Travel Destination: Argentina
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GETTING TO ARGENTINA
All airlines flying to Argentina arrive mainly at Ezeiza International Airport (“Ministro Pistarini”), which is 37 Km away from the City of Buenos Aires. You can reach the city by Teniente General Ricchieri freeway (Information: Tel. 4480-9538). Please note that when leaving the country, a US$ 18 tax must be paid. Company Manuel Tienda León (Av. Madero and San Martín, Tel. 4315-5115) and Transfer Express (Florida 1045, Tel. 4312-8883) offer a bus service from their offices in Buenos Aires to Ezeiza airport from 5.00 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. These services cost $ 14 and $ 11 (Argentine Pesos) respectively, and the trip takes approximately 40 minutes. There are also taxis and chauffeur-driven rented cars at a price between $ 35 and $ 38.
WHEN TO TRAVEL
Remember that in the southern hemisphere seasons are the opposite to those in the northern hemisphere. In general, the summer is the best time to visit Patagonia and the Southern Andes because of the mild temperatures and long days. Wintertime is recommended for travelling to the North and Northwest as rains are less frequent and tropical temperatures drop a few degrees. Autumn and spring are marvelous in Buenos Aires, Cuyo and the pre-mountain range areas of La Rioja and Catamarca.
GETTING AROUND
By Plane
Due to the country’s large size, planes are best to travel long distances, and you can then take overland transportation to get to your final destination. Buying Airpass Visit Argentina in your own country, you’ll obtain more economical prices for flights within Argentina. Aerolíneas Argentinas, Austral, American Falcon, Federales Líneas Aéreas, LADE and Southern Winds operate domestic flights.
Domestic flights and flights to Uruguay depart from Jorge Newbery Airport, located to the north of the city beside the Río de la Plata. Airport taxes range from $ 7.05 to U$S 8.
Domestic flights schedule from Buenos Aires to:
Puerto Iguazú
1 hr 45 mins
Posadas
1 hr 30 mins
San Salvador de Jujuy
2 hrs 10 mins
San Miguel de Tucumán
1 hr 50 mins
Salta
2 hrs
Córdoba
1 hr 15 mins
Mendoza
1 hr 50 mins
San Carlos de Bariloche
2 hrs 20 mins
Trelew
2 hrs
Mar del Plata
45 mins
Río Gallegos
2 hrs 55 mins
Ushuaia
3 hrs 20 mins
El Calafate
3 hrs 15 mins
By Bus
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