The Genuine Argentina Travel Guide

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Here is what you need to know: Argentina Travel Guide

There is no other place like Argentina! Country of extremes, that goes from frozen cold mountain peaks to sweltering forests, Argentina is a country where you can experience all kind of weather.

We spent a month and half traveling this stunning land, discovered amazing people, learnt Tango, tasting local wine and got our eyes full of souvenirs.

Argentina has a lot to offer for tourist. Buenos Aires is an amazing capital city and our favourite so far in South America. In the north you have the largest waterfall in Iguazu and the famous area of Salta. In the center, the winery of Mendoza and the highest peak of the Andes, and in the South Patagonia with numerous hikes and breath-taking landscape.

Argentina is affordable and heart welcoming!

About

Argentina is a huge country and the 8th largest country in the world and the 2nd in South America after Brazil.

Their land covers an area of 2 7800 400 km² but their population only raise to 45 million.

Meaning that out of the main city, you will be quickly surrounded by nature, stunning landscapes, and gorgeous places.

Argentina is best to travel to is you are a nature lover.

The blue and white colors were chosen by Manuel Belgrano, the leader of the Argentinian revolution against Spain, and represent the blue sky parting to reveal white clouds, as is said to have happened when the Liberation demonstration began in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on May 25, 1810

Tango is a partner and social dance that originated from Argentina in the 1880s. It is the result of a combination of African Candombe, Spanish-Cuban Habanera, and Argentinian Milonga. It was practiced in the brothels and bars of ports, where business owners employed bands to entertain their patrons with music

Mate is the national beverage in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. It is prepared by steeping dried leaves of yerba-maté in hot water and is served with a metal straw from a shared hollow calabash gourd. In Argentina, a cup of Mate is mostly shared between people

Andean Condors are the largest flying bird in the world by combined measurement of weight and wingspan. Its maximum wingspan can reach up to 3.3 m. Condors can be seen in the Andes mountains. Capilla del Monte, Bariloche, El Chalten are great area to see them.

What to expect?

Language: The official language is Spanish and while in Patagonia you may manage with English, in North it will be useful to speak and understand some. One thing that many travellers do, is to take a few Spanish class when they arrive in Buenos Aires.

Food: As most of the south American country, the main dishes in Argentina are MEAT, Meat and mEAT. But you can find some plant-based option all over Argentina especially if you cook yourself.

Transportation: Buses is certainly the most common mean of transportation in Argentina and you can get around with it easily if you have time. Some bus lines are over 25h between two destinations. If you prefer a quicker way, many cities have national airport. Renting a car could also be an idea and will allow you to see much more.

Money: The currency in Argentina is the pesos. Rates changes, but at the time we were there 1€ was worth 70 Pesos. Most places accept credit card and many ATM can be found around, unfortunately there is a high fee on them. Great option to get cash is Azimo.

Plugs: The plugs in Argentina are type I. The standard voltage is 220V with a frequency of 50hz.

Safety: Argentina is a pretty safe country for all type of travellers. You may want to be careful about pickpocket in big cities and avoid getting out after dark, but that’s quite the same in most places.