Visa Information
Visa-free for US, UK, Canada, Australia, and most EU citizens for 90 days.
No visa application needed. Present passport at immigration.
Free for most. US reciprocity fee has been suspended and reinstated — check current status.
- Check current status of the US reciprocity fee before traveling.
- Bring USD cash — the parallel exchange rate (blue dollar) gives significantly more pesos.
- Passport must be valid for duration of stay.
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Safety & Health
Buenos Aires has petty crime (pickpocketing, bag snatching) in tourist areas like La Boca, San Telmo, and on the subte. Patagonia and wine country are very safe. Express kidnappings are rare but have occurred.
- Mustard/ketchup scam — someone squirts something on you, an accomplice steals your bag while 'helping' clean.
- Counterfeit bills in change — learn to recognize fake pesos.
- Taxi meter manipulation — use Uber or Cabify instead of street taxis.
- Good healthcare in Buenos Aires. Travel insurance recommended.
- Sun exposure in Patagonia is intense due to thin ozone layer — strong sunscreen essential.
- Routine vaccines. Yellow Fever if visiting Iguazú Falls region near Brazil border.
Tap water is safe in Buenos Aires and major cities.
Economic instability means prices change rapidly. Carry multiple payment methods. Avoid La Boca beyond the tourist strip. Patagonia weather is extreme.
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Cultural Tips
- Watch a live tango show and try a tango lesson in Buenos Aires.
- Eat steak (asado) — it's practically a religion. Try parilla restaurants.
- Drink mate — the shared herbal tea is central to Argentine social life.
- Don't compare Argentina to Brazil — they have an intense rivalry.
- Don't rush dinner — Argentines eat late (9–11pm) and linger.
- Don't tip with coins — it can be seen as insulting.
Tip 10% at restaurants. Small tips for hotel staff. Cash tips preferred.
Stylish casual. Buenos Aires is fashion-conscious. Dress well for restaurants and nightlife. Layers for Patagonia.
Predominantly Catholic. Pope Francis is Argentine. Churches welcome visitors. Dress modestly inside.
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