General information for foreign visitors or inside the country: Argentina Entrance Formalities: Migration In the area of \u200b\u200bthe airport, you must submit the form completely entering the country (delivered on board by staff on the airline) and the passport or identity card (if applicable).
You can enter the country: without payment of duty:
clothing and personal items used.
Books, newspapers and brochures without a commercial purpose. Goods
new for up to U $ S 300 (U $ S 150 for children under 16 years). Additional Benefit
U $ S 300 (U $ S 150 for children under 16 years) for goods purchased on free shops (Duty Free Shop) of arrival.
With payment of duty:
on the surplus of U $ S 300 (U $ S 150 for children under 16 years), non-commercial purposes.
For more information, please contact with the Directorate General of Customs: 0810-999-2347
With respect to baggage, regional and international flights allowed up to 20 kg for release, while accepting 5 kg for hand luggage. As these are policies set by the airlines for safety you should consult your airline.
Remember that on leaving the country must pay a fee of U $ S 18.
Arrival city: Aeroparque Jorge Newbery
Tourists coming from inside the country or from bordering countries arrive at this airport, located on the waterfront of the city, five minutes from downtown.
Avenida Rafael Obligado s / n
0104 4771
www.aa2000.com.ar
Ezeiza International Airport Visitors from countries not bordering arrive mainly at Ezeiza International Airport "Ministro Pistarini", situated 37 km from the city of Buenos Aires, Capital Federal. She is joined by Lieutenant General Ricchieri Highway (Information: Tel 5480-6111). The company Manuel Tienda León (Av. Madero and San Martín, Tel 4315-5115) offered every half hour between 05:00 and 20:30 a bus service. The price is $ 25 to $ 27 and takes 40 minutes. There are also taxis and remises (chauffeured rental cars) that perform the transfer (between $ 53 and $ 72).
Lt. Av. Ricchieri General s / n
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Waterway Ferry. Trips are scheduled daily from Colonia and Montevideo, Oriental Republic of Uruguay. Buquebus
Avenida Antártida Argentina 821
Neighborhood: Puerto Madero 4316 6500/50
atclientes@buquebus.com
www.buquebus.com
Ferrylíneas
Puerto Viamonte and Costanera
Neighborhood: Puerto Madero
4314 4580 sales @
ferrylineas.com.ar
Retiro Bus Terminal
is the main bus station and from here, all the services of long distance buses to the country and neighboring countries. Av
Antarctica Argentina and Ramos Mejía.
(54 11) 4114 5734 / 24
http://www.tebasa.com.ar/ Currency: Argentina's currency is the peso ($), issued in denominations of $ 100, $ 50 , $ 20, $ 10 and $ 5 and $ 2, and coins of 1 peso and 50, 25, 10 and 5 cents.
The Foreign cash is not generally used. The weight change for the dollar fluctuates in general within the following ranges:
1 U.S. $ = $ 3 to $ 3.30
Credit cards are widely accepted and used and no surcharge for their use.
can buy and sell currency at any check cashing "and banks to exchange rates of the day. These houses change are common in the city center and shopping malls as well as at the airport. They must present a passport or DNI (for visitors from neighboring countries). Banking and shopping
:
Banks are open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 15:00. On trade, department stores are open Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 20:00 in Buenos Aires and the medium and small businesses in some cases closed during the midday.
Transportation in Buenos Aires:
Subway: is a very effective service and fast to use, especially in the downtown area of \u200b\u200bthe city and the outskirts of the conference. The shuttle schedule is 06 to 22 hours. The value of the trip is 90 cents. The venue of the conference is located very near the following stations:
Line E: Bolivar (2 blocks, 200 meters.)
Line A: Peru (3 blocks, 300 meters.)
Line C: Avenida de Mayo (7 blocks , 700 meters.)
In turn, you can reach the stations through multiple combinations, allowing mobility of the main tourist centers of the city, as well as the geographical points which puts most hotel offer .
Micros:
There are many lines of buses in the City of Buenos Aires and is a widely used means of transport. Operates 24 hours day, although the service is reduced during the night. The ticket is $ 0.90 or $ 1 (depending on distance). Going up is indicated to the driver the destination and it marks the value of the ticket from a ticket vending machine. To use it you have to have coins (no change is provided above the car)
lines passing through the vicinity of the headquarters of the conference are: 2, 4, 20, 22, 24, 28, 29, 33, 56, 61 , 62, 64, 74, 86, 91, 93, 105, 111, 126, 129, 130, 143, 152, 159, 195.
Taxis:
are identified by being painted black and yellow. Circulate around the clock for the busiest streets of Buenos Aires. They all have their registration number and meter. The meter should always be in view of the passenger. Check on the map the route to follow and give the driver a convenient route into the car.
Basic $ 3.80 + 0.38 per 200 meters. 8 minute average trip from $ 10 to $ 12.
Tourist Information: The official site to get travel information on the city of Buenos Aires is: Toll Free
http://www.bue.gov.ar/ tourist assistance: 0800 999 2838
Centers Tourist information: Aeroparque Jorge Newbery
Address: Central Hall of Aerolineas Argentinas in Aeroparque
(54 11) 4771 0104
Hours: Mondays through Sundays from 10 to 17
Ezeiza Airport Address: Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini International Jetty
54 11) 4480 0224
Hours: Mondays through Sundays from 10 to 17 Puerto Madero
Address: Alicia Moreau De Justo 200
Dock 4 (54 11) 4315 4265
Hours: Mondays through Sundays from 10 to 18 h. This center also offers information about the city of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Recoleta Address: Quintana 596
Hours: Mondays through Sundays from 10 to 18 h. Plaza San Martín
Address: Marcelo T. Florida de Alvear
District: Retirement
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10 to 18 h. Retirement
Address: Avenida Antártida Argentina (Terminal Local bus 83)
54 11) 4311 0528
Hours: Monday to Friday and Sunday from 7.30 to 13 h. Closed Saturdays. Florida and Diagonal
Address: Florida 100
Hours: Monday through Friday from 10 am to 18 pm, Saturday from 10 to 16 h. Weather
The meeting took place in spring. It is a season where rain and sudden weather changes are frequent. Anyway, this is usually mild or brief rains that do not prevent the development of activities and go out with an umbrella or a raincoat. In general mornings are cool, the pleasant temperature rises around midday and drops again at night. Health information
no obligation or need to be vaccinated before coming to Buenos Aires. The water is potable. Public hospitals, which are available for tourists, are opened for emergencies 24 hours a day for free. The ambulance emergency service (SAME) is free, by calling 107.
Geographical Location of the Conference:
Alumni Association of the National College of Buenos Aires is located in the neighborhood of Montserrat, on the street corner Moreno Peru. This district, located west of the port, is one of the oldest in the city of Buenos Aires. Nearby is the Plaza de Mayo, Government House, the Cabildo and the Cathedral, places of great historical importance. The following link
find the map of the city and the detail of each of its neighborhoods, and the specification of the main buildings, museums and attractions to visit.
http://www.argentinaturistica.com/informa/basipaseosciu.htm
