TOURIST INFORMATION

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 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.

MONEY EXCHANGE @ METROPOLIS
We recommend the Money Exchange Company Metropolis as they are a reliable company and have been working with tourists for many years now. Besides they are 365 Days Open

Adresses:

- Av. Corrientes 2557 (Capital Federal) - Tel: (5411) 4491-5757 (Main)
- Florida 506 (Capital Federal) - Tel: (5411) 4328-4156
- Florida 814 (Capital Federal) - Tel: (5411) 4315-3520
- Quintana 570 (Capital Federal) - Tel: (5411) 4806-0020
- Av. Corrientes 3247 (Abasto Shopping) - Tel: (5411) 4959-3494

You may visit the city all the year round. January (summer) is the most tranquil month since many residents are on vacation, but the cultural offer is still abundant and varied.

If you stay for several days, you may combine city tours with visits to places around the city such as the Delta (of the Paraná river), estancias (ranch houses), or Martín García island.

HOLIDAYS: In Argentina: 12 per year

Banks, businesses and some shops close on holidays, but most cinemas and theaters are open.
Generally, companies offering city tours and excursions do not suspend their services.
If a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday or between Tuesday and Friday, it is generally transferred to the next or previous Monday.

HOURS
The time zone corresponds to GMT-3 and currently no change is made in the summer months.
Activity in Buenos Aires starts in the first hours of the day and extends until late at night. This city has lost the habit of siesta – a nap after midday -, which is still the custom in the interior of the country.

SHOPS
Shops are open Monday through Fridays, from 9 am to 8 pm, and Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm; however, shops located in important avenues are open on Saturday afternoon. In shopping centers, hours usually extend until 10 pm, including Saturdays and Sundays.

BANKS
Banks open at 10 am and close at 3 pm (some banks extend their closing time to 4 pm). Cash extractions and other transactions may be made in ATMs, 24 hours a day.
The tourist subsidiary of Banco Ciudad offers this possibility to the tourist. You can purchase and sell dollars, euros and traveler checks in a broader hour range, to know: 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. Cashiers are tourist exclusive. Requirement:
To bear your passport.
Subsidiary 53, Córdoba 675, Capital City.

MEALS
The hours in which porteños have their four meals are variable, since this is accommodated according to their activities.
Breakfast is served between 7 and 10 in the morning. In coffee houses and confiterías (patisseries), it is possible to find special offers for the typical coffee and milk with medialunas (croissants), both for breakfast and merienda (tea) time.

TELEPHONES CALLING FROM BUENOS AIRES
Buenos Aires has many public telephone booths.
Public phones operate with:

5, 10, 25, 50-cent and 1-peso coins.
Phone cards that may be bought at any quiosco (sweet and tobacco stalls).

These phones support urban, national and international calls.

In addition to public phones, there are many communications centers (locutorios and telecentros) offering telephone, fax and internet services.

For international calls, dial: 00 + country code + area code + local number.

TELEPHONES CALLING TO BUENOS AIRES
The country code for Argentina is 54, and the area code for Buenos Aires is 11.

For example, to call to 4555-5555 from outside the country, you should dial: 54-11-4555-5555.

MEALS
Pizza (8 servings): $ 5 to $ 30
Pasta: $ 5 to $ 20
Parrillada (barbecue) for two persons: from $ 15
Empanadas (small meat pies): from $ 1 (per unit)
Ice creams: from $ 2; 1 kilo (2.2 pounds) between $ 8 and $ 20
Tenedor libre (all-you-can-eat restaurants): from $ 12 (per person)
Breakfast at a confitería (patisserie): from $ 3.50

TRANSPORTATION
Bus: $ 0.75 (minimum fare) and $ 0.80, within city limits
Subway: $ 0.70 (flat fare)
Taxi: basic fare of $ 1.98 + 0.22 each 200 meters (220 yards). Average trip lasting 8 minutes: $ 6 to $ 7.
Trains: $ 0.50 (minimum fare)
Minibus (from Ezeiza airport to the Obelisk): $ 19
Car rental per day: $ 90 to $ 200
1 litre of gasoline (0.2 gallons): $ 1.84

GOING OUT
Movies: $ 7.50 to $ 11. On Weds, 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.
Fee for Colón Theater: $ 5 to $ 140
Admission to museums: free or fee ranging from $ 1 to $ 3.

Electric power in Argentina is 220 volt, 50-cycle alternating current. Power outlets have 2 cylindrical holes or 2 flat holes with ground connection. It is convenient to bring an adaptor for these outlets to use your electric devices without problems.