Language:
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Spanish
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Government:
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Republic |
Religion:
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Roman Catholic |
Seasons: |
Summer (December-March)
Autumn (March-May)
Winter (June-August)
Spring (September-November).
the weather: www.weatherunderground.com |
Currency: |
The official currency is Argentine Peso ($). Mastercard,
Visa and American Express are all widely accepted. The U.S. dollar (USD) is
the most common foreign currency. Exchange foreign currency: Banks and
currency exchange offices: passport is required. Most shops accept
credit cards and U.S. dollar. Travelers checks are
difficult to cash |
| Banks
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Banks open at 10 am and close at 3 pm. Cash extractions and other transactions may be made
in ATMs, 24 hours a day. |
Local Time |
|
Voltage |
220V .
Power outlets have 2 cylindrical holes or 2 flat holes with ground connection. |
| Local Dialling Tone |
The country code for Argentina is 54, and the area code for Buenos Aires is 11 |
Tourist Police Station |
Corrientes Avenue 436.
Tel:
4346-5748.Toll free: 0800-9995000 |
Emergency |
SAME: Emergency Ambulance Service
in Buenos Aires.
Toll free Number: 107. |
Medical Assistance / Public Hospitals |
24-hour
emergency service, available for tourists |
City Information Centre |
Avenida
Santa Fe 883 - Buenos Aires -
Tel.: 4312-2232 or 0800-555-0016 |
Local Newspapers |
Clarin (Sp); La Nacion (Sp);
Buenos Aires Herald (Eng) |
Ezeiza International Airport
|
International flights. It is located at about 45 minutes from downtown.
Boarding
Tax: US $18 for leaving the country which must be paid at the airport.
http://www.aa2000.com.ar |
Jorge Newbery Airport |
It is located at 20 minutes from downtown.
http://www.aa2000.com.ar |
Business And Shopping |
Mon/Fri: Business (9am / 6pm). Stores (9am / 8pm).
Saturdays: Stores (9am / 2pm) |
Internet |
WI FI internet connections are available in airports.
Coffee places and hotels in Buenos Aires. |
Cell Phones |
Consult your local cell phone company to ensure your line will work here. |
