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Argentina
All my guides from wine country to Patagonia.
A first look at Argentina
Quick Argentina Facts
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Argentine peso ($)
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Plugs
- Type CType I
Accommodation worth booking
Hostel
America Del Sur Calafate Hostel
El Calafate
Hostel
Calafate Hostel
El Calafate
Hostel
Rancho Grande Hostel
El Chaltén
Hostel
Hostel del Lago
El Chaltén
Mid-range
Hotel Michelangelo
El Calafate
Mid-range
Konke Calafate Hotel
El Calafate
Mid-range · Aparts
Meraki Lofts
El Chaltén
Mid-range · Guesthouse
Estancia La Quinta
El Chaltén
Luxury · Spa hotel
Imago Hotel & Spa
El Calafate
Luxury · Spa hotel
Destino Sur Hotel & Spa de Montaña
El Chaltén
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When to visit
Best overall time to visit Argentina
October to April
Pampas seasons
- Spring & AutumnMar – May, Sep – Nov
- Hot SummerDec – Feb
- WinterJun – Aug
Northwest seasons
- Dry SeasonMay – Oct
- Shoulder SeasonsApr, Nov
- Rainy SeasonDec – Mar
Patagonia seasons
- Summer & Peak SeasonDec – Feb
- Shoulder SeasonsMar – Apr, Oct – Nov
- WinterMay – Sep
- January: sunny, 30°C, mixed for visitingJanuary: sunny, 86°F, mixed for visiting
- February: sunny, 29°C, mixed for visitingFebruary: sunny, 84°F, mixed for visiting
- March: sunny, 27°C, best for visitingMarch: sunny, 81°F, best for visiting
- April: partly sunny, 23°C, best for visitingApril: partly sunny, 73°F, best for visiting
- May: partly sunny, 19°C, good for visitingMay: partly sunny, 66°F, good for visiting
- June: partly sunny, 16°C, mixed for visitingJune: partly sunny, 61°F, mixed for visiting
- July: partly sunny, 16°C, mixed for visitingJuly: partly sunny, 61°F, mixed for visiting
- August: partly sunny, 18°C, mixed for visitingAugust: partly sunny, 64°F, mixed for visiting
- September: partly sunny, 20°C, good for visitingSeptember: partly sunny, 68°F, good for visiting
- October: partly sunny, 23°C, best for visitingOctober: partly sunny, 73°F, best for visiting
- November: sunny, 26°C, best for visitingNovember: sunny, 79°F, best for visiting
- December: sunny, 29°C, good for visitingDecember: sunny, 84°F, good for visiting
- January: sun and showers, 28°C, poor for visitingJanuary: sun and showers, 82°F, poor for visiting
- February: rainy, 27°C, poor for visitingFebruary: rainy, 81°F, poor for visiting
- March: rainy, 25°C, mixed for visitingMarch: rainy, 77°F, mixed for visiting
- April: partly sunny, 23°C, good for visitingApril: partly sunny, 73°F, good for visiting
- May: partly sunny, 20°C, best for visitingMay: partly sunny, 68°F, best for visiting
- June: partly sunny, 20°C, best for visitingJune: partly sunny, 68°F, best for visiting
- July: partly sunny, 20°C, best for visitingJuly: partly sunny, 68°F, best for visiting
- August: sunny, 23°C, best for visitingAugust: sunny, 73°F, best for visiting
- September: sunny, 25°C, good for visitingSeptember: sunny, 77°F, good for visiting
- October: partly sunny, 27°C, good for visitingOctober: partly sunny, 81°F, good for visiting
- November: sunny, 28°C, mixed for visitingNovember: sunny, 82°F, mixed for visiting
- December: sun and showers, 28°C, poor for visitingDecember: sun and showers, 82°F, poor for visiting
- January: sunny, 19°C, best for visitingJanuary: sunny, 66°F, best for visiting
- February: sunny, 19°C, best for visitingFebruary: sunny, 66°F, best for visiting
- March: partly sunny, 17°C, good for visitingMarch: partly sunny, 63°F, good for visiting
- April: partly sunny, 13°C, mixed for visitingApril: partly sunny, 55°F, mixed for visiting
- May: partly sunny, 9°C, poor for visitingMay: partly sunny, 48°F, poor for visiting
- June: partly sunny, 6°C, poor for visitingJune: partly sunny, 43°F, poor for visiting
- July: partly sunny, 5°C, poor for visitingJuly: partly sunny, 41°F, poor for visiting
- August: partly sunny, 7°C, poor for visitingAugust: partly sunny, 45°F, poor for visiting
- September: partly sunny, 11°C, mixed for visitingSeptember: partly sunny, 52°F, mixed for visiting
- October: sunny, 14°C, good for visitingOctober: sunny, 57°F, good for visiting
- November: sunny, 16°C, good for visitingNovember: sunny, 61°F, good for visiting
- December: sunny, 18°C, best for visitingDecember: sunny, 64°F, best for visiting
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Last verified: October 2026
Visa requirements can change. Always confirm with the Argentinian immigration authority or your nearest Argentinian consulate before booking or travelling.
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Questions you might have
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Which SIM card should I get in Argentina?
Claro and Personal are the two main options I would look at in Argentina. Both have good coverage in cities and tourist areas, although the signal can become patchy in more remote parts of Patagonia.
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Is tap water safe to drink in Argentina?
Yes, the tap water is generally safe to drink in Buenos Aires and most major cities. In more remote areas, I would stick to bottled or filtered water.
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Is Argentina mostly cash or card?
It is a mix, but cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and larger shops. I would still carry some cash for smaller businesses, markets and more remote areas.
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How do I access the blue dollar rate?
The blue dollar rate is not as good as it used to be, but the easiest option is to create an account with Western Union and transfer money to yourself. I would be careful exchanging money on the street, as scams are common.
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Which ATMs have the lowest fees in Argentina?
There is not really one ATM I would recommend for avoiding fees in Argentina. Foreign card withdrawals can be expensive, so I would use card where possible and avoid relying on ATMs too much. I found Western Union a better option for getting cash.
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Is Argentina safe to travel?
Yes, Argentina is generally safe to travel. The main thing to watch out for is petty theft, particularly in Buenos Aires, so keep an eye on your phone and belongings in busy areas.
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Do I need to tip in Argentina?
I definitely recommend tipping in Argentina, especially when eating at local restaurants, staying in guesthouses or catching a taxi.
Argentina on 35mm film
