Argentina is a country abundant in natural and man-made wonders. The glaciers and sky-scraping peaks of the Andes and the vineyards of Mendoza are a thing of beauty.
The Volcan Lanin on the border region between Argentina and Chile is a volcano that is wildly popular with hikers and rock climbers. The Iguazú Falls is another beauty to behold in Iguazú National park. It is located in the northeastern corner of the country near the borders of Paraguay and Brazil. The Iguazú falls are among the largest and most majestic waterfalls in the world. This beauty to behold is taller than Niagara Falls and nearly twice as wide. Buenos Aires and Calafate are also places that will enchant you. Check out our Argentina tours to book a tour now!
Argentina is located in the southern part of South America. The eighth largest country in the world and it is the second largest country in South America after Brazil.
Along their 3,700 kms from north to south, Argentina has a variety of climates, from almost tropical at the north, to the temperate climate of Buenos Aires and the Pampas, to the cold and windy climate of Patagonia, and finally to the subpolar climate of Tierra del Fuego.
In Argentina the standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Argentina, if the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 - 240 V (as is in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa).
The official currency of Argentina is the Argentine Peso, however, it's common to use US dollars when travelling in the country. You can bring US dollars and Euros, USD 100 or € 100 bills to be precise, and exchange them for Pesos in any Bank or Exchange House. Avoid bringing other types of currency since they are harder to get exchanged and often at bad rates.Argentina has a ¨Dollar Blue or Mercado Paralelo¨, so exchanging money on the black market is actually a great deal, with gaps over 20% compared with the official governmental rate.
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