Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
If you develop a life-threatening medical problem you may want to be evacuated to your home country.
Since this may cost thousands of dollars, be sure to have the appropriate insurance before you depart. Your
embassy can also recommend medical services.
A signed and dated note from your doctor, describing your medical conditions and medications (with
their generic or scientific names) is a good idea. It's also a good idea to bring medications in their clearly
labeled, original containers. Most pharmacies in Argentina are well supplied.
For more specific information on vaccinations to get before traveling to Argentina, see
wwwnc.cdc.gov/
Insurance
A travel-insurance policy to cover theft, loss and medical problems is a good idea. Some policies offer a
range of lower and higher medical-expense options; the higher ones are chiefly for countries, such as the
USA, that have extremely high medical costs. There is a wide variety of policies available, so read the small
print.
Some policies specifically exclude 'dangerous activities', which can include scuba diving, motorcycling
and even trekking. Check that the policy you're considering covers ambulances and an emergency flight
home.
NEED AN OFFICE FOR AN HOUR OR A DAY?
The brainchild of one of BA's many expat entrepreneurs,
Areatres
( 5353-0333;
www.areatresworkplace.com
;
Malabia 1720; 8:30am-8pm Mon-Fri) is a secure working office
where you can rent a desk, cubicle, office or meeting room. There are fax and copy services, complete
internet and wi-fi connections, networking social events, a business lounge, a large presentation room
and even a Zen-like patio at the back for the stress-prone. Facilities are cutting-edge - it's like you
never left Silicon Valley. It's even eco-conscious. It's also at
Humboldt 2036
(
5258-7600;
www.areatresworkplace.com
;
Humboldt 2036).
Internet Access
Buenos Aires is definitely online. Internet cafés and
locutorios
(telephone offices) with internet access are
common everywhere in the center; you can often find one by just walking a few blocks in any direction.
Rates are cheap and connections are quick. To find the @ (
arroba
) symbol, try holding down the Alt key
and typing 64. Or ask the attendant '
¿Cómo se hace la arroba?'
('How do you make the @ sign?').
Nearly all hotels have wi-fi or in-room internet connections for guests traveling with their own laptops,
and the fancier ones also feature 'business centers' with one or more computers. Many hostels provide free
internet to guests. Also, many cafes and restaurants (even McDonald's) offer free wi-fi.
