Argentina
South America · Spanish · Argentine peso
Dinner starts at ten, mate is shared rather than sipped solo, and nobody — nobody — rushes the sobremesa.
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5 phrases you need in Argentina
- HelloHolaOH-lah
- GoodbyeChauchow
- PleasePor favorpor fah-VOR
- Thank youGraciasGRAH-syahs
- Excuse mePermisoper-MEE-soh
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Know before you go
money
Exchange rates in Argentina shift constantly and the unofficial 'blue dollar' rate has often beaten the official one — check current rules before you land, and bring some US dollars in cash regardless.
tipping
Tip around 10% in cash even when you pay by card — servers rarely see card tips. The small 'cubierto' cover charge on the bill is not the tip.
transport
In Buenos Aires load a SUBE card for the Subte and buses; taxis should always run the meter, or use Cabify/Uber.
etiquette
Greet with one kiss on the cheek, even between men in casual settings, and if someone passes you the mate gourd, drink it all and hand it back — saying 'gracias' means you're done for good.
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