Travel Insurance for Argentina
Travel tips and advice for Americans exploring Argentina
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At a glance
- World Nomads offers four travel protection plans for your trip to Argentina. Plans range from standard to higher-limit protections.
- Coverage may apply to popular activities in Argentina whitewater rafting, hiking and skiing.
- Plans for Americans 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 in Buenos Aires; the next, you’re cycling through Mendoza vineyards, leaving 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. American travelers 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 protection coverage depends on your trip type and planned activities. Each of our four plans – Standard, Explorer, Epic and Annual – offers different coverages and benefit maximums.
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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 activities in Argentina
Common insurance considerations for Argentina
Accidents and emergencies
No one likes imagining the worst, but if you do get sick or have an accident that sends you to hospital, you’ll be glad you purchased travel insurance before you left home. Fell over hiking in Patagonia? Wiped out on a mountain bike descent and ended up in a hospital? Ate ceviche past its prime and got a bad bout of food poisoning? Emergency assistance is a phone call away. Also, all World Nomads plans include non-insurance services like portable health records. This enables medical staff to access your records 24/7. Having that information available may be critical if you experience an unexpected medical emergency while traveling.
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 protection 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. Changed your mind about traveling? There’s no judgement here. Just make sure you purchase the Cancel For Any Reason benefit within 7 days of making your first trip payment (like booking a hotel or flight) and remember to cancel no later than two days before your departure date. Additional cost, terms and conditions apply; not available to New York residents.
Emergency evacuation
If you get sick or injured and your condition is acute, severe, or life threatening and you’re far from suitable medical facilities, emergency evacuation and repatriation coverage may help get you the care you need. It may cover, up to the maximum benefit amount, to get you to the closest suitable medical facility or to your primary residence 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 non-insurance Emergency Assistance team. This benefit could include transportation costs and any related medical services or supplies.
Trip interruption
No matter how good of a time you’re having, 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 traveling, 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 we recommend 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 Americans need a visa to visit Argentina?
Americans 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 travelers?
Argentina is generally safe, but petty theft can occur, particularly in Buenos Aires. Stay aware of your surroundings and follow US Department of State travel advisories*. You may want to consider travel insurance for those unexpected situations that arise.
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How do I avoid getting sick in Argentina?
Keep up simple hygiene habits – wash or sanitize your hands regularly and be mindful of where and what you eat and drink, especially in busy markets or remote areas. Before you go, check the recommended vaccinations and make sure routine immunisations are up to date. All World Nomads plans for US residents include additional non-insurance services like access to pre-trip medical support. A telehealth consultation can help you with a customized medical plan based on your destination. This may help you prepare for health concerns before you go and the best ways to avoid travel-related illnesses.
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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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What if my bags are lost or stolen?
Travel insurance benefits for lost, damaged, destroyed, stolen or delayed bags are included in all World Nomads plans. Also, our non-insurance service included in every plan assists with tracking and delivering missing checked bags.
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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 +1 844-207-1930 and we can 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 non-insurance Emergency Assistance partners at Generali Global Assistance 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 (877) 289-0968 (toll-free from the Continental US); or
Phone: +1 (954) 334-8143 (collect from anywhere else in the world)
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Travel Insurance Benefits: how we can take care of you
Trip Protection
Protect your hard earned vacation from unexpected cancellation.
- Standard Plan: $2,500
- Explorer Plan: $10,000
- Epic Plan: $15,000
- Annual Plan: $5,000
Trip Protection
- Unexpectedly hospitalized?
- Travel buddy unfit to travel?
- Close relative suddenly dies?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Medical Insurance
Take the pain out of medical or dental costs.
- Standard Plan: $125,000
- Explorer Plan: $150,000
- Epic Plan: $250,000
- Annual Plan: $100,000
Emergency Medical Insurance
- Need meds quick?
- Accidentally injured?
- Suddenly sick?
We’ve got your back.
Emergency Evacuation
We'll provide assistance to get you to the hospital or home quickly.
- Standard Plan: $400,000
- Explorer Plan: $500,000
- Epic Plan: $700,000
- Annual Plan: $100,000
Emergency Evacuation
- Banged up abroad?
- Need a hospital urgently?
- Medevac home?
Help starts here.
Protect your gear
Covers the loss, theft or damage of your bags, tech and gear.
- Standard Plan: $1,000
- Explorer Plan: $2,000
- Epic Plan: $3,000
- Annual Plan: $2,000
Protect your gear
- Passport or tech stolen?
- Airline lost your gear?
- Bags delayed?
Help starts here.
The amounts listed represent the maximum benefit amount.
Protect your health
- 24/7 Emergency Assistance Help Line
- Emergency Medical & Dental Expenses
- Emergency Evacuations
- Bedside Companion Travel
- Emergency Medications
Protect Your Trip
- Trip Cancellation
- Optional Cancel for Any Reason (Explorer or Epic)
- Trip Delay & Trip Interruption
- Missed Connection (Explorer or Epic)
- Rental Car Damage (Explorer, Epic or Annual)
Protect Your Stuff
- Baggage Delay
- Passport and Visa Loss
- Lost or Stolen Bags
- Personal Tech, Equipment & Gear
- Baggage Return After Evacuation
Non-Insurance Services
- Medical & Non-Medical 24/7 Emergency Assistance Line
- Translators Available
- Pre-Departure Telehealth Services
- Portable Health Records
- Delayed or Lost Baggage Tracking and Delivery
Before your trip, check the latest government advice for any travel alerts for your destination.