"When I'll go to singapore I'd definitely prefer Sentosa island. I want to go to Underwater World, Insect Kingdom, Central Beach and the Sentosa Orchid ..."
Argentina is a large, stretched out country located in the southern part of South America. It borders Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay to the north, Uruguay to the north east and Chile to the west and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east.
This country has amazing landscapes: the high peaks of the Andes, the plains and the glaciers of Patagonia, the Iguaçu Falls, the Lagoons and the Tierra del Fuego, just to mention a few. At the heart of all this natural diversity, you will find the capital city, Buenos Aires, a vibrant and contemporary city.
REASONS TO GO
The incredible Iguaçu Falls.
Dancing the tango at animated milongas.
Discover the Yungas Rainforest or Patagonia's peaks.
HOW TO GET THERE
Main Airports
Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini International Airportis 37km (23 miles) away from Buenos Aires. There are regular shuttle buses travelling to the city in around 40 minutes. Taxis are also available.
There is a coach connection to Jorge Newberyairport (locally known as Aeroparque) for domestic flight connections.
GOOD TO KNOW
Language: Spanish
Capital City: Buenos Aires
Population: 40 million
Area:3.745.247Km²
Electricity: 220V, 50 Hz
Calling Code: +54
Currency: Argentine peso (ARS)
Time Zone: UTC -3
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
1 Jan New Year's Day
24 Mar Truth and Justice Day
2 Apr Veterans' Day (Malvinas)
1 May Labour Day
25 May National Day (Anniversary of the 1810 Revolution)
9 Jul National Independence Day
8 Dec Immaculate Conception Day
25 Dec Christmas Day
OTHER HOLIDAYS: Good Friday, National Flag Day (Belgrano Day), San Martín Day (Anniversary of the Death of General José de San Martín), Race Recognition Day.
