VISAS, ENTRY RULES, CUSTOMS REGULATIONS in Argentina
On June 29, an agreement between the government of the Russian Federation and the government of the Argentine Republic on visa-free travel for citizens of the Russian Federation and citizens of the Argentine Republic, signed in Buenos Aires on March 11, 2009 and in Moscow on March 18, 2009, comes into force. Russian citizens can enter, exit, transit and stay in Argentina without visas for no more than 90 days during each period of 180 days, starting from the date of first entry.
Import and export of national and foreign currency is not limited. Persons over the age of 18 can import duty-free up to 400 pieces. cigarettes or up to 50 pcs. cigars, up to 2 liters of alcoholic beverages, up to 5 kg of canned food, souvenirs and gifts in the amount of not more than 300 US dollars.
The import of non-preserved foodstuffs is prohibited, as well as the import and export without special permission of objects and things of historical, artistic or archaeological value, firearms and ammunition. When exporting fur products, a receipt and an export stamp are required.
Embassy in Argentina
Argentina, embassy in Moscow
Embassy of Argentina in Moscow:
st. Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya
4/10 Tel.: 232-99-92.
Fax: 232-99-93.
Consular section of the Embassy of Argentina in Moscow:
st. Bolshaya Ordynka, 72
Tel.: 502-10-20, 502-10-22, 502-10-24.
Argentina, Embassy of Russia in the country:
Buenos Aires, Rodriguez Pena St., 1741
Tel.: (5411) 4813-1552, 4813-8039
Fax: (5411) 4815-6293.
Communication in Argentina
Telephones with international line access can be found in almost all public places. Payphones work with cards and coins, and you can also call to another country from post offices or call centers. The preferential tariff for negotiations is valid from 22:00 to 08:00.
To call from Argentina, you need to dial 00 – country code – area code – subscriber number. In order to make a call to Argentina from Russia, you should dial 8 – 54 – area code – subscriber number. The Buenos Aires code is 11.
Emergency Phones in Argentina
Ambulance and police – 101.
Fire department – 107.
HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS
January 1 – New Year’s Day,
April 4 – Malvinas Day,
May 1 – Labor Day,
May 25 – May Revolution Day,
June 20 – National Flag Day,
July 9 – Independence Day,
August 17 – Day of the death of General José de San Martin,
October 12 – Columbus Day,
December 25 – Christmas
In Argentina, various festivals are held annually, but there are not so many of them as in other Latin American countries. In February-March it is a tango festival, in August – a snow festival, in October – a guitar festival.
SHOPS
According to lawschoolsinusa, shops are open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 19:30 and on weekends from 9:00 to 13:00.
The Argentinean part of Tierra del Fuego is a free trade zone, so prices in local shops are relatively low.
TIPS Tips
are 5-10% of the amount indicated on the bill.
NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The locals are very temperamental, but at the same time they are polite and treat tourists with respect.
ELECTRICITY
220V, 50Hz;
HEALTH CARE
Be sure to take out medical insurance before you travel. No special vaccinations are required to enter the country.
San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina)
Bariloche is Argentina ‘s most popular ski resort. It is located in Patagonia on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, whose area is 557 sq. km. The height of the ski base is 1000 m, and the elevation difference on the slopes varies from 1400 to 2388 m. There is a six-seater cabin lift, which is considered the best in all of South America.
In the summer, in Bariloche, on the local lake, you can hunt and fish, take an excursion to the myrtle grove, of which there are no more than 5 in the world, and in these places it occupies 17 hectares of land.
In the city itself, it is interesting to see the San Eduardo Chapel, the Cathedral of La Catedral de Bariloche, the monument to Julio Roca, the exhibition hall in the building of the former Post Office, the Municipality with a clock tower, the City Tourist Center, the Patagonian Museum and the Sarmiento Library.
Ushuaia, island of Tierra del Fuego (Argentina)
The city of Ushuaia is located on the island of Tierra del Fuego on the shores of the Beagle Channel. This is the southernmost city on the planet, from here to Antarctica is only 900 km.
There are few attractions in the city, only a small historical museum and an old prison can be distinguished.
Basically, Ushuaia serves as a starting point for tourists to travel to the glaciers or to Antarctica.
