Usefull Information

The official currency in Argentina is Peso Argentino, expressed in Arg$. It comes in notes of $2, $5, $10; $20, $50, and $100 pesos, and coins of 5, 10, 25, and 50 cents and $1 peso.

It is recommended to exchange currencies in authorized places always.

Banks open to public from 8:00 hrs to 13:00 hrs. ATM machines are available 24/7.

- The official language in the Republic of Argentina is Spanish.

- Some widely-used slang words are:

- "Che": This expression manifests familiarity and is used to attract somebody’s attention without using the person’s name.

- "Vos": You.

- "Guita": Money.

- "Colectivo" - "Omnibus" - "Bondi" - "Micro": bus, transportation.

- "Mina": Woman.

- "Laburar": To Work.

- "Boliche": Disco.

- "Chupado" - "Mamado": Drunk.

- "Estar en Pedo": Drunk.

- "Porrón" - "Birra": Beer.

- "Pucho": Cigarrette.

- "Faso" - "Porro": joint.

- "Joda": to make a joke, fool around.

- "Quilombo": trouble, problems.

- "Morfar": to eat.

- "Pancho": Hot dog.

- "Rancho": humble house.

- "El Pago": hometown.

- "Trucho": fake.

- "Choco": dog.

- "Pupo": bellybutton.

- "Chorro": thief.

- "Boludo": . Depending on the context it can also express friendliness.

- "Donde topa": the place where something ends, often referred to streets.

- "Pandito": shallow area.

- "Veteraba": beetroot.

- Do not take lonely and darker routes.

- Grip your bag firmly on your legs when sitting in bars, internet places or cafes; by doing this you will avoid being robbed.

- Take government-authorized tours and lodging.

- A valid password is required to visit Argentina, except for neighboring countries.

- Visas are not required. Once entering the country you will be issued a renewable tourist card valid for 90 days.

- 220V - 50Hz.