Location

Information of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the capital of ArgentinaIt is located on the south-eastern coast of the South Americancontinent.

Time Zone GMT/UTC -3 (Standard Time)

The electric voltage is 220 volt.

The official language is Spanish.. Most people involved in tourist activities speak English.

Argentina recognizes the freedom of worship. The official religion is that of the Roman Catholic Church

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 accepted in most shops, but it is convenient to exchange them for pesos in exchage houses or banks.

Weather:

* Summer Max. 86°F - 30ºC / /Min. 66°F - 18ºC (December /March)
* Winter Max. 59°F - 15ºC / Min. 41° F - 5ºC (June /September)

Airports:

* Jorge Newbery City Airport (AEP)
* Ezeiza International Airport (EZE)

Upon departure you may process your Value Added Tax (VAT) refund at the airport Global Refund Office. Please inquire policy and procedures upon arrival.

A 10 % gratuity is recommended.

National Secretariat of Tourism, Tourist Information Center: Av. Santa Fe 883, (C1059ABC) Buenos Aires, Tel. 4312-2232 ó 0800-555-0016; info@turismo.gov.ar

Tourist Information Centers of Buenos Aires: Av. Pte. Quintana 596 (Recoleta), Terminal de Ómnibus de Retiro (Local 83), Florida 100, Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 200 (Dique 4, Puerto Madero), Defensa 1250 (San Telmo); e-mail: infobue@buenosaires.gov.ar

Toll Free Tourist Assistance in Argentina: 0800 999 2838