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- South America
- Argentina
- Ski Resorts
Ski Resorts
Skiing in Argentina has a thrilling appeal to it, and the
eastern slopes of the Andes especially are becoming increasingly
popular with those seeking exhilarating skiing. Ski season in
Argentina runs from June to September, with July and August
bringing the most crowds to the resorts along with almost certain
fresh snowfalls. Snow conditions vary from year to year, but there
is usually excellent powder snow. Most prestigious of the resorts
for downhill skiing is Las Leñas, which once hosted the World Cup,
while Los Penitentes near Mendoza boasts some of the best compact
powder snow. The oldest resort, Bariloche, offers good après ski
and beautiful views of the Nahuel Huapi region, while Chapelco is a
snowboarders paradise. Enjoy the breathtaking views from Mount
Castor out across the South Atlantic near Ushuaia, which offers
fantastic cross-country skiing.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language of Argentina but English
is understood in the tourist areas.
Money
The Argentinean Peso (ARS) is divided into 100 centavos. The
recent devaluation of the Peso has made Argentina more affordable
for travellers but there is still much economic uncertainty and
travellers are advised to keep an eye on the exchange rate.
Currency can be exchanged at banks and
cambios(bureaux de change) but it is easier to use ATMs,
available in most urban towns, which reflect the current exchange
rate. Credit and debit cards are generally accepted, and US Dollars
and Euros are normally taken everywhere, but some international
cards place limits on transactions. Cirrus cards sometimes aren't
accepted. There can be problems using travellers cheques in rural
areas, although most banks in major cities should accept them. It's
best to take travellers cheques in US Dollars to avoid additional
exchange rate charges.
Time
Local time in Argentina is GMT -3.