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Argentina

Tango, giant steaks and landscapes from Patagonian glaciers to the Iguazu Falls.

Capital
Buenos Aires
Currency
Argentine peso ($)
Flight from Douala
About 18 to 24h from Douala/Yaounde with one or two stopovers
Time difference
GMT-3 (4h behind Cameroon)

Argentina is a vast, passionate South American country: football, tango, grilled meat and extreme nature. For a Cameroonian traveler it is a long journey but an unforgettable adventure, with intense nightlife and some of the world's most stunning open spaces.

In pictures

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Hard visa
How to apply
Allowed stay
Tourist visa usually 90 days
Cost
100 to 150 USD depending on consulate
Processing
15 to 30 working days

How to apply

Cameroonian nationals need a visa for Argentina. Apply at the relevant Argentine consulate (Argentina has no embassy in Cameroon; the jurisdiction is often handled from Nigeria or another country), with a full file.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months
  • Visa application form
  • ID photos
  • Proof of funds (bank statements)
  • Flight and hotel bookings + itinerary

Good to know

  • No Argentine embassy in Cameroon: identify the responsible consulate (often Abuja) before planning.
  • Expect long timelines and a strong financial file; it is a far trip, plan several months ahead.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
360 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
840 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

780 000 FCFA1 320 000 FCFA

Long-haul with a stopover in Europe (Paris, Madrid) or Addis Ababa/Sao Paulo before Buenos Aires (Ezeiza).

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨300 000 FCFA
🍽️180 000 FCFA
🚕120 000 FCFA
🎟️210 000 FCFA
Hostel
7 200 FCFA15 000 FCFA
Mid-range
27 000 FCFA54 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
72 000 FCFA150 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
1 140 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Experience tango in San Telmo

Buenos Aires' historic quarter, with milongas, a Sunday market and tango shows.

2

The colorful La Boca district

Caminito street with multicolored houses and Boca Juniors' legendary stadium, La Bombonera.

3

Iguazu Falls

One of the world's largest waterfalls, on the border with Brazil, UNESCO-listed.

4

Perito Moreno Glacier

A giant, accessible glacier in Patagonia, with ice blocks crashing into the water.

5

Enjoy an asado

The Argentine barbecue, grilled meats and Malbec wine, an essential social ritual.

6

La Recoleta Cemetery

Lavish mausoleums including Eva Peron's tomb, in the heart of chic Buenos Aires.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Day 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires, settle in and stroll Palermo, asado dinner.

  2. D2

    Day 2: San Telmo, La Boca and an evening tango show.

  3. D3

    Day 3: Recoleta, museums and shopping on Florida Avenue.

  4. D4

    Day 4: Domestic flight to Iguazu, explore the Argentine side of the falls.

  5. D5

    Day 5: More of the falls (Devil's Throat) and jungle wildlife.

  6. D6

    Day 6: Back to Buenos Aires, Puerto Madero district and nightlife.

  7. D7

    Day 7: Last shopping (leather, wine) and departure flight.

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklistArgentine

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: cancilleria.gob.ar · argentina.gob.ar · argentina.travel

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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