Useful information

Time zone 

GMT -3 (three hours behind Greenwich Mean Time) throughout the country. 

 

Language 

The official language is Spanish, although most of the people who are in the tourist sector also speak English and Portuguese. 

 

Currency 

The official currency is the Argentine Peso.
Exchange rate: For information and recommendations on currency exchange, please contact the local Organizer: info@maseventos.com.ar.

Measuring system 

Meters and kilograms 

 

Phones: How to dial 

International Country Code: +54

To call an Argentine mobile phone from abroad, you must add a 9 after the country code. (E.g.; +54 9 XXXX)

 

Power 

All Argentina: 220V – 50Hz 

 

Climate 

In Argentina, the climate is mostly temperate.  However, the vast size of the country implies a wide climate diversity, ranging from tropical climates in the northwest to sub-polar in the south.

Air connectivity 

Argentina has a total of 55 airports that guarantee connectivity throughout the country. 

 

  • Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) 

It is the most important airport in Argentina, since most of the international flights to our country have this airport as their destination. It is located in the city of Ezeiza, 22 km away from the City of Buenos Aires. 

Web: https://www.aa2000.com.ar/ezeiza 

Address: Autopista Tte. Gral. Ricchieri km 33,5

Phone: (+ 54 11) 5480 6111. 

 

  • Buenos Aires city: Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) 

Located in the northwest area of the city of Buenos Aires, 2 km from downtown. It operates domestic flights and international flights to regional countries.
Web: https://www.aa2000.com.ar/aeroparque 

Address: Av. Rafael Obligado s/n° 

Phone: (+54 11) 5480 6111. 

 

 

 

Land Connectivity 

Argentina has an extensive network of national and provincial roads across its territory.
It is possible to check the status of all border crossings through this link:  https://www.argentina.gob.ar/seguridad/pasosinternacionales 

 

Visa 

In general, no visa is required to enter the country. For more information, please check the following list: https://www.migraciones.gov.ar/accesible/indexdnm.php?visas or contact the consular authority. 

Traffic 

Throughout Argentina, local traffic regulations must be observed. In urban areas, the maximum speed is 40km/h on streets, and 60km/h on avenues.