- Important points
- Choosing wings
- Hotel or apartment
- Transport subtleties
- Nightingales are not fed with fables
- Useful details
- The perfect trip to Argentina
The name of this country was born after the Spanish conquistadors heard the myth about the deposits of silver in the mountains along the banks of the La Plata River. This turned out to be untrue, but since then this land is known to us as Argentina. The journey to the homeland of tangos and gaucho cowboys will be exciting for anyone who loves beaches and skiing, historical sites and folklore festivals.
Important points
- Russian citizens traveling to Argentina on a tourist trip for a period not exceeding 90 days do not need a visa.
- Bring an adequate supply of cash with you when traveling in the Argentine province. Credit cards are almost never accepted in such places. Currency exchange in the outback is also very problematic.
- When making purchases in excess of $ 70, ask the cashier to draw up documents for a VAT refund upon departure from the country.
Choosing wings
A flight to South America in general and to Argentina in particular will require a lot of time and money:
- With a change in Amsterdam, you can reach Buenos Aires on the wings of the Dutch airline KLM. Travel time excluding connection will be about 18 hours, and you will have to pay a little more than $ 900 for a ticket.
- The French also estimate their services at about the same amount. With a transfer in Paris, Air France will deliver passengers from Moscow to the capital of Argentina in the same 18 hours.
- It may be cheaper to fly on Delta planes through Atlanta, but for this you will have to apply for a US visa.
Hotel or apartment
The hotel base in Argentina has both hotels with famous international names, and its own. Staying at a Marriott, Sheraton or Hilton, you can be sure that they fully comply with accepted international standards. Before booking rooms in local hotels, it is worth reading the reviews of previous guests.
Prices for "five" are traditionally high and a night in such a hotel in the capital of Argentina will cost a lover of comfort and first-class service at least $ 90 -100 $. A day in 3 * will cost much less - from $ 35-$ 40. For this money, guests are guaranteed free Wi-Fi, parking, a private bathroom and breakfast, which is listed as "very good" on hotel booking sites.
Not too whimsical travelers in Argentina will be interested in hostels. For only $ 6 in the capital of the country, you can get the keys to a shared room. The comfortable bed comes with wireless internet, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, individual lockers and even breakfast.
The famous city of Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego, despite its small size, also boasts a variety of accommodation options for guests with any wallet size. For "five" here you will have to fork out $ 450, for a room in a hotel with three stars on the facade you will be asked from $ 70 to $ 100, and you can spend the night in a hostel for $ 20. Breakfasts are traditionally included in room rates almost everywhere.
Transport subtleties
All major cities of the country are connected by flights of local airlines and this method of travel around Argentina significantly saves the traveler's time. The second most popular type of intercity transport is buses. They are always comfortable and equipped with reclining seats and air conditioning.
In the settlements you can use the buses, which are called "collective" here. The fare is from $ 0, 06 to $ 0, 13, depending on the city. It is convenient to travel in the capital by metro and taxi. His machines are readily available for ordering by phone. A taxi call system with a fixed fee for the trip will help to avoid fraud on the part of the driver.
Nightingales are not fed with fables
Famous for its steaks, Argentina is a coveted target for any gourmet, who knows the fineness of ribeye and prefers medium rare to any of the most aromatic well done.
Like everywhere else on the planet, the budget food option in Argentina is lunch at the stall of a street vendor serving fast food from all over the world. A portion of Chinese, Arabic or Thai food will cost $ 1.5-2 $, but you don't have to go to Argentina for that. On the "silver land" it is worth tasting meat, especially since the prices for it in inexpensive eateries are very humane. The average bill for a lunch with a portion of meat in such a cafe will be no more than $ 2.5.
In middle-class restaurants, it will be possible to dine for $ 13 -15 for two without alcohol. Adding a bottle of local, inexpensive wine to your order will add $ 10 more to your check.
Prices for a good steak in an Argentinean restaurant start at $ 12-15. For this money, you will receive a solid piece of meat cooked in full accordance with your preferences and rules. In status establishments, prices can be twice or three times more expensive.
Argentine wines are renowned among connoisseurs and deserve the highest praise. Ideal natural conditions and careful selection are two of the most important factors in the success of Argentine winemakers. When choosing wine in a shop or restaurant, pay attention to the brands made from Malbec and Bonarda grapes. Wine prices in the store start at $ 5, but those that Argentines proudly recommend to friends cost at least $ 13-15.
Useful details
- On Tierra del Fuego in the city of Ushuaia, a duty-free zone has been opened. It is there that it is profitable to buy souvenirs.
- Keep your purchase receipts until you leave Argentina. Customs has the right to inquire about the origin of the fur and leather goods in your luggage.
- Ticket prices for tango shows in Argentina start at $ 50 and end around $ 200. For this money, guests get not only the opportunity to watch the program, but also a dinner with wine. Transfer from the hotel and back is also included in the price. Often, as a bonus, the guests of the show are offered a tango lesson before the start, which is given by the participants of the upcoming concert.
- For an excursion from the capital to the national park in the Chubut province, the highlight of the program of which is whale watching, you will have to pay about $ 500.
- When withdrawing money from ATMs of the country, a commission is charged. Its amount is fixed at approximately $ 1.
The perfect trip to Argentina
Located in the southern hemisphere, the "silver land" enters winter in June, and in summer, on the contrary, in December. That is why it becomes a point of attraction for wealthy skiers from the northern hemisphere, who miss the snowy slopes in summer. The ski season starts in early July and lasts until mid-October.
For fans of beach holidays at the end of the world, the travel season in Argentina starts from the first week of December. By this time, the water in the Atlantic warms up to a comfortable + 22 ° С, and in the air the thermometers show + 28 ° С.
The best time to walk around the capital is spring and autumn, when the summer heat subsides, precipitation is unlikely, and guests are guaranteed comfortable weather for exploring the sights of Buenos Aires.
Fans of bright national holidays are in a hurry to fly to Argentina in January and February. Every Saturday during these months belongs to His Majesty Carnival, which is organized by the inhabitants of the city of Gualeguaychu. The holiday has the title of the longest carnival on the planet, and any person who has joined the colorful stream of smart dancers and musicians can become its participant.
On Independence Day, July 9, Argentines organize parades and processions with brass bands and gaucho cowboys, tango dancers and retro cars.
In mid-October, the capital hosts the International Guitar Festival, and on December 11, tango fans celebrate the birthday of Carlos Gadel, the author of one of the most beautiful and temperamental dances of our time.
