FAQs

Argentina’s official language is Spanish. It’s important to note that Argentinians speak a unique form of Spanish called Argentinian Spanish. Almost the entire population of Argentina speaks Spanish with 41.7 million speakers out of a population of 43.8 million.a

The best time of the year to visit Argentina depends on you! Argentina is charming in every season. Spend your summer in Mar del Plata, the city known as “La Feliz” (”The Happy”). There you can enjoy from the best fish dishes, to amazing alfajores and redreshing craft beers from the area.

Private U.S. citizens do not need a visa for visits of up to 90 days for tourism or business.

Argentinian main cities are pretty safe for tourists. You should always be aware where you are and how do you move like in every big city in the world.  The suburbs can be dangerous if you move alone and without caution, but if you stay within the tourist places and city centers you will not have problems. Lately, Argentina receives more and more tourists without any problem, because the exchange rate is favored

The blue rate it’s an unofficial dollar conversion rate. Visitors are encouraged to bring enough cash in US dollar to exchange money in “Casas de cambio”, because the Blue Rate it’s almost double from the official banks rate. So, if you bring cash, your money will be worth almost double than if you use your credit card.  PRO TIP: bring new and large denomination bills.

There are many airlines that operate from and to the US all year round, such as: American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, Aerolineas Argentinas, Copa Airlines, LATAM, just to name the most well known ones. The ticket cost (depending on the moment of the year) between 800 – 1100 USD round trip.

“Arbolitos” or “cuevas” are words that you will learn when you visit. These are places to exchange money to the “blue rate”. The safest way to do this, it’s going to official places or businesses with public outlets. Do not exchange money with unknown people on the street.

Yes it is. Western Union queue’s are packed out with visitors exchanging money. This is because they allow you to use your credit card, and you’ll get money in cash at a convenient rate.