Argentina

Consulate/Embassy Office

Tourism Board

 

Visa : Canadians traveling on regular passports do not require a visa to enter Argentina. (Traveller is advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.)
Weather : The climate of Argentina ranges from the great heat and extensive rains of the subtropical Chaco in the north, through to the pleasant climate of the central Pampas and the sub-Antarctic cold of the Patagonian Sea in the south. The main central area is temperate, but can be hot and humid during summer (December to February) and cool in winter. Head to Buenos Aires in September-November and February-March to enjoy warm weather while avoiding the stifling heat.
     
Clothing : Lightweight clothing in the north. Warm clothes are necessary in the south, in the mountains and during winter months in the central area. It is sensible to carry waterproofs in all areas.
     
Language : Spanish
     
Time Zone : GMT - 3 (GMT - 2 from third Saturday in March to first Saturday in October).
Currency : Peso (ARS; symbol AR$)
Drinking Water : Tap water is generally safe, but bottled water is recommended outside main cities and towns.
     
Safety : Travelers should be careful with their own property, especially travelled by public transportation and beware of pickpockets.
Electricity : 220V 50 Hz
Country Code : 54

The above information for reference only, for details please contact the tourist board.

Source: World Travel Guide