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Inside Background
History 
Long before the Spaniards discovered the area that is now Mendoza, it was...
Last edited: July 22, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Coming to Argentina for most people, opens up a new culture and a world full of...
Last edited: July 22, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
For those looking for the official tourist information office, it is on Avenue...
Last edited: May 29, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
First when planning a trip to the Southern Hemisphere, it must be remembered...
Last edited: July 22, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Most likely you will be flying into Argentina and Mendoza in particular. The...
Last edited: October 06, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Tempus Alba Winery Visiting Tempus Alba winery is a unique experience. It is...
Last edited: December 21, 2007
Events & Festivals 
Mendoza is a great place to come for festivals! The city is full of...
Last edited: July 22, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Mendoza is a very cultural city. The incredible agricultural output that it has...
Last edited: April 29, 2008
Nightlife 
Mendoza definitely has an active nightlife, although one mustn't compare it to...
Last edited: July 22, 2006
Shopping 
Such a cultural city and tourist mecca such as Mendoza is sure to be stocked...
Last edited: July 22, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Mendoza is a sport lovers dream. Warm all year round and in the mountains, all...
Last edited: April 29, 2008
Wineries 
Mendoza has nearly 700 wineries, you can get some advice on the best ones to...
Last edited: May 26, 2008
Bodega Ruca Malen 
A great winery with a superb gourmet lunch.
Last edited: December 04, 2007
Mendoza Holidays 
Mendoza Holidays can arrange what just might be the highlight of...
Last edited: April 29, 2008
Potrerillos Dam 
A good  recommendation is  to stay at Pueblo del Rio just beside the Rio...
Last edited: March 01, 2008
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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
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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