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    The best websites

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    www.embajadaargentinaeeuu.org -- Up-to-date travel information from the Argentine embassy in Washington, D.C. www.turismo.gov.ar -- This Ministry of Tourism site has travel information for all of Argentina, including a virtual tour of the... Continue reading »

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    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    A little advance planning can make the difference between a good trip and a great trip. What do you need to know before you go? When should you go? What's the best way to get there? How much should you plan on spending? What safety or health... Continue reading »

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    Visitor information

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    In the U.S. -- The Argentina Government Tourist Office has offices at 12 W. 56th St., New York, NY 10019 (tel. 212/603-0443; fax 212/315-5545), and 2655 Le Jeune Rd., Penthouse Suite F, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (tel. 305/442-1366; fax 305/441-7... Continue reading »

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    When to go

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    The seasons in Argentina are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Buenos Aires is ideal in fall (Mar-May) and spring (Sept-Nov). The months of October and November in Buenos Aires, when the jacaranda trees have begun to bloom, are... Continue reading »

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    Getting there

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    By Bus The Estación Terminal de Omnibus, Avenida Ramos Mejía 1680 (tel. 11/4310-0700), located near Retiro Station, serves all long-distance buses. You would use this station when connecting to other parts of Argentina, or by long-distance... Continue reading »

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    By plane

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Argentina's main international airport is Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE; tel. 11/4480-9538), located 42km (26 miles) to the west of Buenos Aires. Allot at least 45 minutes to an hour for travel between the airport and the city, more in rush... Continue reading »

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    Escorted & package tours

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    These days, so many people plan their trips via websites and e-mail that it's easy to forget that a computer can never replace the knowledge a good travel agent can have of a region and its offerings. Maybe you want to be in a special hotel f... Continue reading »

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    Entry requirements & customs

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa require a passport to enter the country. No visa is required for citizens of these countries for tourist stays of up to 90 days. For more info... Continue reading »

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    Money

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Cash & Currency The official Argentine currency is the peso, made up of 100 centavos. Money is denominated in notes of 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 pesos; and coins of 1, 2, and 5 pesos, and 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 centavos. At the time this boo... Continue reading »

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    Health & safety

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Staying Healthy Argentina requires no vaccinations to enter the country, except for passengers coming from countries where cholera and yellow fever are endemic. Some people who have allergies can be affected by the pollution in Buenos A... Continue reading »

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    Insurance

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    Check your existing insurance policies and credit card coverage before you buy travel insurance. You may already be covered for lost luggage, canceled tickets, or medical expenses. The cost of travel insurance varies widely, depending on t... Continue reading »

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    Tips for families

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Argentines love and pamper their children in every way possible. Buenos Aires's kids are also trained from an early age to stay up late in this nocturnal city. Don't be surprised to find yourself passing a playground full of kids and their pa... Continue reading »

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Plaza de Mayo outside the Casa Rosada Recoletta cemetary Tango on the street! The Pink House and Evitas balcony
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