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TOURIST SEASON - When to Travel

Remember that in the southern hemisphere the seasons are the opposite of those in the northern hemisphere. In general, summer with mild temperatures and long days is the ideal time to visit Patagonia and the Southern Andes. Wintertime is recommended for traveling to the North and Northwest as the rains are less frequent and the tropical temperatures drop a few degrees. Autumn and Spring are marvelous in Buenos Aires, Cuyo and the pre-mountain range areas of La Rioja and Catamarca. For Buenos Aires City January (summer) is the most tranquil month since many residents are on vacation, but the cultural offer is still abundant and varied.

LANGUAGE

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HOURS

The time zone corresponds to GMT-3 and currently no change is made in the summer months.

Activity in Buenos Aires starts between eight and nine in the morning and extends until late at night. This city has lost the habit of “siesta” (Afternoon nap), which is still the custom in the interior of the country.

SHOPPING

Shops are open Monday through Fridays, from 8 am to 7:30 pm, and Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm; however, shops located in important avenues are open on Saturday afternoon. In shopping centers, hours usually extend until 10 pm, including Saturdays and Sundays. Shopping in Buenos Aires is an experience. Anything you can get in mayor cities, you can get in Buenos Aires, and at a fraction of the cost, and there are many local products, such as leather goods, that you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Best buys in Argentina include leather, fur, wine, clothes, and antiques.

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BANKS

Banks open at 10 am and close at 3 pm (some banks extend their closing time to 4 pm).ATMs, 24 are available through out the City.

Bank subsidiary for tourists

The Banco Ciudad bank has a tourist subsidiary where you can buy or sell US dollars, euros and travelers checks.
 
Client Service Hours:

Monday from 10 AM to 6 P.M, Tuesday to Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM

Cashier desks are a tourist exclusive service. Special Requirements: Passport.
Address: Banco Ciudad Subsidiary Nº 53, Cordoba 675, Capital Federal.

CURRENCY  

The Argentine currency is the peso ($). There are $ 100, $ 50, $ 20, $ 10, $ 5 and $ 2 notes, and 1, 0.50, 0.25, 0.10 and 0.05 cent coins.The U.S. dollar is the most common foreign currency.Shops accept credit cards and dollars.

EXCHANGE RATE

The exchange rate in Argentina is convenient for the foreign tourist.The main banking area is located in the so-called “micro-Centro”. This area comprises the first five blocks (numbered 100 to 500) of San Martin, Reconquista, 25 de Mayo, Sarmiento, Presidente Juan Domingo Perón and Mitre streets.U.S. dollars are accepted in most shops, but it is convenient to exchange them for pesos in casas de cambio (Exchange Bureau) or banks.


Note:  NEVER exchange foreign currency from people offering better rates on a street corner even when the rate they offer is tempting, they are “very quick” and you may find yourself losing a lot of money.

TELEPHONE

Public telephones work with telephone cards; these are available in kiosks and telephone companies, or with legal tender coins. There are telephone call boxes where you can pay in cash (open 24 hours a day). To call from abroad to Argentina you have to dial the country code 54 and then the area code of the place you want to call. For domestic calls, you have to dial zero before the area code. For international calls, you have to dial 00, the country code and then the city code. Remember that there are reduced tariffs from 10 PM to 08.00 AM. 

ELECTRIC POWER

Electric power in Argentina is 220 volt, 50-cycle alternating current. Power outlets have two cylindrical input holes (European type) or two flat with one ground connection (Australian Type). It is convenient to bring an adaptor for these outlets to use your electric devices without problems.

HEALTH

Vaccination is neither obligatory nor necessary to visit Buenos Aires since the city is safe from the sanitary viewpoint, but you should consult your personal physician as is always wise when you travel to have some precaution with common deceases in mayor cities. The public water supply is reliable. You should always buy your food from shops avoiding street food stands, as they not always follow the strict hygiene standards that are obligatory. Public hospitals (are available for tourists) have a 24-hour emergency service, without charge. Argentine physicians are considered excellent professionals worldwide. You may also consider before starting your trip looking into a health insurance cover that most credit cards offer, they usually give you a toll-free number to ring where you can be informed in your native language which Doctor, Hospital or Clinic you can go to.The ambulance emergency service (SAME) is also free.

TRANSPORTATION

Air Travel - International Flights:

The main Argentine international airport, “Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini”, commonly known as “Aeropuerto de Ezeiza” is 35Kms from the City centre (45 mins) outside Buenos Aires.
 
Domestic Flights:

Argentina is a country that is best traveled by short flights. These internal flights are widely available from Buenos Aires and other places in Argentina.
Domestic flights schedule from Buenos Aires to:
 

OVERLAND TRAVEL
 
Bus Service

A great variety of buses and routes are available all over Argentina. Some offer very comfortable service and with great views as you travel the countryside. Most long-distance and international buses operate out of Retiro, Estacion Terminal de Omnibus. There are many crossing points that connect Argentina with neighboring Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Chile. Over-land travel to Chile involves driving through the Andes, while Uruguay is linked to Argentina by road bridges, whereas ferries sail between Buenos Aires and Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay.
Further Argentine Bus Service Information:

Estación Terminal de Ómnibus , Antartida Argentina and Calle 10, Buenos Aires Phone: (54-011)4310-0700

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Car Rental in Argentina

Many car agencies offer a variety of cars for the consumer to choose from. Most types of driver licenses are sufficient to rent a car, and the only other important factor is for you to be able to drive a car with a manual transmission.  

Private Car and Driver Service in Argentina

A great alternative to renting a car in Argentina, is hiring a remis, a private car and driver, which would take you around for about $20 USD an hour. The driver often knows the main attractions you would want to see and often acts as a private guide. Prices start at about $20 USD an hour, but often average out to much cheaper rates if hired for a full day.


Distances from Buenos Aires:

HOLIDAYS

Argentina’s public and national holidays are:

January 1st New Year.

March/April   * Easter - Good Friday.

April 2nd ** Veterans Day and tribute to the fallen at the Malvinas War.

May 1st Labor Day.

May 25th Anniversary of the First Independent Argentine Government.

June 20th *** National Flag Day.

July 9th National Independence Day.

August 17th *** Anniversary of the death of General José de San Martín.

October 12th ** Columbus Day.

December 8th Immaculate Conception Day.

December 25th Christmas Day. 

* Floating Holiday.

** If the date falls on Tuesday or a Wednesday, the holiday will be effective on the preceding Monday; if it falls on Thursday or Friday, the holiday will be effective the following Monday.

*** Holiday effective the third Monday of the respective month.
 

Regions in Argentina

Argentina has a number of beautiful regions to enjoy.

These are the main tourist destinations 

Buenos Aires: Capital Federal

Catamarca: Aconquija - Ancasti - El Alto - El Rodeo - El Shincal - La Puerta - Las Juntas - Las Pirquitas - Londres - Paclin - San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca - Santa Rosa.

Chaco: Campo del Cielo - Isla del Cerrito - Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña - Resistencia - Villa Río Bermejito.

Chubut: Camarones - Comodoro Rivadavia - Esquel - Península Valdés - Puerto Madryn - Punta Tombo - Rawson - Sarmiento - Trelew - Trevelin.

Córdoba: El Norte - Sierras Chicas - El Noroeste - Traslasierra - Punilla - Córdoba Capital - Parachavasca - Calamuchita - Sierras del Sur - Mar Chiquita.

Corrientes: Ruta de la Aventura - Ruta de los Carnavales - Ruta de los Jesuítas - Ruta de los Ríos.

Entre Ríos: Corredor Turístico del Río Paraná - Corredor Turístico de la Costa del Uruguay. 

Formosa: Circuito Sudeste - Circuito Nordeste - Circuito Oeste.

Jujuy: Circuito de la Quebrada de Humahuaca - Circuito de La Puna - Circuito de los Valles - Circuito del Ramal Jujeño. 

La Pampa: Santa Rosa - Parque Luro - Lihué Calel - Laguna de Guatraché - Termas de Bernardo Larroudé - Pulpería de Chacharramendi. 

La Rioja: Circuito Turístico de la Costa o de los Manantiales Diaguitas - Circuito Turístico Chilecito - Circuito Turístico Los Nevados del Famatina - Circuito Turístico Sinfonía del Color - Parque Nacional Talampaya. 

Mendoza: Gran Mendoza - Zona Este - Valle de Uco - San Rafael - Malargüe. 

Misiones: Parque Nacional Iguazú - Puerto Iguazú - San Antonio - Bernardo de Irigoyen - Tobuna - Moconá - 2 de Mayo - Aristóbulo del Valle - Campo Grande - Campo Viera - Oberá - Leandro N. Alem - Panambi - San Javier - Santa María - Posadas - Santa Ana - Loreto - San Ignacio - Corpus - Jardín América - Capiove - Garuhape - Monte Carlo - Eldorado - Wanda - Libertad. 

Neuquén: Zona Los Lagos - Zona Confluencia - Zapala, Aluminé y Villa Pehuenia. 
Río Negro: Circuito Los Lagos del Sur - Circuito La Costa. 

Salta: Circuito Ciudad de Salta - Circuito Sureste - Circuito Oeste Andino - Circuito Noreste - Parques Nacionales - Vuelta a los Valles Calchaquíes. 

San Juan: Ciudad de San Juan - Valle de la Luna (Parque Natural Ischigualasto) - Calingasta - Cerro El Alcázar - Barreal - Iglesia - Reserva Natural El Leoncito. 

San Luis: Circuito Turístico Las Quijadas - Circuito Turístico San Luis. 

Santa Cruz: Circuito Zona Norte - Circuito Zona Sur. 

Santa Fe: Circuito Santa Fe - Helvecia, Circuito Santa Fe - San Carlos - Esperanza, Circuito Rosario - San Lorenzo, Circuito Rosario, Circuito Santa Fe. 

Santiago del Estero: Termas de Río Hondo - Ciudad de Santiago del Estero - Villa La Punta - Ojo de Agua - Sumampa. 

Tierra del Fuego: Zona Sur (Ushuaia) - Zona Centro (Tolhuin) - Zona Norte (Río Grande). 

Tucumán: Valles Calchaquíes - San Miguel de Tucumán y alrededores.


LODGING and ACCOMMODATION

Tourists can find hotel accommodation that best fits their needs and budget throughout Argentina.Number and category of accommodations. 17 (5*), 60 (4*), 46 (3*), 44 (2*), 31 (Apart).In Buenos Aires.

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WINE AND DINE

There is a great number of grill restaurants in the city of Buenos Aires where you can eat the world’s best beef and there are various restaurants of various nationalities. Some of the best restaurants are located in the neighborhoods of Recoleta, Puerto Madero, Las Cañitas, Palermo Viejo, Palermo Hollywood and Costanera Norte (a riverside road).

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