Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
unusual activities including helicopter tours and skydiving. Another branch in San Telmo
(Defensa 831)
.
Getting There & Away
AIR
Buenos Aires is Argentina's international gateway and easily accessible from North
America, Europe and Australasia, as well as other capital cities in South America.
Almost all international flights arrive at BA's Ezeiza airport, about 35km south of the
center. This modern airport has good services such as ATMs, restaurants and duty-free
shops, an internet cafe and limited wi-fi.
Most domestic flights use Aeroparque Jorge Newbery airport, a short distance north of
downtown BA. Flight information for both airports, in English and Spanish, is available
at 5480-6111 or
www.aa2000.com.ar
.
BOAT
BA has a regular ferry service to and from Colonia and Montevideo, both in Uruguay.
Antártida Argentina & Córdoba)
. There are many more launches from September to April.
BUS
400m long, three floors high and has bays for 75 buses. The bottom floor is for cargo
shipments and luggage storage, the top for purchasing tickets and the middle for
everything else. The
information booth
( 4310-0700; 6am-midnight)
will help you
find the right long-distance bus (or check the terminal's website); it's located near the es-
calators at the southern end of the terminal. Other services include a tourist office (
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ternet), cafes and many small stores.
You can buy a ticket to practically anywhere in Argentina and departures are fairly fre-
quent to the most popular destinations. Prices vary widely according to bus company,
class, season and inflation. Reservations are not necessary except during peak seasons
(January, February and July).
Retiro bus terminal is connected to the local bus system, but it's a giant snarl and hard
to figure out. There's a nearby Subte station and Retiro train station. Street taxis are nu-
merous, though
remises
(call taxis) are generally more secure - there are several
remise
booths near the bus bay; all are open 24 hours.
