Argentina Transport Options

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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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Transport Options

The Main airport is called Ministro Pistarini International Airport. Their website for more information is http://www.aa2000.com.ar. There are two terminals they are within walking distance of each other. If you wish to hire a car there are four car hire companies at the airport in Terminal A Arrivals. A number of bus services operate to Ezeiza, Buenos Aires and the surrounding areas. The airport has a 24-hour information phone number, which also provides information for the nearby Aeroparque Jorge Newbery for internal flights. Representatives from Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 are available to provide assistance and information.

In recent years the government has established long distance passenger trains, although most lines still operate at one or two departures weekly.

Local travel in the Buenos Aires province is by bus and by local trains, with fast trains being the quickest way to get through the traffic around the Capital Federal. The two largest train terminals in Buenos Aires are Once and Retiro.

An amazing train ride is the Tren a las nubes (Train to the Clouds) in the north-western province of Salta, but some people may get altitude sickness.

Argentina has an excellent bus network for both short and long distance travel. Buses are the most common way to travel between cities in Argentina since train services are limited and plane tickets are quite expensive. The hub of this network is Buenos Aires' Terminal de Omnibus de Retiro.

When renting a car you will need a valid drivers' licenses from your home country. Drivers must be over 21. In the provinces bordering other countries, the police frequently stop cars to check insurance and registration papers and drivers' licenses. Traffic regulations in Argentina are generally the same as in the U.S. or Europe, maximum speed: 60 km/h in the city and 100 km/h to 120 km/h outside the city on highways. Be aware in small towns, particularly in the north, they may ration gasoline to ensure they have enough to sell until the next refuelling truck arrives; It’s advisable to fill your tank at regular intervals. In the Andes, petrol consumption is high.

Regular hydrofoils link Buenos Aires with Montevideo and Colonia in Uruguay.

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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