Deep in the south of South America is this land of infinitely enchanting landscapes -from the snow-capped peaks of the Andes and the dusty plains of Patagonia to the ‘Land of Fire’ – Tierra del Fuego. Whether exploring the lush rainforest of Missiones, horse riding in the scorched red mountains of Salta, trekking the turquoise lakes and evergreen forests of the Lake District or playing the gaucho in the fertile Pampas, the country provides wonderful, boundless travel opportunities.

Total Area: 2,780,400 km2

Capital: Buenos Aires

Country Code: +54

Country Population: 42,669,500

Credit Cards: All major credit cards accepted: American Express, Visa, Master Card and Diners Club

Currency: Pesos

Departure Tax: None

Drives: Right

Electricity: 220 V

Ethnic Groups: 97% European, 1.5% Amerindian, 0.2.% Asian, 1.5% Other/Mestizo

Location: Southern American hemisphere

Official Language(s): Spanish

Religion: Roman Catholic, Agnostic, Islamic

Time Zone: ART (UTC-3)

Tipping: Tipping in restaurants is optional and considered “extra”.