Travel guide
Argentina

In the footsteps of explorers.

This country, almost at the end of the world, at the crossroads of millennia-old glaciers and in the footsteps of explorers, will not fail to amaze you with its landscapes.

Argentina shares its northern border with Brazil and Paraguay, where the famous Iguazu Falls are located. Majestic, impressive, like amazons of nature!

The Andes will be the setting for some of your most beautiful hikes, and will bear witness to a splendid biodiversity that is still preserved. Meet the locals, sit down and chat over a maté, a typical local drink.

The less adventurous will appreciate the crazy atmosphere of Buenos Aires, where you’re sure to start your journey to the sound of Argentine tango in a milonga…

Time difference

GMT-3

Currency

Argentine Peso

(ARS)

Telephone prefix

+54

How do you say...

Some words and expressions in the language

  • Good morning/Good evening = Buenos días / Buenas tardes
  • How are you? = Cómo estas?
  • Do you speak French/English? = Habla francés ?
  • I understand/ I don’t understand = Entiendo / No entiendo
  • Sorry =Lo siento
  • Goodbye = Adios
  • Welcome = Bienvenido
  • Thank you (very much) = (Muchas) Gracias
  • Please = Por favor
  • I am French = Soy frances(a)
  • My name is…= Me llamo
  • No thanks = No gracias
  • Yes/No = Sí / No
  • You’re welcome = De nada
  • How much is it? = Cuanto es?
  • Where is…? / How do I get to…? = Dónde esta? / Como llegar a ?
  • Have a nice day! = Buen día !

Key figures

The time difference with France is between 4 and 05 hours:

When it’s 2:30 pm in France, it’s 9:30 am in Argentina (summer time).

Good to know

European sockets – with two or three flat plugs.

Santé

Vaccines recommended:

  • Diphtheria, Tetanus
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Whooping cough
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Measles, Mumps
  • Rubella

Vaccination against yellow fever is strongly recommended, especially for trips to the province of Misiones, near Iguazu Falls.

Formalités

French nationals who also hold Argentine nationality must present an Argentine passport when entering Argentina.

French nationals under the age of 35 can also apply for a visa under the ” vacances-travail ” program.

The entry and exit of minors born or residing in Argentina is subject to restrictions. A permit issued by the Argentine authorities is required when the minor is traveling alone or in the company of a single parent.