Argentina: Practical information

Eating Out

Rules For Eating Out: In general, the prices displayed do not include the cover charge. In addition, it is customary to leave a tip of 10% of the bill.

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

Time zone

Type of Climate: The climate varies enormously depending on whether you are in the south (Ushuaïa with its polar climate) or in the north (with its equatorial climate). Average temperatures in Buenos Aires range from 17°C to 29°C in January and from 5°C to 14°C in June.
For further information: Argentine Meteorological Service

Climate

Domestic Currency: Argentine Peso
ISO Code: ARS
Possible Means of Payment: U.S. dollars and euros are an accepted means of payment in shops. The use of credit cards is quite common.

To Find a Cash Machine Where You Need, Use the ATM locator

Official Language: Spanish is the national language of Argentina.
Other Languages Spoken: Part of the population understands and/or speaks English and Italian. Though the official language of Argentina is Spanish, many indigenous languages are still in use.
Business Language: Depending on the type of company, geographical location and sector of activity, it may be possible to conduct business in English. Otherwise, the business language is Spanish.

Telephone Codes: To Make a Call From Argentina, Dial 00
To Make a Call to in Argentina, Dial +54
National Mobile Phone Operators: Personal, Movistar, Telmex (in Spanish), Claro (CTI)

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