Argentina Local Food Guide

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Visa Requirements

Citizens from many countries do not require a visa to enter Argentina for the purpose of..

Travel Health

Argentina‘s Medical facilities are of a reasonable standard. Private medical clinics..

Local Currency

The Argentines currency is the Peso. Prices are quoted in Argentine pesos. Notes come in..

Weather

Because of these great differences of latitude and altitude there are many differences of..

Local Customs

Argentine culture has a strong European influences. The capital, Buenos Aires, is often..

Languages

The official language is Spanish. But as you travel you will find a regional dialect..

Transport Options

The Main airport is called Ministro Pistarini International Airport. Their website for..

Travel Tips

In the northernmost provinces–Misiones, Salta and Jujuy—January and February are..

Local Food

The cusisine in Argentina has similar european influences as the rest of the culture..

Local Timezones

Argentina is east of the International Date line. It is 3 hours behind Greenwich Mean..

Dutyfree Limits

Travellers over 18 years of age or residents returning to Argentina after less than one..

states of Argentina

Buenos Aires Information

Buenos Aires, is the capital of the great South American country of Argentina. Situated in the north of the country on..

Cuyo Information

Cuyo is a province in the north western part of Argentina, it's a mountainous region known for it's wine making but..

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Local Food

The cusisine in Argentina has similar european influences as the rest of the culture, Spanish, French and Italian influences figure prominently. There are a large variety of restaurants of the european variety around the cities. Beef is the central meat in the Argentine diet and the quality of the beef is renowned and visitors should try an argentinian barbeque or parrillada.

Lunch is the main meal of the day and is usually taken in the early afternoon, this meals needs to last to dinner time which may be a bit later than in most cultures and usually will be eaten around 9 or 10 pm.

Argentina is renowned for its excellent selection of wine. The most popular being Mendoza which is rated amongst the world’s most popular regions due to its high altitude, volcanic soils and proximity to the Andes Mountains.

Fernet is consumed by Argentineans, It’s a bitter drink mixed with coke if you go to an argentinean's house they will have fernet and coke to offer you.Fernet is 40% alcohol by volume and is dark brown in colour.

Mate is probably the most common national drink, it is a herb based brew usually served hot. The drinking of Mate with friends is a part of the culture, it can be taken with sugar for those who wish to tone down the bitter taste a bit,

Tap water is generally not safe to drink. Vigorous boiling for one minute is the most effective means of water purification. At altitudes greater than 2000m, boil for three minutes.

Highlights of Argentina

La Boca Information

La Boca is a neighbourhood in Buenos Aires. It's an old working class part of the city, originally populated largely by..

Salinas Grande Information

High up in the western climbs of Corboda in Argentina, the Salinas Grande is an astonishing site. Vast white salt flats..

La Recoleta Cemetery Information

The Recoleta Cemetery is surprisingly one of the major attractions of Buenos Aires. It is located in the upmarket area..

Salta Information

In the foothills of the Andes, Salta is both a city and a province in north western Argentina. There are almost half a..

Palermo Information

On the northern side of Buenos Aires, Palermo is a large residential district, with a reputation for urban chic and..

Mendoza Information

Mendoza is both a city and a province in north western Argentina and is part of the Cuyo region. In what should be a..

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