Argentina

Argentina is huge: Buenos Aires in the east, glaciers and mountains in Patagonia and the Iguazú jungle in the north, so most travellers combine buses with domestic flights. Prices change often because of inflation, so all prices below are approximate. In 2026 the official, MEP and "blue" exchange rates are almost the same, which makes paying much simpler than in past years.

Currency

Argentine peso (ARS). 1 USD ≈ 1,550 ARS (official and MEP, October 2026). Foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are charged close to the MEP rate

Entry

Most Western passports get 90 days visa-free

Rides

Uber, Cabify and DiDi in Buenos Aires; remises (booked taxis) and local taxis elsewhere

Buses

Long-distance coaches with "semicama" and "cama" (bed) seats; book on Plataforma 10 or the company sites

Flights

Aerolíneas Argentinas, Flybondi and JetSMART; flying is the only practical way to reach Patagonia

National parks (from June 2026)

Iguazú about ARS 60,000; Los Glaciares about ARS 50,000; Nahuel Huapi about ARS 35,000

Tipping

About 10% in restaurants, in cash

Plugs

Type I (and some C), 220V

Emergency

911