Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Need to Know
For more information, see
Survival Guide
Currency
Peso (AR$), though some upscale hotels quote in US dollars (US$).
Language
Spanish
Visas
Generally not required for US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and most Western European citizens.
However, Americans, Canadians and Australians must pay a significant 'reciprocity fee' to enter Argentina.
Money
ATMs and exchange houses are common downtown. Major credit cards are generally accepted, though travel-
ers checks are not.
Mobile Phones
Nearly everyone in Buenos Aires uses a mobile phone. Local SIM chips can be bought for unlocked interna-
tional phones, and credit added as needed.
Time
Argentina is three hours behind GMT and generally does not observe daylight-saving time, but this situation
may change.
Tourist Information
Tourist information offices and kiosks are dotted across the city, especially in neighborhoods popular with
tourists.
