Explore Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina. In 2012, it was the most visited city in South America. Buenos Aires is a multicultural city, being home to multiple ethnic and religious groups and is well known for it,s European architecture and rich cultural life.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The official language is Spanish, but locals speak English at the most popular tourist destinations like Buenos Aires.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Argentine Peso (ARS)
UTC-03:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
A basic lunch time meal per person will be around 418$ (R114) which includes a drink. A meal for two people at an exclusive restaurant will be around 1500$ (R411).
Drinks
Imported beers are priced at around 122$ (R30) and local beers at around 79$ (R22).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a basic fee of 50$ (R14) and 23$ (R6) for every kilometer therafter.
General Transport
It is advised to purchase a SUBE card for 85$ (R23) and load it with credits. Subway tickets are priced at around 20$ (R6) and bus tickets around 17$ (R5).

Things to do in Buenos Aires

Tourists like to pay respects to Evita at Cementerio de la Recoleta when visiting Buenos Aires. You can also stroll down El Caminito, go market-hopping in San Telmo, have a coffee at a historic hangout, spend some time in nature, go tango dancing, or have a night out in Palermo. The top attractions to visit in Buenos Aires are Teatro Colon, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Bosques de Palermo, and Jardin Japones.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • Tetanus
  • Ditherier
  • Pertussis
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis
  • Polio
  • Yellow Fever
  • Yellow Fever
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable Shoes
  • Universal adapter
  • Power bank
  • First Aid Kit
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Camera
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans don’t need a Visa to enter Argentina but must have a passport valid for atleast 3 months containing 2 blank pages.