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Favorite thing: English is widely spoken among Argentianeans but there is no guarantee that you would come across those who do on your travels. It would be useful to learn some basic Spanish beforehand or learn Catellano (Argentine Spanish) at one of the many language schools in Argentina.

Favorite thing: There are many national parks and reserves in Argentina. The most popular parks are Iguazu Falls; Nahuel Huapi for its lakes, temperate forests and mountains; Lanin for its volcanoes and monkey puzzle; Los Glaciares for its Perito Moreno Glacier and Cerro and Fitz Roy Ranges; and Parque Provincial Aconcagua houding Cerro Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Andes. The parks are managed by Intendencia and have their own guardaparques. You are able to camp and stay in one to the refuges. You can able to obtain further information from the National Park Headquarters in Buenos Aires.

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Favorite thing: fodor's and lonely planet. make sure it's up to the current year though. some restaurant and hotel prices are out dated if it's a couple years old. most bookstores sell used copies. ebay is good for that too.

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Favorite thing: If you go to a hot Argentina, you need to drink some cold beer during the days. Quilmes is one of the beer produced in Argentina and it tastes really good. You should do as me, try it! i drank many Quilmes during my trips in Argentina.

Favorite thing: Argentina uses 220V, 50Hz

Typical outlet will be the European 2-pin outlet
http://electricaloutlet.org/type-c

Also common is the Oblique flat blades with ground (inverted V) [Australian] plug
http://electricaloutlet.org/type-i
** however the polarity of the circuit is reversed from Australia. Prior to connecting, you should verify compatibility.

While not official, USA/Japan 2-pin style outlets are common too outside of hotels:
http://electricaloutlet.org/type-a

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Favorite thing: Enesto "Che" guevara was a son to a rich man, but he chose to become a politician or revolutionare on the left side. he joined Fidel Castro on Cuba in his war against the rich. During his trips on his bike through South America he found out all unfair lives people had. he was planning to become a medicin student, but he decided to go another way. He was captured and excuted in a guerilla war in Bolivia. 9th October 1967 he was excuted. Everywhere I travel, I see pictures on t-shirt or bars with his name.

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Favorite thing: in down the south do not forget to visit the Beagle canal with the lovely sea-animals, and the end of the Panamericana in a Nationalpark...Ushuaia looks more North European or Canadian than it is related to Buenos Aires
Ushuaia (Spanish pronunciation: [uˈswaʝa], English: /u¢°ˈʃwaɪ.ə/) is the capital of the Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego. It is commonly regarded as the southernmost city in the world.[2][3] Ushuaia is located in a wide bay on the southern coast of the island of Tierra del Fuego, bounded on the north by the Martial mountain range and on the south by the Beagle Channel. Its population is estimated today at about 64,000.[4] It is the only municipality in the Department of Ushuaia, which has an area of 9,390 km2 (3,625 sq mi).

Favorite thing: You will need a visa to visit the Brazilian side. There is a checkpoint where your passport will be checked to see whether it contains the visa stamp and you will be denied entry unless you fork over the fee for a five year visa.

In my opinion, the Argentian side is much better. Should I go back, I'd forget about the Brazilian side.

By the way, do take the power boat ride. It is a blast. Of course, you'll get drenched when a waterfall is attacked. This ride is a true highlight.

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Fondest memory: The Devil's Throat will make a lasting memory on you.