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Argentinian Identity

June 26, 2020

Argentinian Identity
Argentina is a country where you can find a lot of details that have been recognized all around the world. Here we’re going to share some of the details that make Argentina unique: The kind, effusive and fun people. The traditional gastronomy such as asado, mate and another dishes, including desserts like dulce de leche. The typical dances like folklore, with variety of coreographic styles depending on the region, or tango, a traditional couple dance that was born in Buenos Aires during the XIX century and that’s world-famous nowadays. Football and people’s fanaticism...

Ubication

June 26, 2020

Ubication
Argentina is located in the southeast of South America. The continental territory is bordered to the north with Bolivia and Paraguay, to the northeast with Brazil, to the east with Uruguay and the Atlantic Ocean, to the south and to the west with Chile. Argentina is politically divided in 24 provinces, that form 6 different Touristic Regions.  

Geography and weather

June 26, 2020

Geography and weather
Argentina shows a lot of contrasts because of its rich and diverse geography: deep deserts, tropical forests and even Antarctic glaciers. The northern area of the country is characterised by hot and wet summers with soft and dry winters, including recurring dry seasons. The southern areas show tempered summers and cold winters with big snowfalls, especially in mountain areas. From the Andes Range in the west, to the Pampa plains and the Atlantic littoral, passing by hills, forests, jungles, deserts and valleys; this diversity of ecosistems enables the development of a rich flora and fauna. A...

Entrance Requirements

June 26, 2020

Entrance Requirements
Visitors from neighbouring countries only need an ID. Visitors from other countries must have a current passport, with or without visa depending on the origin country. It’s advisable to ask about the current legislation at your nearest consulate or embassy. Visitors who come from not-neighbouting countries are excepted from taxes over travel effects or new articles that have a value under U$S300, and additional U$S 300 if they are bought at authorized “free shops” in national territory. The maximum allowed stay is 90 days. Vaccination certificates aren’t required,...

Commercial information

June 26, 2020

Commercial information
Generally, in the biggest cities, shops open from Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from 09:00 to 13:00 hours. Shops which are located over the main avenues remain open during the whole afternoon. Shops in the inland regions of the country often take a rest at noon, from 13:00 to 16:00 hours. Shopping malls are open from 10:00 to 20:00 hours every day, including weekends and holidays. Leaving tips is usual, especially when it comes to gastronomic services, but also to doormen, bell-boys and ushers.   • Ways of payment. Dollars and euros are...

VAT refund

June 26, 2020

VAT refund
If you have bought national products with a value that’s over ARS 70 (per invoice), in shops that have joined the “Global Refund” programme, you are able to require VAT refund at the Ezeiza International Airport.   • VAT refund – Accommodation. You can require VAT refund at your hotel. • What you need. To require VAT refund you need a Passport or ID to prove you’re a foreign visitor. Besides, you must pay with a credit card issued abroad, or bank transfer originated abroad. You can book travel services through authorized travel agencies,...

Travelling in side Argentina

June 26, 2020

Travelling in side Argentina
To travel inside Argentina you can take a domestic flight, considering that distances are long. Then, you can combine this with land routes. There are many airlines that operate domestic flights: Aerolíneas Argentinas/Austral, Andes, LADE. Domestic flights and flights to Uruguay depart from the Jorge Newbery Airport – The departure tax has a value of USD 7 for domestic flights and USD 8 for flights towards Uruguay. Regarding to land routes, long-distance buses depart every day from the Retiro Bus Station towards the main cities of the country. These buses usually offer meals...

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