Health & safety: Argentina
Tap water
Safe
Food safety
Safe
Can you drink the tap water in Argentina?
Buenos Aires tap water safe. Some northern provinces less reliable.
Food safety in Argentina
Excellent. Beef + Italian-Argentine cuisine.
Vaccinations
Required for entry
- Yellow Fever if arriving from risk countries
Recommended by CDC/WHO
- Hepatitis A + B
- Typhoid
- Routine current
Always check the CDC traveler's health page 4-6 weeks before departure for current recommendations.
Altitude warnings
Aconcagua (6,961m). Salta + Jujuy (4,000m+). Acclimatize.
Mosquito-borne diseases
Dengue cases in northern provinces. Low in BA.
Heat risk
Northern Argentina Dec-Mar 40°C+.
Emergency medical infrastructure
Hospital Italiano (BA) + Aleman world-class. Public hospitals free even for tourists.