Argentina Travel & Emergency Guide

Emergency Numbers in Argentina

Key Travel Facts

Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Argentina

Toll & Vignette: Tolls ('Peajes') on major expressways – keep cash pesos ready or use TelePASE.

Tipping & Etiquette

Recommendation: 10 percent (Propina) standard in restaurants and cafes. Tips are customarily left in cash on the table, as many card terminals do not support adding gratuity.

• DO Greet warmly with a handshake or a single kiss on the right cheek among acquaintances.
• DO Savor authentic charcoal Asado barbecues and Mendoza Malbec wines.
• DO Embrace late dining habits and relaxed social dinners.
• DON'T Never stir or adjust the metal straw (bombilla) when handed a gourd of mate tea.
• DON'T Do not leave phones or bags unattended on outdoor cafe tables.
• DON'T Avoid sensitive political arguments regarding the Falkland Islands ('Islas Malvinas').

Power Sockets & Tap Water

Plug Type & Electricity: Type I (Australian 3-pin standard) & Type C (220V, 50Hz – travel adapter required).

Tap Water: Safe to drink from the tap in Buenos Aires and major cities; bottled water advised in remote regions.

Insider Tip: Dinner starts late, rarely before 9:30 or 10 PM. Foreign card payments automatically benefit from favorable tourist exchange rates (MEP). When sharing mate tea, never stir the metal straw (bombilla)!