Travel Guidelines
In this section, you will find useful information on transportation, medical services, emergency contacts, and other practical details for your stay in Buenos Aires.
Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires
Avenida San Juan 350, San Telmo
Tel. +54911 4361-6919
Useful phone numbers
- Emergencies (fire, safety, etc.): 911.
- Emergency Medical Care System for public ambulance (SAME): 107.
- Civil Defence Emergencies: 103.
Medical Services
In case of medical urgency, we recommend resorting to Hospital Fernández, one of the best public hospitals in Argentina, free of charge.
- Hospital Fernández
Av. Cerviño 3356 | 011 48082600 - Hospital General de Agudos Bernardino Rivadavia
Avenida General Las Heras 2670 | 011 4809-2000 - Hospital Español
Avenida Belgrano 2975 | 0810-333-4677 - Hospital General de Agudos José María Ramos Mejía
Avenida General Urquiza 609 | 01149311884
COVID-19 Protocols
The use of a face mask is no longer compulsory in enclosed spaces.
CIMAM Hotels
- SOFITEL Buenos Aires Recoleta
- ESPLENDOR By Wyndham Buenos Aires Plaza Francia
- MELIA Buenos Aires Recoleta
- Dazzler By Wyndham Recoleta
- Sheraton Hotel
Transportation
Transfers from the airport
There are several taxis, remises (private cars) and private shuttle services with connections to the CIMAM hotels at both Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini International Airport and Jorge Newbery International Airport (domestic and regional flights).
Airport taxis - Ezeiza
Located at Terminal A
If you need to book a transfer, please write us at: hospitalitycimam23@gmail.com
Travel times
The travel time from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini International Airport to the hotels located in the Recoleta neighborhood is approximately 40 minutes.
Taxis
Taxis in Buenos Aires are easily recognizable being black and yellow. The taxi drivers accept argentine pesos as payment. There are different night rates. We also encourage you to move around with Apps such as Cabify, Uber.
Public Transport
SUBE is a travel card which anybody can buy on subway stations and load credit (cash only) It can be used at all modes of transportation. Buses, trains or the subway.
Electricity
Argentina operates on 220 volts with type C/ I style plugs. We advise bringing international travel adapters.
Climate in Buenos Aires
Temperatures vary between 16°C to 30°C. Bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
Currency exchange
Buying Argentine pesos
Exchange offices are the best place for reliable, transparent and safe transactions. Your hotel should be able to direct you to the nearest exchange house.
Another safe and legal method to obtain Argentine pesos at the official exchange rate is to extract money from the automatic teller machines (ATM), which operate 24 hours a day and accept all major international cards.
It is advisable to bring Euros, or US dollars in cash to exchange locally.
Please be advised that the exchange rate applied when using credit or debit cards in the shops will be different than when you exchange cash for Argentine pesos at an exchange house.Where to get information on exchange rates
To find out the daily exchange rates for different currencies, visit the exchange offices or consult the official website of Banco de la Nación Argentina. https://www.bna.com.ar/Personas Other local newspapers offer more information on the different types of rates. https://www.infobae.com/; https://www.lanacion.com.ar/; https://www.ambito.com/
Restaurants
Near the Sofitel Recoleta
Fervor Parrilla, Posadas 1519
Reservations: fervorbrasas.com.ar
Telephone: 011 2777-6223
Florería Atlántico, Arroyo 872
Telephone: 3984-7849
Provincia Vinoteca, Arroyo 826
Reservations: 11-5409-1799
La Rambla, Posadas 1602
Telephone: 011 6679-8333
Duhau Restaurante & Vinoteca, Avenida Alvear 1661
Telephone: 011 5171-1234
Martí, Bar & Vegetarian Restaurant
Rodríguez Peña 1973
Reservations: marti.meitre.com
Nuestro Secreto (Four Seasons Hotel), Posadas 1086
Reservations: zomatobook.com
Telephone: 011 4321-1200
Sushi Club Recova, Avenida 9 de Julio 1465
Reservations: sushiclub.com.ar
Telephone: 011 5263-7258
La Recova de Posadas, Posadas 1067
Telephone: 011 4326-7333 / 7331
Gioia Cocina Botánica, Posadas 1350
Reservations: gioia.meitre.com
Telephone: 011 5171-1330
Lima Estilo Nikkei Recoleta, Rodriguez Peña 1967
Reservations: meitre.com/es/limanikkei
Telephone: 011 15-3152-2492
Marcelo Restaurante Hotel Intersur Recoleta, Av. Callao 1764
Telephone: 5533-4050
Páru Inkas Sushi & Grill, Avenida Del Libertador 798
Reservations: paru-recoleta.meitre.com
Telephone: 011 4811-3782
Near the Dazzler Hotel
Roux, Peña 2300
Reservations: roux.meitre.com
Che Perú, Guido 1962
Reservations via WhatsApp: 011 15-5389-6162
El Burladero (cocina española), Pres. José Evaristo Uriburu 1488
Reservations: elburladero.com.ar Telephone: 011 3691-2717
Invernadero, Biblioteca Nacional, Agüero 2502
Reservations: meitre.com/es/blafoodgroup
La Parolaccia, Pres. Roberto M. Ortiz 1865
Reservations: laparolaccia.com
Telephone: 011 4804-0016
Tupé Parrilla, Tagle 2621
Reservations: www.tupe.com.ar
Telephone: 011 3756-5904
Near the Esplendor Hotel
Sottovoce, Avenida del Libertador 1098
Reservations: www.sottovoce.com.ar
Telephone: 011 3691-3317
Bistró, Posadas 1557
Telephone: 011 5353-4007
El Sanjuanino, Posadas 1515
Telephone: 011 4804-2909
Rufino Argentino, Avenida Pres. Manuel Quintana 465
Reservations: rufinoargentino.meitre.com
Telephone: 011 6432-4264
Fervor Parrilla, Posadas 1519
Reservations: fervorbrasas.com.ar
Telephone: 011 – 27776223
Páru Inkas Sushi & Grill, Avenida Del Libertador 798
Reservations: paru-recoleta.meitre.com
Telephone: 011 4811-3782
Near the Teatro Colón
Zum Edelweiss, Libertad 431
Reservations: 4382-3351
Los Galgos, Avenida Callao 501
Reservations: 4371-3561
Pizzería Güerrín, Avenida Corrientes 1368
Reservations: 4371-8141
Pizzería El cuartito, Talcahuano 937
Reservations: 011 4816-4331/1758
Pizzería Los Inmortales, Av. Corrientes 1369
Reservations: 4371-8141 Whatsapp: +54 9 11 6150-6698
In the city centre
Tucson, Avenida Corrientes 1220
Reservations: 4382-1354
La Estancia Asador Criollo, Lavalle 941
Reservations: 4326-0025
Fabric Sushi Obelisco, Avenida Corrientes 927
Reservations: 4732-3610
Restaurants near Museo Moderno
Café Rivas, Estados Unidos 302
Telephone: 011 6082-3591
Hierbabuena, Av. Caseros 454
Reservations: 11 3954 2871
Caseros, Av. Caseros 486
4307-4729
San Telmo Marke, Defensa 963
Palermo / Villa Crespo / Chacarita
Parrilla Don julio, Guatemala 4691
Reservations: 4831-9564 / 4832-6058 / 5311-5668
El preferido, Jorge Luis Borges 2108
WhatsApp +54 9 11 2881 2969
La Cabrera Parrilla, José A. Cabrera 5099/5127
Reservations: 4831-0325/ info@lacabrera.com.ar
Mengano, José A. Cabrera 5172
Reservations: restaurante.covermanager.com
Mail: reservas@menganoba.com
Telephone: 4771-0560
Franca, Darwin 1111
Reservations: franca.meitre.com/
Chuí, Loyola 1250
Reservations: chui.meitre.com/
Telephone: 15-5471-8397
Note: It is customary to leave a 10% tip.
Shopping
Patio Bullrich
Posadas 1245
Paseo Alcorta
Jerónimo Salguero 3172
Recoleta Urban Mall
Vicente López 2050
Alto Palermo Shopping
Avenida Santa Fe 3253
Galerías Pacífico
Avenida Córdoba 550
Traditional Argentine Gifts
- Las Tres Os, Libertad 1244
- Talabartería Aynié, Ortega y Gasset 1539
Chocolates
- El Viejo Oso
Montevideo 1594 Local 2
Flowers
- Armando Florería
Ayacucho 1785
Bookstores
- El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Av. Sta. Fe 1860, CABA
- Eterna Cadencia (Palermo)
Honduras 5574, CABA
Phone: 011 4774-4100 - Librería Norte
Av. Gral. Las Heras 2225, CABA
Phone: 011 4807-2039 - Céspedes Libros Recoleta
Junín 1930, CABA
Phone: 011 15-3397-3682