Capital of the Argentine Republic is located on the River Plate coast The Río de la Plata and the Riachuelo are the natural borders of the city on the east and south, respectively.

The rest of the metropolitan perimeter is surrounded by the General Paz Avenue from north to west. This avenue provides a fast connection between the city and the Greater Buenos Aires, a densely populated area with important business and industrial activity.

Weather

The climate of Buenos Aires is mild all year round. The mean annual temperature is 18º C (64.4º F), making extremely hot and cold days very infrequent. Thus, visitors can enjoy walking around the city in any season.

July is the coldest month. Although frosts are rare, a woollen coat, a jacket or an overcoat. In summer, the weather is hot and humid. Rains are more frequent in autumn and spring (from March to June and from September to December, respectively).

• Summer(December 21 to March 20)
• Autumn (March 21 to June 20)
• Winter (June 21 to September 20)
• Spring (September 21 to December 20)
  Sanitary Information

   

  Vaccination is neither obligatory nor necessary to visit Buenos Aires since the city is safe from the sanitary viewpoint. The public water supply is reliable. Public hospitals - available for tourists offer a 24-hour emergency service, without charge. Argentine physicians are considered excellent professionals worldwide.

  SAME, the ambulance emergency service is also for free. Call nº 107

  
  

  Safety

  Buenos Aires is a safe city, but as in any other big city in the world, the tourist should take some precautions. For example, avoid leaving your purse or bag hanging from chairs in public places, as well as walking at night along poorly lit areas.

  
  

  Holidays

  Banks, businesses and some shops close on holidays, but most cinemas and theaters are open. Generally, companies offering city tours and excursions do not suspend their services.

  If a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday or between Tuesday and Friday, it is generally transferred to the next or previous Monday.

  
  

  Electric Power

  In Argentina is 220 volt, 50-cycle alternating current. Power outlets have 2 cylindrical holes or 2 flat holes with ground connection. It is convenient to bring an adaptor for these outlets to use your electric Devices without problems.

  
  
  

  NEIGHBORHOODS

  Buenos Aires neighborhoods are 47 according to municipal bylaws. However, Buenos Aires inhabitants consider more than 47 neighborhoods within the city; for example, they distinguish areas like Abasto, Congreso and Once as neighborhoods (but the three of them comprise the Balvanera neighborhood); Av. Corrientes and Centro (San Nicolás neighborhood); Primera Junta and Parque Centenario (Caballito neighborhood); Las Cañitas, Palermo Hollywood, Palermo Soho (Palermo neighborhood).

  
  

  Guided Tours

  The guided tours offered by the City's Under secretariat of Tourism are free. Tourists walk around the city to view the architectonic, historic and commercial attractions of each neighborhood.

  Guided Tours to the emblematic premises of the city The Metropolitan Cathedral, the House of Government, the Congress of the Nation. The Colón theatre, the Nacional Cervantes theatre and the San Martín theatre.

  Museums. The Zanjón de Granados in San Telmo neighborhood, the Recoleta cemetery and nightly guided visits to the Ecological Reservoir in Costanera Sur. Thematic circuits. San Ignacio church, its primitive cloister, and other outstanding religious premises of different credos. Admission: free or 2 to 10 Argentine pesos.

  
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