Hanging with penguins by day and tangoing at milongas all night, learn how travel insurance could help Americans in Argentina.
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It’s no wonder Argentina is a popular destination for Americans. Whether you’re taking a road trip to see glaciers, experiencing the nightlife in Buenos Aires, rafting the Mendoza River, or visiting the hot springs in Concordia, there are countless adventures for our World Nomads travelers.
While a trip to Argentina is an amazing experience, there are some things to be aware of when you’re visiting from the United States. Our nomads have experienced it all - from lost baggage to natural disasters. We’ve learned quite a bit in our travels and we encourage you to check out our team’s tips on what to know before you go to Argentina—and also consider getting travel insurance* to protect your trip.
International travel can bring all kinds of unexpected surprises. Some are great, like the new friendships made while sipping mate or discovering that the flower shop in Retiro is actually a secret speakeasy.
Some surprises are not so great. Nobody wants to think about things like canceled trips, delayed baggage, and medical emergencies, but these things can happen unexpectedly. If you fall and get hurt while enjoying some of the great hiking spots in Argentina you may wish that you had travel insurance.
There are four plans to select from, and when you get a quote, you can compare the options to determine which international travel insurance plan for Argentina fits your needs.
From surfing at Mar del Plata to riding horses with the gauchos in Bariloche, World Nomads covers more than 250 activities for Americans traveling to Argentina. You could even be covered for rock climbing in Piedra Parada and camping in Los Glaciares National Park.
When you get a quote for your travel insurance for Argentina, it’s helpful to have an idea of your planned activities. Each plan covers different activities so if you know what you’ll be doing ahead of time, you can select the best insurance for your Argentinian adventure.
If you plan to hike and camp in the Argentinian Patagonia, all plans will cover your adventures if you stay under 19,685 feet. However, if you’re dreaming of a hot air balloon ride over Mendoza wine country, you’ll need to purchase the Explorer or Epic Plan to be covered.
Our nomads all agree that one of our favorite activities is visiting Perito Moreno glacier in Patagonia. While the coolness of glacier walking can’t be denied, anytime you’re walking on slippery ice, accidents can happen. You may need to get medical care if you slip and fall on the ice-- and travel insurance for Argentina can help you get the treatment you need.
If you have a medical emergency when traveling to Argentina, you can call the 24/7 Emergency Assistance team and they can help refer you to a place that offers the level of care that you need. You’ll need to call and report your emergency as soon as it happens, or as soon as possible. They can also help communicate with your Argentinian medical team if language is a barrier.
If your attending physician (and the 24/7 Emergency Assistance Team) determines that it’s best for you to go home to the United States to get medical care, the repatriation coverage that is included in your travel insurance for Argentina may cover the costs to get you there.
To streamline your experience in seeking medical treatment in Argentina, we recommend signing up for FootprintID before your trip. This non-insurance service is a portable personal health record where your documents, prescriptions, test results, and emergency contacts are accessible in one place anywhere in the world. Whether you need to refill a prescription or deal with a more serious injury, FootprintID expedites the process.
Nobody plans for lost bags, but it happens. If you’re planning to hike the Cerro de Siete Colores (the stratified Hill of Seven Colors), you may be bringing along your new pair of hiking boots. If you get to Jujuy and realize that the airline lost your bag, your travel insurance for Argentina may reimburse you for the cost to replace your hiking boots and other belongings.
If you’re lucky, your bags just took a detour and will eventually make their way to you. Even a delayed bag can be stressful though. If you bag is delayed by 12 hours or more, you may be reimbursed for a change of clothes and toiletries until you and your bag are reunited.
The first step is to contact the airline. If they’re unable to locate your bag, the second step is to contact Blue Ribbon Bags, our non-insurance service partner that will track and expedite the return of your undelivered baggage by the airline.
Make sure to have the file reference or record locator number and Property Irregularity Report on hand when you call Blue Ribbon Bags so you can file a lost luggage claim. Baggage information and receipts for lost bags and goods are needed to complete the claim.
Theft is something to watch out for when you travel to Argentina - especially in crowded tourist areas like Buenos Aires. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid putting anything valuable in your back pockets.
Smartphones and iPads are expensive in Argentina. Try not to use these in public, and definitely don’t leave them sitting around. Expensive jewelry can also be appealing, so you may want to leave the bling locked up in your hotel room safe.
Another thing to be aware of in Argentina is motochorros (motorcycle robberies). This is where two people on a motorcycle grab your belongings from your hand as they are passing by you, and then speed off.
Many American visitors don’t have any problems at all when visiting Argentina, but it’s always important to be vigilant. If anything does happen, make sure you make a police report. You’ll need that if you have to make a claim with your travel insurance for Argentina.
Do your part to keep your belongings safe too. Argentina is famous for its wine and there are plenty of opportunities to taste Argentinian varietals. However, if you’re in Cafayate, overindulge at your wine tasting, and forget your purse at the vineyard, you won’t be covered by your travel insurance for Argentina if it’s not there waiting for you the next day.
Sometimes you have the perfect getaway planned, but things happen. When you’re searching for the best travel insurance for Argentina, check to make sure it has coverage for trip cancellation, trip delay, and trip interruption.
Argentina is in an active seismic zone, and there’s the possibility of natural disasters that can affect your travels. If your trip to Salta is canceled because an earthquake makes it impossible for you to get there, your travel insurance for Argentina may help you be reimbursed for non-refundable tours and hotel accommodations that you paid for in advance.
Travel insurance may also help if you’re already on your trip and something happens. For example, you may need to go back to the US early if an immediate family member has an unexpected medical emergency or dies.
The Explorer and Epic Plan also can cover various travel inconveniences you may encounter. If you’re on a cruise expedition exploring the wild southern coast of South America and you encounter a storm, causing you to miss your port call in Ushuaia, you may be eligible to be paid for the inconvenience.
Before you leave the US, we encourage you to read up on laws in Argentina and check out the US government’s safety warnings for Argentina. Weather, safety, and political situations can change at any time, and this is where they list their up-to-date warnings on any advisories that may exist.
If you purchase travel insurance for Argentina, it’s a good idea to save the 24/7 Emergency Assistance phone number and your plan number in your cell phone so you don’t have to search for that if an emergency happens.
Take extra camera batteries. The worst feeling is to get set up for the perfect shot of the Magellanic penguins on Punta Tombo, only to find out you have a dead battery. If you do decide to make the journey to see the penguins, make sure to read up on some of our tips on how to photograph wildlife in an ethical way.
Enjoy the adventures but make time for a little rest and relaxation too. In many areas, siestas are a part of the culture in Argentina. So, do as the locals do, and don’t feel bad about squeezing in a little nap time between all your awesome adventures and activities.
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