| When is the best time to travel to Argentina? |
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| The best time to travel to Buenos Aires is in spring (September to November) and fall (March to May), as the summer can be hot and humid. Iguazu Falls has a tropical climate and can be visited year-round. For Bariloche and the Lake District, Mendoza, and Cordoba, the best time is the fall, when temperatures are more comfortable and these destinations are less crowded. For Patagonia, the best time is October to March, when the weather is warmer, and more tourist attractions can be visited. For skiing, the season runs from June to October. |
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| What vaccinations are required for travel to Argentina? |
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| The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website provides recommended and/or required vaccinations for each country. For Argentina, it recommends that you should be up-to-date with routine shots such as measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, and poliovirus vaccine, and that you get vaccinated for Hepatitis A and Typhoid, and Hepatitis B, depending upon your travel plans. The CDC recommends Yellow Fever vaccination if you are traveling to the northern and northeastern forested areas of Argentina, including Iguassu Falls and all areas bordering Paraguay and Brazil. The CDC also suggests that you see a health-care provider at least 4-6 weeks before your trip to allow time for your vaccines to take effect. |
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| What are the passport/visa requirements for American citizens traveling to Argentina? |
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| U.S., Australian, Canadian, and EU citizens require a passport and return ticket for stays of up to 90 days. Citizens of other countries are advised to contact the Argentinian embassy in their country before traveling. |
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| What are the standard wall currents and electrical socket shapes in Argentina? |
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| Voltage: 220 V; Frequency: 50 HZ; Plugs: Type C (European 2-pin) and Type I (oblique flat blades with ground inverted V). |
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| What is the international departure tax for Argentina? What is the reciprocity fee? |
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| The international departure tax for Argentina is $28.00 per passenger. but it is now included in the cost of your airfare. Additionally, U.S., Australian, and Canadian citizens are required to pay a reciprocity fee (considered a multiple entry visa) of $131, $100 and $70 respectively upon arrival (cash or credit cards accepted, amounts subject to change without notice due to currency fluctuations or other reasons). This tax is paid once and remains valid until the passport expires. Citizens of other countries are advised to contact the embassy of Argentina in their country before traveling. |
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