Although when you arriving to Buenos Aires it is officially autumn, my personal experience is that the weather behaves in the last years more as a spring or late summer till beginning of May.
The temperatures oscillate between 60° to 90° F.
Weather Channel Buenos Aires
Rain can be frequent so be sure to pack a strong, portable umbrella.
To enjoy your trip to the fullest pack accordingly. A great piece of advice would be to think LAYERS – this way you can add or remove garments depending on the weather condition.
The nights are cooler in autumn, so make sure to pack a light jacket, a sweater or a cardigan and a shawl to layer up in case the temperature drops chilly.
Heels is an item to avoid during the day, as many streets are made of cobblestones, you can never be sure these are secure, and can very easily twist and ankle.
Jeans: a great versatile piece that you can dress up or down, especially on April, 7th, on our visit to the Estancia (ranch).
Jewish tour: As we are going to visit Orthodox shuls, the gentlemen have to wear long pants. They request for the ladies not to come with sleeveless shirts (you can cover with a shawl), miniskirts or leggings. Long pants for ladies are allowed.
Shabbat services: congregants of Comunidad Bet-El dress casual and there is no dress code to attend Shabbat Services. Just bear in mind that we are going to walk from the hotel to the synagogue.(Around 10 blocks each way).
Dinners included in the itinerary and tango show: applies the same principle as Shabbat services.
IMPORTANT: THERE IS A DENGUE EPIDEMIC IN BUENOS AIRES. NOTHING THAT CANNOT BE FOUGHT WITH MOSQUITO REPELLENT. BE SURE YOU BRING ENOUGH.
El Calafate (Patagonia) WHAT TO PACK
El Calafate is located at 50º 20´ South latitude.
The weather is dry and the temperatures are mild:
In summer, the highest average temperature is 70º F.
In winter the lowest average temperature is 23º F.
Clothing
Comfortable and warm.
Gloves.
Cap.
Waterproof jackets.
Sunglasses.
Hiking sneakers/ Runners.
Scarf.
Special Cares: Moisturizing crèmes, Sun block.
Weather Channel El Calafate
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Those who rely on electrical appliances should note that the voltage in Argentina is different from the US and things such a hair dryers may blow out. Argentina uses 220 Volts, so it is probably a good idea to invest in a voltage converter just in case.
TIPPING
Tips in Buenos Aires are included. But you will have free time to dine, lunch or do extra activities on your own.
In restaurants, the usual is 10%. Tips are left in cash only. You can leave the tip in US Dollars, which will be very much appreciated. So it is a good idea to bring singles to Argentina.
Taxi drivers do not expect to be tipped.
Those of you who travel to El Calafate (Patagonia) , remember that the tips are not included. A $3 US Dollar trip per person per movement is suggested.
ATMs in Argentina
Bear in mind that ATMs in Argentina do not issue any foreign currency.
TAXIS
Hailing a taxi is easy! Just to stand on the passenger’s side of the street, look for a taxi with the red and white libre (free) light lit up in the upper left-hand corner of the windshield, then stick out your arm. While most taxis are just fine, it’s best to look for a Radio Taxi, which you can identify by the “Radio Taxi” logo on top or side of the car. Though odds are you’ll be ok in any taxi, Radio Taxi registers all of its drivers and every ride, therefore reducing the chance that your driver will try to scam you .
If you’re worried about your Spanish, write the address and/or cross streets on a slip of paper and show your driver.
Detecting a strong accent, some drivers will take you on a round-about route in order to milk the fare. Avoid this situation by waving a taxi heading in the direction of where you are going, and try to be more or less familiar with the route. If the prospect of figuring out where you are in this enormous city seems daunting, fake it! Show that you are paying attention by reading street signs and watching where the driver goes. Confidence is key.
Try to carry small bills, especially for shorter journeys, as change is often difficult to come by in Buenos Aires.
The numbers shown at the taximeter is the amount of pesos you have to pay.
