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Argentina's pleasures - stunning natural wonders, an elegant capital with a European-flavored sophistication, and a passionate culture - are as tempting as ever. The silver lining to the financial cloud is that it's now one of the best travel bargains around.
This is one Latin American country where Europeans and North Americans can feel at ease and travel relatively inconspicuously. An interest in soccer and some nimble foot skills may be all you need to blend in with the locals.
Travel Warning: Yellow Fever Alert
Due to an increase in cases of yellow fever in early 2008, travelers to the northeast and north of Argentina, including Puerto Iguazú and all areas bordering Paraguay and Brazil, are advised to get a vaccination before departure.
severity: Mid-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
República Argentina
Population
40,301,927
Currency
Name: Argentine Peso
Code: ARS
Symbol: Arg$
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Spanish
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -3
Country Dialing Code
+54
Weights & Measures
Metric
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