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Welcome to
Buenos Aires
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Iguazu Falls
Tour
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Travel Tips
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A valid passport is required. It must not expire during the course
of your trip; if so you must renew your passport prior to your trip.
If you are not a United States citizen please check with the
Argentinean consulate and your own country’s consulate to verify
what documents are required of you. We recommend bringing several
photocopies of your passport (not notarized) to carry with you.
HEALTH/MEDICAL
Vaccinations are not required, however any health related questions
should be addressed with your personal health care provider. Be sure
to bring with you a medical history if you have any health condition
that would require special attention in the event of illness or
accident. Public hospitals, available for all tourists and are open
for emergencies 24 hours.
ELECTRICITY
Standard current is 220volts, 50Hz. Sockets have either European
style two cylindrical holes or Australian style two slanted holes.
Purchase a converter prior to leaving home if you believe you will
need one.
SAFETY
Buenos Aires is a safe city, however just as in any city be cautious
and aware of your surroundings. For example, do not leave handbags
hanging on the chair back in public places, do not walk along dark
streets at night, do not leave your bags or personal items
unattended.
Iguazu Falls tours are very safe,
however one must take care to follow the directives of the tour
guides and observe all warning sign, safety ropes, etc.
SEASONS
Spring (September 21 to December 20)
Summer (December 21-March 20)
Autumn (March 21 to June 20)
Winter (June 21 to September 20)
CLIMATE
The weather is quite pleasant year round. Rain is most frequent in
autumn and spring. Summer is warm (perhaps a low of 60F to a high of
85F) and can be humid. Winter temperatures typically average from a
low of 41F to high of 66F.
MONEY
The Argentinean Peso (ARS) is the official national currency. The $
symbol represents an amount in pesos, and if an item is posted in
U.S. Dollars it may appear as u$s or us$. It is rare however to see
prices posted in other than Argentinean Pesos. ATM’s are available
in most cities and that is probably your best bet for obtaining
funds. We recommend that you exchange your currency upon arrival in
Argentina for a slightly better rate than in your home country.
TIPPING
At a typical restaurant approximately a 10% gratuity is appreciated.
It is not necessary to tip a taxi driver, just round up to the
nearest peso if you’d like.
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Call to ask about our
day tour to
COLONIA del SACRAMENTO
URUGUAY
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We also book tours to:
PATAGONIAN GLACIERS
TIERRA DEL FUEGO
MENDOZA/WINE COUNTRY
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