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Presentation

Buenos Aires is
a singular, open and integrating destination that allows the visitor
to not only view the city but also to live an
exceptional urban adventure. Buenos Aires combines varied experiences
and elements suitable to all tastes.
Its European style, excellent tourist services, convenient exchange rate &
cutural kindness are all pleasant
characteristics to consider at the moment of planning a visit to the
capital city of the Argentine Republic.
The climate is
mild all year round. The average annual temperature is
18º C (64.4º F), making extremely hot and cold days very infrequent. Autumn and
spring are marvelous in Buenos Aires -remembering that
in the southern hemisphere seasons are the opposite to those in the northern
hemisphere.
Although Spanish
is the official language of the Argentine Republic, some “lunfardo” expressions
-city slang - are used. English, French, Portuguese and Italian are also spoken
in the main hotels and shops. The official Argentine
currency is the Peso. Credit & debit cards and traveler's cheques are widely
used and accepted.
GETTING
TO ARGENTINA
The two main
Argentine hubs are located in Buenos Aires: Ministro Pistarini Airport (in
Ezeiza, 35 km away from Buenos Aires, for International flights) and Jorge
Newbery Airport (located to the north of the city beside the Río de la Plata,
for domestic flights and flights to Uruguay). Valid
passport with or without visa depending on your nationality will be required to
enter the country. Inquire at your closest
Embassy or Consulate.
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