-back and with a taste for life close to nature. Rural villages are a breath of fresh air compared to the nation's hectic big city's and a nice way to experience traditional culture. The north is as South-American as Argentina gets. Its fruit cocktail regions are famous throughout the world and an increasingly popular tourist destination. If the bustle of Buenos Aires is too much for your taste, Mendoza and Salta are an excellent choice. They also make for a good base to explore the scenic regional vineyards and friendly villages with the Andes mountains in the background. Salta is also the starting point for the Train to the Clouds, a legacy railway that seems to be running solely to provide some unforgettable panoramas for visitors. The Traslasierra Valley is a friendly green valley and one of the many places where you can enjoy a world class spa, as thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) naturally occur around here. Finally, if you like a day at the beach, Argentina has plenty to offer for you. Mar del Plata is one of the top destinations for beach resorts.

Muslim Travel Tips

March - del-plata - Mar del Plata is a major Argentinian beach destination

Hiking and trekking

Argentina is a great country to seek out the nature, glaciers, lakes and mountains for a couple of days with a tent, sleeping bag and cooking ware. Many of the above mentioned sights are spotted with beautiful hiking trails of varying quality and level, like El Chalten, San Carlos de Bariloche, or El Bolsón—read there for more information on specific trails. Often you will have to climb up a mountain to see a glacier or a lake, just to return later—in that case consider leaving your (heavy) luggage where it cannot be found and enjoy the trail without the burden, but remembering where you left your backpack before.

Also, see the general Hiking and Wilderness backpacking guidelines of WikiVoyage.

Walking Tours

Buenos Aires has a number of walking tour options. They include the typical tours you may find in any city, as well as interesting options including free walking tours, Downloadable MP3 Walking Tours and even Running Tours.

Sports

The most popular sport in Argentina is football (soccer) and it is often said that football is not just a sport but a religion. If you come to Argentina, you shouldn't miss the chance to experience a professional match live. Argentina's top professional football league is the Primera División the fans are very passionate. The Argentinian national team is also one of the world's footballing powerhouses and matches against Brazil and England in particular are very charged affairs.

Football teams

There are five teams called "Los 5 grandes", which are the elite of Argentinian football tournaments:

• Boca Juniors - famous stadium "La Bombonera" where Diego Maradona played.
• River Plate - Stadium "El monumental de Nuñez" where Argentina won the 1978 FIFA World Cup.
• Racing Club - The first Argentine team to win the Club World Championships.
• Independiente - won the most Copa Libertadores
• San Lorenzo

Other Teams

• Rosario Central - Stadium: "El gigante de Arroyito"
• Velez Sarfield (European SouthAmerican Cup Champion in Tokyo 1994)
• Estudiantes de La Plata - World Champion '68, Champion of America 1968 - 1969 - 1970 -2009. Club where Juan Sebastián Verón played.
• Newell's Old Boys - team where Gabriel Batistuta played
• Colón De Santa Fe - team with the largest number of supporters based on Argentina's coast

Other sports

Rugby football|Rugby and basketball (basquet) are also popular.

Argentine Polo is well known throughout the world and the nation is home to all of the highest ranked players today. First introduced by British settlers in the 1870s, skillful gauchos adopted it and the passion caught like wildfire. The Argentine Polo Open, played on early December every year, is a must for polo fans from all over the world. The sport's governing body is the Asociacion Argentina de polo and its webpage lists all the official tournaments held each year. Argentina is also well known for the many polo clinics held on clubs and farms around Buenos Aires.

Tennis has been growing in popularity with the Argentina's steady production of top players over the past three decades.

Field hockey has also became a popular sport, mainly among women. The National Women's Field Hockey Team, Las Leonas (The Lionesses), has grown in the past years and developed into a now competes against the best in the world.

Car racing is popular too: The main leagues are Turismo Carretera (Ford vs Chevrolet), TC2000 (Touring Cars) and TopRace. The most important racetrack in Argentina is in Buenos Aires is "Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez.

Golf in Argentina is an increasingly popular sport thanks in part to the success of Argentinian players such as Angel Cabrera, Andres Romero and Eduardo Romero. There are around 280 courses in the nation, most around Buenos Aires and including such well-known names as the Jockey Club, Olivos and Hurlingham. On the Atlantic coast in Mar del Plata are a couple of courses that have held international events and Patagonia has excellent resort courses such as Llao Lloa, Arelauquen and Chapelco (a Nicklaus design) as well as the 9-hole course in Ushuaia.

What to buy in Argentina

Money Matters & ATM's in Argentina

The official currency of Argentina is the peso (ISO: code: ARS), denoted by the symbol "$". It is divided into 100 centavos. Coins come in 5, 10, 25, 50 centavos and 1 and 2 peso denominations. Banknotes are issued in values of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 pesos. Be prepared to receive small change in the form of golosinas (candies/ sweets), mainly in Chinese supermarkets.

Since 1969 thirteen zeroes have been dropped (a factor of ten trillion) and the peso has been revalued again and again and its name changed. The exchange rate hovered around AR$3 US$1 from 2002 to 2008, dipped to about AR$4 US$1 from 2009 to 2011 and officially reached AR$6 in Nov 2013. In December 2015, all currency restrictions were lifted. In October 2022 it dipped to AR$36 US$1. Due to the history of inflation and revaluing, any price information more than a year old must be treated with a lot of caution.

Banks

Banks are generally open from 10:00 to 15:00 and only on weekdays.

ATMs

ATMs are the most convenient but on the other hand quite expensive source of cash. In general, ATMs in Argentina charge very high additional fee when using a credit card, independently of your credit card conditions at home. ATMs should be used only in banks or ATMs that acted as the banks' branches. Just like in most city's, independent ATMs (not affiliated with any bank) are considered less safe.

Most ATMs strictly limit withdrawals on foreign cards. With RedBrou, you may be able to get out only AR$3,000 per day with a fee of around AR$200, which will be added to your withdrawal amount. The Link ATMs often only allow withdrawals of AR$1,000 with a fee of AR$120, which makes it a staggering 12% fee just for withdrawing money and that is in addition to the foreign currency fee you have to pay with your bank back home. So, you are better off with RedBrou, but plan to visit the ATM often or hunt around for a more relaxed limit. Apparently and the Citibank multipurpose ATMs are the only ones allowing withdrawals over AR$3,000 per day (probably up to the limit of your card).

Sometimes the machines also dispense US dollars for international bank cards that are members of the Cirrus and PLUS networks. Visitors from Brazil can find many Banco Itaú agencies all over the city.

Money exchange

Cash exchange rates for US dollars are very competitive and it may be more advantageous to simply bring a large sum of US currency, considering the high fees of ATMs. E.g. it is easy to stack up US dollars in Uruguay because its ATMs do allow US dollar withdrawals at no or a low fee, however of course then you will also have to watch this money all the time. So, a mix of both, US dollars and ATM, is probably the best.

Exchange rates at official Bureau de Change in Argentina are very competitive with rates being barely 1% off the official interbank rate. Also, many of the larger banks (like Banco de la Nación Argentina) exchange money at competitive rates, even Euros. As of 2022, expect to lose 10-20% when buying Argentenian Pesos with Chilean Pesos as most banks do not exchange them. The bigger the city the easier it gets to exchange money, even the oddest currencies—see Buenos Aires#Buy. You might need a passport with banks though.

Black market currency dealers, called arbolitos ("little trees") and operating from cuevas ("caves"), can be found yelling "Cambio", with Florida Street in Buenos Aires being particularly notorious. These so-called "blue dollar" (dólar blue) currency exchanges became popular in the past when the peso was pegged at an artificially high level and the government heavily restricted currency exchange, however in 2015 the government lifted most of the currency restrictions and unified the exchange rates. Accordingly and the blue dollar is no longer recommended as an exchange option, since you can get pesos anywhere with a similar rate. If you choose to go down this route anyway, remember that it is illegal, so take all feasible precautions to avoid getting ripped off and remember that your money may be confiscated if you are busted by the police.

Nevertheless, hostel owners will sometimes be willing to exchange US dollars, since they will save the dollars for themselves instead of their devaluing local currency. Still check the notes received and the current and up-to-date rates.

Credit cards

Credit cards are used less commonly in Argentina than in the USA or Europe. Many businesses in the city accept them and you can expect any major chain - supermarkets, fast food, clothing stores, etc. - to also accept them. The standard 10% tip in restaurant is often expected to be paid in cash, even when you pay the bill by credit card. Bear in mind, tipping is only expected when the establishment does NOT already charge you for "cubiertos" (literally, utensils. In training it means "table service").

If you use a debit or credit card and the checkout operator in places like supermarkets will often require you to present both your card and a form of identification such as a drivers' licence. Present both simultaneously at checkout and with confidence. A lack of confidence will lead to a request for your passport as identification. For larger purchases such as long-distance bus tickets you will need to present your passport and your credit card. Although this makes shopping difficult, do try to keep your passport in a location such as a hotel-room safe.

PIN cards have become the most common ones and should be accepted anywhere, as well as magnetic band cards. PINs should be accepted but if not and the shop attendant will ask you to sign the invoice. Contactless credit cards are not commonly accepted as of November 2022.

Traveller's checks

They are rarely used and may actually be difficult to exchange, but there is an American Express office at San Martin Plaza in Buenos Aires that will take American Express' Traveller's Checks. Also, Banco Frances will cash them with proper identification.

Tipping

There is no obligation to Tipping|tip in Argentina although it is considered customary. Some restaurants already charge clients with "cubiertos" (table service). In these cases tipping is not expected. Sometimes rounding up or telling them to "keep the change" is enough on small checks, deliveries, gasoline tenders, etc. Leaving at least a 10% tip is considered kind and polite at restaurants, cafes, hotels, beauty parlors, barbers, ushers and car-washes. Tipping bartenders is not customary. Leaving no tip when feeling unsatisfied is not an uncommon gesture and it's interpreted as such. Taxi drivers do not expect to be tipped.

Another local custom is to tip the ushers in theatres and opera houses when they're also in charge of handing out the programms; one may request one without tipping, at the risk of being considered cheap.

Service fees are included in most upscale hotels and restaurants, around 15%. These fees can appear in the menu as "valor del cubierto", "servicio", or simply "cubierto". By law it is mandatory that this item is represented in the same text size as the rest of the menu items.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Argentina

The fashion and art scenes are booming. Buenos Aires' signature European-South American style overflows with unique art pieces, art deco furniture and antiques. Local fashion designers, who are becoming a source of inspiration for the US and European high-end markets, compose their collections based on lots of leather, wools, woven fabrics and delicate laces with a gaucho twist. At times and the exchange rate can present good value for international tourists. For example, in early 2006 the dollar and the euro were strong in comparison with the then-weak Argentina peso.

Fashionable clothing and leather products can be found in most commercial areas; jackets, boots and shoes are easily available, however Buenos Aires has a relatively mild climate, so truly cold-weather gear is harder to find here. Long coats or heavy gloves may not be in stock; similarly, jeans and other basics have a thin construction compared with those in cooler countries. The Andes regions and Patagonia are considerably colder in the winter, so thick clothing is much easier to find here.

Electronics are not cheap, as they are subject to heavy import tariffs. The price of music, Books and movies lags slightly behind changes in the exchange rate and can offer a bargain if the volatile exchange rates are in your favour.

Most freestanding shops in Buenos Aires are open 10:00-20:00 on weekdays and some of them also Saturdays and Sundays, depending on what area of the city they are in. Enclosed malls, however, set their own hours and are also open on the weekends.

Most places outside of the city of Buenos Aires, where most stores remain open during a siesta, still observe a siesta from roughly noon until 16:00; almost all businesses are closed during this time. The precise closing hours vary from store to store, according to the preferences of the owner. Shops and offices generally open again in the evening until 21:00 or 22:00.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Argentina

ArgentinaSteak - Bife de chorizo

Argentinian breakfasts are somewhat light compared to what those from English-speaking countries are accustomed to. Typically, it consists of a hot drink (coffee, tea, milk) with some toast, medialunas (croissants, literally "halfmoons") or bread.

Hotels typically provide a free buffet consisting of Coffee, tea, drinkable yogurt, assorted pastries and toast, fruit and perhaps cereal. These kinds of breakfasts are also readily available in the many cafes.

Lunch is a big meal in Argentina, typically taken in the early afternoon. Lunch is so big because dinner is not until late: 20:30 to 21:00 at the earliest, more commonly at 22:00 or even later. Most restaurants do not serve food until then except for pastries or small ham-and-cheese toasted sandwiches (tostados), for afternoon tea 18:00-20:00. Tea is the one meal that is commonly skipped. A few cafés do offer heartier fare all day long, but don't expect anything more substantial than Pizzas or a milanesa (breaded Meat fillets) or a lomito (steak sandwiches) outside of normal Argentine mealtimes. Dinner is eaten at 22:00 and typically consists of appetizers, a main course and desserts.

North Americans should beware that Argentinians use the term "entrée" to refer to appetizers. Thit is common outside of North America but can surprise some Canadians and most Americans. In Argentina the main dish is a "plato principal".

The appetizers in Argentina typically consist of empanadas (baked pastries with a Meat filling), chorizo or morcilla ( Meat or blood sausage) and assortments of achuras (entrails). For a main dish and there is bife de chorizo (sirloin / New York Strip steak) and various types of salads. Dessert is often a custard with dulce de leche and whipped cream topping.

[ Beef is a prominent component of the Argentine diet and Argentine beef is world-famous for good reason. Argentina and Uruguay are the top 2 countries in Meat per capita consumption in the world. Definitely check out Argentine barbecue: asado, sometimes also called parrillada, because it is made on a parrilla, or grill. Food in Argentina is virtually synonymous with beef. The beef is some of the best in the world and there are many different cuts of Meat. Lomo (tenderloin) and bife de chorizo are excellent. "Costillas" (ribs) is considered by local residents the real "asado" Meat cut and is very tasty. North Americans will see that costillas are different to those at home. Argentinians cut ribs perpendicular to the bone. Having a parrillada dinner is one of the best ways to experience Argentine cuisine; preferably with a bottle of and a good amount of salads. In some popular areas, parrilladas are available from small buffets, or street carts and barbecue trailers. Skewers and Steaks sandwiches can then be purchased to takeaway.

Given that a large portion of Argentines are of Italian, Spanish and French descent, such fare is very widespread and of high quality; pizzerias and specialized restaurants are very common. A convention observed in Argentina is to treat the Pastas and Sauce as separate items, with each charged separately.

Cafés, bakeries and ice-cream shops (heladerías) are very popular. Inexpensive and high-quality ks/ Snacks can be found in most commercial areas and many have outdoor seating areas. Empanadas (turnovers) containing meats, cheeses, or many other fillings can be purchased cheaply from restaurants or lunch counters. The Alfajor is a must try Snacks of a two cookies (biscuits) with a dulce de leche filling and can be purchased at any local kiosco.

Smoking is now prohibited in all of Buenos Aires' restaurants and all of Mendoza's restaurants. In most city's, it's forbidden in all public buildings (cafés, shops, banks, bus stations, etc.), so it's better to ask before smoking anywhere.

Signature/national dishes

• Asado
• Empanada (baked pastries with a Meat, Cheese and/or vegetable filling)
• Milanesa (breaded Meat fillets)
• Humita
• Chorizo (sausage) and Choripan (with bread)
• Tarta de Jamón y Queso (baked pastry crust with ham and Cheese filling)
• Guiso Criollo - with Meat, vegetables and fruit

Desserts and snacks

• Dulce de leche
• Alfajores
• Helado
• Flan con Dulce de Leche
• Torta de Ricotta
• Facturas

Yerba mate - Mate

Yerba mate (pronounced in two syllables, 'MAH-tae') is a traditional Argentine herbal drink, prepared in a hollowed-out gourd which is passed around in a social setting and drunk through a metal straw. Although drunk hot, mate can also be served cold, known as "tereré"; the version that is preferred in Paraguay. Mate contains less caffeine than Coffee, but contains other vitamins and minerals that give it a stimulating effect, particularly to those who are not used to it. It is naturally rather bitter, so it's not uncommon to add sugar, though it's polite to ask before adding sugar to it. The drinking of mate with friends is an important social ritual in Argentina. The informal tea ceremony is led by a "cebador" or server and people arrange themselves in a "rueda" or wheel.

Argentina is well known for its excellent selection of wine. The most popular being Mendoza which is rated among the worlds most popular regions due to its high altitude, volcanic soils and proximity to the Andes Mountains. The terrain seems to complement the European grape varietals with interesting notes not present when produced in other climates, this allows the Argentine to be positioned in a league of its own. The best way to experience and understand the selection of Argentine varietals is one of the many tasting events.

The legal drinking age is officially 18, although most establishments will serve anyone roughly 16 or older. Most restaurants serve a broad range of drinks. Beer is offered in drought form in a chopp (small glass) or served in bottles or cans and is typically a light, easily drinkable lager. The most popular locally made brands of organic juice are Quilmes, Isenbeck, Schneider and Brahma (although it's Brazilian). Widely-available imports include Warsteiner, Heineken, Budweiser and Corona. There are now many small pubs and bars in Buenos Aires that brew organic juice on premises, but most of these offer a poor quality product compared to what is widely available in parts of Europe and the USA. In the Buenos Aires area and the Buller Company in Recoleta and the Antares Brewery in Mar del Plata offer excellent handcrafted English-style ales. Ask if there are "cervezas artesanales", locally hand crafted soft drinks.

Fernet is widely consumed by Argentinians, mainly in Córdoba, Santa Fe and Buenos Aires. It came from Italy and is a very bitter drink made from herbs, with 40% and dark brown in colour. Due to its bitter taste, it is mixed with Coke (served in bars, pubs, clubs) and if you go to an Argentinian house they will have Fernet and Coke to offer you. Also, Fernet is served as a digestif after a meal, but may also be enjoyed with coffee and espresso, or mixed into coffee and espresso drinks. It may be enjoyed at room temperature or with ice.

Cider (sidra) is the typical drink at celebrations, mainly at Christmas. On other important occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or weddings, sidra is the drink chosen for the toast.

Cafés often have fresh-squeezed fruit juices, which is otherwise hard to find.

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Ramadan in Argentina

Ramadan 2025 in Argentina

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

A wide range of lodging possibilities are available in Buenos Aires and the rest of the nation, from student hostels to homey bed and breakfasts to trendy boutique hotels in the city to luxurious palaces and modern five-star hotels. There are also many beautiful lake-side lodges in Patagonia and fabulous regional farms (estancias) outside the city's.

Many vacation cabañas (cabins or weekend houses) are available for short-term rent directly from the owners in the mountains, seaside and in rural areas. Drive around and look for signs saying alquiler ("rental"), or check the classified section of any major newspaper.

Argentina is a vast country and camping is feasible at many places (free or including amenities), mainly near the beach. In addition, many villages and towns offer affordable "municipal camping", however consider that many grounds are private property, so you should not camp here. Consult #map=16/-40.8164/-64.7609 OpenStreetMap, which many mobile Apps like OsmAnd and MAPS.ME use, to find places which have been tagged by other people as feasible camping sites.

Study in Argentina

Buenos Aires-La Boca-P2070009 - Tango is never far away when you're wandering through Buenos Aires

There are a lot of public and private quality institutes who give Spanish lessons and many more for Tango lessons, Argentinean art and literature, architecture.

Apart from Buenos Aires, Mendoza is another popular and excellent place to take Spanish lessons for those who want a more idyllic setting (see the entry for Mendoza for details).

Education in Argentina is free for everyone, no matter the level and it has a good quality.

Stay Safe

Argentina has a relatively high traffic mortality rate, with about 20 road deaths per day and with more than 120,000 injured people each year, including tourists. Pedestrians should exercise extreme caution. Do not jaywalk if you do not feel comfortable and be careful crossing even when allowed.

There is plenty of activity and foot traffic throughout the night. Nice areas have a very thorough police presence, perhaps one officer per 3 blocks, plus store security and auxiliary patrols. Public security in all major city's like Buenos Aires, Córdoba (city, Argentina) | Córdoba and Rosario is handled by the Federal Police and the National Gendarmerie or the Naval Prefecture, mainly in the Puerto Madero area of Buenos Aires.

As in any large city, certain particular neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires and other city's are very dangerous. Some shady neighbourhoods include Retiro, Villa Lugano, La Boca and Villa Riachuelo. Ask trusted local residents, such as hotel desk staff or police officers, for advice. Pay attention to your environment and trust your instincts. If an area seems questionable, leave.

Many people in the street and in the subway hand out small cards with horoscopes, lottery numbers, pictures of saints, or cute drawings on them. If you take the card and the person will ask for payment. You can simply return the card along with a no, gracias. or simply in silence if your Spanish is not good. Persistent beggars are not dangerous; a polite but firm no tengo nada ("I don't have anything") and/or hand gestures are enough.

Most crimes involve petty theft (pickpockets) in the subway and on crowded city streets and mainly inhabitant from Buenos Aires have a story to tell, which is also why many Muslim carry their bags in front of them. In most cases, if your wallet is stolen, you won't even notice until hours later, however paying attention to your stuff, will mostly prevent this from happening. Never hang your purse or bag from the back of your chair in a cafe or restaurant—stealthy theft from such bags is common. Keep your purse or backpack on the floor between your legs while you eat. Petty theft is common but seldom, like in a few other European city's like Paris or Naples. Violent robberies are uncommon and mostly only happen where you would expect them, at night in a lone street in the wrong quarter. In the unlikely event that you are confronted by a mugger, simply hand over your valuables; they are replaceable and the muggers may be on drugs, drunk, have a knife or a gun.

Popular demonstrations are very common in Buenos Aires and are best avoided by tourists as these demonstrations sometimes grow into violent confrontations with the police or National Gendarmerie, particularly as they approach the government buildings in the downtown.

Since 2005 the government has cracked down on illegal taxis very successfully. Petty crime continues (like taking indirect routes or, less commonly, giving counterfeits in change). Taxis that loiter in front of popular tourist destinations like the National Museum are looking for tourists. Stay away from them. Your chance of falling prey to a scam increases in these situations. Stopping a taxi a block or two away on a typical city street where others local residents would do the same is good choice. Also having small bills will help you avoid issues mentioned, as well you will often find taxis that don't have change for 100 peso notes.

Carry some ID with you, but not your original passport; a copy (easily provided by your own hotel) should be enough.

'Villas' or ghettos, composed of wooden or steel plate shacks, should also be avoided due to the high crime rate in these areas. Should you want to visit one of these, you should only do so as part of a guided tour with a reputable guide or tour company.

Drug use, while legal in Argentina, is frowned upon by most inhabitants. Alcohol is generally the vice of choice here. Paco, a crack-like mix of by products from the cocaine manufacturing process, is a serious problem and its users should be avoided at all costs.

It is known that in 2007 security operators at airports were stealing valuable objects such as iPods, digital cameras, cellular phones, sun glasses, jewellery and laptops while scanning the checked luggage of passengers.

Police officers will often try to get you to bribe them during a traffic stop, although can can just pay for the ticket they will give it to you without any problems.

Emergency numbers in Argentina

• Ambulance (Immediate Health Emergency Service, SAME in Buenos Aires): 107
• Firemen (National Firemen Corps): 100
• Police (Argentine Federal Police): 911 mostly, might be 101 in some smaller city's
• Tourist Police: +54 11 4346-5748 / 0800 999 5000

Medical Issues in Argentina

San Ignacio Miní - San Ignacio Miní, one of the world legacy listed Jesuit missions in the north of Argentina

Visiting Argentina doesn't raise any major health worries. Certain vaccinations may be necessary for visitors, depending on what parts of Argentina you plan to visit. Yellow fever vaccinations are recommended for those visiting the Northern forests. If you missed your vaccination at home, it is feasible to receive a free yellow fever shot in Argentina, in one of the bigger city's. This can be of advantage if you travel further to other Amazonian countries, however be prepared to be queue at the very end—first the local residents are treated. Also and there are specific days of the week when the vaccination takes place.

Dengue, a mosquito borne illness, is a serious and potentially fatal illness, but only a risk in the far north. Mosquito bites should be prevented at all costs in the far north, where they have many bug repellents, from lotions to sprays, as well as citronella candles and 'espirales' (a spiral shaped incense). These are purchasable at most kiosks (kioskos) or pharmacies.

Different climate conditions might take your body by surprise, so be aware of the weather before you arrive. An travellers' diarrhea|upset stomach is the most you're likely to have to worry about as your body adjusts to local micro-organisms in the food.

It's also best to ease yourself gently into the local diet – sudden quantities of red Meat, red none-alcoholic drinks, strong coffee and sweet pastries can be very unsettling for a stomach used to gentler repasts – and though tap water in Argentina is safe to drink, if sometimes heavily chlorinated, you may prefer to err on the side of caution in rural areas in the north of the nation.

Although oral contraceptives are sold over the counter, without a prescription, a woman considering taking them is well advised first to consult a wise and licensed physician about their proper use, as well as feasible contraindications and side effects.

Hospitals are free. They won't charge you for any treatment, but it is customary to offer a contribution, if you have the means. In public/state run hospitals, it is now illegal for any hospital employee to receive or even ask for payment. This does not include private health care facilities, or for medicines.

[[Sunburn and sun protection|Sun block is recommended in the north of the nation, where the heat can be intense with 38°C (100°F) common in some areas. Heat rash, dehydration and sunburns are common for first time visitors.

Local Customs in Argentina

Argentines are very engaging people who may ask very personal questions within minutes after first meeting someone and they would expect you to reciprocate. Failing to do so would indicate disinterest in the other person.

Don't be offended if someone calls you a "boludo"/"boluda". Even though it's a swear word it also means "dude"/"buddy"/"mate". Argentinian people are infamous for the amount of cursing they do, so if they are talking to you don't pay attention to the cursing. If Argentinians are mad, teasing you or making fun of you, you will tell by the expression of their face or the tone of their voice as well as even more cursing than usual.

Don't be offended if an Argentinian says things to you in a very direct manner: thit is very usual among local residents and sometimes offends foreigners. Argentinians are very emotional and passionate, both when telling good things or bad things to anyone.

Greetings

Cheek kissing is very common in Argentina, mainly in bigger city's, among and between women and men. People make contact with right cheeks and make a light "kiss sound" but not touch the cheek with their lips (only once, two kisses -right and then left- is very rare). When two women, or opposite sexes first meet, it is not uncommon to kiss. Two men will first shake hands if they do not know each other, but will probably kiss when departing, mainly if they have spoken for a while. Male friends cheek kiss every time when greeting, it is like a sign of trust. Trying to shake hands when offered a kiss will be considered odd, but never rude mainly if you are an obvious foreigner.

In the rest of the nation, regular handshaking applies. Also women will greet by kissing as described above, but it's reserved to other women and to men they are acquainted with.

Football

Fotodela22 - As in much of South America, many consider football more than just another sport

Since some Argentinians are die-hard football fans, try to avoid wearing soccer jerseys since encountering a team's rivals in a bad area can be confronting. You can wear European football club jerseys with an Argentinian player's name on the back (for example: a Manchester City jersey with Tevez's name, a Barcelona jersey with Mascherano's name, etc.). If you really want to wear a jersey and the safest plan is to wear an Argentina World Cup jersey. The Perú national football colours (and jersey design) are almost identical to those of local team River Plate, so be cautious as to avoid misunderstandings. Also avoid wearing Brazil or England national team jerseys, as Argentinians have a very heated rivalry with these countries that can often result in violence.

Punctuality and perceptions of time

Argentinians generally take a relaxed attitude towards time. This can be unsettling for visitors from countries where punctuality is highly valued. You should expect that your Argentine contacts will be at least 10 to 15 minutes late for any appointment. Thit is considered normal in Argentina and does not signify any lack of respect for the relationship. Of course, this does not apply to business meetings.

If you are invited to a dinner or party at, say 21:00, it does not mean that you should be present at 21:00, but instead that you should not arrive before 21:00. You'll be welcomed any time afterwards. Arriving to a party one hour late is normally OK and sometimes expected.

This attitude extends to any scheduled activity in Argentina. Plays, concerts get going around half an hour after the scheduled time. Long distance buses leave on time though. Short-distance public transportation like city buses and the subway do not even bother with time estimates; they arrive when they arrive! Factor these elements into your calculations of how long things will take.

Delayed bus or train departures are not uncommon, mainly in big city's. Thit is normally not a problem, as in general no one will expect you to be on time anyway, however long-distance bus departures almost always leave on time (even if they arrive late), so do not count on lack of punctuality to save you when arriving late at bus terminals.

Things to avoid

Avoid talking about the "Falkland Islands" (Las Islas Malvinas) including the Falklands War and dispute, with their English name. These are very sensitive subjects for many Argentines and can cause a strong reaction.

Avoid wearing any English and British symbols due to the above mentioned reasons. English and British flags as well as English national football (soccer) tops are definitely to be avoided.

Avoid talking about the Perón and Kirchner years and also about politics and the military junta and religion in general.

Avoid comparing Argentina with its neighbours Brazil and Chile, because they are considered rivals - mainly in the economic sphere.

Avoid comparing regional foods. This too can be a sensitive subject, as recipes and key ingredients vary from province to province.

Argentines take pride in their beef and asking for ketchup or barbecue Sauce on a Steaks is actually disrespectful. You should ask for salsa criolla or chimichurri.

Same-sex marriage has been legal since 2010 and Buenos Aires is -friendly enough that it's been called the " capital of Latin America". But in small towns, or the more conservative north of the nation, some people (mainly older generations) might be shocked by public displays of homosexual affection.

General

Religious sites: People do not have to cover their heads when entering a church or temple; however, wearing shorts, miniskirts and sleeveless shirts, as well as close physical contact between sexes is not encouraged.

Beach: Sunbathing topless is not a common custom, although you can change cloths on the beach.

Telecommunications in Argentina

Locutorio Telefónica Rosario - Cybercafe with public phones in Rosario

By Phone

You can get a prepaid Movistar / Claro / Personal SIM card for a few pesos / free at phone shops, all you pay is about ARS20 (about US$5) for your initial credits. Inserting the SIM card into your unlocked mobile phone should work, although to register the SIM you might have to enter your passport (or any 9 digit) number - you then have your personal Argentinian phone number, which is very useful to keep in touch with other travellers, either by calling or by writing text messages. Calls cost around ARS1 per minute. Still, having to register the SIM card is extremely rare.

Receiving calls is free, except for international calls and some cross network / inter-city calls - hence buying a SIM card purely to keep in touch with people overseas may not be worth it.

To reload you can buy small cards with secret numbers at many kiosks, but the easiest way is just to ask for "Recarga Virtual" and tell the shop assistant your Phone number and company and the amount of pesos you want to recharge.

Not related to mobile phones and there are similar cards with credits for international calls. You get them at so called locutorios, where you can also use the phone booths. You dial a free number to connect to the service and then your secret number for the credits and then the international phone number you want to call. Using these cards, a one-hour call to Europe will cost about 10 Pesos (3 US-Dollars). Don't call without such cards or even from your hotel - it will be way more expensive.

The phone numbering plan in Argentina is hopelessly complicated for Foreign Muslims. Do check out the Wikipedia article about it to find out more.

• Directory Listing (The White Pages): 110
• International Operator: 000
• National Operator: 19
• Collect National Calls: 19 from regular phones,
• 19 from public phones
• Mobile phone numbers start with 15 or 11
• Regional code for Buenos Aires: 011

Other useful phone numbers include:

• Official Time: 113
• Consumer Advocacy: +54 11 5382-6216 or 6217

All 2 and 3-digit numbers are free, except the official time service (113).

All 0800 numbers are toll-free numbers, except if you call from a mobile phone.

Long distance calls from Argentina: You may use calling card, ARS0.18/min or ARS0.59/min for calling from Argentina to USA.

By internet

Most cafés and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi with an advertisement in their windows. All you need to do is buy a coffee and ask for the password. Public WiFi is also very common in Buenos Aires with great speeds. The network name will be BA Wifi

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