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© Official tourism site of the city of Buenos Aires
http://www.bue.gov.ar/informacion/index.php?&lang=en
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USEFUL DATA
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When should I visit Buenos Aires? What is
the local currency? What is the rate of exchange in relation to the US
dollar? How much will a night tour cost? At what time do porteños
usually have their meals? What are the hours of shops and banks? What
number should I dial if I have problems? Where can I obtain information
on the city and tourist destinations in the interior of the country?
Where are the tourist information centers located?
These and other useful tips for visitors, before and during their stay
in the city, are provided
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CURRENCY
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The Argentine currency is the "peso"
($). There are $ 100, $ 50, $ 20, $ 10, $ 5 and $ 2 notes, and 1, 0.50,
0.25, 0.10 and 0.05 cent coins.
The U.S. dollar (u$s) is the most common foreign currency. Banks and casas de
cambio (currency exchange offices), where you must present your passport,
exchange foreign currency. Shops accept credit cards and dollars. |
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RATE OF EXCHANGE |
The exchange rate in Argentina is convenient for the
foreign tourist.
The main banking area is located in the so-called "city". This area
comprises the first five blocks (numbered 100 to 500) of San Martin,
Reconquista, 25 de Mayo, Sarmiento, Presidente Juan Domingo Peron and
Mitre streets.
The U.S. dollar is accepted in most shops, but it is convenient to
exchange them for pesos in "casas de cambio" or banks. |
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BANK SUBSIDIARY FOR TOURISTS |
The Banco Ciudad bank has a tourist
subsidiary where you can buy and sell dollars, euros and travelers
checks, after the usual working hours.
Client Service Hours: Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm; Saturdays
and Sundays from 11 am to 6 pm; Mondays from 10 am to 6 pm. Cashier
desks are exclusively working for tourists service.
Requirement: Bear your passport.
Tourist Service Place: Banco Ciudad
Address: Subsidiary N° 53, Cordoba 675, Capital Federal. |
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ESTIMATED PRICE LIST
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Argentina offers tax exemptions to
tourists. At the airport, and on departure day, you may request to be
refunded the Value Added Tax (VAT) paid for articles purchased in shops
having a sign reading: TAX FREE.
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ACCOMMODATION |
5 star hotel: double room:
$ 850
4 star hotel: double room: $ 500
3 star hotel: double room: $ 180
2 star hotel: double room: $ 100
1 star hotel: double room: $ 65
Apart-hotel: $ 148 per appartment.
Inexpensive accommodation: $ 35 per guest.
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MEALS |
Pizza (8 servings): $10 to $50
Pasta: $15 to $40
Parrillada (barbecue) for two persons: from $30
Empanadas (small meat pies): from $2 (per unit)
Ice creams: from $6; 1 kilo between $30 and $40
Tenedor libre (all-you-can-eat restaurants): from $15 (per person)
Breakfast at a confitería (patisserie): from $7 |
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TRANSPORTATION |
Bus: $0.90 (minimum fare)
Subway: $0.90 (flat fare)
Taxi: basic fare of $3.60 + 0.36 each 200 meters (220 yards). Average
trip lasting 8 minutes: $8 to $10.
Trains: $0.65 (minimum fare)
Remise (limo service) (from Ezeiza airport to the Obelisk, down town):
$46
Minibus (from Ezeiza airport to the Obelisk): $36
Car rental per day: $90 to $200
1 litre of gasoline (0.2 gallons): between $2.40 and $3 (1 u$d)
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GOING OUT |
Movies: $ 8.00 to $ 12. On Wednesdays, all
through the day and in all theaters, tickets cost half the price. Some
theaters offer reduced prices on other days as well, and there also
special theaters with tickets at around $ 5.
Concerts and music shows: $ 6 to $ 50 or more for performances by
internationally acclaimed artists.
Fee for Colón Theater: $ 5 to $ 140
Fee for a soccer match: between $ 15 and $ 30 (local matches); $ 20 to $
50 (international matches)
Admission to museums: free or fee ranging from $ 1 to $ 3. |
