• Language(s): Spanish
• Capital City: Buenos Aires
• Local Time: Provinces of Catamarca, Chubut, La Rioja, Mendoza, Santa Cruz, San Juan, San Luis, Tierra del Fuego & Tucuman : From 1 Jun 04 to 16 Oct 04 GMT -4 From 17 Oct 04 to 12 Mar 05 GMT -3 Rest of Argentina: GMT -3
• Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS 1 = 100 Centavos)
• Notes: ARS: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
• Coins: ARS: 1. Centavos: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50
• Dialling Code: 54
• Electricity:220V AC 50Hz
• Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Passports
Required, but NOT by the following: 1) Nationals of Brazil, Chile, Paraguay & Uruguay holding an Identity Card & travelling between these countries 2) Nationals of Bolivia holding an Identity Card up to one year old provided travelling from their own country.

• Bariloche International (BRC)
• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP)
• Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE)
• Cordoba (COR)
• Iguazu Cataratas (IGR)

Argentina is a medium income nation with a developing economy. Although Buenos Aires has many four and five star hotels, the quality of tourist facilities in many towns outside the capital is not up to the same standards.
Crime: Petty crime in the larger cities, especially in the greater Buenos Aires area continues to be a problem for residents and visitors alike. Additionally, there are frequent instances of false taxicabs in which passengers have been robbed.

Medical Facilities:

Climate: