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Useful Information: Getting to Argentina

All airlines flying to Argentina arrive at Ministro Pistarini (Ezeiza) International Airport, which is 35 Km away from the City of Buenos Aires. You can reach the city by Teniente General Ricchieri freeway (Information: Tel. 4480-9538). Please note that when leaving the country, a US$ 30.50 tax must be paid. Company Manuel Tienda León (Av. Santa Fe 790, Tel. 4314-3636) and Transfer Express (Florida 1045, Tel. 4312-8883) offer a bus service from their offices in Buenos Aires to Ezeiza airport from 5.00 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. These services cost $14 and $11 (Argentine Pesos) respectively, and the trip takes approximately 40 minutes. There are also taxis and chauffeur-driven rented cars at a price between $35 and $38.

WHEN TO TRAVEL

Remember that in the southern hemisphere seasons are the opposite to those in the northern hemisphere. In general, the summer is the best time to visit Patagonia and the Southern Andes because of the mild temperatures and long days. Wintertime is recommended for travelling to the North and Northwest as rains are less frequent and tropical temperatures drop a few degrees; and of course to practise winter sport like skiing in Bariloche and Las Leñas. Autumn and spring are marvelous in Buenos Aires, Cuyo and the pre-mountain range areas of La Rioja and Catamarca..

GETTING AROUND

* By Plane
Due to the country's large size, planes are best to travel long distances, and you can then take overland transportation to get to your final destination. Buying Airpass Visit Argentina or Argentina Flypass in your own country, you'll obtain more economical prices for flights within Argentina. Aerolíneas Argentinas, Austral, Dinar, LADE, LAPA and SW operate domestic flights.

Domestic flights and flights to Uruguay depart from Jorge Newbery Airport, located to the north of the city beside the Río de la Plata. Airport taxes range from $ 7.05 to U$S 20.50.

* By Bus
Buenos Aires bus station is located at Av. Ramos Mejia 1680 close to Retiro Station (Tel. 4310-0700). Long-distance buses are equipped with toilets, air conditioning and bar.

* By Train
Ferrobaires (Constitución Station, Tel. 4304-0028/31/38); TBA (Retiro Station, Tel. 4317-4407/45); NOA Ferrocarriles S.A. (Retiro Station, Tel. 4893-2244); Ferro Expreso Pampeano (Once Station, Tel. 4331-2702); Urquiza Railway (Federico Lacroze Station, tel. 4553-0044).

* By Car (Car rental)
All international car rental companies operate in Argentina. The following companies have offices in Buenos Aires: Ai Rent a Car International (Maipú 965, Tel. 4311-1000), Avis Rent a Car (Cerrito 1527, Tel. 4300-8201), Budget Rent a Car (Av. Santa Fe 869, Tel. 4311-9870), Dollar Rent a Car (M.T. de Alvear 523, Tel. 4315-8800), Hertz - Annie Millet Rent a Car (Paraguay 1122, Tel. 4816-8001), Localiza Rent a Car (Maipú 924, Tel. 4315-3661), Thrifty Car Rental (Av. Leandro N. Alem 699, Tel. 4315-0777).