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Buenos Aires Basic Facts & Info
Communication International Dialing codes:
Argentina Country Code: 54
Buenos Aires Area Code: 11
There are many public phones which operates from coins.
Buenos Aires city has many communication centers also.
For international calls, dial 00 + country code + area code + local number.
Electricity:
220 volts, 50 cycle, AC
Power outlets have 2 cylindrical holes or 2 flat holes with ground connection
Emergency Number: 911
Currency: Peso
They comes with notes and coins.
You many need coins for traveling in buses, some times its difficult to find so.
Banks, ATMs and Money Exchange:
You can find many banks and money changes in the city. Banks open from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
on week days. ATM also wildly available and they dispense money only in Pesos. There are withdrawal limits
applicable for some bank ATMs. Please note that there will be a charge for each withdrawal.
Credit cards also wildly acceptable in hotels & shops. But some of them put a surcharge
for credit card payments. Please check whether they accept credit cards before getting
their services.
Tipping in Buenos Aires:
Usual practice is keep a tip of 10% of the bill value.
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