BUENOS AIRES Capital of the Argentine Republic is located on the River Plate coast. The Río de la Plata and the Riachuelo are the natural borders of the city on the east and south, respectively. The rest of the metropolitan perimeter is surrounded by the General Paz Avenue from north to west. This avenue provides a fast connection between the city and the Greater Buenos Aires, a densely populated area with significant business and industrial activity.
Weather
The climate of Buenos Aires is mild all year round. The mean annual temperature is 18º C (64.4º F) Visitors can enjoy walking around the city in any season. July is the coldest month. Although frosts are rare you might still need a woolly jumper! In summer, the weather is hot and humid. Rains are more frequent in autumn and spring (from March to June and from September to December, respectively).
Seasons
Summer(December 21 to March 20) Autumn (March 21 to June 20) Winter (June 21 to September 20) Spring (September 21 to December 20)
You can visit the city throughout the year. January (summer) is the most quiet month since many residents are on holiday, but the cultural aspects are still on offer. If you stay for several days, you may combine city tours with visits to places around the city such as the Delta (of the Paraná river), estancias (ranch houses), or Martín García island.
Porteños
Buenos Aires has always been an open-door city. Its inhabitants are called porteños, which refers to the fact that the city is a port. The inhabitants of the province of Buenos Aires are called bonaerense.
Language
The official language is Spanish. Something to note is the use of vos (you) instead of the Spanish tú for informal treatment, and the use of che to address a person. Most people involved in tourist activities speak English.
Religion
Argentina recognizes the freedom of worship. The official religion is that of the Roman Catholic Church. There are also other places of public worship, such as the Jewish central synagogue, and the Mosque of Palermo district.
Sanitary Information
Vaccination is neither obligatory nor necessary to visit Buenos Aires since the city is safe, from the sanitary viewpoint. Public water supply is reliable. Public hospitals - available for tourists offer a 24-hour emergency service, without charge. Argentine physicians are considered excellent professionals worldwide. The ambulance emergency service is also for free. Call nº 107.
Safety
Buenos Aires is a safe city but as in any other big city in the world, tourists should take some precautions. For example, avoid leaving your purse or bag hanging from chairs in public places, as well as walking at night along poorly lit areas.
Telephone Calls
Buenos Aires has many public telephone booths. Public phones operate with: 5, 10, 25, 50-cent and 1-peso coins. Phone cards can be bought at any quiosco (sweet and tobacco stalls). These phones support urban, national and international calls. In addition to public phones, there are many communications centres (locutorios and telecentros) offering telephone, fax and internet services. For international calls, dial: 00 + country code + area code + local number. Telephones Calling To Buenos Aires The country code for Argentina is 54, and the area code for Buenos Aires is 11. For example, to call to 4555-5555 from outside the country, you should dial: 54-11-4555-5555.
Electricity Supply
Argentina has 220 volt, 50-cycle alternating current. Plug sockets have 2 cylindrical holes or 2 flat holes with an earth connection. It is advisable to bring an adaptor with you.
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