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New Requirement to Enter Argentina: Health Insurance Now Mandatory for Tourists Starting July 1, 2025, all foreign nationals entering Argentina as tourists must have mandatory health insurance that covers medical expenses during their stay in the country. This new regulation, officially announced by the National Government on May 28, is part of a broader immigration reform and will be mandatory for foreign citizens under various entry categories. Who is affected by this measure? The requirement applies to: Visitors on short- or long-term stays International students Temporary workers Individuals entering Argentina for personal, work-related, or transit reasons, even for brief visits such as weekend trips What is required to enter? Travelers must complete a sworn statement before entering the country, declaring that they hold valid health insurance that covers any medical needs during their time in Argentina. According to the official decree, the aim is to "regularize access to the health system, education, residence, and deportations." What happens in case of a medical emergency? Emergency medical care will not be denied, but regular assistance at public hospitals will only be provided to those who can prove they have active health insurance. Who is exempt? The only people exempt from this requirement are: Argentine citizens Permanent residents in Argentina They will continue to have full access to the national public health system. How much does the insurance cost? According to estimates from various local and international insurance providers, the average cost of short-term health insurance for tourists is around USD 60, though the price may vary depending on the length of stay, age of the traveler, and level of coverage selected. Important: This policy follows similar measures previously adopted by other countries in the region. In Argentina’s case, the new rule is part of a broader effort to improve organization and access

When you think about the Argentine Northwest, you think of its landscapes. This region allows the visitor to enjoy a wide range of environments: colorful mountains, both super dry and wet areas, deserts, jungles and forest. One of the most curious place to visit are the salt flats. These enormous white patches of land consist mainly, of course, of salt and other different minerals. With over 12000 hectares, Salinas Grandes are one of the biggest salt flats in the region that is also well known for those in Uyuni (Bolivia) and Arizaro (also in Salta). This heaven-like place is shared by Salta and Jujuy provinces and is easily accessible from all the main cities along the Quebrada de Humahuaca and even from the high-altitude desert known as Puna. Every year, thousands of visitors come to Salinas Grandes to enjoy the view from this white desert and take some funny pictures as if they were floating in a sea of clouds. How to get to the salt flats? If you have your own car, this point can be reached from the town of Purmamarca, in Jujuy. Just follow the road that eventually takes you to Chile through Jama. The Cuesta de Lipán takes you up to over 4000 meters above sea level after around a hundred curves while you enjoy an amazing view surrounded by huge mountains. After crossing the highest point in the road, you will have a first look of the salt flats in front of you, a sea of white in the middle of the high-altitude desert. The horizon looks as if someone just placed hundreds of mountains over a white piece of paper and is ideal for taking creative pictures jumping and posing between the clear blue sky and the shining floor. If you don’t have your