← All countries
Local app preferred
WhatsApp
Works fine
Works fine
Local app preferred
Works fine
South America
Argentina
6 apps tracked3 work fine
Last verified: July 29, 2026How current is this? Read our accuracy disclaimer
Payments1
Apple Pay / Google Pay
Use instead: MercadoPago / USD cash
Bring USD cash for the better 'blue'/MEP exchange rate; cards are accepted but historically at a worse rate. MercadoPago is the local wallet.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
Still accurate?
Messaging1
No direct substitute
WhatsApp works normally and is widely used.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
Still accurate?
Maps & Navigation1
Google Maps
No direct substitute
Google Maps works well for driving, walking and public transit.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
Still accurate?
Ride-hailing1
Uber
Use instead: Cabify / DiDi
Uber, Cabify and DiDi all operate (legally grey but everyday); cash or MercadoPago often smoother.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
Still accurate?
Internet Access1
U
Local app preferredUS carrier roaming
Use instead: Local eSIM (Airalo / Holafly)
US roaming works but is expensive; a local eSIM is cheaper and faster. Set it up before you land.
Set up before you land
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
Still accurate?
Social Media Access1
Instagram / Facebook / X
No direct substitute
US social apps work normally.
No setup needed
Last verified: Jul 29, 2026
Still accurate?