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Nahuel Huapi National Park, Argentina
Nahuel Huapi National Park, Argentina
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Argentina Budget Travel Guide provides an introduction to this huge South American country. It introduces all its principal cities to prepare you for a holiday in Argentina. I create Argentina Budget Travel Guide specially with budget travelers in mind. Although not every bit of information is about saving money, I will try to include whenever possible, information that will help you to explore Argentina economically.

About Argentina

Argentina is the largest Spanish-speaking country in South America. With an area of 2,766,890 sq km (1,068,302 sq miles), it is also the second-largest country in South America, and the eighth largest in the world by area. Argentina has a population of slightly over 40 million people, making it the fourth most populous Spanish-speaking country behind Mexico, Colombia and Spain.


Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina
Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina
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The capital and largest city in Argentina is Buenos Aires, a city of 13 million people. It is the second most populous metropolitan area in South America after São Paulo.

Within Argentina is great geographic diversity, from the snow-capped peaks of the Andes and the plains of Patagonia, to the stylish metropolis of Buenos Aires. Argentina has many things to offer visitors, from the expansive vistas and frontierland atmosphere of the country to the tango and football of the cities.

The majority of the most populated areas of Argentina experiences a temperate climate. It is cold in winter and hot and humid in summer. There are extreme climatic conditions in some of the harshes parts of the country. In the deserts of Cuyo, temperatures may rise to 50°C during extremely hot summers, while the Andes and Patagonia may experience extremely cold winters.

Fast Facts about Argentina

  • Official Name: Argentina
  • Capital: Buenos Aires (11,500,000)
  • Population of Argentina: 299,114,000
  • Languages: Spanish, English, Italian, others
  • Currency: Argentine peso (ARS)
  • Religions: Roman Catholic (92%), Protestant, others
  • Size: 2,766,890 sq km (1,068,301 sq miles)
  • Region: North America


    Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Luján in Luján, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
    Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Luján in Luján, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
    Author: Luis Argerich (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)

    Budget Travel to Argentina

    Nationals of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Argentina as tourists: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Chile, Cyprus, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, Norway, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela. By Plane
    Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires is the main international gateway to the country, receiving flights from other continents. Qantas flies three three times a week from Sydney, Malaysia Airlines twice a week from Kuala Lumpur via Cape Town and Johannesburg, British Airways, Lufthansa, Iberia and Air France are some of the European airlines that also flies to Buenos Aires.

    Argentina's own Aerolíneas Argentinas and LAN Argentina offer flights between Buenos Aires and major cities in South America, North America, Europe as well as Australia.

    From the airport, you can get a taxi to downtown Buenos Aires at a fixed rate of 74 pesos.

    Take note that there is an "Airport Entry Fee" which varies by nationality, on arrival in Argentina; and a fixed "Departure Tax" of US$29 for flying out of the country.

    Budget Travel within Argentina

    The train is being promoted by the Argentinian government as the preferred form of transport across the country. One of the major train operators is Ferrobaires.

    Useful Links

  • Buenos Aires Vacation Rentals: Find the perfect rental on TripAdvisor.



  • Argentine National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Argentine National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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    Principal Cities of Argentina

    1. Buenos Aires
      Capital and biggest city in Argentina.

    2. Córdoba
      The second largest city in Argentina, located in the heart of the Pampas, located in a valley surrounded by mountain groups.

    3. Rosario
      The third largest city in Argentina, located in Santa Fe province, with plenty to see and do for tourists.

    4. Mendoza
      The fourth largest city, and centre of the wine producing country of Argentina.

    5. La Plata
      Capital of the Buenos Aires Province, located 56 km southeast of Buenos Aires.

    6. San Miguel de Tucuman
      Sixth largest city in Argentina, and the largest in the northwest of the country.

    7. San Juan
      Another major wine-producing center of Argentina.

    Major Destinations in Argentina

    1. Nahuel Huapi National Park
      Park with beautiful vistas in Patagonia, in the foothills of the Andes.

    2. El Calafate
      Base for visiting the Glacier National Park.

    3. Perito Moreno Glacier
      One of the most spectacular glaciers in Argentina.

    4. Iguazú Falls
      The mightiest waterfall on the border with Brazil.

    5. Ibera Wetlands
      Major nature reserve and a place to view the wildlife of the marshes.

    6. Las Leñas and San Carlos de Bariloche
      Major ski resorts in Argentina.

    7. Peninsula Valdés
      Important marine mammals conservation sanctuary in Argentina.

    Argentina's UNESCO World Heritage Sites

    1. Los Glaciares

    2. Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Nuestra Señora de Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa María La Mayor, all in Argentina, and São Miguel das Missões in Brazil

    3. Iguazu National Park

    4. Cueva de las Manos, Río Pinturas

    5. Península Valdés

    6. Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks

    7. Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba

    8. Quebrada de Humahuaca






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