- CONVERTORS & PLUGS
CHILE
220 Volts @ 50 Hz
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110 Volts appliances need a transformer.
C and L type electric plugs (two round pins, and a third “earth” pin in the middle for L types).
ARGENTINA
220 Volts @ 50 Hz
110 Volts appliances need a transformer.
I and B type electric plugs (two flat pins, and a third “earth” pin in the middle for B types)
- Most Hotels have HAIR DRYERS
- INTERNET
Most hotels have offer free WI FI at the hotel lobby so IPADs & tablets are very convenient!
No wi-fi or internet on board Cruceros Australis
- CURRENCY
CHILE
Money PESO CLP
Exchange Rate 1USD = 700 pesos (Goverment rate)
CREDIT CARDs not always accepted in rural areas
ARGENTINA
Money PESO AR$
Exchange Rate 1USD = 60 pesos approx(Goverment rate)
CREDIT CARDs not always accepted.
IN ARGENTINA US DOLLARS CASH are usually PREFERRED
NOTES:
1. Do NOT need to exchange money before the trip since you get much better rates at destination. Bring US CASH, small notes (1/5/10/20) for small items & tipping but also big notes (50/100) to exchange since you get better exchange rate!
2. Make sure your US Dollar notes are NOT TORN or WRITTEN as they cannot be accepted by local Banks.
2. You must inform your bank that you will be traveling to Argentina so that you are authorized to use your cards
- RECIPROCITY FEE & PASSPORT
No reciprocity fee or Visa is needed for Argentina and Chile.NOTE: bring an extra copy of your PASSPORT & INSURANCE POLICY (if other then Trip Mate) to be given to your TRIP LEADER
- OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS
REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE: Water is safe to drink everywhere we go, so we DO NOT provide bottled water.
In order to HELP OUR PLANET we ask you PLEASE to bring your own water bottles from home to minimize our impact in the pristine areas we visit!
PROTECTION against COLD AIR:
Patagonian winds are really strong with gusts over 50-60mph easily! you need to avoid that COLD AIR to go straight into your lungs when hiking, etc so a SCARF, NECK GATOR or BUFF is really important! They are available in various colors & materials at most HIKING STORE & also at arrival in Patagonia if you cannot find them at home.
