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Regions in brief
Argentina is the world's eighth-largest country. To the north, it is bordered by Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay (the latter situated directly northeast of Buenos Aires). The Andes run along Argentina's western border with Chile, where... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Insurance 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, d... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements 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... Continue reading »
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Money
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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Tips for families
Argentines love and pamper their children in every way possible. Argentine kids are also trained from an early age to stay up late like their parents. Don't be surprised to find yourself passing a playground full of kids and their parents on... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
Though much has recently changed, Argentina remains a very traditional, Catholic society that is fairly closed-minded about homosexuality. Buenos Aires, however, is a more liberal exception to this rule, where gays and lesbians are part of th... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Argentines treat seniors with great respect, making travel for them easy. The Argentine term for a senior or retired person is jubilado or jubilada. Discounts are usually available; ask when booking a hotel room or before ordering a meal in a... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
Student discounts are very common in Argentina, but usually only if one has appropriate ID. STA Travel (tel. 800/781-4040 in the U.S., 020/7361-6144 in the U.K., or 1300/360-960 in Australia; www.statravel.com) specializes in affordable airfa... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Buenos Aires is not a very accessible destination for travelers with disabilities. Four- and five-star hotels in Buenos Aires often have a few rooms designed for travelers with disabilities -- check with the hotel in advance, and ask specific... Continue reading »
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Tips for women travelers
In spite of recent female candidates for president like Elisa Carrió and the very visible women-owned and -run businesses in the restaurant and tourism industries, Argentina remains at heart a sexist country. There is a glass ceiling for wome... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
Visitors to Argentina are spoiled for choice when it comes to putting together a holiday itinerary. This country is so vast, with such contrasting landscapes; it's impossible to see everything. It's wise to sacrifice some locations and not ru... Continue reading »
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For nature lovers
Patagonia is for nature lovers, particularly in November -- the 1 month of the year when you can see whales and penguins on the Atlantic Coast and still see the peaks and glaciers of southern Patagonia without freezing. Start your trip on the... Continue reading »
