Visa Germans, Austrians, and Swiss do not need a visa for tourist stays up to 90 days. Extension for another 90 days is possible at the immigration office (Dirección Nacional de Migraciones) in Buenos Aires (about 5,000 ARS fee) or by a short trip to Uruguay (Buquebus ferry to Colonia del Sacramento

Argentine Peso (ARS) The Argentine currency is the Peso (ARS). Notes: 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 10,000, 20,000 ARS. Due to high inflation, prices change constantly — the Euro equivalents in this guide are benchmarks based on the Blue Dollar rate from early 2026. ★★★ The Blue Dollar — THE No. 1 T

Vaccinations No mandatory vaccinations for entry from Germany. Recommended are: Standard vaccinations: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio (refresh!) Hepatitis A: Recommended for all travelers Yellow Fever: Recommended for Iguazú and the Northeast (subtropical zone). Carry the international vaccination cert

General Safety Situation Argentina is comparatively safe for South America — significantly safer than Brazil, Colombia, or Venezuela. Violent crime against tourists is rare. The main problem: pickpocketing and petty crime in Buenos Aires and other large cities. The Most Important Safety Tips Situa

Castellano Rioplatense — So different!

Argentine Spanish — Castellano Rioplatense — is instantly recognizable and sounds to other Spanish speakers like Italian with Spanish words. If you learned Spanish in Spain, you will be initially confused in Buenos Aires — the differences are as significant as between British and American English, p

Lunfardo — The Slang of Buenos Aires

★★★ Lunfardo — The Secret Language of the Streets Lunfardo is the unique slang of Buenos Aires — developed at the end of the 19th century in the port districts and Conventillos (tenement houses) from a mix of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Quechua, Romani (language of the Roma), and Gaucho language.

Useful Phrases & Ordering Meat

Everyday Phrases — Argentinian! GermanArgentinian SpanishPronunciation Hello!¡Hola! / ¿Qué hacés?Oh-la / Ke a-SES How are you?¿Cómo andás?KO-mo an-DAS (not "¿Cómo estás?") Good, and you?Bien, ¿y vos?Bien, i WOS (not "¿y tú?") Great! / Fantastic!¡Genial! / ¡Bárbaro! / ¡Copado! No problemNo pasa nad

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Travel Guide Argentina

Your complete travel guide for the land of tango, glaciers, and Malbec

Capital:Buenos Aires

Language:Spanish (Rioplatense)

Currency:Argentine Peso (ARS)

Best Travel Time:Oct–Mar (Summer) / Jun–Sep (Ski)

Flight Time:~14 hours from DE

Visa:Not required (90 days)

Last updated: 11 March 2026 · 14 Chapters · 50 Sections

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Classic Argentina Tour

18–21 days

The grand tour that covers all the highlights of Argentina: Tango, waterfalls, Andean culture, wine, and Patagonia. Can be combined with domestic flights.

Buenos AiresIguazúSaltaQuebrada de HumahuacaMendozaEl CalafateEl ChalténUshuaiaBuenos Aires

Buenos Aires & Patagonia

12–14 days

The compact version for those who want to combine Tango and glaciers: Buenos Aires as a cultural highlight and Patagonia for natural wonders.

Buenos AiresEl CalafateEl ChalténUshuaiaBuenos Aires

Northwest & Wine

10–12 days

Colors, culture, and wine: The colorful Quebrada de Humahuaca, colonial cities, and the wine region of Mendoza — Argentina's most culturally rich route.

Buenos AiresSaltaPurmamarcaHumahuacaCafayateTucumánMendozaBuenos Aires

Highlights Express

10 days

The three biggest highlights in 10 days: Tango in Buenos Aires, waterfalls in Iguazú, and glaciers in Patagonia. Feasible with domestic flights.

Buenos AiresIguazúEl CalafateEl ChalténBuenos Aires

All Chapters

Planning· 2 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Argentina

8 Sections

Chapter 2

Arrival & Transport

3 Sections

Regions· 5 Chapters

Chapter 3

Buenos Aires

12 Sections

Chapter 4

Patagonia

4 Sections

Chapter 5

Northwest (NOA)

3 Sections

Chapter 6

Iguazú Falls

2 Sections

Chapter 7

Wine Country Mendoza

2 Sections

Understanding· 5 Chapters

Chapter 8

History

4 Sections

Chapter 9

Society & Culture

2 Sections

Chapter 10

Nature & Geography

1 Sections

Chapter 11

Food & Drink

1 Sections

Chapter 12

Art & Tango

1 Sections

Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 13

Practical A–Z

4 Sections

Chapter 14

Rioplatense Language Guide

3 Sections

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Regions at a Glance

Buenos Aires

The vibrant capital combines European elegance with Latin American passion: Tango in San Telmo, steakhouses in Palermo, street art, and a nightlife that starts after midnight.

San Telmo Sunday MarketTango MilongasRecoleta CemeteryPalermo Street Art+1

Buenos Aires

Patagonia

The end of the world: The Perito Moreno Glacier, the Fitz Roy Massif in El Chaltén, Ushuaia as the southernmost city in the world, and the legendary Ruta 40 through the endless steppe.

Perito Moreno GlacierFitz Roy (El Chaltén)UshuaiaTierra del Fuego NP+1

El Calafate Ushuaia

Northwest (NOA)

The most colorful region: The Quebrada de Humahuaca (UNESCO) with its rainbow mountains, colonial Salta, the Hill of Seven Colors in Purmamarca, and the wine region of Cafayate.

Quebrada de Humahuaca (UNESCO)Cerro de los Siete ColoresSalta la LindaCafayate Wines+1

Salta

Iguazú Falls

275 cascades plunge over a width of almost 3 kilometers into the subtropical jungle — one of the great natural wonders of the earth. The Argentine side offers the more intense experience.

Garganta del DiabloGran Aventura Boat TourCircuito Superior & InferiorBrazilian Side+1

Puerto Iguazu

Wine Country Mendoza

The Malbec capital of the world: Over 1,500 bodegas against the backdrop of the snow-capped Andes, plus the highest mountain in the Americas (Aconcagua) and the emerging Valle de Uco.

Bodegas (Catena Zapata, Zuccardi)Valle de UcoAconcaguaRafting Río Mendoza+1

Mendoza

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