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APART
PLAZA BUENOS AIRES Apart
hotels in buenos aires ,suites, studios,appart , temporary apartments
. Accommodations in Recoleta ,Barrio Norte.Rents Apartments in
Capital Federal,Argentine, aparthoteles
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LANGUAGE :Spanish is
the official language.However,if you speak English or
Portuguese,you won´t have any problems in getting
around.
LAW
ENFORCEMENT
: The federal police patrols the streets on foot,on
horseback and patrol cars.Policeman wear blue uniforms.The
coast guard takes care of the port area and the maritime
district.They wear brown uniforms.
SECURITY:
Buenos Aires is,generally speaking,a safe city, however,it
still is a big city.If you bear in mind the following
recommendations,you will enjoy your stay without major
problems.
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Keep your passport,air tickets and
cash in your hotel or apartment
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Do not walk on lonely streets or
parks at night.
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Do not stop taxis after 10 pm.Call
radio taxis
TIP
:Tips are another porteño custom.A 10%
tip is customary at restaurants and cafes.As to other
services,tips are up to you
EXCHANGE:The
peso is the Argentine currency and it has a one-to-one
parity with the dollar.The exchange rate varies slightly
from 99 to 100 pesos every 100 dollars.If you need to
exchange foreign currency,you can go to an official
exchange ofiice or bank
AUTOMATIC
TELLERS: Automatic tellers are
numerous around the city .They may be used to obtain
cash like Mastercard and Visa.Many ATs perform transactions
in US dollars and pesos
BANKING
AND SHOPPING HOURSRegular baking
hours are from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 3 pm.
Stores are open from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 8
pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm.However,you will
find open stores on main avenues on Saturday afternoon
and even on Sundays.Shopping centers,are open every
day form 10 am to 10 pm.
CREDIT CARDS
Most stores and restaurants accept major credit
cards
HOLIDAYS
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January 1:New Year
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April 13:Good Friday
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May 1 :Labor Day
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May 25:First Argentine Government
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June 10:National Sovereignty Day
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June 20:Flag Day
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July 9:Independence Day
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August 17:Anniversary of the death
of General San Martín
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(Official date of observace ,August
20)
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October 12:Colombus Day (Official
date of observace
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,October 15)
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December 8:Conception Day
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December 25:Christmas
| Convertions |
Electricity
It works at 220 volts,50 Hz |
Units of weight
1 gram=0.035 ounces
1 kilogram=1000 grams=2.3 pounds |
Units of lenght
1 centimeter=0.39 inches=0.033 feet
1 meter=0.62 miless=1.09 yardas |
Temperature
0º centigrade (0ºC)=32º Fahrenheit
100º centigrade (0ºC)=212º Fahrenheit |
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Clothes sizes / Medidas de ropa
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Women wear / Ropa Femenina
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Dresses /Vestidos y trajes
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Shoes / Zapatos
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Argentina
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42-44-46-48-50
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37-38-39
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USA
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12-14-16-18-20
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6-61/2-7
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Men wear / Ropa Masculina
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Suits / Trajes
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Shoes / Zapatos
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Argentina
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50-52-54-56
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39-40-41-42
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USA
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40-42-44-46
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61/2-71/2-81/2-91/2
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Blouses,tee-shirts and sweaters / Blusas
,remeras, y sweters
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Argentina
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38-40-42-44-46-48-50
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USA
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32-34-36-38-40-42-44
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Some
basic phrases / Algunas frases básicas
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Good morning
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Buenos Días
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Good afternnon
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Buenas Tardes
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Good evening
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Buenas noches
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How are
you?
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Como está
Usted?
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I´m
fine,and you?
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Estoy muy
bien , ¿Y Usted?
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Thank you
very much
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Muchas Gracias
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You´re
welcome
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DE nada
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My name
is ...
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Mi nombre
es...
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CAn you
help me?
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¿Puede
ayudarme?
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Do you speak
English?
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¿Habla
Usted Inglés?
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I don´t
speak English
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Yo no hablo
Español
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Excuse me,I
got lost
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Lo siento,estoy
perdido
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Shopping
/ Compras
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Cash
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Pago al
contado
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On sale
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Oferta
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How much
is this?
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Cuanto cuesta
esto?
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I am just
looking
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Sólo
estoy mirando
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I want to
buy...
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Yo quiero
comprar...
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Do you accept
credit cards?
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¿Acepta
tarjetas de crédito?
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Restaurant
/ Restaurante
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May I see
the menu?
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Podría
ver el menú?
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What do
you recommend?
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Que me recomienda?
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Waiter,the
bill please
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Mozo ,la
cuenta por favor
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