Country
This is Argentina's largest city.
What is Buenos Aires.
Typical evening attire for local men in Buenos Aires.
What are dark jeans and button up shirts with rolled up sleeves? The key is neat and sleek, and neutral colors are best.
Travel from airport... Best Approach? Next best?
What is Best? Booking transport from airport in advance. For > 3 might need to book 2 cars.
Next best? Taxi stand within the terminal or just outside terminal to get a registered taxi (see pic).
Uber may be sketchy to use. Not legal in Argentina.
Don't take bus from airport. Uncomfortable & not safe.
Worst approach to getting US$ in Buenos Aires.
What is getting cash from outside ATMs or at night?
% of population below poverty level
What is 37%. As a result there is some unrest.Stay away from demonstrations
Dinner time in Buenos Aires, # meals.
What is 8 or 9 o'clock.
What is 4 meals a day.
Type of Power Plugs to bring for Argentina?
What are C & I 220V 50H plugs? Get both or adapter.
Best approach to getting AR$
What is Western Union money transfers? They are the safest and legal way to get the blue rate.
Download Western Union app. Can use bank account (takes a few days to process) or credit card (instant, $10 fee)to do wire transfer to yourself (name on passport). Can pick up money at Western union in Buenos Aires (bring MTCN transfer# and passport). Remember you will get stacks of AR$ cash so try not to get too much at a time. Come prepared with money belt etc and take it directly back to rental house.
DIGITAL0FEE to avoid fee at western union?
Objects that are most stolen in Argentina?
Cell phones and expensive looking watches/jewelry.
DO NOT look at cell phone on the street or in buses. Motor cycle teams will grab it and ride away.
Store valuables in front cross body carrying pack
Print pic of passport and important docs cards. Keep passport in rental.
Climate in North Argentina Dec - Feb.
What is Tropical?
It is usually hot and humid with heavy rain through December, January and February. Bring lightweight raincoat or travel umbrella. When its sunny, suntan lotion is a must.
Public transportation card.
What is a SUBE Card?
Ask your host where to get them. Supposed to be at kiosks post office etc but people having trouble finding them.
Largest AR$ bill as of 2023
What is 2000 pesos? Only about US 2$
Cost of living is less but still may need to carry alot of pesos around. Get money belt. Carry it in shoe etc. Have fake wallet to give away with little cash.
Accosted for valuables or have a conflict. What should you do?
Don't fight back.
Police: 911 (except in Cordoba, Mendoza, Iguazu, Tucuman, and Tierra del Fuego provinces, in which you need to dial 101 for emergency services)
Medical emergency (Ambulance): 107
For English-language assistance, safety tips issued by the City of Buenos Aires, or to file a police report online, visit the Buenos Aires Police website (only accessible in Argentina). You can also contact the Tourist Police, who are available 24 hours:
Tourist Police (English): +54 911 5050 3293 (Whatsapp available)
Email: turista@policiafederal.gov.ar
Telephone: 155 5050 9260/3293 (from a local landline)
U.S Embassy Phone: +54 11 5777-4533
Argentina has this many provinces.
What is 22?
Shopping hours of operation & day.
What are no set time. All posted hours are guidelines only.
Most everything is closed on Sunday.
No Amazon.
Location of street signs and who has right of way?
What is side of building by corner or not at all?
Also google maps arrow shows opposite direction of where you need to go.
Cars have right of way.
Tipping amount at restaurant.
What is 10%
Argentinians do not usually tip taxis or for other services. Can round up for taxi especially if don't have change.
How to avoid being a victim.
NO phone checking on the street or in buses.
If driving in Buenos Aires lock doors before stopping at intersection.
Know where you are going, don't look uncertain.
Dress like the locals.
Argentina's national flag has this in the middle.
What is a sun?
Talk about this but not that.
What is Futbol? What are politics?
Taxi riding best practices.
Give cross streets for directions, not address.
Make sure cab driver turns on the meter.
Check the route to see you’re going the right way. If asks this way or that way. Say one of those not i don't know.
Have change on hand or confirm taxi driver has some before getting in.
No tip necessary can round up if you don't have exact change.
US$ Range you can expect to pay for a nice meal in Buenos Aires.
Many neighborhood restaurants offer some very good lunch and dinner special menus. You can expect to pay from $US10-$20 for a nice meal. More for Steak & Wine.
Places to avoid
La Boca at night. Don't walk there. Take a bus or taxi straight to the tourist point El Caminito or Boca Juniors stadium.
The areas/shanty towns around the train station Retiro are dangerous any time of day, but especially at night.