PASSPORT
You do not need a visa to travel to Argentina, just a valid passport. the only countries that need a visa are Australian and New Zealand .
ELECTRICITY
The electrical current in Argentina is 220 Volts. You should bring an adapter with 3 outputs.
CURRENCY
The currency in Argentina is the Peso ($) and the exchange rate is 1.00 USD = 3.00 ARS. You can exchange your currency at the airport upon your arrival or at any bank. Dollars and credit cards are accepted at almost any store.
CLIMATE
The climate in Buenos Aires is humid subtropical during the summer with mild drier winters. Temperature is measured in centigrades.
Summer is from December to March and the temperature ranges between 21 and 32
Autumn is from April to June and the temperature ranges between 10 and 22
Winter is from July to September and the temperature ranges between 20 and 12
Spring is from September to December and the temperature ranges between 13 and 25.
COMUNICATION
The phone code for Argentina is 54 and the area code for Buenos Aires is 11. To call Buenos Aires from outside the country you should dial 54 + 11 + local number.
In Buenos Aires local and long distance pay phones can be found everywhere. You can also use a “locutorio", which is a telephone company office. You can also buy pre-paid cards and call from any telephone.
Cibercafes and Wi-Fi hot spots are very common in Buenos Aires and have very fast and reliable connections.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Public transportation is a very well organized system making it easy to travel throughout the city. There are many bus lines, the metro or subway system and you can take taxis or "remises" and cars with a driver. The cost of public transportation is very reasonable.
AIR SERVICES
The international airport, Ministro Pistarini is located in the suburb of Ezeiza, about 45 minutes from downtown and is often called “Ezeiza”. There is 24-hour airport bus service to downtown and cab services from the airport to your hotel or destination.
Domestic flights arrival at Jorge Newbery airport located about 15 minutes from downtown.
International Airport at Ezeiza- Tel: 5480-6111
Jorge Newbery Airport- Tel: 4514-1515 / 23 or 4771-0104
Information for domestic flights: 4576-5110/11.
FERRY SERVICE TO URUGUAY
Ferries cross the Rio de la Plata between Buenos Aires and Uruguay several times a day.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Secretaria de Turismo de la Nacion: Av. Santa Fe 883 - Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel : 4312-2232/5550 Information: 0800-555-0016 (8.00 AM to 8.00 PM)
Direcion General de Turismo de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires: Sarmiento 1551, Piso 5to. - Tel 4372-3612
BUSINESS HOURS
The banks are open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM.
Shopping center are open from 9 AM to 8 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 1PM.
Lunch time is usually around 1 PM and dinner around 9 PM.
HEALTH
It is safe to drink tap water.
The telephone number for medical emergencies is 107. There are more than 30 public hospital and several private clinics and private hospital in the city of Buenos Aires.
TOURIST DEFENSORY
If you are the victim of some mistreatment, abuse or discrimination you can contact the office of the Defensor del Turista" at 4302-7816, Pedro de Mendoza Avenue 1835, Monday through Friday between 10AM and 6PM and Saturdays and Sundays between 2PM and 6PM.
POLICE
Corrientes street 436. turista@policiafederal.gov.ar 4346 5748 / 0800 999 5000.
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