I’ve been to Argentina and have family there, and sadly have to lean towards advising against visiting at the moment. The political and economic situation is one reason, and it pains me to say this, but if our friends & relatives there are anything to go by, the constant whining would be a total showstopper for me.
Having said that, if you have to go, do consider Bariloche, Puerto Madryn, Salta (book a tour to Jujuy if you don’t mind the altitude) and Iguazú (both the Argentine and Brazilian half are fine).
Be extra careful in Buenos Aires - read up on all the ways tourists are scammed beforehand, only use official taxis and avoid La Boca after 17:00.
Be aware that your credit card may or may not work, and that cash withdrawal at banks and ATMs is both severely limited and hugely expensive. Currency exchanges were also routinely out of cash at least until a couple years ago.
We’ve found the best way to obtain cash is to send yourself money by Western Union.
I’ve been to Argentina and have family there, and sadly have to lean towards advising against visiting at the moment. The political and economic situation is one reason, and it pains me to say this, but if our friends & relatives there are anything to go by, the constant whining would be a total showstopper for me.
Having said that, if you have to go, do consider Bariloche, Puerto Madryn, Salta (book a tour to Jujuy if you don’t mind the altitude) and Iguazú (both the Argentine and Brazilian half are fine). Be extra careful in Buenos Aires - read up on all the ways tourists are scammed beforehand, only use official taxis and avoid La Boca after 17:00.
Be aware that your credit card may or may not work, and that cash withdrawal at banks and ATMs is both severely limited and hugely expensive. Currency exchanges were also routinely out of cash at least until a couple years ago. We’ve found the best way to obtain cash is to send yourself money by Western Union.