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- Las Grutas
Las Grutas
One look at the beautiful beaches was all the residents at Las
Grutas needed to start building what would become one of
Argentina's most popular resorts. The landscape is dramatic, with
cliffs and plateaus giving way to dramatic sea views and shielding
hidden beaches and caves.
Las Grutas has a few main beaches numbered from zero to seven,
with zero being the closest to downtown. The town's position on the
Atlantic coast gives it some of the warmest waters in Argentina,
and the rugged coastline makes the area ideal for paragliding,
hiking and other activities. There are scuba diving facilities, and
several spas that offer Thalassotherapy treatments using local
resources.
Las Grutas itself is a small town with a few hotels and
restaurants, but makes a great base from which to explore other
interesting beaches and towns in the area, including San Antonia
Oeste, Puerto Madryn, Sierra Grande, and Punta Tombo.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language of Argentina but English
is understood in the tourist areas.
Money
The Argentinean Peso (ARS) is divided into 100 centavos. The
recent devaluation of the Peso has made Argentina more affordable
for travellers but there is still much economic uncertainty and
travellers are advised to keep an eye on the exchange rate.
Currency can be exchanged at banks and
cambios(bureaux de change) but it is easier to use ATMs,
available in most urban towns, which reflect the current exchange
rate. Credit and debit cards are generally accepted, and US Dollars
and Euros are normally taken everywhere, but some international
cards place limits on transactions. Cirrus cards sometimes aren't
accepted. There can be problems using travellers cheques in rural
areas, although most banks in major cities should accept them. It's
best to take travellers cheques in US Dollars to avoid additional
exchange rate charges.
Time
Local time in Argentina is GMT -3.