Travel Tips

Latin American Travel Guide

First and most important, they have Italian roots, so don’t freak out when they kiss you to say hi.

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Food and Wine

Argentina is famous around the world for the quality of its steaks, Argentina is a meat-eater’s dream; don’t think of missing one the spectacular Asados. Italian restaurants are also recommended.

Beer: Quilmes

Mate: Herb Tea

Wines: They are famous in Latin America for their wines, try to find a good Malbec, it’s their most prestigous grape.

Nightlife

Argentines like to eat late, around midnight, and then party, prepare for long exciting nights. Nightlife in Buenos Aires is particularly vibrant and the city has become a center for South American clubbing, boasting line-ups of world famous DJs visiting and locals. The parties go until late in the morning. There are many theaters and concert halls, which put on plays and performances by Argentine and international groups and orchestras. Casinos can be found almost anywhere.

Drinking Age: 18

Tips: 10%

Passports

Valid passport required

Visas

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days (extensions for a further 90 days are possible for some nationals; contact the consulate (or consular section at embassy) for details).

Departure Tax

US$18

Please check with your airline or travel agent as the departure tax is subject to frequent changes. There is also an immigration tax of US$10 on all international flights.

Prohibited Imports

Please do not bring animals and birds from Africa or Asia (except Japan) without prior authorization, parrots and fresh foodstuffs, particularly meat, dairy products and fruit. Explosives, flammable items, narcotics and pornographic material are also forbidden.

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