Tourists from all over the world, seeking dental care, are now flocking to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital and one of the great cosmopolitan cities of Latin America.

While walking through the tree-lined streets of Recoleta and Palermo, decorated with marble neo-classical architecture, you will understand why it is often called the Paris of South America.

European immigrants, mostly from Spain and Italy, brought to Buenos Aires the warmth of Mediterranean culture, wherein friends, family, and conversation are the most important things in life.

The city of more than 11 million people is also home to an incomparable array of theaters, museums, art galleries, and other traditional venues.

In the past years the tango has also witnessed an explosive growth. You can now see different forms of tango every night of your stay all over town.

All these and much more are making Buenos Aires the world's new hot city.

There is no time like the present to visit Buenos Aires, a city rich in cultural excitement you will surely enjoy.

Buenos Aires, what to do:

This city, famous for its excellent gastronomy, has plenty of excellent restaurants. If you want more information visit www.guiaoleo.com.

The Eternautas www.eternautas.com offer a dynamic and entertaining approach to learning about the city of Buenos Aires and its most outstanding attributes. History, architecture, art, and culture are the cornerstones of the journeys. In March 2006 they had the honor of guiding Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and the Heir Princes, as a part of the Official visit they made to our country.

Malba (www.malba.org.ar), short for Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires, is considered to have one of the finest Latin American art collections in the world. The permanent collection includes Frida Kahlo, Xul Solar, Diego Rivera and Guillermo Kuitca.

Before arriving

Is it necessary to get a visa to enter to Argentina?
Argentina is a country with a great quantity of diplomatic agreements; thus, a high number of foreigners do not need a visa to enter. To learn your country’s visa agreement, you may visit the site: www.cancilleria.gov.ar (section "Temas consulares").

Is it necessary to be vaccinated before coming?
There is no obligation nor any need to be vaccinated before coming to Buenos Aires, since this is a safe city from the sanitary perspective. Our tap water is safe to drink. Public hospitals, available to all tourists, are opened for any emergency 24 hours a day and all services are free. Medical professionals are internationally recognized for their excellent level of knowledge and care.

Languages
Spanish is the official language. But most people working in a field related to tourism speak English.

How is the weather in Buenos Aires?
Portenos, as residents of Buenos Aires are called, enjoy pleasant weather all year round. Average annual temperatures are about 18º (centigrade), or 70 degrees Farenheit. A few days can be extremely hot or cold during the year. This climate allows you stroll throughout the city in every season. In winter, the coldest month is July. In summer, heat is accompanied by humidity. Rainy days are frequent in autumn and spring-time.

Seasons:
Summer (December 21 to March 20)
Autumn (March 21 to June 20)
Winter (June 21 to September 20)
Spring (September 21 to December 20)

Currency
Argentinean currency is the peso; 3 pesos equal 1 US dollar.

Is Buenos Aires an unsafe city? Should you take some precautions before arriving?
Buenos Aires is a safe city; however, as in any big metropolis, you should take some precautions. For example, do not leave handbags hanging on the chair back in public places and do not walk at night along dark streets.

What prefixes need to be dialed when calling to Buenos Aires?
The country code of Argentina is 54, and the area code for Buenos Aires is 11. So, if you want to call at 4828-0821 from abroad, you should dial: (54 11) 4828-0821.


You can find this information and more at the official website for Buenos Aires www.bue.gov.ar

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