Maradona, Messi, the land of wine, tango and alfajor... what else makes you think of Argentina right away?
One of the richest destinations in natural beauty and peculiarities in South America, and one of the largest countries in Latin America, our neighbor Argentina enchants with its culture, its beautiful cities, and especially its tourist attractions.
If you are thinking of traveling there, here in this blog post from Happy Tours, you will find the main tips on how to plan your trip, what to visit, the typical foods you can't miss, and the Argentinean experiences you must live. Are you interested? Then read on to check it out!
How do you plan to travel to Argentina?
There is some extremely useful information for you to start organizing your trip to Argentina, we have compiled the main ones. Take a look:
1. season of the year
The country is so rich in nature that you can enjoy everything from the cold weather in Bariloche to the beach atmosphere in Mar del Plata. For this reason, it is possible to visit the country at all times of the year, depending on the cities to be visited. In January, for example, the country tends to be very hot, while in June the temperatures drop and you can enjoy the mild climate.
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2. Currency, food and travel insurance
The currency is the Argentine peso. With this, it is necessary to make an exchange and to know if it is worth it or not, it is necessary to follow the exchange rate. There is the possibility of paying in Real, however, it is not a worthwhile transaction. But one thing is fact: the destination is one of the most worthwhile in America, because of the cost-benefit.
Also, food and travel insurance there are usually cheaper than in other places. And two more golden tips are: be careful with cabs because they always like to charge tourists more, as well as carry cash, some merchants usually charge more when payment is made by credit card.
3. Documentation
Another important factor is that Brazilians do not need a passport to enter the country. It is possible to visit Argentina presenting documents such as RG, CNH or Birth Certificate, provided they are duly updated.
4. Take
Do you like to take equipment or other electronics that go to the outlet? Then let's be careful because there the outlet is totally different from the models we are used to in Brazil. The format is I-shaped and the voltage is 220V and 50Hz. So make sure that what you are taking is bivolt, ok?!
What are the main destinations in Argentina?
Aware of the main information that you must not forget, it is worth knowing some destinations that you can visit there.
The country also has an enormous diversity of customs and ambience, varying from place to place. Above all, it is possible to say that Argentina goes far beyond Buenos Aires! Yes, many people travel there and only get to know the capital, but Mendoza, Patagonia, Ushuaia and others should also be on your itinerary, find out why below!
- Mendoza: a province where you can appreciate good wines, enjoy the warmth of the mountains, and enjoy extreme sports in the snow. In the summer you can cool off in nature parks with lakes, some with views of the Andes;
- Patagonia: with a huge variety of animals and lakes and mountains that freeze in the cold season, just as they do in the Chilean Cordillera;
- Bariloche: known as the "Argentinean Switzerland", the perfect place to learn to ski and admire a romantic, detailed architecture full of charm;
- Mar Del Plata: For lovers of the beach, sun, and sea, Mar del Plata is a coastal city where you can enjoy sunsets, bathe in salt water, and enjoy the outdoors with the people you love.
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What can't I miss in Argentina?
We cannot forget that another strong point of Argentina is, without a doubt, its gastronomy. With several typical dishes and foods that are influenced by the Spanish and Italian gastronomic culture, going to Argentina is synonymous with tasting the delights that, no matter what, have unique flavors.
Starting with the Argentine barbecue, which has noble cuts and unique flavors due to the way the animals are raised, especially the chorizo steak.
Cazuela, a soup with chicken, pork, beef and vegetables, and also Centolla, a giant crab made into pasta, au gratin with cheese and many other forms. Locro is a bean-based stew, which also contains corn, potatoes, pumpkin, meat and tripe.
And for dessert, be sure to enjoy the renowned alfajor, a sweet made of cookies, dulce de leche, and drizzled with chocolate. There is also the Argentinean trademark: the alfajor, with its indescribable flavor and best dessert. Dulche de lecheAnd better than that, only the dulce de leche gelato... it's something to eat and never forget!
Of course, Argentine cuisine goes far beyond the dishes listed, you will also find them:
- Fugazzetta Rellena, an onion pizza with cheese;
- Choripan, the typical sausage;
- Entraña, a beef cut;
- Tamal, a kind of stuffed "pamonha" and much more.
What experiences do I need to live in Argentina?
You can't leave without first having:
- Attended a tango show;
- To visit the most beautiful bookstore in the world, the El Ateneo Grand Splendid, according to National Geographic;
- Visit one of the most impressive waterfalls in the world, the Garganta del Diablo;
- Drink coffee at Argentina's most famous coffee shop, Café Tortoni;
- You can count on a rental car to tour around Argentina in comfort and extreme safety. And the good news is that Happy Tours can help you with that, you just need to access the link and check all the information so you can enjoy the best that Argentina has to offer!
Well, now that you know the main information about Argentina, how about getting organized and getting on board?! Also check out our content about Where to spend New Year's 2023: destinations in Latin America!
