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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
            Mar del Plata is a fairly safe place to visit.  Having said this...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
History 
            Although little or no written record exists, there is evidence that...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
            Although much of the online information about Mar del Plata is in...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
            Mar del Plata can be considered a year round destination, as...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Beaches 
BEACHES Well, if there’s a reason for visiting Mar del Plata , that’s going to...
Last edited: January 11, 2007
Introduction 
Despite being the most important seaside destination in all Argentina, Mar del...
Last edited: January 08, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
            There are numerous options for getting to Mar del Plata, which...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Getting Around 
            There are numerous ways for getting around Mar del Plata, which...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Public Transportation 
            The public transportation network in and around Mar del Plata is...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
            Both taxis and rental cars are readily available in the Mar del...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
            Throughout the year there are many events and festivals held in Mar...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Nightlife 
During high season, Mar del Plata's nightlife is outstanding, even better than...
Last edited: January 15, 2007
Sports & Activities 
            Mar del Plata is considered to be one of Argentina’s premier...
Last edited: November 29, 2007
Tango 
There are quite a few places to take classes and go dancing in Mar del Plata...
Last edited: November 29, 2007
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Inside Argentina: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
   Currency The legal currency in Argentina is the "Peso". The notes and coins...
Last edited: April 06, 2008
Emergencies 
Below are some important numbers that come in handy in case you have to deal...
Last edited: December 07, 2006
Important Phrases 
Some words of Argentinian Slang or lunfardo (to be continued...) Afanar: to...
Last edited: August 27, 2007
Telephones 
00 ( zero zero ) is the International Access (Dial) Code you use to call...
Last edited: January 26, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Restaurants 15% of the bill is standard.  Spas 15-20% of the service is...
Last edited: July 06, 2008
Argentina Holidays  
When asked about official holidays in Argentina one revered sage said “In our...
Last edited: September 07, 2006
ATMs in the north of Argentina 
The north in Argentina is a reallly amazing area where people usually spend a...
Last edited: April 25, 2006
Banks and Money 
Currency.  Argentina's currency is the Peso. Until late 2001, Argentina used a...
Last edited: November 05, 2006
Bringing back Wine to the USA 
How to pack it:  whenever possible, try to get styrofoam shippers and check...
Last edited: March 31, 2007
Domestic Air Travel 
When planning your air travel inside Argentina, remember that in almost all...
Last edited: September 28, 2006
Electricity 
The current in Argentina is 220-240v, 50 Hz, AC. However, you can buy a...
Last edited: January 13, 2008
Floors 
Planta baja (PB):  ground floor or first floor Entrepiso (EP):  between the...
Last edited: March 26, 2007
Locutorios 
Locutorios (locution/ talking rooms)  are everywhere!  You can make phone...
Last edited: March 22, 2007
Money Changers 
Changing foreign currency in Argentina is easy, just don't do it at the Money...
Last edited: March 22, 2007
Renting Apartments 
Renting property in Argentina will require the tenant to produce a guarantor...
Last edited: September 29, 2006
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