ever thought of jumping from a plane for spring break in Argentina? Maybe you want to learn Spanish in Buenos Aires to learn tango, or Mendoza? Too difficult, you say? No way, but there are some things you need to know when traveling abroad. Use the following five travel tips for your next trip to Argentina and make it an experience.

First Passport – Argentina visitors that the citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa will be a passport for entry are required. U. S. Passport applications can be obtained http://travel. Condition. gov/passport/passport_1738. html, with routine services at a maximum of 10-12 weeks from the date of his application. The visa is not required for tourist stay of up to 90 days for longer stays, please contact your local embassy for forwarding. In the U.S. – Contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of Argentina, 1718 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009 (tel. 202/238-6460). For more information, try http://www. UIC edu / org / Argentina. In Canada – Contact the Embassy of Argentina, Suite 910, Royal Bank Center, 90 Sparks St., Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5B4 (tel. 613/236-2351, fax 613/235-2659). In the UK – Contact the Embassy of Argentina, 65 Brooke St., London W1Y 4AH (tel. 020/7318-1300, fax 020/7318-1301; seruni @ MRECIC. Governor Ar).

Second Foreign Exchange – the exchange rate currently stands at 3-1 for the U.S. dollar for the Argentine peso. The weight is made up of 100 cents. The money is in notes of 2, May, 10, 20, 50, strong, and 100 pesos, and coins of 1, 2 and 5 pesos and one, five, 10, 25 and 50 cents. U.S. $ are widely accepted in Buenos Aires, but in rural areas of the country are the currency of choice pesos and the exchange sites are less numerous. American Express Travelers Cheques can be in the offices in Buenos Aires, Arenales 707 (tel. 11/4130-3135) is to be replaced, Bariloche, Salta, San Martin and Ushuaia. Outside these places, there are very few American Express currency exchange, so when traveling to remote places to make sure to plan ahead. Many hotels do not accept credit cards, so check in advance before you pay so your invoice can take over.

Third Car Rental – The Argentines are very fast compared to U.S. drivers, not always obey traffic lights or lanes. The seat belt law is in force, although few residents actually use. U.S. driver’s licenses are valid in the Greater Buenos Aires, but you have to lead an international license in Argentina or many other parts of the country. When driving out of town, remember that the road or highway freeway step means moving mountains. It is not advisable to drive in rural areas at night like cattle run at large and are difficult to see in the dark. Fuel is about $ 1 per liter, or $ 4 per gallon. Rental cars are available from Hertz, Paraguay 1122 (tel. 800/654-3131 in the U.S. or 11/4816-8001 in Buenos Aires), Avis, Cerrito 1527 (tel.: 800/230-4898 in the U.S., or 11 4300 / -8201 in Buenos Aires); Dollar, Marcelo T. de Alvear 523 (tel. 800/800-6000 in the U.S. or 11/4315-8800 in Buenos Aires) and Thrifty, Av. Leandro N. Alem 699 (tel. 800/847-4389 in the U.S. or 11/4315-0777 in Buenos Aires). Rental cars are expensive in Argentina, with a compact camera from $ 50 to $ 60 per day, asking for bids.

Fourth ENERGY – Energy in Argentina runs on 220V. Most U.S. laptops either 110V or 220V, selling verify your turn to see what you have. A transformer and a European-style adapter is required for all small devices. While most luxury hotels have these items for use, some small hotels or rural. Cyber cafes called “Locuturios” are often in Buenos Aires and other large cities, where you can make an average of $ 1. 00US per hour.

Fifth STATIONS be – while we are here in the Northern Hemisphere, the seasons we’ve learned, used, you should remember that things are reversed south of Ecuador. The summer months in Argentina are December to February for a perfect trip to Santa Cruz. However, Buenos Aires is a very hot, humid summer, so it is best to visit in spring and autumn (November-March). If winter sports are what you seek, then the winter months from June to October when planning your next trip.

These tips will surely be a leg when planning an exotic trip to Argentina. Traveling in a foreign country requires a little effort, but the experience you gain a life of long duration. The world is a global community that the visit and understanding of other cultures of the country only brings people closer.

Argentina is waiting for you, start planning your trip today?

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