🇦🇷 The Ultimate Argentina Travel Checklist
Travelling through Argentina means switching between lively cities, dramatic mountains, warm northern deserts and windy Patagonian landscapes. This checklist gives you everything you need — from documents to clothing and small details travellers often forget.
🛂 1. Travel Documents
🛂 Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
📄 Printed and digital copies of your passport
📝 Travel insurance + policy number
🎫 Return or onward ticket
🚗 Driver’s license + International Driving Permit (recommended)
💳 Credit card(s)
💵 USD cash in small denominations
💰 2. Money & Currency
💵 USD cash as a secure backup
💳 Two credit cards (one stored separately)
🏧 Debit card
📱 MercadoPago app
💱 Currency converter app (XE, Wise)
🔒 Money belt or hidden pouch
📱 3. Phones & Electronics
📱 Unlocked smartphone for a local SIM or eSIM
🔌 Chargers and extra cables
🔋 High-capacity power bank
📸 Camera + SD cards
🔌 Type C plug (same as EU, no adapter needed)
🗺️ Offline maps (Google Maps offline, Maps.me)
👕 4. Clothing (depends on the region)
Buenos Aires & the North
👕 Light, breathable clothing
👟 Comfortable walking shoes
🧥 Light sweater or jacket
Patagonia
🧥 Warm layers
🌬️ Windproof and waterproof jacket
🥾 Hiking boots
🧣 Thermal layers, gloves, scarf, hat
Useful Everywhere
🕶️ Sunglasses
🧢 Hat or cap
👚 Quick-dry clothing
🩱 Swimwear
🧴 5. Toiletries & Health Essentials
🪥 Basic toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo)
💊 Personal medication + prescription copies
🩹 First-aid kit (bandages, disinfectant, painkillers)
🧃 ORS or anti-diarrhea tablets
🦟 Insect repellent
🌞 Sunscreen (high SPF)
Address: Barcelona Avenue 34, Buenos Aires
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🔐 6. Safety & Practical Items
🎒 Anti-theft daypack
🔐 Luggage locks
💼 Hidden money belt
🧴 Hand sanitizer
🚰 Reusable water bottle
📄 Copies of important documents stored separately
Things to watch out for:
⚠️ Pickpockets in busy areas
🚕 Use taxis or ride apps at night
💧 Ask locally if tap water is safe outside Buenos Aires
🎒 7. Daily Essentials for City Trips
🎒 Lightweight daypack
🌦️ Rain jacket or poncho
🚰 Water and small snacks
🧻 Tissues or wet wipes
💳 SUBE card for public transport in BA
🕶️ Sunglasses and sunscreen
🍽️ 8. Food & Culture Tips
🍽️ Dinner starts late (around 9–11 PM)
🥩 Argentina is very meat-oriented
🗣️ Learn basic Spanish: hola, gracias, cuánto es, disculpá
🧉 Try mate — part of everyday culture
📍 Use Google Maps or TheFork for restaurant discovery
🚌 9. Transport Within Argentina
🚕 Uber, Cabify or Didi
🗺️ Offline navigation for road trips
🚌 Night buses: choose Cama or Cama Suite
🧳 Check baggage rules for domestic flights
🏔️ 10. Argentina-Specific Gear
🌬️ Windproof jacket (essential in Patagonia)
🔦 Headlamp or small flashlight
💧 Drybag for boat trips or rainy hikes
🪢 Small repair kit or duct tape
🚰 Reusable water bottle
📄 Printed hotel reservations when needed
