Argentina seats in the southern cone of South America, as its second largest country, with an area of 2,780,400 km2 (1,073,500 sq. mi). It is bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north; Chile to the west; Brazil and Uruguay to the east; and Chile and the South Atlantic Ocean to the south.
WEATHER:Being such large and diverse land, Argentina has four well differentiated types of weather: warm, mild, arid, and cold. The average annual temperature in Buenos Aires is 18C (64 F). The city does not usually reach extreme weather therefore it is fit to explore comfortably all year around. From December to March (summertime) temperatures keep between 25 and 35 C. From March to June (autumn), between 15 and 25 C. In winter, from June to September, thermometers move from 1 to 10 C. And when spring comes, from September to December, its time for a pleasant weather of 20-30 C in Buenos Aires city.
Depend on the nationality of each tourist. A valid passport must be presented, regardless of whether you need a visa or not. For more information about the necessary requirements, you can access the web: http://www.migraciones.gov.ar/accesible/indexD.php
The climate of Argentina is a complex subject: the vast size of the country and considerable variation in altitude make for a wide range of climate types. Argentina has four seasons: winter (June-August), spring (September-November), summer (December-February) and autumn (March-May), all featuring different weather conditions.
Argentina's official currency is the argentine peso (AR$), with 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 pesos bills, and 5, 10, 25, and 50 centavos, and 1 and 2 pesos coins. Banks and money exchange offices open Monday to Fridays, from 10 to 3 PM. Money withdraws and other transactions can be done at ATMs, 24 hours a day.
Most of the population (76 %) is catholic. Buenos Aires, in particular, stands as a very religiously diverse society, home of one the largest Jewish populations in the world.
In Argentina, the VAT rate is 21%. Foreign tourist may ask for a tax refund for all national goods purchased for 70 argentine pesos or more. This can be done at the airport. For more details, check: www.afip.gob.ar/turismo