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Telephone Communications
Pay phones accept coins in Argentina. You can also find booths that are open 24 hours and where you can pay in cash.
For international calls you must dial 00 + area code + the country code + area of the city local number.
To call Argentina from abroad must dial 54 + area code of the city, which in the case of Buenos Aires is 11 + local number.
Arrivals and transport
The major airlines flying to Argentina the world. The vast majority arrive at Ministro Pistarini International Airport, located in Ezeiza, 35 km. the downtown. YOU may choose between different modes of transport but for security reasons we recommend a private car ( "remise") or a radio taxi. Recoletal terraces offer a shuttle service to and from the airport on request.
City Transportation
To get around the city there is a transport system with multiple options: five subway lines (the abbreviated name of the underground), over a hundred bus lines (so called in Buenos Aires at the bus or buses) and railways (or trains) intercity. Taxis and remises are very common means of transport, because they are safer and more economical than other cities.
The transport service to reach Buenos Aires also offers many options: via airlines and ship from abroad, bus and train from the interior of the country.
Shops
They are open Monday through Friday from 9 to 20, and Saturdays from 9 to 13, although the shops of the important avenues are open all afternoon. In shopping centers, hours usually extend until the 22 even on the weekends and some holidays.
Banks
Open at 10 am and close at 15 (some banks extend hours until 16). You can make cash withdrawals and other transactions at ATMs, which operate 24 hours.
The Tourism Branch of City Bank offers a bank branch for the tourist. Where you can purchase and sell dollars, euros and traveler checks in a slot wider than the banks. Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10 to 17 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to 18 hours, Monday from 10 to 18 hours. Cashiers are tourist exclusive. Requirement: To bear your passport. Branch N? 53, Cordoba 675, Buenos Aires.
Going out
Movies: $ 8.00 to $ 12. On Wednesday, in all functions and in all theaters, tickets cost half. Some theaters offer reduced prices on other days, and there also special theaters with tickets at around $ 5. Concerts & shows: $ 6 to $ 50, or more if they are international figures. Entrance to the Teatro Colon: from $ 5 to $ 140 Fee for a football game: $ 15 to $ 30 (local matches); between $ 20 to $ 50 (international matches) Admission to museums: free or fee of $ 1 to $ 3.
Restaurants
Ethnic restaurants, sophisticated, international fast food lines, step bars. The City of Buenos Aires has more than 3,500 food outlets. The classic barbecue grills Argentina abound everywhere, even in the sidewalks. Many restaurants are in their windows the "roll": a series of crosses planted around the fire, with ribs of cow, goat and sheep, that brown slowly.
In Buenos Aires you eat late at night, after the 21 and until dawn. If cities like Paris, New York or London restaurants are crowded at 20.30, in Buenos Aires, this happens before 22 pm.
Prices: At noon, especially in the downtown area, the restaurants offer menus Economical executives. For lunch prices range from $ 10 to $ 20, but at night is considerably higher.
All display a price list and letter in the window or outside the premises.
Tipping
According to Argentine habits, 10% of the amount spent is left as a tip in restaurants, bars, hotels, etc.
 
 
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USEFUL INFORMATIONL
Location
 Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina, located in the South American continent, latitude 34? 36 'and longitude 58? 26 '. The city extends on a plain and has an area of 202 square km. They live there about 3 million people. By adding the population of the metropolitan area, the total population exceeds 10 million, making it one of the 10 most populated urban centers in the world.
The Rio de la Plata and the Riachuelo are the natural limits to the east and south. The ring-General Paz Avenue, which borders the city from north to west the city limits. This avenue provides a fast the city and the Greater Buenos Aires, a densely population and industrial activity.
History
Buenos Aires was founded twice:
The first in 1536. Don Pedro de Mendoza, Spanish colonizer, established the first settlement. I appoint: City of the Holy Spirit and Puerto Santa Maria del Buen Ayre. The second, and final, in 1580. Juan de Garay site call the City of Trinidad.
In the nineteenth century the port was the arrival point for the great migratory promoted by the Argentine State to populate the nation. Spanish, Italian, Syrian-Lebanese, Polish and Russian immigrants provided Buenos Aires with the cultural eclecticism that sets it apart.
Throughout the twentieth century, successive immigrations-internal Latin American countries and the Middle-finished picture of Buenos Aires as a cosmopolitan city where people live in different cultures and religions.
Customs
Buenos Aires has always been an open city. Its inhabitants are called "portenos, which refers to the condition of the city port. The inhabitant of the province of Buenos Aires is called Buenos Aires.
The spirit of Buenos Aires people are warm and hospitable: they usually meals at home to entertain tourists with typical dishes.
The characteristic infusion is the mate. Is prepared by pouring hot water into a small container of the same name that contains yerba mate. Some people add sugar, but most prefer "bitter".
Weather
The climate of Buenos Aires is mild all year. The average annual temperature of 18? becomes scarce the days of intense heat and cold, as you stroll through the city at any time.
The coldest month is July. Although frosts are not necessary to go out with a wool coat, a jacket or coat and scarf. In winter the cold is moderate during the day but at night the temperature drops considerably.
In summer, the weather is humid. The mornings are hot, very hot during midday and early afternoon. At night the temperature drops slightly, so that is cool, light clothing is worn, and no need for coats.
The wettest seasons are autumn and spring (March to June and from September to December). They are usually brief rain showers or that do not prevent the development of activities and go out with an umbrella or a raincoat.
In the sunny days of autumn and spring, mornings are cool, the temperature rises nicely toward noon and descends at night.
Entry Requirements
Tourists from neighboring countries only need their ID to enter. Visitors from other countries must present their passports, and in some cases a visa. Consult your embassy for more information.
Health Concerns
There is no obligation nor any need to be vaccinated before coming to Buenos Aires since the city is safe from health point of view.
The water is potable.
Public hospitals, which are available for all tourists, emergency 24 hours a day for free.
Medical professionals are recognized worldwide as an excellent level.
The ambulance emergency service (SAME) is free.
Security
Buenos Aires is a safe city,especially Recoleta. But as in any big city in the world, take some precautions. For example, avoid leaving your purse or bag hanging from chairs in public places or walk at night along poorly lit areas.
Currency
Argentina's currency is the peso ($). There are $ 100, $ 50, $ 20, $ 10, $ 5 and $ 2 and $ 1 coins weight, 0.50, 0.25, 0.10 and 0.05 cents.
The U.S. dollar is the major international currency.
Can be changed in banks (Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 3:00 PM) or exchange, where you must show your passport. or at official exchange houses. Most shops in Buenos Aires accept credit cards and dollars.
Time and Electricity
The official time for Argentina is 3 hours behind Greenwich time zone (GMT -3). The electricity runs at 220 V (volts) and 50 Hz (Hertz). Power outlets have 2 cylindrical holes or 2 flat holes with ground connection.
 
 
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