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Travel Argentina

From stunning scenery to vibrant cities, Argentina has it all. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

Money

The currency of Argentina is the Argentine peso, which is subdivided into 100 centavos. As of November 2015, $1 is worth around AR$9.66, and AR$1 is worth around $0.10.

Here’s a roundup of what you can expect to spend in Argentina, with prices in US dollars:

Inexpensive meal for one – $12	Bottle of water – $1.50	0.5 litre beer – $3
Mid-range restaurant meal for one – $20	Cappuccino – $3.50	Local bus ticket – $0.50

Traveling around Argentina

By plane

The eighth largest country in the world, there’s no doubt that Argentina is most easily crossed by air. After all, you’ll soon find that journeys that take around 20 hours by bus can be done instead in a two hour flight. Aerolíneas Argentinas is the country’s main domestic flight provider and ticket prices will vary depending on where you’re looking to go and how far in advance you book.

By bus

The most popular mode of transport around Argentina is by bus. There are loads of companies with varying levels of comfort and price, although a good place to start is with TAC and Cruz del Sur. The distances are long but most buses offer on-board films and plenty of entertainment. Try to book your ticket at least three days in advance, just in case the buses become full.