The vibrant and colorful scenery of the Andes, the seemingly endless Pampas Plains spanning the horizon, deep green lakes, marshes and forests, the spectacular advancing glacier in Patagonia. In Patagonia's big glacier called "The Earth of the Wind", you can enjoy trekking on the glacier, and can see exotic wildlife. You can do an eco-tour cruise to the South Pole starting from Ushuaia, the southernmost town of the world.
What's more, it offers many adventures that thrill your senses, such as enjoying soccer, dancing the tango, and savoring their wine.
Capital :
Buenos Aires
Official language :
Spanish
Currency :
Peso
Time difference with Japan :
-12 hours (no daylight saving time)
Climate :
Although much of the country is in the temperate zone, it spans several climate zones: the subtropical northern part; and the varied zones from the moderate climate of the vast Pampas to the arid climate of the Andes and to the frigid and windy climate of Patagonia to the south, with its strong winds.
Voltage :
220V / 50Hz
Visa :
Not required if the stay is within 90 days for a tourist, or for diplomatic and official purposes. The date of departure should be within the effective remaining period stated in the passport.
Access from Japan :
Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) connects New York and Miami with Buenos Aires. The general route is via North America by using Japan Airlines (JL), American Airlines (AA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Continental Airlines (CO), Air Canada (AC), and United Airlines (UA) and also via Europe is available.
The Andean mountain
The Perito Moreno Glacier
Argentina's World Heritage Sites
Peninsula Valdes (1999) Los Glaciares National Park (1981) Iguazu National Park (1984) Cueva de las Manos At the Upper Pinturas River
(a cave which contains 10,000 year-old stenciled outlines of human hands and wall paintings) (1999) Ischigualasto Provincial Park/ Talampaya Naional Parks (2000) Jesuit Block and Estancias of Cordoba (2000) Humahuaca Valley (2003)
< Argentina / Brazil > Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Senora de Loreto, Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), and Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil) (1983)
Caminito street in the Boca district (El Barrio de la Boca)
EMBASSY OF THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC IN JAPAN
2-14-14 Motoazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0046
TEL : 81-3-5420-7101
FAX : 81-3-5420-7109 http://www.embargentina.or.jp/ ejapo@mb.rosenet.ne.jp
For inquiry, please use an e-mail or a fax.
SECRETARIAT OF TOURISM OF ARGENTINA
(SECRETARIA DE TURISMO DE LA NACION ARGENTINA)
SUIPACHA, 1111, 20th FLOOR(C1008AAW) -BUENOS AIRES-ARGENTINA
Tel: 54-11-4311-4636
Fax: 54-11-4313-6834 http://www.turismo.gov.ar
Peninsula Valdes (1999)
