Circuits and trips to Argentina
Programs at Argentina
Useful information for traveling to Argentina
Documentation
Tourists with Spanish nationality do not need a visa, they only need a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of return.
Language
The official language is Spanish, spoken by almost all Argentines. Some European languages such as Italian or German are also spoken.
Religion
Half of the Argentine population declares itself Catholic, the rest is a believer in other religions or non-believers.
Traditions
Argentines are very sociable and like to gather for food with family and friends.
Although mate is said to be originally from Uruguay, Argentines have adopted it as their own by drinking mate as a habit of its own. Drinking mate for breakfast is a must, at mid-morning and especially in gatherings with friends.
Another Argentine custom is to have a barbecue whenever there is a family or friends gathering. There is no celebration without barbecue.
Within this section of customs, we cannot leave soccer aside because in Argentina, more than a sport, soccer is a religion. Beyond the fact that it is customary to play soccer games with friends, whether they are men or women, the most traditional thing in Argentina is to support your team in local soccer tournaments.
Gastronomy
It is strongly influenced by European cuisine, as each group of immigrants brought their favorite dishes and recipes from their countries of origin. The most popular dishes are Italian: ravioli, lasagna, spaghetti and pizza. A lot of meat is eaten, especially veal, the most typical meat dishes are the criolla carbonada (made with minced meat) and the bife a caballo (beef steak with a fried egg on top). Pucheros (stews usually made with chicken and vegetables) and locros (a type of stew of native origin made with corn, chorizo and vegetables) are also very well known. And of course, the asados, a type of very large barbecue where they roast meat and serve it on a stick from where they cut it into slices to serve it. Wine lovers, they have formed one of the largest wine industries in the world. Dulce de leche and alfajores are also typical. And we must not forget the mate, an infusion made with yerba mate leaves, a plant native to the Paraguay and Paraná river basins. Its consumption is highly beneficial for health, since it contains group B vitamins, has great antioxidant power, produces an energizing effect and helps reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides.
Climate
There are three different climates: subtropical in the north of the country, with abundant rainfall and warm temperatures; temperate in the center, with hot summers and cool winters; and very cold in the south, where ice prevails.
Health
No vaccinations are required for tourists.
Currency
The official currency is the peso, it can be exchanged in banks, exchange houses and some hotels. 1 euro is equivalent to approximately 220 Argentine pesos.
Payment methods
Credit cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants, boutiques and shops.
Electricity
220 V and the plugs are European.
Means of transport
As an alternative to cars, a large part of the population uses public transport to get around. Taxis are also very common, they have different colors depending on the city. The Remís is another form of rental transport, they do not have a common design and the ticket price is agreed in advance. Buenos Aires has an underground metro network, many of the lines connect the center with the peripheral neighborhoods.
Hour
Argentina's time zone is GMT-03:00.