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Argentina

Argentina in a nutshell

  • Capital: Buenos Aires
  • Language: Spanish
  • Population 40,117,096 (as per 2010 National Census)
  • Currency: Argentine peso
  • Country Calling Code: +54

Location:

The Argentine Republic is located in the Southern Hemisphere of the Americas It shares a border with Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Bolivia and Chile, and is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the East.
Official source: www.argentina.travel

Geography and climate:

Argentina is commonly described as a land of sharp contrasts, due to its rich and varied geography. From the Andes in the West —running along the border with Chile from North to South and whose highest peak is Aconcagua, rising to 6,959 metres— to the Pampean plains and the Atlantic coastlines, going through mountain ranges, numerous forests, jungles, deserts and fertile valleys, Argentina's biodiversity of ecosystems allows the development of rich flora and fauna. Many of Argentina's natural sites are protected areas, reservations and national parks. Some of the main natural sites have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, such as the Perito Moreno Glacier and the Iguazu Falls.

Argentina's main characteristic is diversity, and this is also the case with its climate. The weather is mild and humid in the Pampas, cold and damp in the western Patagonia, subtropical in Mesopotamia, and warm in the North-Western Region. The highest points throughout the country are the coldest areas, with an arid, mountain climate and a wide temperature range.
Official source: www.argentina.travel

Language

The official language of the Argentine Republic is Spanish.
Official source: www.argentina.travel

Time Zone

Local Time GMT (Greenwich Meridian) -3 hours.
Official source: www.argentina.travel

Religion

Argentina is a multicultural country which, due to the various migration flows, gradually acquired a plural and multireligious identity.

With a mostly Catholic population, Argentina's religious makeup comprises members of various Christian communities, the largest Latin American Jewish community, a growing Islamic community, Buddhists, Africanistic traditions and Hare Krishna, among others.
Official source: Secretariat for Worship of the Argentine Republic

Currency, Trade and Banking information

Argentina's currency is the Argentine peso.

In the main cities, shops are open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 8 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM, but shops located on big avenues remain open until evening. In provincial towns, there is usually a midday recess, from 1 PM to 4 PM. Shopping malls are open from 10 AM to 10 PM, including on weekends and some holidays. A tip of 10% of the bill is customary for many (especially gastronomic) services. The tip is not always included in the bill. Tips are often given as well to doormen, porters and ushers.

Even though US dollars and Euros are usually accepted at stores and shops, exchange services are exclusivey provided by currency exchanges. The most widely accepted credit cards are American Express, VISA, Diners and Master Card. Traveler's checks can be easily exchanged in Buenos Aires, but may be difficult to use in some provincial towns.

Banks are open Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Cash withdrawals and other transactions may be carried out through ATMs which operate 24/7. For offices, usual business hours are 9 AM to 6 PM, with a lunch break (12 AM to 1 PM or 1 PM to 2 PM).

Official source: www.argentina.travel

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

Ministro Pistarini International Airport

  • Ministro Pistarini International Airport, commonly known as Ezeiza International Airport, is in the city of Ezeiza, approximately 30 km away from the centre of Buenos Aires.
    It is the access point for incoming long-distance international flights to Argentina—the largest, most modern air terminal in Argentina—and it is rated among the best airports in Latin America.
    Ezeiza International Airport is the international operations base for Argentine flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas.
    The airport opened in 1949; it operates with a large number of airlines, flying to nearly all countries.
    The airport has capacity for 13 million passengers and 90,000 operations each year. Flights from Ezeiza airport reach domestic and international destinations across four continents.
  • The entity in charge of the Ministro Pistarini International Airport is Aeropuertos Argentina 2000, which offers information at https://www.aa2000.com.ar/ezeizaGeneral inquiries may be directed at:
    Telephone: +5411 5480 6111 (24-hour service)
    E-mail: atencionalcliente@aa2000.com.ar
  • Information is available on airlines that operate at the Ministro Pistarini International Airport.

Arrival

  • Upon arrival at the Ministro Pistarini International Airport, Ministers, Heads of Delegation and other delegation members and participants in the Second United Nations High-Level Conference on South-South Cooperation will receive differential treatment for the purposes of completing migration, customs and other procedures in accordance with applicable Argentine law for all passengers entering Argentina. Further details will be provided at a later time.
  • There are trolleys available to passengers free of charge in the baggage claim area. In the same area, passengers can obtain information on lost baggage.
  • Event participants can exchange currency near the arrivals terminal.

 Departure

  • Passengers must arrive at the airport three hours prior to the scheduled time of departure of their flight. Waiting lines at check-in counters, security checks, baggage screening and passport control can imply a delay in transit through to the departures terminal.

Passport control, immigration, baggage, and customs desks

  • It should be noted that delegation members will receive special assistance in order to comply with all formalities at passport control, the immigration desk, customs and baggage claim areas. In the specific case of passport control, the Immigration Department has checkpoints at various entry and exit points of the Ministro Pistarini International Airport in order to ensure that the travel documents of passengers comply with applicable requirements.

Check-in

  • Some airlines offer online check-in services. Please check with your airline if the service is available.
  • Some passengers can use self-service counters to check in and print their boarding passes.
  • Departure areas have clearly visible check-in counters. Airline and Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 ground staff are available to provide guidance to event participants as regards boarding and immigration desk procedures.
  • In the check-in desk area, event participants can request baggage weighing, wrapping and check services. Participants leaving the country will also be able to shop for souvenirs at duty-free shops, including perfumes, jewellery, clothing, Argentine crafts, alcoholic beverages, tobacco and electronic devices.

Terminals

The Ministro Pistarini International Airport has three passenger terminals (A, B and C) and one cargo terminal (TCA).

Terminal A

  • Inaugurated in 2000, with a surface area of 56,000 sq. m., it is used by nearly all of the international airlines operating in the airport. This is the most complete terminal of the three in the airport, offering a broad range of services. It has several restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, pharmacies, souvenir shops, bookstores, free WiFi, passport renewal service, Argentine Postal Service and drug stores, among other services.
    All airlines that are not part of the SkyTeam alliance operate at this terminal.

New Terminal B

  • New Terminal B is partially operational for international departures.

Terminal C

  • This terminal is used by Aerolíneas Argentinas, Austral Líneas Aéreas and LATAM Argentina (domestic flights only) for domestic flight arrivals and departures, and for international flight departures, as well as by SkyTeam alliance airlines (Alitalia, Air France, Delta Air Lines and KLM) for departures, except for Air Europa and Aeroméxico.
    Inaugurated in 2011, this terminal has a 21,000 sq. m. surface area and 6 boarding bridges, 2,500 parking spaces, baggage carousels, 12 immigration desks, more than 600 seats in the pre-boarding area, a new bridge over the Ricchieri highway (exclusive access to the cargo terminal), and a modern salvage and fire system.
    All international arrivals at the Ezeiza International Airport take place in Terminal A.

 
Private charter flights

  • Event participants who arrive or depart on private or charter flights may use ground assistance services offered by charter companies at the Ministro Pistarini International Airport. Services offered may vary from company to company, and all details should be confirmed with the relevant charter company prior to departure.

Transport
Information on other means of transportation is available below.

TAXIS

Licensed by the Buenos Aires City Government. Available at the Terminal A exit.
Taxi fares, charged in Argentine pesos only, are available at: http://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/taxis/tarifas

Claims: Secretariat for Transport and Traffic of the City of Buenos Aires, telephone number: (54 11) 4323 8001

REMIS World Car [Chauffeur service]

Sales points
TERMINAL A - Arrivals - Ground floor - Public area
Telephone number: (54 11) 5480 1215
Website: http://www.worldcar-sa.com
E-mail: reservas@worldcar-sa.com

REMIS Vip Cars [Chauffeur service]
Sales points
TERMINAL A - Arrivals - Ground floor - Public area
Telephone numbers: (54 11) 5480 4590/4594

 REMIS Manuel Tienda León [Chauffeur service]
Sales points
TERMINAL A - Arrivals - Ground floor - Public area
Connecting area - Exterior - Ground floor - Public area
Telephone numbers: (5411) 4314 3636/4315 5115 and 0810 888 - LEON (5366)
E-mail: informes@tiendaleon.com.ar

REMIS Transfer Express [Chauffeur service]
Sales points
TERMINAL A - Arrivals - Ground floor - Public area
Telephone numbers: (54 11) 5811 1986 and 0800 4444 Transfer (872)
E-mail: reservas@transferexpress.com.ar

 
BUSES

SHUTTLE Manuel Tienda León

Sales points
TERMINAL A - Arrivals - Ground floor - Public area
Terminal C - Ground floor - Baggage claim area
Telephone numbers: (54 11) 0810 888 5366 and (54 11) 4314 3636/4315 5115

ArBus
Non-stop routes, on-board WiFi, security cameras, luggage space, and digital television. Drivers are trained in road safety and customer care.
Information: http://www.arbus.com.ar and http://www.facebook.com/ArbusTransporte

CAR RENTAL

ALAMO (NATIONAL)
Terminal A - Arrivals - Ground floor - Public area
Telephone numbers: (5411) 0810 999 25266 and (5411) 5480 5580/5581
Website: http://www.alamoargentina.com.ar

HERTZ
Car rental
Terminal A - Arrivals - Ground floor - Public area
Telephone number: (54 11) 4480 0054
Website: http://www.hertz.com.ar

AVIS
Sales points
Terminal A - Arrivals - Ground floor - Public area
Telephone numbers: (54 11) 4480 9387/4378 9640
Call Center: 0810 9991 AVIS (2847)
E-mail: ezeiza@avis.com.ar
Web: http://www.avis.com

LOCALIZA
Telephone number: (54 11) 4897 4240
E-mail: reservasarg@localiza.com
Rental Centre
Telephone number: 0800 999 2999

 
Jorge Newbery Airport

  • Jorge Newbery Airport is in the northwestern area of the City of Buenos Aires, 2 km from the centre of the city. It serves domestic and international flights with destinations in Uruguay, Brazil, Chile and el Paraguay, and it has capacity for 15 million passengers and 80,000 operations each year.
  • The entity that manages the Jorge Newbery Airport is Aeropuertos Argentina 2000, which offers information on the airport on its website:  https://www.aa2000.com.ar/Aeroparque .
  • General inquiries may be directed at:
    Telephone: +5411 5480 6111 (24-hour service)
    E-mail: atencionalcliente@aa2000.com.ar
  • Information is available on airlines that operate at the Jorge Newbery Airport.

 
Arrival

  • As explained in connection with Ministro Pistarini International Airport, upon arrival at Jorge Newbery Airport, Ministers, Heads of Delegation and other delegation members and participants in the Second United Nations High-Level Conference on South-South Cooperation BAPA+40 will receive special assistance in order to comply with all formalities at passport control, the immigration desk, customs and baggage claim areas. Further details will be provided at a later time.
    Additional information is available on health requirements for entry into Argentina.
  • There are trolleys available to passengers free of charge at the baggage claim area. In the same area, passengers can obtain information on lost baggage.
  • Event participants can exchange currency near the arrivals terminal.

 
Transport
Information on other means of transportation is available below.

TAXIS

Licensed by the Buenos Aires City Government. Available at the exclusive taxi stand in the Terminal A exit.
Taxi fares, charged in Argentine pesos only, are available at: http://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/taxis/tarifas 

Claims: Secretariat for Transport and Transit of the City of Buenos Aires, telephone number: (54 11) 4323 8001

 

REMIS Manuel Tienda León [Chauffeur service]
Sales points
Sector A - Arrivals - Ground floor - International flights - Public area
Telephone numbers: (54 11) 4314 3636/4315 5115 and 0810 888 5366

REMIS Transfer Express [Chauffeur service]
Sales points
Sector A - Arrivals - Ground floor - International flights - Public area
Telephone numbers: (54 11) 5811 1986 and 0800 444 4872
E-mail: reservas@transferexpress.com.ar

REMIS Trans Air [Chauffeur service]
Sales points
Sector A - Arrivals - Ground floor - International flights - Public area
Telephone numbers: (54 11) 15 2415 6045/15 2415 6047

MUNDO REMISE [Chauffeur service]
Sales points
Sector A - Arrivals - Ground floor - Public area

BUSES

SHUTTLE Manuel Tienda León
Sales points
Sector A1 - Arrivals - Ground floor - Public area
Sector A2 - Arrivals - Ground floor - Public area
Telephone numbers: (54 11) 0810 888 5366 and (54 11) 4314 3636/4315 5115

ArBus
Non-stop routes, on-board WiFi, security cameras, luggage space, and digital television. Drivers are trained in road safety and customer care.
Information: http://www.arbus.com.ar and http://www.facebook.com/ArbusTransporte

 
CAR RENTAL

Sector A2 - Public area

Alamo
Telephone numbers: 0810 999 25266 and (54 11) 5480 3460
Website: http://www.alamoargentina.com.ar

Hertz
Website: http://www.hertz.com.ar
Telephone numbers: 0810 222 43789 and (54 11) 4777 3777

Avis
Website: http://www.avis.com.ar
Telephone numbers: 0810 999 12847 and (54 11) 4776 3003

Localiza
E-mail: reservasarg@localiza.com
Telephone numbers: (54 11) 4845 0072 and 0800 999 2999
Information on health and medical services for delegates is available in the information note distributed as WT/MIN(17)/INF/3.

 
INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC COMPANIES PROVIDING FLIGHTS TO THE EZEIZA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - BUENOS AIRES
 

American Airlines
http://www.aa.com
Telephone number: (54 11) 4318 1111
Address: Av. Santa Fe 881 - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Air Canada
http://www.aircanada.com
Telephone number: 0800 444 2007
Address: Av. Córdoba 656 - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Air France
http://www.airfrance.com.ar
Telephone number: (54 11) 4317 - 4717
Address: Santa Fe 344, 23rd floor - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Aeroméxico
http://www.aeromexico.com
Telephone number: 0800 888 2276
Address: Carlos Pellegrini 1163, 10th floor, City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Andes
http://www.andesonline.com
Phone: 0810 777 26337
Address: Av. Córdoba 755 - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Aerolíneas Argentinas
http://www.aerolineas.com
Telephone number: (54 11) 4340 7777/7800
Address: Av. Leandro N. Alem 1134 - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Alitalia
http://www.alitalia.it
Telephone number: (54 11) 4789 5648/4310 9910
Address: Suipacha 1111/San Martín 344, 23rd floor - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Avianca
http://www.avianca.com.co
Telephone number: 0810 333 8222
Address: Av. Carlos Pellegrini 1075, City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

British Airways
http://www.britishairways.com
Telephone number: 0800 222 0075
Address: Viamonte 570, 1st floor. City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Copa
http://www.copaair.com
Telephone number: 0810 222 2672/(54 11) 4132 3535
Address: Emma de la Barra 353, 7th floor - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Delta Air Lines
http://www.delta.com
Telephone number: (54 11) 0800 666 0133
Address: Av. Santa Fe 895 - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Emirates
http://www.emirates.com/ar
Telephone number: (54 11) 5355 1177/5166 5600
Address: Santa Fe 1111, 25th floor - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Gol
http://www.voegol.com
Phone: 0810 266 3131/3232
Address: Cerrito 1134 - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Iberia
http://www.iberia.com
Telephone number: (011) 5984-0122
Address: Av. Carlos Pellegrini 1163, 1st and 3rd floor, City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

LATAM
https://www.latam.com/es_ar/
Phone: 0810 999 9526
Address: Av. Cerrito 336, City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

KLM
http://www.klm.com
Telephone number: (54 11) 4317 4799
Address: San Martín 344, 23rd floor - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Boliviana de Aviación
http://www.boa.bo
Phone: (54 11) 5252 3410/11
Address: Cerrito 1056, City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Lufthansa
http://www.lufthansa.com.ar
Telephone number: (54 11) 4319 0600/5354 2333
Address: M. T. de Alvear 590, 6th floor - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Turkish Airlines
http://www.turkishairlines.com
Telephone number: (54 11) 4897 4304/05/06/07/08
Address: Av. Santa Fe 114, floor - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Air New Zealand
http://www.airnewzealand-ar.com
Telephone number: (54 11) 5274 1629
Address: No offices in Buenos Aires

Air Europa
http://www.aireuropa.com
Telephone number: Main office: 0810 122 4546/ Ezeiza: (54 11) 5480 5226
Address: Av Corrientes 880 2° “A”, City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Qatar
http://www.qatarairways.com/ar/es/homepage.page
Telephone number: (54 11) 5235 8780
Address: Carlos Pellegrini 1265, 4th floor - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

United Airlines
http://www.united.com/ual/es/ar/
Telephone number: 0800 333 0425/0810 777 8648
Address: Av. Madero 900 9th floor, City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC COMPANIES PROVIDING FLIGHTS TO AEROPARQUE - BUENOS AIRES
 

LATAM Argentina
https://www.latam.com/es_ar/
Phone: 0810 999 9526
Address: Av. Costanera Rafael Obligado S/N - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Andes
http://www.andesonline.com
Phone: 0810 777 26337
Address: Av. Córdoba 755 - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Amaszonas Uruguay
https://www.amaszonas.com/es-ar/
Phone: (54 11) 5032 2335
Address: Av. Córdoba 673, 3rd Floor off. A - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Aerolíneas Argentinas/Austral
https://www.aerolineas.com
http://www.austral.com.ar
Phone: 0810 222 8652 Address: Peru 2 - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Lade
http://www.lade.com.ar
Phone: 0810 810 5233; (54 11) 5353 2387
Address: Peru 714 - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Gol
http://www.voegol.com
Phone: 0810 266 3131/3232
Address: Cerrito 1134 - City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires

Boliviana de Aviación
http://www.boa.bo
Phone: (54 11) 5252 3410/11
Address: Cerrito 1056, City of Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires