WHERE CAN I EXCHANGE FOREIGN CURRENCY?

Although US Dollars and Euros are accepted in almost every large shop, they can be exchanged for the local current unit, the Argentine Peso. The exchange service is available in banks, which are open Mondays through Fridays, from 10 am to 3 pm. You can also exchange money in hotels, banks and money exchange offices (called “Casas de Cambio”).

WEATHER

The average maximum and minimum temperatures are as follows:

• December 21st to March 21st  (Summer): between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF)
• March 21st to June 21st  (Autumn/Fall): between 15ºC (59ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF)
• June 21st to September 21st (Winter): between 10ºC (50ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF)
• September 21st to December 21st (Spring): between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF)

ELECTRIC POWER

Electric power in Argentina is 220V and socket outlets have three flat prongs forming a V-shape. (IEC 60309 plug 3 pins).

TRAVEL HINTS

Traveling to Argentina is easy. Just a valid passport is required. Only Australians and New Zealanders do need visas.
However, since conditions may vary, contacting your local Argentine Consulate or Embassy for more information on these requirements is highly recommended.

TELEPHONE CALLS AND INTERNET

The country code of Argentina is 54 (preceded by 00). The area code of Buenos Aires is 11. To call to Argentina from abroad, you have to dial: (00) 54 + 11 + the local telephone number.
To make an international call from Argentina, dial 00 followed by your country code, the city code and finally the local number.
In Argentina, you will be able to find pay phones to make local and long- distance calls almost everywhere. Moreover, there are stores with telephones called “locutorios”, where you can make calls and access the internet. Another option is to buy prepaid telephone cards to use with pay phones.
If you are looking for a very fast and reliable connection to the internet, you can go to cybercafés, which can be ubiquitously found in Buenos Aires.