GENERAL INFORMATION FOR TRAVEL TO ARGENTINA

Argentina, state of South America, is located on the Atlantic coast in the southern part of the continent. The area of its landmass corresponds to the American continent and the province of Tierra del Fuego. Antarctica and the Southern Atlantic islands occupy 3,761,274 km2. The following islands are comprised within this area: The Falklands, Orkneys, South Sandwich, Shetlands, Georgias and other small islands. They are dispersed over an area of approximately 4,500 km (2.8 miles) along the Atlantic coast. Argentina is a federal state divided into 23 provinces, in addition to the district of the federal capital. The capital of the country is Buenos Aires. 

GEOGRAPHY

The territory is composed of 4 large regions: to the west the Andes, which has the highest peak in America, The Aconcagua (6,959 m.a.s.l), flanked in the northern sector by other mountain ranges (the Andean foothills); two extensive plateaus, to the north west (la Puna) and to the south of the country (Southern Patagonia); finally, The Cuzco Plains, Mesopotamian and Pampa that represent more than half of the territory and the prevailing sector from an economic and demographic point of view.

You can find many things to do in Argentina Tourism beginning ftom the north in the tropical zone where the two great rivers the San Juan and Mojinete converge. To the east, the mission territories form a wedge between Paraguay and Brazil. The tropic of Capricorn cuts across Argentinian territory very close to the far north. It is bordered by 5 South American counties: Bolivia to the north, Paraguay to the north-east, Brazil and Uruguay to the east and Chile to the west.

Other good place for Argentina tourism is Patagonia, the physiographic region in South America, that extends from the Magellan stretch to the south to the Colorado River in Argentina and the lakes region in Chile. Crossing from north to south through the Patagonian Andes, the east descends towards the sea in stepped plateaus.

Patagonia is one of the destinies that every traveler to Argentina should know as one of the most fantastic places to be in contact with nature.

The capital is Buenos Aires.

CLIMATE

Argentina tourism is over a great expanse of Argentina’s territory offering many varieties of climates and landscapes: The North of the country is characterized by very warm and humid summers, and mild and dry winters. The central zone experiences hot summers, affected by some rain and storms. The winter is cold. The Southern regions have hot summers and very cold winters, receiving substantial snowfall, especially in the mountains. The south of the country is the coldest region.

Argentina has 4 seasons (Southern Hemisphere)
•    Summer: from 22nd of December to the 21st of March.
•    Autumn: from the 22nd of March to the 21st of June.
•    Winter: from the 22nd of June to the 22nd of September.
•    Spring: from the 23rd of September to the 21st of December.

THE LANGUAGE AND THE PEOPLE

The official language is Spanish.
95% of Argentinians are descendants principally of Italians and Spanish. Mixed-race cultures represent just 4.5% and the indigenous population, the remaining 0.5%. The largest concentrations of inhabitants reside in the federal Capital. 

CUISINE: Thanks to the cultural diversity that exists in Buenos Aires, the variety of gastronomy is enormous. As a result you can find Italian, Spanish, French, Arabic and Jewish influences. Buenos Aires cuisine is renowned for the quality of pizzas and home-made style ice-creams. The “dulce de leche” (traditional caramel), the croissants, el mate (traditional tea) and the “barbecue” are all around the country. In addition, there is also the regional cuisine which is highlighted among others by pastas such as the Milanese.

Argentina is a country where the people eat very well and for an Argentinian, eating is an important part of daily life. The variety and the quality of food produced across the land, as well as the abundant Argentine country-side, make eating and drinking a good reason to meet friends and enjoy for many.

When you travel to Argentina you must try its meats, renowned for their quality and are a favorite dish of the people and foreigners that visit the country. “Parilladas” and the Argentine barbecue are traditional dishes, not to mention the famous meat “empanadas”, corn “humitas”, fried cheese, “el locro” made with a base of white corn and spicy pork sausage, traditional meat and vegetable soup, barbecued baby goat and Patagonian lamb.

Argentinian wines, especially the red variety, are among the best in the world. Of note are those from the Mendoza region, which also produces the best champagne in the country.

POWER SUPPLY: The power current in Argentina is 220 volts, 50 cycles of alternate current. Powerpoints have 2 cylindrical-shaped holes or 2 plain holes with earthing.

When you travel to Argentina, It is recommended to travel with an adapter for these sockets.

CURRENCY: The official currency in Argentina is the peso. There are bills of  2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 pesos. 

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:

January 1     New Year
March/ April    Holy week (Dates may vary for this holiday)
April 2*    Day of Veterans and the fallen in the Falklands war
May 1     Labor Day
May 25     Anniversary of the first patriot Government
June 20**    Flag Day
July 9         Independence Day
August 17     Anniversary of the death of General José de San Martín
October 12    Day of the discovery of America
December 8    Day of the Immaculate Conception
December 25    Christmas Day

*Public Holiday that if falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday is moved to the Monday prior, or if coincides with a Thursday or Friday, is moved to the following Monday.

** Public Holiday that occurs on the day that corresponds to the third Monday of the respective month.

Information thanks to the Secretary of National Tourism.

How to arrive?

The Airlines that arrive in Argentina enter via the Ministro Pistarini International Airport, 35kms from the center of the city of Buenos Aires, the Federal Capital. These Airlines are: Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air Canada , Aero-Mexico, American Airlines, Avianca, British Airways, Continental Airlines, Copa, Delta, Gol, Iberia, LAN, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Mexicana, Pluna, Quantas, South African Airways, Swiss, Taca, TAM, United and Varig.

You should be aware that on departure from the country you must pay an airport tax of $ 20 USD. In addition, national flights also have an embarkation tax that must be paid.

Domestic flights are covered by Aerolíneas Argentinas, Austral, American Falcon, LADE, LAN and Southern Winds and depart from the Jorge Newbery Airport, situated to the north of the city near the Río de la Plata.
 
The main cities where flights arrive and depart are:

Ushuaia: International Airport of Ushuaia Malvinas Argentinas, serving Tierra del Fuego, flights to Antarctica, International and national flights that connect to various areas of Patagonia Argentina travel such as Ezeiza and Aeroparque. The Airport is located on the Peninsula of Ushuaia, 5 Kms (3 miles) to the south of the city of Ushuaia.
Flights almost always proceed from Buenos Aires, sometimes with stop-overs in Trelew, Gallegos River or El Calafate and with less frequency from Santiago, Chile, with stop-over in Punta Arenas. The companies that arrive on the island are Aerolíneas Argentinas, LADE and LAN Chile, with fluctuations of frequency throughout the year.
Travelers going to Antarctic Dream, Australis cruises, Martial Peaks and Los Alamos arrive at this airport.

Calafate: The Calafate International Airport "Comandante Armando Tola", in the southern Patagonia, welcomes all those visiting its city. It is situated 23 Kms (14.29 miles) from the center of the city. (FTE)  Travelers going to Casa Los Sauces, Eolo or Los Notros also arrive here.

Puerto Madryn: The Airport of Puerto Madryn, El Tehuelche, serves the city of Homónima and local neighbors in the province of Chubut. The airport is located 10 Kms (6 miles) to the north-west of Puerto Madryn (PMY)

San Carlos de Bariloche: The International Airport of Bariloche in the Patagonoa Argentina is “Teniente Luis Candelaria”. It is located 14 Kms (9 miles) to the east of the city center of Bariloche. This airport serves not only the city of San Carlos de Bariloche, but also a vast tourist zone in the Argentinas Patagonian Andes. (BRC)
Travellers going to Correntoso, Las Balsas and El Casco Art also arrive at this airport.

Buenos Aires: In the city of Buenos Aires there are two airports; The Ministro Pistarini International Airport, known as Ezeiza and Jorge Newbery, known as the Aeroparque. The International Airport of Ezeiza is the most frequented in terms of international flights. All flights coming from Europe or the United States, other continents and the majority from South America, arrive at the International Airport. It is located 35 Kms (21 miles) to the southeast of the city of Buenos Aires (EZE).
The airport Jorge Newbery, commonly called the Aeroparque, is the most important in terms of coastal shipping in Argentina and is situated in the city of Buenos Aires. In addition, there are also some flights commuting towards neighboring countries. It is generally concentrated with all domestic flights of the country. Jorge Newbery is situated inside the city, just 3 kms (1.8 miles) to the northeast from the heart of Buenos Aires. (AEP)
There are other International Airports in Argentina that are used in general for flights to bordering countries.
It is necessary to consider the transfer when there are connecting flights to other cities in Argentina, that is to say, from the international airport to the national airport is closer to the city.

Mendoza: The International Airport of Mendoza, Governor Francisco Gabrielli (more well-known as El Plumerillo) is one of the most important aerodromes in Argentina and serves the region of Cuyo. The airport is located 11 kms (7 miles) to the north of the city of Mendoza. It also provides flights to neighboring countries. (MDZ)
For flights to Cavas Wine Lodge, and Los Álamos you must use this airport.

San Rafael: The San Rafael Airport, Suboficial Ayudante Santiago Germano, is the second largest aerodrome in Mendoza. It is located 8 kms (5 miles) to the northwest of the center. San Rafael mainly operates with direct flights to Aeroparque Buenos Aires and el Plumerillo de Mendoza (AFA)
For flights to Estancia Los Álamos, you must use this airport.

Córdoba: The Córdoba International Airport, Ingeniero Ambrosio Travella is 9 Kms (6 miles) from the city center. Known more commonly as “Pajas Blancas”, it is one of the most important airports in Argentina and services a large part of the center of the country. There are also flights to neighboring countries. (COR)
You must use this airport for flights to la Estancia El Colibrí.

Salta:    The Salta Airport, Martín Miguel de Güemes, services all regions in the Salta Province and towns of neighboring Provinces. There are flights to Córdoba, Cataratas del Iguazú and Aeroparque Buenos Aires. The airport is situated 7 kilometers (4.5 miles) to the southwest of the center of Salta. (SLA)
For flights to the House of Jasmine, mythical legacy you must use the following airport:

Puerto Iguazú:  The Puerto Iguazú International Airport, Cataratas Del Iguazú, is located 25 kms (17 miles) from the city center of Puerto Iguazú. It is strategically positioned in an area known as the Triple Frontier, as it borders Brazil and Paraguay. There are flights to distinct points, among them Aeroparque, Córdoba, Salta and Mendoza. (IGR)  
It is the airport to use for flights to Puerto Blumberg.

WHAT TO TAKE?

If you travel to Argentina and are taking some type of medication, it is recommended to bring it from your country. It is also recommended to organize medical insurance before travelling.

A current passport or identification card is necessary for neighboring countries. There is no requirement for a certificate of vaccination to enter the country.

The type of clothing recommended depends on the time of the year that you go and where you are going.

WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED FOR TRAVEL IN ARGENTINA?

We recommend confirming with the Consulate of Argentina in their jurisdiction if you need a special document, visa, vaccination or other. In general we can inform you that:

All require passports valid for six months, except for the natives of Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay who only use an identity card.

All persons require visas to visit Argentina except:

Citizens of EU and USA for stays under 90 days.

Citizens of Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru and Venezuela for stays of up to 90 days.

Transit passengers continuing their journey by a period of 6 hours without leaving the airport.

Requirements  to obtain Tourism Visa for the countries that need them are:
 
• Valid passport or other travel document recognized by Argentina.

• Application form (provided by the consulate)

• 1 photograph 4 x 4 cms.

•  Roundtrip ticket

• Payment of consular fee

• Prove economic mediums to afford the stay

The maximum period of stay that may provide the Consular Offices is ninety (90) days.