Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Discount Cards
Travelers of any age can obtain a Hostelling International card at any HI hostel ( www.hostels.org.ar ) or at
the tiny HI office in Retiro ( 4511-8723; www.hostels.org.ar ; Av Florida 835). With this card you can
obtain discounts at any HI hostel in Argentina, usually 10% to 15% off regular prices. International Student
Identity Cards are also sold here; you'll need current student ID.
For non-HI hostels, check out minihostels ( www.minihostels.com ), a network of quality, 'good-vibe'
hostels throughout Argentina and expanding to other places in Central and South America. The HoLa
( www.holahostels.com ) card works in a similar way for a different network of hostels.
Travelers over the age of 60 can sometimes obtain discounts on museum admissions and the like. Usually
a passport with date of birth is sufficient evidence of age.
Electricity
Argentina's electric current operates on 220V, 50 Hertz. There are two types of electric plugs: either two
rounded prongs (as in Europe) or three angled flat prongs (as in Australia). See www.kropla.com/elec-
tric2.htm for details. Adapters are readily available from almost any ferretería (hardware store), or visit a
travel store.
Most electronic equipment (such as cameras, PDAs, telephones, computers and laptops) are dual/multi-
voltage, but if you're bringing in something that's not, use a voltage converter or you might short out your
device.
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