Argentina has always been a place that fleeces foreigners, and for the past 100 years it has fleeced it own citizens. 100 years ago Argentina was about as rich (GDP / capita) as the USA or France...
An above poster is right about tough exchange controls. A dollar brings (numbers approximate) some 13 pesos vs. the official rate of about eight. Think about that, Americans. Bring enough US dollars with you, change them right (quietly), and you pay for your trip. Cheap great steaks and wine too.
A BTC guy I know goes Argentina somewhat regularly, including to meet-ups there. He told me that among the technology-aware that BTC is growing strongly and fetches a HUGE premium vs. here. Bring that flash drive, your laptop or your mobile phone w/ BTC...! And Happy Trails!
