Travel Information From Jamaica to Argentina

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Argentina.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Argentina.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Argentina is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Recommended for travelers ≥9 months of age going to Corrientes and Misiones Provinces. Generally not recommended for travelers going to Formosa Province and designated areas of Chaco, Jujuy, and Salta Provinces. Not recommended for all travelers whose itineraries are limited to areas and provinces not listed above.

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay.

Local Phrases Language : Spanish

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Hola
Good morning = Buenos dias
Good afternoon = Buenas tardes
Goodbye = Adiós
Nice to meet you = Encantada de conocerte(feminine)
Encantado de conocerte(masculine)

Conversational

How are you? =Cómo estás
I am good thank you = estoy bien gracias
What’s your name? = Cuál es tu nombre?
My name is … = Me llamo …
Do you speak English? = Habla usted Inglés?
I don’t speak … = no hablo...
How do you say… in … = Cómo se dice... en...
I don’t understand = no entiendo

Basics

Yes = Sí
No = No
Please = Por favor
Thank you = Gracias
You’re welcome = De nada
Excuse me (as a question) =
Excuse me (as sorry) =
Wait = Esperar
Hurry up = Apresúrate
Go away = Vete
Let’s go to = Vamos a
I want to go to … = Quiero ir a …
A little bit = Un poco
A lot = Mucho

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restaurante
Do you have? … = Tienes? …
Not too spicy = no demasiado picante
It was delicious = Estaba delicioso
The bill, please = La cuenta, por favor
How much? = Cuanta(feminine)
Cuanto(masculine)
Very expensive = Muy cara(feminine)
Muy caro(masculine)

Can you reduce the price? = Puedes reducir el precio?
Please can I have a beer? = Por favor, puedo tomar una cerveza?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taxi
Car = Coche
Bus = Autobús
Right = Derecha(feminine)
Derecho(masculine)

Left = Izquierda(feminine)
Izquierdo(masculine)

Straight = Derecha(feminine)
Derecho(masculine)

Stop here = Deténgase aquí

Places

Downtown = Centro
Street = Calle
Hotel = Hotel
Museum = Museo
Mall = Centro comercial
Market = Mercado
Hospital = Hospital
Doctor = Médica(feminine)
Médico(masculine)

Police = Policía
Post office = Oficina de correos
Bank = Banco

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Qué hora es?
Today = Este Dia
Tomorrow = Mañana
The day after tomorrow = Pasado mañana
Yesterday = El dia de ayer
When? = Cuándo?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Donde esta el inodoro?
Help me, please = Ayudame por favor
Call an ambulance = Llama una ambulancia
I don’t feel good = no me siento bien

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Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires has about 300 theatres, with shows ranging from independent underground productions to popular musicals. Among the most famous is the internationally acclaimed Teatro Colón, which is considered one of the best opera houses in the world and is renowned for its acoustics and architecture.

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Distraction Theft

Thieves rob tourists while an accomplice pretends to help remove tomato sauce or mustard that has been 'accidentally' sprayed on them.

More straightforward thieves will simply slit the handbags of travelers in crowded or public places such as cafes, on the subway system, and on train and bus stations.

Bar Scams

One scam works by enticing a traveler into a whiskeria (bar) with a flyer for a shopping discount or free show. Once inside, the traveler is not allowed to leave until they agree to pay an exorbitant amount for a drink.

Pickpockets

These opportunists are rife on public transport and around transport hubs. They are often neatly dressed and will often try to grab bags from between people's feet. Some will even come cruising past you on a skateboard or motorcycle, grab what they want and take off.

You can reduce the chance of being targeted if you avoid wearing expensive watches, jewelry or carrying cameras that are tempting targets for thieves.

Electronic goods such as smartphones and iPads are expensive in Argentina, so they are highly prized goods for thieves. Avoid using them in public spaces or leaving them unsecured. Travelers have reported having their phones snatched from their hands while using them.

Only carry the cash you need for the day, and be careful when withdrawing cash from ATMs, as it's common for thefts to take place. Stay alert at all times and if possible only use ATMs in banks or hotels.

Carjackings

Crimes against car passengers, particularly when stopped at traffic lights, occur occasionally. Keep windows closed and doors locked in major cities.

Traveling by car in regional areas can be dangerous. Care should be taken when driving in the Province of Misiones, close to the borders with Paraguay and Brazil. The area is used to smuggle goods, particularly marijuana and other drugs and weapons, across the borders. It's also a hub for human trafficking and money laundering. Seek local advice if you intend to drive in this area or better still, avoid it all together.

Luggage Theft

Thieves regularly nab unattended purses, backpacks, laptops or luggage, with thieves distracting visitors for a few seconds to steal valuables. Yes, they are that quick.

Argentinean officials have acknowledged the systematic theft of valuables and money from checked baggage at Buenos Aires airports.

Authorities are working to resolve the problem, and have made a number of arrests, but travelers should exercise continued care and caution.

Needless to say, don't pack valuables or important documents in your checked baggage, always keep them on your person. Always keep your bags locked while transiting or even just hanging around in the airport or transport hub.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• The most common religion in Argentina is Catholicism
• Avoid raising topics relating to Argentina’s past and present political issues. Although Argentines may be vocal about their positions on politics, - Avoid sharing your own opinions in these conversations. For example, topics such as Perón and his ideology, Great Britain and the Falkland Islands are highly sensitive.
• There is some tension between Chile and Argentina regarding border disputes. It would be wise to - Avoid the topic unless it is raised by your Argentine companion.
• Avoid referring to the United States as "America". If you are going to do so, specify it as "North America". All of South America is also technically American, and Argentines can find it frustrating when the term is used to refer only to those from the USA.
• Do not assume all Hispanic and Latin American persons are the same. There are many different countries and cultures across Central and South America that vary in many aspects. Thus, - Avoid homogenising or comparing Argentines with people from other areas of the continent.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Argentina?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Argentina. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Argentina is ranked 63th in the world. Argentina is widely regarded as having one of the best healthcare systems in Latin America.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Occurs from accidentally rub feces (poop) of the triatomine bug into the bug bite, other breaks in the skin, your eyes, or mouth.

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Occurs from mosquito bite.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.