Travel Resources

Travel Insurance & Emergency Medical Travel Insurance

We want you to have a great vacation.  We do everything we can on our end to ensure that you do.  However, as you know things don’t always go as planned.  Flight delays and cancellations, lost luggage, bad weather, unexpected illnesses, accidents, and other unforeseen circumstances have a way of creeping up on us sometimes and spoiling our fun.  If you are a seasoned international traveler, you must know the value of purchasing travel insurance and emergency medical travel insurance when traveling abroad.  This is money well spent and will provide you peace of mind from the moment you book a vacation.  We strongly recommend it.

For your convenience, Culinaria LLC offers TRAVELEX Insurance packages as a service to its clients. However, the insurance is sold to clients directly by TRAVELEX and any claims are to be made directly to TRAVELEX Insurance Services.

Learn more about Travelex here.

 

Travel Documentation

Travelers are advised to determine in advance and fully comply with the entry requirements of the country where the culinary vacation program will take place.  All participants should check in advance with the nearest Embassy or Consulate of the applicable country as to passport, visa, and other documentation requirements.

Argentina Embassies & Consulates around the world can be found at:
www.embassyworld.com/embassy/Argentina/Argentina1.html

Uruguay Embassies & Consulates around the world can be found at:
www.embassyworld.com/embassy/Uruguay/uruguay.html

The following website can help you find any foreign Embassy or Consulate:  www.embassyworld.com/

It is also a good idea for US citizens traveling overseas to check with the US State Department.  The following State Department sites provide a wealth of important information for US citizens traveling abroad.
www.state.gov/travelandbusiness/ and http://travel.state.gov/

For important airport security information, visit the TSA Travel Assistant: www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/index.shtm

 

Airport & Airline Information

For complete information on Argentina’s airports, visit the following site: http://www.aa2000.com.ar/index.php

Buenos Aires has two major airports.  Ministro Juan Pistarini International Airport, also known as Ezeiza International Airport, is Buenos Aires’ main international hub.  It is located 35 kilometers (approximately 40 minutes) from the city.  The airport has two terminals.  Terminal A, the main international terminal, and Terminal B which is used mainly by Aerolineas Argentinas.  Some of the major airlines servicing Ezeiza International Airport include:  Aerolineas Argentinas (www.aerolineas.com.ar), Air Canada (www.aircanada.com), Air France (www.airfrance.com), Alitalia (www.alitalia.com), American Airlines (www.aa.com), Avianca (www.avianca.com), British Airways (www.britishairways.com), Continental Airlines (www.continental.com), Copa Airlines (www.copaair.com), Delta Air Lines (www.delta.com), Iberia (www.iberia.com), LAN Airlines (www.lan.com), Lufthansa (www.lufthansa.com), Malaysia Airlines (www.malaysiaairlines.com), and United Airlines (www.united.com).

Buenos Aires’ second airport is Aeroparque Metropolitano Jorge Newbery, a smaller facility just 10 minutes from the city center which is used for domestic flights.  The airport is normally referred to as Aeroparque.

Mendoza’s airport is called Governador Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, but is also known as El Plumerillo International Airport.  It is located  11 kilometers (7 miles) from the city.  The terminal is small but functional and provides most services required by international travelers.  Airlines servicing Mendoza include Aerolineas Argentinas, Austral, and LAN Airlines.

The city of Salta is serviced by El Aybal Airport, approximately 9 kilometers (6 miles) from the city. Salta receives flights from Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Tucumán, and nearby Jujuy.  International flights are seasonal.

Bariloche’s airport is called San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport or Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport.  It is located approximately 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) from the city.

The Brigadier Bartolomé de la Colina International Airport services the vacation spot of Mar del Plata in the Buenos Aires province.

The Iguazú Airport, which is located south of the Iguazú Falls, is about 25 kilometers (15 miles) from the Port of Iguazú.

 

Weather

Wondering what to pack?  Eliminate the guesswork.  Check out these handy sites for information on what kind of weather to expect.  It is important to keep in mind that in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are the opposite of the northern hemisphere.  In other words, wintertime in North America and Europe is summer time in South America.

www.weatherbase.com/
www.worldclimate.com/

 

Time Zones

Wondering what time it is in Buenos Aires (or anywhere else around the world for that matter)?  Check out the following website: www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/full.html

 

Currency Conversion

The following links provide quick and easy-to-use currency conversion tools:
http://www.xe.com/
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency?u

 

International Cell Phone Rental & Dialing Instructions

The following websites provide information on international cell phone rental.
www.cellularabroad.com/
http://cellularexpressphonerentals.com/
http://travelcell.com/

The following websites provide dialing instructions for any country around the world.
www.countrycallingcodes.com/
www.1areacodescountrycodes.com/
www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/dialing.html

 

Directions & Maps

Where is that exactly?  Click on the links below for useful maps of just about anywhere.
www.mapsofworld.com/
www.worldmapstore.com/
www.maps2anywhere.com/

Safety Tips

Your safety is important to us.  Following are some basic tips that can help keep you safe overseas.

* When making an extended trip, it is always a good idea to register with the Consulate or Embassy of your home country.

* Bring a copy of your passport with you, it always comes in handy in the event you need to replace your passport abroad.

* Travel light.

* Always lock your luggage and put your name and contact information inside each piece.

* Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.  Distribute money and important documents in at least two bags.

* Don’t travel with cash only.  Travelers' checks and major credit cards are replaceable, cash is not.

* If you use prescription medications, bring copies of the prescriptions with you and keep the medications in their original containers.

* It is always advisable to keep your valuables in a hotel safe.  If you must take any valuables with you, conceal them.

* Do not wear expensive clothes, personal accessories (jewelry, sunglasses, etc.) or draw attention to yourself with patriotic attire.  It is always best to keep a low profile.

* Study your map in your hotel room, not in public.

* Whether driving or walking, remember that in many places pedestrians do not always have the right of way.  Do not assume that vehicles will stop for pedestrians. 

* Do not roam around unknown places by yourself, particularly at night.  Travel with a partner when possible.

* Do not participate in any demonstrations or public gatherings and avoid large crowds when possible.

* Avoid speaking about politics or other sensitive issues that may offend others.  Remember that you are a guest abroad and you should behave accordingly.

* Ensure that family, friends and/or business associates know your whereabouts and how to stay in touch with you.  Maintain regular phone or e-mail contact.