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Practical Hints & Tips
Firstly, it should be made clear that unlike many countries in South America where one may feel les sthan safe, in Argentina there are no such issues,
and foreign travellers have no need to be nervous.
Flying
Without stating the obvious, Argentina is a very large country, and unless one has excessive time available, or enjoys driving long distances, then flying is the
best way to travel around. Witha total of around 1,272 airports, there are plenty around, although the visitor is more likely to use one of the 154 which have paved
runways.
Driving
The road network is extensive, and most intercity routes are paved, but otherwise a large proportion of roads are unsurfaced, mostly with a good quality gravel
surface. To see most of the interesting parts of the country some driving will be necessary, hire cars are available in most cities. One strongly advised precaution, if one is
going to visit more remote parts, is to take two spare tyres. From personal experience, it can be problematic to have two punctures when a long way from the nearest town !
Hotels are available almost everywhere, with a widely varying levels of quality, service and price.
Currency
The official Argentine currency is the Peso. There are cash machines in most towns, although sometimes only one such machine, so it is always worth carrying a
reasonable amount of cash, especially since many hotels and petrol stations (generally the biggest purchases) will not accept credit cards.
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