Getting to Argentina
All airlines flying to Argentina arrive mainly at Ezeiza (“Ministro Pistarini”) International Airport, which is 37 Km away from the City of Buenos Aires. You can reach the city by Teniente General Ricchieri freeway (Information: Tel. 5480-6111). Company Manuel Tienda León (Av. Madero and San Martín, Tel. 4315-5115) offers a bus service from 5.00 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. This service costs $ 14,000 (Argentine pesos), and the trip takes approximately 40 minutes.
Getting around
By Plane
Due to the country’s large size, planes are best to travel long distances, and you can then take overland transportation to get to your final destination. Aerolíneas Argentinas / Austral, FlyBondi, Gol, JetSmart, LATAM operate domestic flights.
Domestic flights and flights to Uruguay depart from Jorge Newbery Airport, located to the north of the city beside the Río de la Plata.
Domestic flights schedule from Buenos Aires to:
|
San Salvador de Jujuy |
2 hrs 10 mins |
|
Salta |
2 hrs |
|
San Miguel de Tucumán |
1 hr 50 mins |
|
Puerto Iguazú |
1 hr 45 mins |
|
Posadas |
1 hr 30 mins |
|
Rosario |
52 mins |
|
Mendoza |
1 hr 50 mins |
|
Córdoba |
1 hr 15 mins |
|
Mar del Plata |
45 mins |
|
San Carlos de Bariloche |
2 hrs 20 mins |
|
Trelew |
2 hrs |
|
Río Gallegos |
2 hrs 55 mins |
|
El Calafate |
3 hrs 15 mins |
|
Ushuaia |
3 hrs 20 mins |
By Bus
Buenos Aires bus station is located at Av. Ramos Mejia 1680 close to Retiro Station (Tel. 4310-0700). Long-distance buses are equipped with toilets, air conditioning and bar.
Distances from Buenos Aires:
|
Bahia Blanca |
660 |
Km |
Rosario |
306 |
Km |
|
Cafayate |
1.703 |
Km |
Salta |
1.605 |
Km |
|
Córdoba |
710 |
Km |
San Antonio de Areco |
114 |
Km |
|
Corrientes |
1.074 |
Km |
San Carlos de Bariloche |
1.627 |
Km |
|
El Calafate |
2.681 |
Km |
San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca |
1.185 |
Km |
|
Esquel |
2.050 |
Km |
San Juan |
1.119 |
Km |
|
Formosa |
1.181 |
Km |
San Luis |
820 |
Km |
|
Humahuaca |
1.782 |
Km |
San Martín de los Andes |
1.607 |
Km |
|
La Plata |
52 |
Km |
San Miguel de Tucumán |
1.310 |
Km |
|
La Rioja |
1.168 |
Km |
San Rafael |
999 |
Km |
|
Luján |
64 |
Km |
San Salvador de Jujuy |
1.654 |
Km |
|
Mar del Plata |
410 |
Km |
Santa Fe |
476 |
Km |
|
Mendoza |
1.037 |
Km |
Santa Rosa |
607 |
Km |
|
Neuquén |
1.156 |
Km |
Santiago del Estero |
1.150 |
Km |
|
Paraná |
495 |
Km |
Termas de Río Hondo |
1.150 |
Km |
|
Pinamar |
401 |
Km |
Tigre |
33 |
Km |
|
Posadas |
1.060 |
Km |
Trelew |
1.436 |
Km |
|
Puerto Iguazú |
1.346 |
Km |
Ushuaia |
3.171 |
Km |
|
Puerto Madryn |
1.382 |
Km |
Viedma |
970 |
Km |
|
Rawson |
1.441 |
Km |
Valle de Las Leñas |
1.218 |
Km |
|
Resistencia |
1.019 |
Km |
Villa Gesell |
416 |
Km |
|
Río Gallegos |
2.630 |
Km |
Villa La Angostura |
1.695 |
Km |
|
Río Grande |
2.850 |
Km |
|
|
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By Train
Ferrobaires (Constitución Station, Tel. 4304-0028/31/38); TBA (Retiro Station, Tel. 4317-4407/45); Ferrocentral (Retiro Station, Tel. 4312-2989); Trenes del Litoral (Federico Lacroze Station, Tel. 4554-8018).
By Car (Car rental)
All international car rental companies operate in Argentina.
The following companies have offices In Buenos Aires: Ai Rent a Car International (Maipú 965, Tel. 4311-1000), ) Alamo Rent a Car - National (Carlos Pellegrini 1175, 1st Floor “C”, Tel. 4322-3320), Avis Rent a Car (Cerrito 1527, Tel. 4326-5542), Budget Rent a Car ((Marcelo T. de Alvear 590, 10th Floor, Tel. 4311-4555), Dollar Rent a Car (M.T. de Alvear 449, Tel. 4315-8800), Hertz - Annie Millet Rent a Car (Paraguay 1138, Tel. 4816-8001), Localiza Rent a Car (Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 1180, 2nd Floor, Off. 205 “C”, Tel. 4121-5600), Thrifty Car Rental (Carlos Pellegrini 1576, Loc.24, Tel. 4326-0418).
Route Maps
http://www.sitiosargentina.com.ar/categorias/rutas/mapas_de_rutas/
Telephones
Calling to Argentina from abroad, dial the country code (54) and then the area code of the place you want to call. For domestic calls, dial 0 before the area code. For international calls, dial 00, the country code and city code.
Note that tariffs are reduced from 10.00 p.m. to 8.00 a.m.
How to call an Argentine cellphone from abroad:
After dialing the outside calls calling
prefix of the country where you are (often 00 11) dial
54 (=Argentina's country code)
+ 9 (=indicates it is a cellphone)
+ 11 (if Buenos Aires. For other area codes see list. Make sure not to dial any "0" that might be wrongly indicated as preceding this number. The zero only applies for domestic calls)
+ cellphone number (also by mistake, your correspondent might have indicated to precede the cellphone number with "15". Don't do it, as "15" applies only for domestic calls)
Area Codes/ Provinces: http://www.paginasblancas.com.ar/Ddn_Ddi.action
Currency
The Argentine currency is the peso ($). The U.S. dollar is the most common foreign currency. For transactions in banks and currency exchange offices, you must present your passport. Stores accept credit cards and dollars.
Easy steps to get your refund
1. At the store: Shop where you see the Tax Free Shopping sign and ask for the refund cheque*
2. Through the argentinean customs: When leaving the country, show your receipts and purchases and have your Cheques Stamped
3. Collect your refund: Collect your refund in cash, through credit card or bank cheque.
* Only for foreign tourists, for purchases over $70 (pesos) on national products.