Travel Preparation Guide · Connectivity
Power & Connectivity (SIM)
Connectivity may vary by region and season.
Voltage & Plug Types
Electrical standards and outlet shapes
⚡220V / 50Hz
🔌Type C / I(Angled flat 3-pin (Argentine variant))
🔄Needed from Japan/US
💡Type C (Europlug) fits most Argentine outlets too.
Buying a SIM Card
Where to buy, costs, and activation process
📱Claro, Movistar, Personal
🏪Carrier shops, kiosks (kioscos), shopping malls
📋Passport required
💰SIM from $5-15 for 7-30 days
💡Personal (Telecom) has best coverage in Patagonia; top up at kioscos.
eSIM & Mobile Wi-Fi
eSIM availability and portable Wi-Fi rental
📶Available
🏢Airalo, Holafly, Ubigi, Personal eSIM
💰$6-25 for 1-10GB / 7-30 days
💡Personal (Telecom Argentina) supports eSIM; international options also reliable.
Wi-Fi Availability
Public Wi-Fi coverage and security
📡Good — widely available in cities
🏨Free in most hotels and hostels; generally reliable
☕Free in cafes, BA WiFi public network, and malls
💡Buenos Aires has free public WiFi (BA WiFi) in parks and plazas.
Internet Restrictions & VPN
Blocked services and VPN recommendations
🔒None — unrestricted internet
🚫None — all services freely accessible
🛡️Not needed
💡Argentina has open internet with no content restrictions.
Useful Local Apps
Must-have apps for transport, translation, and maps
Uber and Cabify are the go-to ride apps in Buenos Aires and other cities. For public transport, the SUBE card system covers buses, subway and trains, with related apps to check balance and routes. A maps app, a translation app and a weather app round out the essentials.
- Rides
- Uber, Cabify
- Transit
- SUBE card and apps
- Also
- Maps, translation, weather
- SUBE-related apps help check balance and plan routes
International Calls
How to make international calls and alternatives
📞+54 (Argentina)
🆘911 (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
📲Dial 00 + country code + number for international calls
💡Add 9 before area code when calling Argentine mobiles from abroad.