Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tip
Trains stop running at 11:30 pm, at
which time a bus or taxi is your best al-
ternative.
By
Bus
Called
colectivos
, buses are an extremely popu-
lar way for
porteños
to move through the city.
We give them a less enthusiastic vote than the
Subte
because there are so many lines that it is
easy to become confused. Also, since buses are
often overcrowded, it is hard to see where you
are going.
Tip
A word of advice: make sure the driver
knows exactly where you want to go. If
you don't make a point of telling him
and you are the only passenger for your
destination, forget it! The bus will keep
on moving. Practice just enough Span-
ish to say “I am going to...”
(Quiero ir
a...)
and you won't be sorry.
Definitely
get a Peuser
mapifyou
intend to
use the
buses.
Bus stops in central locations often have a map
outlining the individual route of each bus that
stops there. It is a good idea to become familiar
with these.
