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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
The town of El Calafate is extremely safe, and probably one of the safest...
Last edited: August 01, 2006
History 
Located in the remote south of Argentina, El Calafate was only officially...
Last edited: August 01, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The official Web site for El Calafate Tourism Office offers information on the...
Last edited: August 01, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
From the sight of the nearby glaciers you would expect El Calafate to be a...
Last edited: January 05, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The town of El Calafate is near the Los Glaciares National Park, which include...
Last edited: August 01, 2006
Getting Around 
Walking in Patagonia isn’t really an option. While there are plenty of hiking...
Last edited: August 02, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Why do you go to the mountains? To climb a mountain. And visitors of El...
Last edited: August 01, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
The village of El Calafate is actually home to only about 4,000 residents, but...
Last edited: August 02, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
The El Chaltén region of southern Argentina makes for a good excursion, and...
Last edited: August 02, 2006
Sports & Activities 
The region of Patagonia and the area of El Calafate are extremely rugged, much...
Last edited: August 02, 2006
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Inside Argentina: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
   Currency The legal currency in Argentina is the "Peso". The notes and coins...
Last edited: April 06, 2008
Emergencies 
Below are some important numbers that come in handy in case you have to deal...
Last edited: December 07, 2006
Important Phrases 
Some words of Argentinian Slang or lunfardo (to be continued...) Afanar: to...
Last edited: August 27, 2007
Telephones 
00 ( zero zero ) is the International Access (Dial) Code you use to call...
Last edited: January 26, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Restaurants 15% of the bill is standard.  Spas 15-20% of the service is...
Last edited: July 06, 2008
Argentina Holidays  
When asked about official holidays in Argentina one revered sage said “In our...
Last edited: September 07, 2006
ATMs in the north of Argentina 
The north in Argentina is a reallly amazing area where people usually spend a...
Last edited: April 25, 2006
Banks and Money 
Currency.  Argentina's currency is the Peso. Until late 2001, Argentina used a...
Last edited: November 05, 2006
Bringing back Wine to the USA 
How to pack it:  whenever possible, try to get styrofoam shippers and check...
Last edited: March 31, 2007
Domestic Air Travel 
When planning your air travel inside Argentina, remember that in almost all...
Last edited: September 28, 2006
Electricity 
The current in Argentina is 220-240v, 50 Hz, AC. However, you can buy a...
Last edited: January 13, 2008
Floors 
Planta baja (PB):  ground floor or first floor Entrepiso (EP):  between the...
Last edited: March 26, 2007
Guide to Doing Business 
For an international business person or business traveller, doing business in a...
Last edited: November 07, 2008
Locutorios 
Locutorios (locution/ talking rooms)  are everywhere!  You can make phone...
Last edited: March 22, 2007
Money Changers 
Changing foreign currency in Argentina is easy, just don't do it at the Money...
Last edited: March 22, 2007
Renting Apartments 
Renting property in Argentina will require the tenant to produce a guarantor...
Last edited: September 29, 2006
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