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Resource Guide Argentina

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Welcome to Argentina Argentina History & Culture

8 Country Details Currency & Taxation Local I.D. Obtaining your Driver’s License Purchasing a Car

9 Home Finding Apartments and Houses Associated Fees for Renting a Property Utilities

10 Education American English Italian French German Academic Calendar Recommended Timeframes to Enroll Recommended Immunizations

13 Banking Opening a Bank Account ATMS

14 Medical System Insurance Finding a Doctor Hospitals Emergency Contacts

16 Transportation Transportation & Commuting Airports

17 Embassy & Consulates Embassy Consulates © Copyright LARM Group

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18 National Holidays

19 The Local Flavor Food Traditional Recipe Eating out in Buenos Aires

23 Landmarks & Tourist Spots Iguazu Falls Perito Moreno Glacier Mount Fitz Roy Bariloche Ushuaia Puerto Madryn

24 Entertainment Arts & Culture Nightlife Sports & Activities in Country Shopping

26 Helpful Tips Safety Dialing In/Out of Country

27 Weights & Measurements Chart

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Welcome to Argentina

Argentina is a land of many riches. The country occupies the majority of the southern portion of South America. It has a population of approximately 35 million people. The capital district, Buenos Aires and Great Buenos Aires, reports a population of about 12 million. Approximately 85 % of the Argentines are of European origin, primarily Spanish and Italian. Near 500.000 people are indigenous and live in the Northern provinces and in reservations in the Patagonia. There are also significant numbers of French, British, German, Syrian, Armenians, Lebanese, Japanese, Koreans and Chinese immigrants. Buenos Aires hosts the largest number of Jews in Latin America. Most of the early Jewish settlers emigrated from Czarist Russia and came in significant numbers from Poland, Germany, Hungary, and Turkey among other countries.

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History & Culture

The original inhabitants of Argentina were nomadic hunters Napoleon’s conquest of Spain prompted the Argentines to and gatherers, more similar to the majority of U.S. plains declare temporary self-rule in 1810. This led to a full decla- Indians than to those from the agricultural Inca Empire of ration of independence in 1816, under the title of the United Peru. They were warlike, killed the first Spanish explorers Provinces of Río de la Plata. who landed in Argentina in 1516 and even forced the aban- donment of the first Buenos Aires settlement twenty years Fighting quickly broke out, as many provinces refused to be later. Their ultimate fate was similar to that of their Ameri- ruled by Buenos Aires. The territory of Río de la Plata divi- can brethren: they were hunted down and defeated. ded into modern Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and southern Chile. Even the old, established cities of northern The Spanish considered Argentina to be useless grassland, Argentina resisted domination by the upstart port of Buenos with insufficient mineral wealth and populated by hostile Aires. Not until 1880 was Argentina fully united. Indians. Most of Spain’s attention was focused northward, toward Mexico and Peru. Argentina developed slowly, uti- Given such an uncertain start, it is not surprising that Argen- lising the grasslands for cattle and mules. The cities in nor- tina suffered from political turmoil for many years. In 1976, thwest Argentina developed first, since they were close to there was a deep crisis which led to the military take-over. the wealthy mines of Bolivia. Stability was restored at the cost of human rights. But after a few years, brutality, corruption, and bad economic policy Buenos Aires gained importance late during the Spanish made the military government unpopular. reign, when it was designated as the capital of the new Vi- ceroyalty of Río de la Plata in 1776, which lasted for scarcely In 1982 the government failed in confronting Britain during four decades. the Malvinas war and as a consequence the militaries were forced to cede power to a democratically elected government in 1983.

This change allowed Argentina to remain as one of Latin America’s most prosperous and leading nations.

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Country Details

Full country name: República Argentina Main Cities: Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario, Mendoza, La Plata, San Miguel de Tucumán, Mar Capital: Buenos Aires del Plata, Santa Fe, Salta, San Juan, Resistencia, Santiago Population: 41, 660,417 (2013) del Estero. Official Language: Spanish Buenos Aires: The capital city and the largest city in Ar- Currency: AR$ - Pesos gentina, Buenos Aires is best known for its European archi- tecture, gourmet cuisine and vivid nightlife. It’s the starting Government: Democratic republic point of every tour in Argentina and a great place to spend Religion: The official religion of the country is the Roman a few days. Catholic Church (about 90 % of the population). However, Mar Del Plata: Mar del Plata is the country’s top beach Judaism, Protestantism, Islamism and a number of other resort city. Located on the Atlantic Coast in the Buenos Ai- Christian and non-Christian religions are practiced since re- res Province, Mar del Plata attracts millions of tourists every ligious freedom is ensured in the constitution. year to its sandy beaches and lively culture Area Code: Phone: 54 11 / Cell phone: 54 9 11 Cordoba: Cordoba is Argentina’s second largest city after Location: Located in the south eastern tip of the South Buenos Aires. Surrounded by valleys and mountains, Cor- American continent, Argentina is the eighth largest country doba is best known for its concentration of Spanish colonial in the world and the second largest in South America. It is buildings. Most of these historic palaces, churches and mo- bordered on the north by Bolivia, on the north-east by Para- numents are found in the city center within an area known guay, on the east by Brazil, Uruguay and the Atlantic Ocean, as the Jesuit Block and on the west by Chile. Mendoza: The capital city of Mendoza Province, located on Main Regions: Provinces (23): Catamarca, Chaco, Chubut, the eastern side of the Andes. Mendoza is a popular tourist Córdoba, Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Formosa, Jujuy, La Pampa, destination not only for its wine but also for its proximity to La Rioja, Mendoza, Misiones, Neuquén, Río Negro, Salta, Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas. Mendoza San Juan, San Luis, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santiago del Es- also offers access to beautiful scenery and outdoor adventu- tero, Tucumán, Tierra del Fuego y Buenos Aires, capital de la res such as hiking, horse riding, river rafting and more. nación y sede del gobierno federal.

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Climate: The mean annual temperature is 18º C (64.4º F), making extremely hot and cold days very infrequent. Argen- tina has four seasons. During summer the weather is hot and humid. Mornings are warm and during midday and the first hours of the afternoon, the temperature rises. At night, temperature goes down slightly. In autumn and spring, rains are more frequent. The sunny mornings are slightly cold; the temperature rises at midday and drops again at night. In winter, cold is moderate during the day, but temperature considerably drops at night.July is the coldest month. Summer: Dec 21 to March 21 Autum March 21 to June 21

Winter: June 21 to Sept 21 Spring: Sept 21 to Dec 21

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What to do if a cop stops you? Purchasing a Car

If stopped by a police officer, make sure to stop as instructed Change car ownership and wait to be asked for your information. You will need to provide your driver’s license and registration. Throughout the Seller: month there can be random checkpoints, usually at night. • Form. 08 signed by the seller: This form must be Cars are stopped and the driver is asked for their driver’s signed by the seller and his/her signature should be license. Many of these checkpoints are placed nearby bars, notarized by a Notarial of the Province of Buenos Aires discos and restaurants or on the major streets to diminish or by the Car Registry Representative. If the seller is car racing. If the police think it is warranted, they may also single, he/she just needs to sign it themselves, if he/ perform alcohol tests. This may include the Breathalyzer or she is married, the partner will need to do so as well. asking you to step out of the car. • Signatures should be notarized. If the person does not pass the tests, they will impound the • Form should be delivered to the buyer. car and take the person to the closest police station overnight. A fine will be issued and a ticket for disorderly or drunk • Form. CETA: Seller should get into http://www.afip.gob. driving will be given. Also, payment for the car to be relea- ar/genericos/ceta/ and complete the Form. He/she needs sed will have to be paid. Moreover, your DL may be taken to get into the system with his/her fiscal password. He/ away and you may be forbidden to drive for a while. she will be requested full name as it appears in their Pre- caria/Passport and or CUIL number.

• Seller should print this form and hand it to buyer.

• Police Technical Verification-Verificación Téc- nica Policial (VTV): It should be done by the seller in:

• Av. Rolón 1060, Boulogne.

• From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

• Must take: car + Green car card ( card which cardholders are granted) + car title

• Cost approx. AR$ 400.

Certificate obtained once the verification is done, should be given to the buyer.

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Buyer: • Buyer needs to go to the Car Registry at Tigre N° 2. • If a blue card (extra driver for the car, not the owner) is needed : the DNI or passport number and his/her • Duration of the errand: between 1 to 3 hours approx. name as it appears in this document will be reques- • Address: Av. Cazón 357 – Tigre ted

• Take the following documentation: • If the car is under one name, only he/ she should sign. If it will be in their spouse´s name, he/ she should • Original Passport and a copy. sign as well, not only in this opportunity, but also • CUIL and copy. when you decide to sell your car.

• DNI stating it is being done and copy. • If the car is in your and your spouse’s name, each of you will have a “Green card” that has no expiration. If • Precaria and copy. you lend the car to someone else, this person can not • Form 08 signed by sellers and certified by a No- drive, unless you give him/her a blue card. tarial.

• Original car title. Our Counselor will pick up the new tittle on your name, one week after the whole documentation is presented at the Re- • Blue car cards. gistry.

• Green car cards.

• Police verification.

• Payments: approx. 7% of the car value. This percentage may vary. In this case, the cost will be around AR$ 7.000, amount that should be paid cash.

• Signatures certification at the Registry: approx. AR$ 1.500.

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Currency & Taxation What do you need to know about driving in Country?

• Official Name: Argentine Peso (AR) • Drive on the right in Argentina (steering wheel on the left) • Exchange Rate: U.S $1.00 = Peso: (Approx.) $8.00 • The minimum driving age is 17

• Vehicle registration document, proof of identity, insu- Local I.D. rance documents and valid driving license should be kept in the car at all times

DNI (Documento Nacional de Identidad). It’s the easiest • The use of cellular phones while driving is prohibited way for demonstrating the status of Argentinian resident. It is needed for many daily procedures such as banking, pur- • Drinking alcohol while driving is prohibited chasing a car, requesting a phone line, etc. • Third party insurance is mandatory

• Seat belts are mandatory for all persons inside the Obtaining your Driver’s License car at all times • When an Ambulance/Fire Truck are on their way to How long can you drive with your foreign/current an accident is to move aside in order for them to dri- Driver’s License? ve faster

In Argentina, you may drive with an international DL as long • Most gas stations have people who will pump the as you are not an Argentine resident (but only a tourist). gas, generally there is a tip as they also clean the Once you obtain the Argentine residency, you should apply windshield for the local DL since most insurance companies do not cover damages in case of accident if driving with an international DL while being an Argentine resident.

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Home Finding

Apartments and Houses Associated Fees for Renting a Property Apartments range between 1 to 3 bedrooms, 5 bedrooms are not available, but you could find a 4 bedroom plus a den or When you rent a house you will be required to pay a one family room that can be converted into a bedroom. There are month security deposit and first month of rent together as many new developments of gated communities in the outs- soon as you sign the leasing contract. In some cases, espe- kirts of the city where more space is available; areas such as cially if it is a furnished property or a long term contract, the Nordelta or other gated communities located in BsAs North owner may require two months of deposit (one month per Area are where most expats look for housing. year). This deposit is refundable at the end of the contract as long as the house is in good condition. Realtor fee is 5% of Most of the housing outside of gated communities are ow- the total of the lease and usually the equivalent to 2 months ned by locals and may not be available for rent. rent. In temporary living, realtor fee is 20% of the total of the lease. In most of the cases, for furnished and unfurnished properties, appliances such as washer, dryer, oven, furnace, water heater and refrigerator are included in the property.

Utilities

Utilities are never included in long term leases. In most ins- tances they are included in temporary living.

Electricity / Water / Phone / Cable: These utilities are billed each month, and the payments can be made in person, through bank deposits, online using a bank account, or with credit cards.

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Education

There are many options regarding the choice of a school in American Buenos Aires for your children. The academic year is divided into two terms: the first one starts at the beginning of March (Follows the US school calendar) and finishes at the end of June and the second starts at the • Lincoln School end of July and finishes at the end of November. The only • BAICA school that follows the U.S. academic calendar is the local American school called Lincoln. English These institutions are scattered all over the city and the su- burbs, therefore you should decide whether you would like • St. Andrew’s Scots School your children close to your home or if you do not mind them • St. Catherine’s Moorlands travelling on school transport. • St. George’s College

Bilingual schools may provide co-education or not. • St. George’s College North • Sworn College • St. John’s School • Northlands School • Colegio Michael Ham

Italian

• Escuela Italiana Cristóforo Colombo German

• Goethe Schule

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Academic Calendar Recommended Timeframes to Enroll The school year either follows the International schedule from September to June or the local one, from March to Admissions to an International School are usually on April December. or November. In order to enroll your child in an international school, it is recommended that you start the admission process Every school is closed during Easter, and Christmas. However, as soon as possible. An appointment is usually required to most international schools follow their own school system. enroll, but many international schools have online enrolment forms to start the process.

Admission to a National school is usually on December.

What do you need to Enroll?

The following documents may be needed to be provided for enrollment:

• School Application Completed

• Reference Letters

• Recommendation Letters

• Passport photos (4)

• Health Certificate

• Vaccines Record

• Admission Exams

• Passport or ID card (cédula)

• Previous school transcripts notarized in the country of issue and authenticated by the Argentinian consulate in that country

• Ministry of Education Certificate

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Recommended Immunizations

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of Rabies: Although rabies can be found in dogs, bats, and these diseases in the country you are visiting. other mammals in Argentina, it is not a major risk to most travelers. CDC recommends these vaccines only for the Hepatitis A: CDC recommends this vaccine because you following groups: can get hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in • Travelers involved in outdoor and other activities in Argentina, regardless of where you are eating or staying. remote areas that put them at risk for animal bites (such as adventure travel and caving). Typhoid: You can get typhoid through contaminated food • People who will be working with or around animals or water in Argentina. CDC recommends this vaccine for (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, and re- most travelers, especially if you are staying with friends or searchers). relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or if you are an adventurous eater. • People who are taking long trips or moving to remote areas in Argentina Ask your doctor what vaccines and medicines you need based • Children, because they tend to play with animals, on where you are going, how long you are staying, what you might not report bites, and are more likely to have will be doing, and if you are traveling from a country other animal bites on their head and neck. than the US. Yellow Fever: Yellow fever is a risk in certain parts of Hepatitis B: You can get hepatitis B through sexual Argentina, so CDC recommends the yellow fever vaccine for contact, contaminated needles, and blood products, so travelers 9 months of age or older to these areas. For more CDC recommends this vaccine if you might have sex with information on this recommendation, see AArgentina. Your a new partner, get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical doctor can help you decide if this vaccine is right for you procedures. based on your travel plans.

Malaria: When traveling in Argentina, you should avoid mosquito bites to prevent malaria. You may need to take prescription medicine before, during, and after your trip to prevent malaria, depending on your travel plans, such as where you are going, when you are traveling, and if you are spending a lot of time outdoors or sleeping outside. Talk to your doctor about how you can prevent malaria while traveling. For more information on malaria in Argentina, see malaria in Argentina.

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Banking

Opening a Bank Account ATMS

Bank accounts are opened by employers in Argentina. The Recommendations about local ATMS following documents are required to open a bank account: You can find ATM machines for different banks everywhere, • Passport such as Malls, Supermarkets and in the Street. A debit card will feature a ‘Clave’ logo which gives you the opportunity • Proof of residence - this can be obtained at a civil to use it at one of the many ATM machines in the country. registry office or local police station Some banks will charge a fee for a debit card and for its • CUIL or CUIT - the CUIL (Código Único de Identifica- use but that varies. Banks do not charge if the account is an ción Laboral) and CUIT (Clave Única de Identificación “employer account”. Tributaria) are identification numbers for tax purposes. Some Questions: • Employer letter including salary.

• Can foreign cards be used to take out cash? Yes, but a fee may be included. This will vary depending on the Bank. You will receive pesos with official x-rate.

• What to do if your Credit/Debit CARD/ is stolen? Call to speak with a representative of the Bank, every Bank has a telephone number available the 24 hours to report these situations.

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Medical System

Insurance

Government provided health care is available to permanent which expatriates and residents can enroll in. Private heal- residents and citizens of Argentina; however the support that th insurance premiums vary depending on age and family is provided is nominal and most Argentinians prefer private needs, as well as the risk that the insured person may repre- healthcare as it is so affordable, even by local standards. sent. In general these companies do not cover pre-existing The standard of medical provision and comfort afforded by conditions. state services in public hospitals is also likely to be lower Patients with no health insurance have to meet the costs of than that in the private sector. treatment in private hospitals.

Employers are deducted around 13% from their salaries to What is the standard visit? pay the HMO’s. If you are deducted from your salary for the Health Insurance, you just need to present your card to any Call to the Doctor/Hospital of your preference and request an of the authorized private medical clinics. appointment with a Specialist or a General Doctor, someti- mes they will give you the appointment for the same day or when they have space in the doctor´s agenda. Finding a Doctor *In case of accident or emergency go to the Hospital and In Argentina the private sector is thriving but fragmentary, they will attend you as soon as possible. The payment will with many establishments and individuals not affiliated with depend of the medical procedure needed.* any organization. They provide care mainly to those with private insurance, or those who are part of a national health insurance scheme (Obras Sociales).

Private health insurance: There is a wide range of private insurers to choose from, both national and international. Some private hospitals in large cities provide health plans

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Hospitals Emergency Contacts

The main hospitals in Buenos Aires are the German Hospi- • Police Department: 911 tal, Fernandez Hospital, Clinica Suizo Argentina, Clinica Baz- • Fire Department: 100 or 4304-2222 / terrica, Rivadavia Hospital, Clinica de la Trinidad, and Italian 4301-2222 / 4823-2222 Hospital. For emergencies use Asistencia Medica SAME (dial 107 toll free). • Ambulance: 107 / 4342-4001

• Medical Emergency Assistance: Asistencia The best private hospitals in Argentina are located in the Medica SAME (dial 107 toll free) city and northern area. • Poison Control: 0-800-444-8694 The Major hospitals in Buenos Aires City are: (Centro de Toxicología)

• Hospital Alemán • Burn Wounds: 4923-4082 (Hospital del Quemado)

• Fernandez Hospital • Eye Injuries: 4941-5555 / 7077 (Hospital Santa Lucia)

• Clinica Suizo Argentina

• Clinica Bazterrica

• Rivadavia Hospital

• Clinica de la Trinidad

• Clinica del Sol

• Hospital Italiano

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Transportation

Transportation & Commuting Airports

Multiple means of transport allow you to travel around the city: Ministro Pistarini International Airport (airport code EZE) is located in Ezeiza just 22 kilometers from Buenos Aires, Ar- Subway: has five lines of subtes (the abbreviated name gentina, and is the 11th busiest airport in South America. for subterráneo [subway]), more than one hundred lines of The airport has three terminals, A, B, and the recently ope- colectivos (name for “buses” in Buenos Aires) and interur- ned Terminal C, that host over 8 million travelers each year. ban railways (or trains). The subway (Subte) is the fastest and the cheapest way to get around Buenos Aires. The rides Taxis, buses and rental cars are available. Although an over- are quick, taking no more than 30 minutes. The trains run at night flight from most US destinations (up to 11 hours), the approximately 5 minute intervals. 1- to 3- hour overall time difference means less jet lag involved for US passengers. Also referred to as Ezeiza Airport, it Taxis: and remises are very common means of transport has over 30 air carriers with many direct flights from Atlan- because they are safer and more economical than in other ta, Georgia, Auckland, New Zealand, Barcelona, Spain, and cities. Cape town, South Africa.

There are several transportation options to arrive at the city: by air and by ship from abroad; by air, bus and train from the interior of the country.

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Embassy & Consulates

Albania El Salvador Kuwait Russia Algeria Equatorial Guinea Lebanon Saudi Arabia Armenia Estonia Liberia Serbia & Montenegro Australia Finland Libya Slovenia Austria France Lithuania South Africa Belgium Germany Malaysia Spain Bolivia Greece Malta Sweden Brazil Guatemala Mexico Switzerland Bulgaria Haiti Morocco Syria Canada Honduras Netherlands Thailand Chile Hungary New Zealand Tunisia China Iceland Nicaragua Turkey Colombia India Norway Ukraine Costa Rica Indonesia Pakistan United Kingdom Croatia Iran Panama United States Cuba Ireland Paraguay Uruguay Cyprus Israel Peru Venezuela Denmark Italy Philippines Vietnam Dominican Republic Jamaica Poland Ecuador Japan Portugal Egypt Korea, South Romania

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National Holidays

• January 1: New Year

• April 2: Malvinas Day

• Carnival is between Feb and March and vary each year. For 2015, Feb 16 & 17

• March / April: (dates vary) Good Friday / Easter. Thursday is “optional” but banks and Government offices are closed.

• March 24: “Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y Justicia”

• May 1: Labor Day

• May 25: Revolution of 1810

• June 20: Flag Day

• July 9: Independence Day

• August 17: Date of San Martín’s death

• October 12: Columbus Day

• November 23: Sovereignty Day

• December 8: Inmaculate Conception

• December 25: Christmas

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The Local Flavor

Food Traditional Recipe Chipas (Argentinean Cheese Bread) • Asados • Empanadas Servings: 8 Units: US | Metric • Milanesas Ingredients • Pisa (Pizza) • 1 egg • Pasta • 2/3 cup milk • 6 ounces Italian cheese blend, shredded Main Deserts • 3 tablespoons butter, melted • 1 3/4 cups tapioca starch • Dulce de leche and other sweet pastes • 1 cup self-rising flour

A typical tea time spread Directions: • Alfajores • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil a • Torta galesa baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. • Sandwiches de miga • Stir together egg, milk, cheese, and butter in a lar- • Scones ge bowl. Sprinkle in tapioca starch and flour; stir in • Sweet churros to form a dough. Knead dough for two minutes on a lightly floured surface, then roll into golf ball-sized pieces, and place onto prepared baking sheet.

• Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Eating out in Buenos Aires

• Tomo I • Cabiria • La Luciérnaga • Braulio • La Caballeriza • Boom • Aires de Patagonia • Bonifacio • Yacht Club Puerto Madero • Bobo • Sorrento • Aspen Towers Hotel • Pippo Steak Houses • Patagonia Sur • La Caballeriza • Park Hyatt - Galani • Tierra de Parrilleros • Museo del Jamón • Spettus • Meson Navarro • Solanas • María Fulo - Cocina Brasilera • Siga la Vaca • La Madeleine Madero • Rodizio • Happening • Rodizio • Extra Brut • Mora X • Estancia San Pablo • Los Chanchitos • Elargen Resto & Tapas • La Rosada • El Manto - Cocina Armenia • La Estancia • Divino Buenos Aires • La Esquinita • Divina Patagonia • La Chacra • Como...El 12 • La Cabaña • Como en Casa • La Caballeriza • Clio • La Brigada • Clark’s Recoleta • La Brigada • Christophe • Justo Corrientes • Chevere • Hereford • Caoba

• Estilo Campo Dinner and Show

• Don Battaglia • 9 de Julio • De la Terraza • Campos del Pilar Italian Cuisine • Cabaña Las Lilas • Prosciutto • Aquellos Años • Piegari Vitello e Dolce • Ale Ale • La Parolaccia Trattoria • Abril Bistró • La Parolaccia Del Mare • 9 de Julio • La Parolaccia • Clo Clo Restaurants and Coffee-shops • Campo Dei Fiori • Las Violetas • Bice • La Madeleine Express • Bella Italia

Dinner and Tango Show Fish and Seafood

• Sabor a Tango • Cabo Mayor • Taconeando • Señor Tango Sushi Bar / Japanese Cuisine • Rancho Mayo • Kasuga Sushi • Porteña Mía • Sushi Club • Piazzolla Tango • Museo Renault • Michelángelo • Bokoto • Madero Tango Regional Cuisine • La Ventana • Trotamundos • Esquina Carlos Gardel • Spell - Café • El Querandí • El Mirasol del Puerto • Central Tango • Alquimia x vos

International Cuisine Spanish Cuisine

• Renatino • Muelle del Plata • Puerto Cristal • Cantares • Munich Mexican Cuisine • Morena • La Generosa • Guadalajara de Noche • El Padrino • Friday’s • Cloe • Taco Box • Bahía Madero Cuban Cuisine • Asia de Cuba • Tocororo Mediterranean Cuisine Greek Cuisine • Montoya • Mykonos • Katrine

French cuisine

• Cala Bistro • Brasserie Pétanque

Landmarks & Tourist Spots

Spanish Cuisine

• Muelle del Plata • Cantares

Mexican Cuisine

• Guadalajara de Noche • Friday’s • Taco Box Bariloche Cuban Cuisine Iguazu Falls

• Tocororo These falls are located on the border of Argentina and Brazil With the formal name of San Carlos de Bariloche, this small and are one of the new 7 wonders of the world. Its brink village is known for its chocolate shops, Swiss-style archi- spanning a distance of 2 km and an average flow of 1.3 tecture and most of all for the beautiful lakes and snowca- Greek Cuisine million liters per second. The Iguazu Falls are consisted of pped mountains surrounding it. Bariloche is a place every • Mykonos about 275 individual waterfalls and cascades tourists must stay in for at least a couple of nights, and it serves as a gateway to spectacular landscapes and outdoor adventures Perito Moreno Glacier

Located 48 miles from the town of El Calafate. The Perito Ushuaia Moreno Glacier is a huge tourists attraction, most of which arrive to El Calafate to the sole purpose of visiting this Gla- The world’s most southern city is located on the very edge of cier. The tourists can view the glacier from a small boat on the continent of South America. Ushuaia was once used as Lake Argentino, or from three viewing areas on land. Lucky a penal colony because of its isolated location. It is now one visitors witness huge chunks of ice breaking from the glacier of the most popular places to visit in Argentina, and serves and plummeting into Lake Argentino. The more adventurous as a popular base for Antarctica cruises, winter sports and can go on a walk on the glacier, or a helicopter flight. The wildlife viewing Perito Moreno is 30 km (19 mi) in length Puerto Madryn Mount Fitz Roy Located on the shores of Golfo Nuevo, the city of Puerto Also known as Monte Fitz Roy or Cerro Fitz Roy, this mountain is Madryn is best known as the gateway to Peninsula Valdes. located near El Chaltén village, in the Southern Patagonian Ice It is also a popular summer destination. attracting tourists Field. The mountain area is very popular for hiking among tourists to its beautiful beaches who arrive to El Chalten for a day from the nearby city of El Cala- fate, or for overnight stay. The mountain itself was first climbed in 1952, and remains among the most technically challenging mountains on Earth for mountaineers

Entertainment

Arts & Culture Nightlife

• Caminito Buenos Aires’ nightlife is very diverse and only ends in the small hours. Discotheques, restaurants, cafés, and many • Recoleta Cemetery other attractions for all preferences abound, offering a wide • Mataderos Fair range of possibilities for the tourist.

• Botanical Garden It is one of the Latin American cities with the most intense • Japanese Garden theatrical activity. Its music shows are very varied, where the tango (played in typical “tanguerías” which exhibit di- • Manzana de las Luces verse shows, especially in the San Telmo district), folk mu- • Palermo sic, jazz, pop, rock, and other musical styles offer multiple options. National and international recitals are common in • Plaza Dorrego market theaters, stadiums and other centers.

There are approximately 169 theaters of all sizes and 207 movie theatres including those that are located on the malls. Along Corrientes Avenue, you will find the main circuit.

With regard to eating out, innumerable restaurants, in all the gastronomic styles and for all budgets, delight visitors. Pubs and discotheques offer different options for all tastes.

Sports & Activities in Country Shopping

By far the most popular spectator sport is fútbol (soccer). On Buenos Aires’ streets and avenues, such as Florida, Co- The British origins become obvious from the names of many rrientes, Santa Fe, Cabildo, among others, we find nume- teams like Boca Juniors, River Plate, Newell’s Old Boys, and rous places for shopping. Luxurious boutiques are gathered others. An interesting event is the clásico Boca Juniors vs. in the Recoleta district. Handicraft market places are other River Plate, the historical rivals whose stadiums “La Bombo- interesting option, and Parque Lezama, Plaza Intendente nera” and “El Monumental” respectively are in the neighbor- Alvear, Parque Centenario, Pasaje Caminito, among others, hoods of La Boca and Nuñez. are some examples. Antiques are found in San Telmo market place, the biggest and most popular. Other sports like Polo, Pato, Rugby, Tennis, and Golf are common in Argentina. Important malls offer numerous buy options.

In some areas, the distinguishing feature is the cuisine, such as Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Las Cañitas and Palermo Viejo. In Buenos Aires, dinner is served late at night, from 9.30 PM until past midnight. In general, it is cheaper to eat out at noon.

Helpful Tips

Safety Dialing In/Out of Country

• Always be aware of your surroundings • Country Code: +54

• Keep your belongings close to you • International access code: 00

• Do not provide personal information to strangers Local dialing: • Do not take public transportation during night time

• The Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area uses 8 digits. 11 is the area code for Buenos Aires. So if dialling to a Buenos Aires phone, you need to dial: 54-11-(8 digits). If a mobile, need to dial: 54-9-11- (8 digits).

• Second-tier cities use 7 digits

• Remaining towns and cities use 6 digits

Weights & Measurements Chart

Length Volume Temperature

1 US tablespoon = 3 US teaspoons o o 1 centimeter (cm) = 10 millimeters (mm) 130 55 1 US fluid ounce = 29.57 milliliters (ml) F C 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters (cm) 1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons 120 50 1 foot = 0.305 meters (m) 1 US cup = 8 US fluid ounces 1 foot = 12 inches 45 1 US pint = 2 US cups 110 1 yard = 3 feet 1 US pint = 16 US fluid ounces 40 1 meter (m) = 100 centimeters (cm) 100 1 liter (l) ≅ = 33.81 US fluid ounces 1 meter (m) = 3.281 feet 35 1 liter (l) = 1000 milliliters (ml) 90 1 furlong = 660 feet 1 US quart = 2 US pints 30 1 kilometer (km) = 1000 meters (m) 1 US gallon = 4 US quarts 80 1 kilometer (km) = 0.62137119 miles 25 1 US gallon = 3.785 liters 1 mile = 5280 ft 70 20 1 mile = 1.61 kilometers (km) 60 1 nautical mile = 1.85 kilometers (km) 15 Weight 50 10 40 5 1 milligram (mg) = 0.001 grams (g) 30 0 Area 1 gram (g) = 0.001 kilograms (kg) -5 1 gram (g) ≅ = 0.035 ounces 20 1 square foot = 144 square inches 1 ounce = 28.3 grams (g) -10 1 square foot = 929.03 square centimeters 1 ounce = 0.0625 pounds 10 1 square yard = 9 square feet 1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces -15 0 1 square meter = 10.76104 square feet 1 pound (lb) = 0.45 kilograms (kg) -20 1 acre = 43,560 square feet 1 kilogram (kg) = 1000 grams -10 -25 1 hectare = 10,000 square meters 1 kilogram (kg) = 35.27 ounces 1 hectare ≅ = 2.47 acres 1 kilogram (kg) = 2.2 pounds (lb) -20 -30 1 square kilometer = 100 hectares 1 stone = 14 pounds -30 -35 1 square mile = 2.59 square kilometers 1 short ton = 2000 pounds 1 square mile = 640 acres 1 metric ton = 1000 kilograms (kg)

Speed

1 mile per hour (mph) = 1.467 feet per second (fps) Scan for a free Conversion app 1 mile per hour (mph) = 1.61 kilometers per hour 1 knot ≅ = 1.15 miles per hour iPhone only 1 foot per second = 0.68 miles per hour (mph) 1 kilometer per hour = 0.62 miles per hour (mph)

Notes

ARGENTINA

Address Potosi 630 Oficina 12 Boulogne, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1609

Contact Office:+ (54-11) 4763-1232 Fax: + (54-11) 4763-1232 ext. 205 Email: [email protected]