Argentina: Traveling

Means of Transport Recommended in Town

Recommendation

Traffic is very heavy in Buenos Aires especially in the center. Traffic lights are obeyed but the use of indicators is practically unknown.
Be very careful of buses which force their way through and taxis which drive very slowly when they are empty and at breakneck speed when they are taken.

To travel around Buenos Aires and in the suburbs, it is better to use public transport (bus, train, metro) or a taxi, as parking in the city center is practically impossible. You must watch out for illegal taxis, especially at the airport.

Using taxis is recommended; there are plenty of them in Buenos Aires and they are cheap. The average fare is 15 pesos.

 

Maps of Urban Networks

Map of the subway

Transportation From Airport to City Centre:

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car Rental
Buenos Aires - Jorge Newbery (AEP)	3 km / 2 miles	USD 2-3 / 10-20 min	PES 0.70 / 10-20 min	-	Available
Buenos Aires - Ezeiza Intl (EZE)	35 km / 21 miles	USD 15 / 30-45 min	USD 2 / 90-120 min	-	Available

Means of Transport Recommended in the Rest of the Country

Recommendation

There is practically no long distance train network; buses are the preferred means of public transport in the provinces. Greater Buenos Aires is served by a good network of suburban trains.
Seven airline companies share the market, and the two main ones are AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS - AUSTRAL and LAN. Links between the capital and the main provincial towns are frequent. On the other hand, flights linking the various provincial towns with each other are fewer. The company LADE uses propeller planes for some of its flights and does not often keep to the timetable. A new company, SOL, has flights from Buenos Aires and between a few cities.

Rail Companies

TBA

Airlines

You Can Consult the List of Airlines Banned Within the EU. Look Also at the rating of the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Traveling By Yourself

Recommendation

Roads are generally asphalted and in good condition on main routes.

Be careful! Buying petrol may be a problem. Argentina regularly has petrol shortages. You are advised to fill up as soon as possible, especially in Patagonia.

The number of people killed and injured on the roads puts Argentina among the leaders of the countries where road safety is sadly lacking. The greatest care is therefore recommended if you use Argentine roads, which are mostly only two lane, and this multiplies the risks of face to face collisions which are particularly lethal.

Road Maps

Argentine road network

Find an Itinerary

Itineraries in Argentina

Different Forms of Tourism

Historical

Argentina is a new country. The history it has to offer is mainly in Buenos Aires, where there are monuments and old residences to visit.

Cultural

There is an abundant cultural life in Buenos Aires.
Corrientes Avenue is also called the South American Broadway (shows, plays, etc.)
Many concerts and festivals are on at the various theaters.
Finally, the city has a wealth of cultural centers with a wide variety of activities.

Nature

Natural tourism is Argentina's strong point. Glaciers, high mountains, salt desert, equatorial forest, pampa, etc.
Note El Chalten for many treks in the Andes.

Religious

Lujan

Thermal

Many spa towns. The main ones are Jujuy and Colón.

Beach

The Atlantic coast south of Buenos Aires is the Argentines' favorite place in the summer holidays: mar del Plata, Carilo, Pinamar.

Winter Sports

Ski at Las Leñas and Bariloche. Mountain climbing in the Andes.

Outdoor Activities

There is no limit! You can even cross Cape Horn in a kayak!

Shopping

There are two types of shopping in Buenos Aires:
- in top-of-the-range shopping malls
- in the Palermo and Recoleta districts

Tourism Organizations

Secretary of Tourism of Argentina

Health and Safety

Health Precautions

There are no vaccination requirements for international journeys. The risk of malaria is only in its mild form P.vivax; the risk is low and limited to rural areas along the borders with Bolivia (plains of the provinces of Salta and Jujuy) and Paraguay (plains of the provinces of Corrientes and Misiones). The recommended prevention in areas of risk is CHL (chloroquine).
Guard against traveler's diarrhea (Turista). Highest risk foods are prepared dishes which are later eaten cold; seafood, meat, fish which are undercooked or badly cooked, and raw vegetables as well as fruits you have not peeled yourself are also taking a risk. Drinking water must be boiled and filtered or drunk from sealed bottles.
If an accident occurs on the public highway, the injured person is automatically taken to the emergency department of a public hospital, where the first aid is basic. It is then up to the injured person to have himself transferred to a private clinic, with the agreement of his insurance company.

International Hospitals

Hospital Alemán (German hospital)

Hospital italiano (Italian hospital)

For Further Information on Sanitary Conditions

World Health Organization website (WHO)

For Further Information on Safety Conditions

The advice to travelers of the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Current Travel Warnings of the US State Department

Time Difference and Climate

Time and Time Difference

It is %T:%M %A In Buenos Aires (GMT-2 (southern summer), GMT-3 (southern winter))

Summer Time Period

Summer time from January to March.