Argentine

Top 5 des lieux

1. Iguazú Falls · Puerto Iguazú

   Massive waterfalls with walkways to the Devil's Throat; the Brazilian side adds panoramic views.

2. Perito Moreno Glacier · El Calafate

   Advancing glacier with boardwalks facing the ice front where chunks fall into the lake.

3. Recoleta, San Telmo and La Boca · Buenos Aires

   Recoleta Cemetery, Sunday San Telmo market, tango and the colourful Caminito street.

4. El Chaltén and Fitz Roy · El Chaltén

   Argentina's trekking capital with day hikes to Laguna de los Tres.

5. Mendoza wine region · Mendoza

   Malbec wineries under the Andes, visited by bike, tour or car.

Se déplacer

• Transports en commun

  SUBE card

  Rechargeable card for the Buenos Aires Subte (metro), buses and trains, and buses in many other cities. Buy at kiosks and Subte stations. Cheap.

• Appli de VTC

  Uber / Cabify / DiDi

  All operate in Buenos Aires and other cities, and Uber also serves Ezeiza airport. Often cheaper than taxis. Uber's legal status has been disputed in some places (varies).

• Taxi

  Radio taxis

  Black and yellow taxis in Buenos Aires. UK advice is to book ahead, or if hailing, use only 'radio taxis' with the company logo on the doors. Pay with small notes.

• Bus

  Long-distance buses

  Excellent network of comfortable overnight buses (semi-cama and cama seats). Delays are common.

• Bus

  Domestic flights

  Aerolíneas Argentinas and low-cost airlines make the long trips to Patagonia, Iguazú and the north practical.

• Vélos en libre-service

  EcoBici

  Buenos Aires public bike share, rented through the BA EcoBici app (rules and prices for visitors vary).

Argent et espèces

Devise: ARS · Argentine peso

Cards are widely accepted in cities. Argentina lifted most exchange controls in April 2025 and the official and informal ("blue") rates have since stayed close, so paying by foreign card is usually fine (check the rate before you go, varies). Cash is still useful for small shops, markets, tips and some taxis; ATMs have low withdrawal limits and high fees. Prices move with inflation, so check menus and quotes on the day. Watch for counterfeit notes in change.

Vérifier un taux de change vers ARS

Pourboires

A tip of about 10% is standard in sit-down restaurants and is usually left in cash. Many restaurants also charge a 'cubierto' (cover charge for bread and table service), which is not a tip. Elsewhere, rounding up is enough.

Phrases utiles

• La cuenta, por favor. The bill, please.
• ¿Puedo dejar la propina con tarjeta? Can I leave the tip on the card?
• ¿Está incluida la propina? Is the tip included?

Savoir-vivre

• Friends and acquaintances greet with a single kiss on the right cheek, including men among friends. A handshake is normal at first meetings.
• Dinner starts late, often after 9 pm; many restaurants open around 8 pm.
• If invited to an asado (barbecue), thank the asador (grill master); it is a social ritual.
• Sharing mate (herbal tea) passes around one cup and straw; say 'gracias' only when you have had enough.
• Avoid raising the Falklands (Malvinas) casually; it is a sensitive topic.
• Bargaining is not common in shops; light bargaining at craft markets.

Arnaques et comment y faire face

• Mustard (stain) distraction

  Où: Buenos Aires: Retiro, Florida Street, San Telmo, around stations

  Comment ça marche: Someone sprays mustard or another liquid on you, then 'helpful' accomplices clean you up and steal your bag or wallet.

  Comment l’éviter: Politely but firmly refuse help, hold your bag and walk away to a shop or café.

• Phone snatching by motorbike ('motochorros')

  Où: Buenos Aires streets, pavements near traffic

  Comment ça marche: Thieves on motorbikes grab phones from people using them on the street.

  Comment l’éviter: Step inside a shop or away from the kerb to use your phone.

• Counterfeit notes in change

  Où: Taxis, kiosks, street vendors

  Comment ça marche: Change is given in fake notes, or a driver swaps your real note for a fake and says yours is fake.

  Comment l’éviter: Pay with small notes, check large notes and keep your money in view.

• Bag theft at hotels and cafés

  Où: Hotel lobbies, café terraces, buses

  Comment ça marche: Thieves pose as guests during check-in or lift bags hung on chairs.

  Comment l’éviter: Keep bags on your lap or strapped to you; do not hang them on seat backs.

• Street money changers ('arbolitos')

  Où: Florida Street, Buenos Aires

  Comment ça marche: Changers shout 'cambio' and may pass fake pesos or short-count notes.

  Comment l’éviter: Use banks, official exchange houses or your card instead.

• Express kidnapping

  Où: Big cities, mostly at night

  Comment ça marche: Victims are forced to withdraw cash at ATMs.

  Comment l’éviter: Use booked taxis or apps at night and do not resist.

• Drink spiking

  Où: Bars and nightclubs

  Comment ça marche: Drinks are spiked to rob victims.

  Comment l’éviter: Buy your own drinks and keep them in sight.

Sécurité

• Take extra care in Buenos Aires around La Boca (stay on Caminito in the daytime), San Telmo market, Palermo, Retiro station and bus terminal, Florida Street and the cruise/ferry terminals.
• Carry cash in a money belt or front pocket and do not display large amounts.
• Do not resist armed robbery.
• Use ATMs inside banks during the day.
• In Patagonia, weather changes fast; check trail conditions before hiking.

Pratique de l’anglais

Basic English is understood in tourist areas of Buenos Aires, Mendoza wineries and Patagonia tour hubs; limited elsewhere. Argentine Spanish uses 'vos' and the 'sh' sound for 'll' and 'y'.

Sources

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Argentina, safety and security
• Wikivoyage: Argentina
• Hootling: Tipping in Argentina
• Wikipedia: Argentine peso (2025 exchange control changes)
• Wikipedia: List of emergency telephone numbers

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