Ep 23: On The Road Again: Argentina

South AmericaArgentina

Dec 10

Written By Kimberlee Walter

Available wherever you listen to podcasts!

Kimmy On The Road Again: Part 3

Argentina

Congratulations! Many of you were playing along with the guessing game and got this one right. It is the first time I’ve had multiple people guess correctly. You did it, Joe! You did it!

Argentina was the longest leg of the trip, lasting for around 2 weeks. I was able to visit different parts of the country and it was well worth it. Even after 2 weeks, I felt like I had barely scratched the surface.

Getting into Argentina

By far, Argentina had the most involved process to enter that I have seen on the trip so far. Every country has its own COVID processes, and Argentina is taking theirs very seriously. In fact, they had just reopened their borders a week before I arrived.

Here’s what you need to know!

(*The process may be slightly different for each person. This is my experience as a US citizen. Please check here for up-to-date requirements.)

Adults over 18 must be fully vaccinated and show proof. If you’re not vaccinated, you can’t go.
PCR COVID test (negative) within 72 hours of entry.
Proof of international health insurance with COVID coverage.
All the details of your stay (hotel address, phone number, etc.)
You must fill out their online form, "Declaración Jurada” (DDJJ), within 48 hours of entry, uploading all requested documentation.
*This form changes regularly and is a bit of a headache. Tip: Have ALL documents ready to upload, because you may get kicked out and have to start over if you take too long.

You will be asked to show your DDJJ at air/land border crossings. I found it more convenient to print everything out and keep the papers for whatever country I was entering in a little envelope. I just whipped out my documents and handed them over when asked. Of course, being an electronic process, everything was also on my phone, but I didn’t really want multiple strangers handling my phone. Ya know?

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires was top of the list, and this capital city did not disappoint. It is the prettiest city I have seen in awhile. I remember visiting Mexico City back in 2019 and saying, “It’s so green for a big city!”, whereas my impression of Buenos Aires was, “Ooooo, pretty!” There is plenty to see and do, plus you can eat and drink yourself into a coma. All the meat! All the wine! Fabulous!

San Carlos de Bariloche & Mendoza

Outside of Buenos Aires, my time was spent bopping around Bariloche and Mendoza. They were so different but equally enjoyable.

For me, the best way to move between the 3 cities was by plane. There are budget airlines in Argentina to get you from Point A to B, and there are also buses if you have a whole lotta time. Once inside the country, you do not have to present the DDJJ form to travel.

Bariloche