F.A.Q.
Currency
Traveler checks are not accepted in any of the three countries.
Currencies
Argentinian Peso
PESO (AR$)
Exchange Rate 1USD = 50 pesos approx. (Government rate).
Exchange rates mention above are just a reference, rate changes constantly throughout the day, Check current conversion rates at: www.xe.com/currencyconverter/
Reciprocity Fee and Passport
Your US Passport should be valid for at least six months following your scheduled return to the United States. Make photocopies of your passport, travel protection plan and airlines tickets and keep separately from originals.
No reciprocity fee or Visa is required for Argentina.
Electricity
Three different countries and trhee different kinds of outlets, those adapters will come in handy!
Electricity is 220V in Argentina so check if your devices are for both 110v-220v. If they are only 110v you may consider bringing your own 110-220v transformer! Two flat pins, and a third “earth” pin in the middle.

Most Hotels and "MS Skorpios III" do have HAIR DRYERS.
Water
Weather and Clothing
There is no such thing as bad weather. Only inappropriate clothing

LAYER 2 Cotton/ synthetic shirt or t-shirt. Hiking pants: they work in hot and cold climates and they dry quickly.
LAYER 3 Sweater/ fleece / down feather jacket
LAYER 4 Water proof pants and jacket. (Goretex, eVent or similar). Water proof shoes. We will hike across natural uneven terrain that can be sandy, muddy, snowy and wet so boot-like waterproof trekking shoes are ideal, so that you can enjoy all nature hikes and walks.
Extras: warm hat and gloves.
Hiking poles are very useful and very much recommended by previous travelers.
On board our ship SKORPIOS III, temperature is around 70 to 75F.
Shoes
Sunscreen
High SPF sunscreen (over SPF45)
Sunglasses
Sunglasses with UV protection.
Mosquito Repellent
Internet

Luggage restrictions
Checked baggage: 50 lb.
Carry on: 17 lb. + one personal item.
You can bring a bottle of water or juice in your carry-on luggage on the plane during national flights
Arrival in Brazil
Land Only Travelers

