Argentina
Argentina Introduction
Argentina is a country that is split by an the awesome Andes Mountain range which is home to a vast array of ski resorts, from large 'internationally acclaimed' chic areas to small and humble ‘locals hills’. Take your pick: they’re relatively easy to get to and can be pretty cheap when you’re there.
Argentinean resorts are mainly located in two regions along the Andes; the High Andes between Santiago (Chile) and Mendoza (Argentina), and the Lake District/Patagonia further south. The regions differ in many aspects, the High Andes region contains a bunch of resorts in the area around Sout America’s highest peak, Aconcagua, close to areas such as Los Penitentes and Las Lenas. The resorts are high, much above the treeline, and receive good light snow due to their high altitude. They are also considered to be ‘top notch’ resorts and this is reflected in their prices of accommodation and other resort services.
Flights from London to either Buenos Aries cost from £600 return, and take about 14 hours. The airport are well out of town so a taxi back into the city centre cost around £20, but try bargaining as it works. Car hire is expensive; $300 a week plus mileage in Argentina.
Argentina has an exhaustive network of long distance buses which aren’t your stereotype ‘latin America’ affair. Distances are long but the buses are comfy, and due to the heavy competition are often half empty. If you can spare the extra few dollars go for a “coche cama” which means ‘bed coach’ or reclining seat.
Travellers cheques may be cashed at banks and large hotels but with dire rates of commission being taken in. It’s better to bring plastic and use the common placed cash machines to withdraw money when you need to, you get a better rate and less commission charged.
Night clubs in Argentina usually do not start until midnight. All common drugs (dope etc) are illegal with heavy penalties if caught. Paperwork, if you are rumbled, takes forever to sort out and you can bank on being inside for a long time before it’s sorted. The people are among the most friendly and welcoming in the World. Spanish (castillano) is the main language, though many people in the tourism industry and local boarders often can speak English.
Las Leñas to open new Quad Chairlift
Wed 25 April 12On a historical occasion, Valle de Las Leñas is pleased to inform you about the purchase of a new cutting-edge ski lift, featuring state-of-the art technology
Las Lenas
Huge August Snowfall in Swiss Alps, Argentina & NZ
Wed 18 August 10Powder alarms for Cervinia, Saas Fee and Zermatt with up to 45cm of snow in 24 hours. Burton New Zealand Open Halfpipe finals in New Zealand. Snow keeps falling in Australia. Up to a foot (30cm) of new snow in Argentina. Mt Hutt, New Zealand Snow Depth hits Two Metres after 19cm Fall So Far Today.
Fresh Snow On Both Sides Of The World
Sat 31 July 10Up to 10cm of fresh snow in the Alps. Record Snowmaking In Australia. Heavy Snow In Chile and Argentina. Fresh snow in New Zealand. Summer ski season ends on Canada.
Heavy Snow in Southern Hemisphere
Sun 18 July 10Heavy snow in Australia. A dozen ski areas open in the Alps battle high temperatures on their glaciers. Deep powder in Chile.
It’s Warming Up On Alpine Glaciers - Snow update
Wed 30 June 10Fresh snow in South America, Australia and New Zealand. Les 2 Alpes staging major international freestyle ski and board event this weekend. Saas Fee opening this weekend, Mammoth Mountain closing. Temperatures still low at Norway’s summer ski areas which report world’s deepest snow bases.
Southern Hemisphere Kicks Off
Sat 10 June 06Mt.Hutt in New Zealand and Falls Creek in Australia opened today and next week its the turn of the South American resorts
Useful information
Population:39 million
Capital City: Buenos Aires
Language: Spanish
Currency: Peso
Highest Peak: Cerro Aconcagua 6962 m
Drugs Information: Cannabis is illegal and frowned upon
Alcohol Drinking 18
Electricity Supply: 220 Volts AV 2 Pin plugs
Driving: Right
Speed Limits
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40kph cities
60kph other built-up areas
80kph highways
120kph motorways
International Phone Code: 0054
Further Information:
Doblas 14 - 1st floor
Buenos Aires
ARG-1425
Tel: +54 1 490 29209
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