Argentina is a hugely
varied country geographically, extending from the Chaco in the north
to Tierra del Fuego in the south. To experience the tango in chic
Buenos Aires is a must. In the vicinity of Buenos Aires you can
stay at an Estancia on the Pampas and experience the way of life
for the gauchos. The charming city of Salta is your starting point
to the Northwest’s high plateaux, green oases and coloured
gorges. Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian border is a great natural
spectacle as some 275 waterfalls cascade into the gorge at Iguazu.
Taste Argentina’s world famous wines at the foot of the Andes
in Mendoza. In the southern province of Chubut Peninsula Valdes
is the destination for viewing marine life including whales, elephant
seals and penguins. Los Glaciares National Park in Patagonia is
an unforgettable landscape of glaciers admist rugged mountains and
southern beech forests.
When to visit
The south of Argentina is best visited
during the months October-March. Travel to the north of the country
is popular in winter when temperatures are cooler and it is drier.
From mid December to the end of February, Buenos Aires can be oppressively
hot and humid.
Argentina Travel Facts
Official time: GMT -3
Airport taxes: Payable in cash on the day of travel. We will
provide you with the most current published information on Argentine
airport taxes at the time of booking.
Language: Spanish. English is spoken in the larger hotels and
most tourist areas.
Currency: Argentine Peso.
Electricity: 220 volts, 50 cycles, AC, European continental
type plugs in old buildings and Australian 3-pin flat type in
new buildings. Adaptors can be purchased locally for either
type.
