FAQ`s about Argentina
Argentina is a big country, with an incredibly wide variety of attractions: lakes, mountains, national parks, glaciers, incredible falls, amazing sea life, rich culture, colorful mounts, high Andes, Tango, excellent gastronomy… Well, there are many things to do and to see during your visits. It`s just a list of the FAQs or Frequent Ask Questions you may have before arriving in Argentina. Take a look at the following list:
Which are the most important destinations to visit in Argentina?
Well, there are many, but the most important destinations are Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, El Calafate, Ushuaia, El Chalten, Bariloche, Peninsula Valdes, Mendoza, Salta and the northwest and Ibera Wetlands. In Buenos Aires, you will discover all the magic of Tango and exquisite local gastronomy. Taste the Argentinian meat, and enjoy a glass of Malbec wine. Of course, you will discover many interesting places like Caminito in La Boca, San Telmo and the famous market, 9 de Julio Avenue and the Obelisk, The Colon Theatre, Palermo, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, and the famous cemetery and more, much more. In Patagonia, Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world and gate to visit Tierra del Fuego National Park and navigate the mythical Beagle Channel. Peninsula Valdes is wonderful to see the incredible sea life, including whales, penguins, sea lions, elephant seals, orcas, dolphins, and of course birds, and other land animals like foxes or the mara. In the area, you also can visit Trelew and the incredible museum of dinosaurs and Gaiman a typical welsh colony in Patagonia. El Calafate is the gate to visit Perito Moreno Glacier and many other glaciers in Los Glaciares National Park. There are several adventure activities, and for example, you can walk over the ice of the glacier in the famous mini trekking. El Chalten is the meca for trekking lovers. There are many trails to enjoy different trains to the incredible Fitz Roy! Bariloche is the lakes district, with incredible national parks full of beautiful mountains, lakes and forests. Taste the chocolate and the smoked dishes! Mendoza is a wine country, full of wineries and vineyards. Enjoy the incredible Malbec Wine and visit the Aconcagua Park and the High Andes. Mendoza is also a great place to enjoy adventure activities like whitewater rafting in the Mendoza river. Salta is the gate to visit the most incredible attractions in the Argentinian northwest, including the amazing Train to the Clouds, which arrives to 4220 mts above sea level in the Viaducto La Polvorilla, the UNESCO World Heritage of Humahuaca Canyon with Purmamarca, and the 7-color hill, Cachi, Molinos, Cafayate and more. Taste the tipical empanadas salteñas and the humitas! Ibera Wetlands is a verty natural place. It`s the second reservoir of fresh water in South America, behind the Pantanal in Brazil, and home of an incredible variety of flora and fauna. Enjoy boat navigations, horseback ridings and trekking activities organized by the local lodges in the area. Finally, Iguazu Falls is the incredible magic of nature, declared recently as one of the new seven wonders of nature, and UNESCO World Heritage. It`s a must-see in Argentina!
How I get around when I arrive in Argentina?
Well, Argentina is a large country, so best way is to fly to the different destinations in Argentina. Take a look to our article about “approximated flight times between main destinations in Argentina”. From Buenos Aires, you can fly to main destinations by air, and connect with others too.
What`s the best time to visit Argentina?
Well, Argentina is in the southern hemisphere, so summer goes from december to march, and winter from june to september. Now, the best time depends on the destination you want to visit in Argentina. If you will be focused in Patagonia for example, the best time is spring and summer, due to daylight time, weather, and air frequencies. So, for Patagonia, the best time probably is from October to March, with shoulder season in April and September which are less crowded but also good. Of course, in Patagonia, you will find some winter centers, like the ski centers of Bariloche, Ushuaia, and San Martin de los Andes. So, if you`re looking for winter sport, your season would be june, july, and august. If you`re traveling to Salta, Mendoza, Iguazu Falls… well there is not a better time, it`s all the year. Same situation for Buenos Aires, the capital city that will be waiting for you the entire year. Take a look to our articles about the weather in each destination. You will find detailed information month by month about temperatures, rainy days, daylight hours, and more.
Is it safe to travel to Argentina?
Yes, definitely yes. Of course, in big cities like Buenos Aires, you have taken some precautions, as usual: don`t go alone at night, don`t venture into less desirable areas, don`t flash money, jewelry, watches, cameras… The normal precautions. The areas of Patagonia, Mendoza, the northwest, and Iguazu Falls are very safe.
Which documents do I need to enter to Argentina?
Well… passport, and you have to check if VISA is required or not. For US Travellers, and most European countries, the visa is not required. Check with your local embassy to see if you need a visa to enter Argentina.
