Travel Insurance for Argentina
Travel tips and advice for Canadians exploring Argentina
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At a glance
- World Nomads offers four travel insurance plans for your trip to Argentina. Plans range from standard to higher-limit protections.
- Coverage may apply to popular activities in Argentina like ice climbing, hiking and skiing.
- Policies for Canadians include protection for medical emergencies, trip delays and lost luggage.
One day you’re eating empanadas in a local parrilla or catching a late-night tango show; the next, you’re cycling through Mendoza vineyards, heading out on a cruise to Antarctica, standing at the edge of Iguazú Falls or heading south to Patagonia’s wide-open plains and glacier-fed lakes. In the northwest, red-rock valleys and high-altitude deserts add yet another dimension. Before venturing beyond Buenos Aires, though, catch a football match, settle in for a proper asado (barbecue) and wander barrios like San Telmo, La Boca and Recoleta to get a sense of the city’s history. Canadian travellers will find Argentinians social and welcoming – this alone can make a good destination great. Travel with confidence, knowing you’re prepared for the unexpected.
Plan Comparisons
Choosing the right travel insurance coverage depends on your trip type and planned activities. We offer four plans – Standard, Explorer, Epic and Annual – each with different coverages or levels of coverage.
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Travel insurance for adventure activities in Argentina
Whether you’re a turbo-charged adventurer or just love getting out into the outdoors, Argentina delivers. In Patagonia, trek through Los Glaciares National Park or kayak among icebergs – or push things further with ice climbing or multi-day backcountry expeditions. Around Bariloche, it’s all about getting active surrounded by natural beauty – alpine peaks, clear lakes and forested trails set the scene for hiking, mountain biking and kayaking, with skiing in winter and options for off-piste runs. In Mendoza, ride horses in the Andes foothills, cycle quiet backroads, or ramp things up with whitewater rafting and paragliding over the mountains. In the northwest, try sandboarding and high-altitude climbs or take your time hiking through remote valleys.
Coverage for 250 activities you love + more
Common insurance considerations for Argentina
Accidents and emergencies
No one likes imagining the worst, but if you do get seriously sick or have an accident that sends you to hospital, you’ll be thankful you purchased travel insurance before you left home. Fell over hiking in Patagonia? Wiped out on a mountain bike descent and ended up in hospital? Ate ceviche past its prime and got a bad bout of food poisoning? Emergency assistance is a phone call away.
Trip cancellation
The best trips are often the ones you’ve planned months in advance, but you can’t predict the future and unexpected situations can sometimes happen before you even set off. Trip cancellation coverage is included in all single-trip and annual travel insurance plans offered by World Nomads and gives you the opportunity to cancel your trip before you depart – but only for covered reasons. Optional Cancel For Any Reason coverage allows you to cancel for any reason that’s not otherwise covered by your plan. Broke up with your partner? You can cancel your trip. Sick dog? You can stay home. Change your mind about travelling? There’s no judgment here. Just make sure you purchase Cancel For Any Reason insurance cover within 15 days of making your first trip payment (like booking a hotel or flight).
Emergency evacuation
If you get seriously sick or injured but you’re far from appropriate medical facilities, emergency evacuation and repatriation insurance can help get you the care you need. It may cover, up to the policy limits, the cost to get you to the closest appropriate medical facility or to your home province for further treatment. Under your World Nomads plan, emergency evacuation may be covered if it’s recommended by the attending physician and pre-approved by our 24/7 Emergency Assistance team. This benefit could include transportation costs and any related medical services or supplies. If you’re in hospital for three days or more, it may also include the transportation of a family member or companion to your bedside or the return of a dependent child back to your home.
Trip interruption
No matter how good of a time you’re having in Argentina, things can happen that mean you have to finish your trip early or you’re unable to participate in your full planned itinerary. If you get severely injured or sick while you're travelling, or you get a call from back home and learn that an immediate family member has unexpectedly passed away, you may not be able to complete the rest of your planned trip. World Nomads offers trip interruption coverage that may help you get reimbursed for prepaid, non-refundable travel costs if your plans change for a covered reason.
Tips for travelling to Argentina
- Distances are vast, so plan ahead and consider domestic flights to cover long routes efficiently
- Dinner is eaten late, often from 9pm onwards, so adjust your schedule accordingly
- Book ahead for popular experiences like Iguazú Falls and Patagonia during peak season
- If drinking mate with locals – don’t stir the straw and pass the gourd back to the server when finished
FAQ
Here are our most frequently asked questions about cover for Argentina. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Help Center or you can ask the customer service team.
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Do Canadians need a visa to visit Argentina?
Canadians don’t need a visa for short stays in Argentina (typically up to 90 days). Entry requirements can change, so check before you go.
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Is Argentina safe for travellers?
Argentina is generally safe, but petty theft can occur, particularly in Buenos Aires. Stay aware of your surroundings and take standard precautions. You may want to consider travel insurance for those unexpected situations that arise.
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What is the best time to visit Argentina?
It depends on where you’re going. Summer (December to February) is best for Patagonia, while spring and autumn are ideal for Buenos Aires and wine regions.
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What currency is used in Argentina?
Argentina uses the Argentine peso (ARS). Credit cards are accepted in many places, but cash is still widely used, especially outside major cities.
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What is the best way to get around Argentina?
Domestic flights are the quickest way to cover long distances, while long-distance buses are comfortable and widely used.
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What should I wear in Argentina?
Dress is generally casual, but people tend to dress smartly in cities like Buenos Aires, especially for dining and nightlife.
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Do I need travel insurance for Argentina?
Travel insurance isn’t mandatory, but it’s strongly recommended. Cover for accidents, medical emergencies, cancellations, delays and lost luggage can help protect you against unexpected costs. Whether you’re in a major city or off adventuring in a more remote location, it’s reassuring to know you can get the help you need – especially when it comes to an accident or sudden illness.
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How do I make a travel insurance claim?
You can make a claim online 24/7. Have your documents and receipts handy to upload, and get started. If you get stuck, you can call us collect on +1 416 646 3723 or send an email to worldnomads@travelguard.com and we will assist you with your claim.
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What do I do if I need emergency assistance?
No matter where you are in the world, our 24/7 Emergency Assistance partners at Travel Guard are ready to help – 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Whether it’s a medical emergency, stolen gear, missing bags, or a natural disaster, they’re the first call to make. Need a translator? They can help with that too.
When you call, you’ll be asked if you are experiencing a travel emergency. If you are having a medical emergency, you’ll be connected with Emergency Assistance right away. If your situation is not urgent and you are calling outside of normal business hours, you’ll be able to leave a message and be called back.
The contact information for medical emergency assistance is:
Phone: +1 866 878 0192 (toll-free from Canada and the Continental U.S.); or
Phone: +1 416 646 3723 (collect from anywhere else in the world)
Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you
Trip Cancellation
Insurance protection for your hard earned vacation in the event of unexpected cancellation.
- Standard Plan: $2,500
- Explorer Plan: $10,000
- Epic Plan: $15,000
- AMT Plan: $10,000
Trip Protection
- Unexpectedly hospitalized?
- Travel buddy unfit to travel?
- Close relative suddenly dies?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation
We’ll get you to hospital or home quickly.
- Standard Plan: $250,000
- Explorer Plan: $500,000
- Epic Plan: $750,000
- Annual Plan: $500,000
Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation
- Banged up abroad?
- Need a hospital urgently?
- Medevac home?
Help starts here.
Gear & Baggage Protection
Coverage for the theft, damage or delay of your bags, tech and sports gear.
- Standard Plan: $1,000
- Explorer Plan: $2,000
- Epic Plan: $5,000
- Annual Plan: $2,000
Protect your gear
- Passport or tech stolen?
- Airline lost your gear?
- Bags delayed?
Help starts here.
Protect your health
- Emergency Medical & Dental Expenses
- Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation
- Bedside Companion Travel and Subsistence
- Emergency Professional Services
- Return of Remains
- Return of Travel Companion/Dependent Children
Protect your trip
- Trip Cancellation
- Trip Interruption
- Trip Delay
- Optional Cancel for Any Reason (Explorer or Epic)
- Trip Exchange (Explorer, Epic or AMT)
- Rental Vehicle Damage (Explorer, Epic or AMT)
Protect your stuff
- Baggage and Personal Effects Theft or Damage
- Baggage and Sporting Equipment Delay
- Travel Documents Theft or Damage
- Sporting Equipment Theft or Loss by a Common Carrier
- Covered Adventure Sports listed in Policy
Assistance Services
- 24/7 Worldwide Emergency Medical Assistance
- Worldwide Travel Assistance
- Personal Security Assistance
- Adventure Traveller’s Hotline
- Bag Trak
Before your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.