Summer runs from November to February and is particularly hot and humid toward the
end of the season. Autumn and spring are pleasantly mild and sunny. Winter, from
June to August, can be fairly cold (41-54°F/5-12°C), with bright,
clear skies and occasional rain. Summer is high season, when most residents of
Buenos Aires, known as porteños, leave the city. Winter is low season.
Voltage
220V AC, 50 Hz triple flat-pin plugs and the older twin round pins are standard.
Time
GMT -3 hours (-2 hours in the summer)
Money
The unit of currency in Argentina is the Argentine peso (AR$), which consists of 100
centavos. Upscale hotels, restaurants and shops sometimes accept US dollars. Note
that the peso is always represented as $ and the US dollar as US$. All major
currencies can be exchanged easily in the main tourist centers. Hotels, upscale
restaurants and shops accept major credit cards.
