Guide & Advice - traveling to Argentina / Chile

Things to consider when visiting Argentina:

Visa / Reciprocal Fees

Most countries do not need a visa for visiting the country as a tourist. Contact us if you're not sure.
If you're a citizen of any of these countries: United States, Canada or Australia, then you don't need a visa, but you have to pay a reciprocity fee in order to be allowed to enter to the country.
There's only one way to do this: ONLINE.
VERY IMPORTANT: if you don't do this online payment and registration in advance you'll not be able to pass the migration office and you'll be returned to your country!
Please have a look at the official instructions through the following link:

And this is the website link where you sign up and pay the fee:

Currency and ATMs

The Argentina currency is the 'peso'. At the present time (and in order for you to have an idea), the currency exchange rate is: 1 dollar = 45 pesos (approx.). Important: this changes frequently so please check online.
There are plenty of ATMs along the country and in all destinations that you may visit, therefore withdrawing some local cash isn't a problem.
The ATMs usually dispense 100 pesos bills or bigger, with a limit of $ 4,000 per extraction (this limit should increase in the near future).

Considerations for visiting Chile:

Visa / Reciprocity Fees

Most countries do not need a visa for visiting the country as a tourist. Contact us if you're not sure.
If you're a citizen of any of these countries: Albania, Mexico, Canada or Australia, then you don't need a visa, but you have to pay a reciprocity fee in order to be allowed to enter to the country.
This is very easy to accomplish since you can pay upon arrival to Santiago airport.

Currency and ATMs

The currency in Chile is the 'peso' and the approx. currency exchange rate is: 1 dollar = 700 pesos (approx.).
You'll find ATMs in all destinations that you may visit, you can withdraw some local cash or even U.S. dollars in some places. The ATMs usual daily limit is US$ 300.

For both countries:

Electricity

The standard is 220 volts / 50 Hz. Chile sockets have two tubular pins (Europlug style) and Argentina sockets are three flat pins (Australian style).

Tipping (values in U.S. dollars)

Restaurants: 10%
Hotels: at your discretion.
Regular tours: at your discretion (usually not required).
Private tours: guide $ 10 to 20 - driver $5 to 10
Luggage helpers $ 1 to 2

Vaccinations

There are no vaccinations required to enter either Argentina or Chile, except for those passengers that have been in countries with yellow fever within a week.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your trip to Argentina, Chile, or Patagonia.