Buenos Aires travel tips
What it costs, how to get around and how to stay safe in Buenos Aires, written for first-time visitors. Details such as prices and ticket rules change, so check official sources before you travel.
- Cost level
- Moderate
- Currency
- Argentine peso (ARS).
- Emergency
- 911 for emergencies.
Budget & costs
Buenos Aires on a budget: what it costs and where to save
Buenos Aires is good value, but exchange rates vary.
ReadGetting around
Getting around Buenos Aires: airport transfers, tickets and tips
Subte, buses and taxis.
ReadSafety & scams
Is Buenos Aires safe? Scams, areas and what to know
Take care of valuables.
ReadBest time to visit
Best time to visit Buenos Aires: month-by-month guide
March to May and September to November, when it is mild.
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