Argentina

Tourists with Spanish nationality do not require a visa, they need a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the return date.

In addition, they are required to present the following supporting documents:

• Comprehensive medical insurance valid for the duration of their stay in the country.
• Return air ticket to the country of origin or proof of exit from Argentine territory by any other means.
• Proof of accommodation, either a hotel reservation or the declared address of the place where they will stay during their stay in the country.

Failure to comply with any of these requirements may result in denial of entry into the country by immigration authorities, as determined in the exercise of their duties.

All passengers are advised to check their documentation before traveling, in order to avoid setbacks upon entry.

The official language is Spanish, spoken by almost all Argentines. Some European languages such as Italian or German are also spoken.

Half of the Argentine population declares itself Catholic, the rest is a believer in other religions or non-believers.

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.

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.

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.

No vaccinations are required for tourists.

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.

Credit cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants, boutiques and shops.

220 V and the plugs are European.

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.

Argentina's time zone is GMT-03:00.