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General Information About Argentina

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.

WHEN TO TRAVEL

Remember that in the southern hemisphere seasons are the opposite to those in the northern hemisphere. In general, the summer is the best time to visit Patagonia and the Southern Andes because of the mild temperatures and long days. Wintertime is recommended for travelling to the North and Northwest as rains are less frequent and 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.

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. Buying Airpass Visit Argentina in your own country, you’ll obtain more economical prices for flights within Argentina. Aerolíneas Argentinas / Austral, Andes Líneas Aéreas, LADE, LAER, LAN Argentina and Sol Líneas Aéreas 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 from Buenos Aires to: 

Destination Time
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
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. Long-distance buses are equipped with toilets, air conditioning and bar.

Distances from Buenos Aires to: 
 
City Distance City Distance
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
Río Gallegos 1.346 Km Villa La Angostura 1.695 Km
SHOPPING - VAT RETURN

You may obtain a VAT reimbursement to any purchases of local products made for an amount over $70 (per invoice) in shops operating with the “Global Refund” system, as follows:

  • Jorge Newbery Airport (in Buenos Aires), at Telecom telephone booths.
  • Ministro Pistarini International Airport - Ezeiza, Terminal A, 1st Floor.
  • Ministro Pistarini International Airport - Ezeiza, Terminal B, Ground Floor.
  • Ing. Ambrosio Taravella International Airport (in Córdoba), at Telecom telephone booths.
  • Ing. Francisco J. Gabrielli International Airport (in Mendoza), at Telecom telephone booths.
  • Bariloche International Airport, at Telecom telephone booths.
  • Tancredo Neves International Bridge (in Puerto Iguazú), at Telecom telephone booths.
  • Buenos Aires Port, Northern Dock, Buquebús Terminal, information desk.V
  • Buenos Aires Port, New Port, Quinquela Martín Cruising Terminal, from October to April.

    • PAYMENT METHODS

    Although US Dollars and Euros are generally taken everywhere, foreign currencies can be exchanged in banks and authorized bureaus. American Express, VISA, Diners and Master Card are widely accepted. There may be difficulties in changing traveler's check outside Buenos Aires.

    Opening hours:

    Banks and Exchange Bureaus: Mondays to Fridays from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Business Offices: generally from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. and from 2.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Stores: in the big cities from 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m., although in the outskirts and the provinces they generally close at midday. Saturdays, from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Cafés, cake shops and pizzerias: open most of the time except between 2.00 and 6.00 a.m. Restaurants: lunch is served as from 12.30 p.m. and dinner as from 8.30 hours. Fast-food menus are served in many restaurants at all times.