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service taking an hour and the slower but
cheaper service three hours. Otherwise opt
for the more scenic route with Cacciola
Viajes ( W cacciolaviajes.com) from Carmelo
to Tigre. If travelling by car, you can cross
the border in Fray Bentos further north.
domestic flights on Aerolíneas and its
subsidiary, Austral, covering more than
thirty destinations. This pass must be
bought abroad; it is not sold in Argentina.
Many smaller airports are not served by
public transport, though some airline
companies run shuttle services to connect
with flights; otherwise, you're stuck with
taxis. When leaving the airports of El
Calafate, Trelew and Ushuaia you must pay
the airport tax (US$38) after checking in.
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VISAS
Citizens of the EU, US, Canada, South
Africa, Australia and New Zealand do
not require visas , though Argentina
charges reciprocal entry fees for nationals
of countries that charge Argentine
citizens to enter: the US, Canada and
Australia are subject to one-off arrival
fees that need to be paid in advance at
W provinciapagos.com.ar/dnm. Note this
fee only applies if you enter Argentina
at either of the Buenos Aires airports on
an international flight; no fees are payable
if you enter via one of the land borders.
Tourists are routinely granted ninety-day
entry permits - the easiest way to renew
your tourist visa is to cross the border
into one of the neighbouring countries.
BY BUS
There are hundreds of private bus
companies, most of which concentrate
on one particular region, although a few,
such as TAC, operate pretty much
nationwide. Most buses are modern,
plush models designed for long-distance
travel, and your biggest worry will be
what video the driver or conductor has
chosen. On longer journeys, snacks
and even hot meals are served (included
in the ticket price), although these vary
considerably in quality. The more
luxurious services are usually worth the
extra money for long night-rides; some
even have waiters. Coche cama services
have wide, reclinable seats, and semi - cama
services are not far behind in terms of
comfort. Most companies also offer
cama suite or cama ejecutivo services,
which have completely reclinable seats
and often include an on-board meal.
Buying tickets is normally a simple
on-the-spot matter, but you must plan
in advance if travelling in peak summer
season (mid-Dec to Feb), especially if
you're taking a long-distance bus from
Buenos Aires or any other major city to a
particularly popular holiday destination.
If in Buenos Aires look for kiosks
advertising venta de pasajes - these are
authorized ticket sellers and will save
you having to visit the cavernous Retiro
terminal before you leave.
GETTING AROUND
Argentina is a huge country and you are
likely to spend a considerable proportion
of your budget on travel. Air travel is
relatively expensive - and tourists also get
charged a much higher rate than local
residents - so most people travel by bus
(though that is increasingly pricey, too).
Car rental is useful in places, but too
expensive for most budget travellers,
unless they can share the cost. Extra fees
are charged for drivers under 25.
BY AIR
Argentina's most important domestic
airport by far is Buenos Aires' Aeroparque
Jorge Newbery . There are connections
(with Aerolíneas Argentinas, LAN and
LADE) to most provincial capitals and
major tourist centres; Andes serves
Puerto Madryn and Salta among other
destinations. Some cut-price deals booked
in advance can work out to be not much
more than the bus. One of the best deals
is the “Visit Argentina” airpass sold by
Aerolíneas Argentinas and valid for
BY CAR
You are unlikely to want or need a car for
your whole stay in Argentina, but you'll
find one useful if you hope to explore some
of the more isolated areas of Patagonia,
Tierra del Fuego, the Northwest, and
Mendoza and San Juan provinces.
 
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