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Argentina can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. Visitors coming from Jamaica, Kazakhstan and Malaysia can enter the country without a VISA for a stay of up to 30 days. Whereas those coming from …

The best time to visit Buenos Aires is in the fall, from April to June or in the spring, from September to December. At these times of the year the city is usually less crowded, the weather milder and hotel prices lower. It is not recommended to visit Buenos Aires during the peak season (South …

The Cruise Terminal in Buenos Aires, called Terminal de Cruceros Benito Quinquela Martín. The Buenos Aires port is located about 2 km from the downtown. It might look close on the map, but the area is quite deserted — you will be better off taking a shuttle buses or a taxi. Taxis are always …

Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE), more commonly referred to as simply Ezeiza International Airport, is located about 22 kilometres outside of Buenos Aires. It is the largest airport in Argentina, handling about 85% of the country's international air traffic, and is the hub for Aerolíneas Argentinas and LAN Argentina. The easiest way to get to …

Public Transport in Buenos Aires is efficient and affordable and by far the best way to get around. There are two types of buses (regular 'colectivos' and Metrobus), as well as Latin America's oldest subway system, or 'Subte'. All public transport in the city is paid using the rechargeable SUBE card, which can be …

Buenos Aires' black and yellow taxis are ubiquitous and can be flagged down anywhere. Rides are metered, and fares go up 20% at night. You can order a taxi through the official BA Taxi mobile application. Onda Verde: +54 11 4867 0000 Premium: +54 11 4374 6666, +54 11 5238 0000 Didi and Uber rideshare apps are …

Correo Argentino is the government postal service. Correo International (Retiro bus station) should be used for the delivery of international packages weighing over 2kg. The government run postal service is not known for its speed or reliability. Consider using private companies for sending valuable paperwork. Private services in town are: DHL, Fedex, OCA, …

Argentina has an outstanding pharmaceutical industry. If you have a regular prescription, be sure to have your doctor write down the name of the drug, not just the brand name. You can easily spot pharmacies by their green-and-white crosses. The largest and most common pharmacy chain is called Farmacity. Their stores will often be open …

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In Argentina the power plugs and sockets are of type C (also known as the standard "Euro" plug) and I. Type I is mainly used in Australia, New Zealand, China and the South Pacific, and comes with two flat prongs at an angle and an optional ground pin. The standard voltage is 220–240 V and …