Climate

The climeate of Buenos Aires is mild all year round. The mean annual temperature is 18º C (64º F), making extremely hot and cold days very infrequent. Thus, visitors can enjoy walking around the city in any season.

July is the coldest month. Although frosts are rare, a woollen coat, a jacket or an overcoat and a scarf will be required when going out. In winter, cold is moderate during the day, but temperature considerably drops at night.

In summer, the weather is hot and humid. Mornings are warm an during midday and the first hours of the afternoon, the temperature rises. At night, temperature goes down slightly, so people may wear light clothes, coats are not needed.

Rains are more frequent in automn and spring (from March to June and from September to December, respectively). They are mild or last a short time, thus activities are not hampered and people usually go out with an umbrella or a raincoat.
In the sunny days of autumn and spring, mornings are slightly cold, the temperature rises ar midday and drops again at night.

Fuente/Source: www.bue.gov.ar

Asistencia al Viajero
Assist Card (Tel./Phone: 4312-6801).
Travel Ace (Tel./Phone: 4858-1700).
Universal Asistance (Tel./Phone: 4323-6000).

Tourist information

Tourist Information Centers from the National Secretariat of tourism: Av. Santa Fe 883,
(C1059ABC) Buenos Aires, Phone: 4312-2232 or 0800-555-0016; Ezeiza International Airport and Joge Newbery Airport.
e-mail: info@turismo.gov.ar.

Citry Tourist Information Centers
www.bue.gov.ar, in Av. Pte. Quintana and J.M. Ortiz, Retiro Bus Station, Florida and Diagonal Norte, Dock 4 in Puerto Madero, Defensa 1250 ( San Telmo), Shopping del Abasto and Liniers Bus Station; e-mail: turismo@buenosaires.gov.ar

Safety and Tourist Assistance
Buenos Aires is a safe city, but as in any other big city in the world, the tourist should take some precautions. For example, leave in the Hotel safe your passport and air tickets, do not carry an important amount of money with you, avoid walking at night along poorly lit areas, avoid hailing taxis after 10pm. Use a radio taxis or remise (car with driver) company instead.
Tourist Police Station: Av. Corrientes 436, (C1043AAR) Buenos Aires. Phone: 4346-5748, 4328-2135 ó 0800-999-5000.
e-mail: turista@policiafederal.gov.ar
Tourist Ombudsman: Av. Pedro de Mendoza 1835(“Don Benito Quinquela Martín” Museum).(C1169AAC) Buenos Aires. Phone: 4302-7816, Fax: 4302-7816, e-mail: turista@defensoria.org.ar

Airports

International Airport Ministro Pistarini
Ezeiza. Province of Buenos Aires. All the airlines flying to Argentina arrive mostly at the international airport in Ezeiza “Ministro Pistarini”, located 37 Km. from the city of Buenos Aires. The freeway “Teniente General Ricchieri” connects the airport with the city. Information about Ezeiza: (54-11) 5480-6111.

When leaving the country you will have to pay U$ 18.
You will find more information on arrival and departure flights at www.aa2000.com.ar

· Jorge Newbery Airport
Several companies offer domestic flights to the main Argentine cities and Uruguay. (More information on arrival and departure flights at www.aa2000.com.ar). It is located in the City of Buenos Aires, Services to go downtown: remise, taxis, and Minibuses (Manuel Tienda León (54+11) 5480-0374 ó 0810-888-5366. www.tiendaleon.com.ar) or regular buses.

Transport

At the airport, there are taxis, buses, remises and car rental services. It is highly advised to hire the services in the stands at the Airport.
Transfers to the City of Buenos Aires
Services each half an hour from 5am to 8:30pm. Price is $25 approximately, and the journey takes 40 minutes.

Taxis and Remises in the City of Buenos Aires

· Taxis
Ezeiza Municipality Terminals A and B
Price from Airport to downtown: $73 (including toll) appox.
Price from Downtown to Airport $69 (includin toll) approx.
Price is paid in Argentine pesos
Phone: 5480-8894

· Remises
Cars with driver
“Manuel Tienda León” Company
Terminal A and B
Approximate price to downtown: $72 (including toll)
Price is paid in Argentine pesos. Phone 5490-0374

“Transfer Express” Company
Terminals A and B
Approximate price to downtown: $ 69 (Including toll)
Price is paid in Argentine pesos
Phone: 0800-444 4872 or 4312-8883

“Vip Car” Company
Terminals A and B
Approximate price to downtown: $ 64 (Including toll)
Price is paid in Argentine pesos
Phone: 5480-4594