USEFUL PHONES TO HAVE IN BUENOS AIRES

When traveling to Buenos Aires, having access to useful phone numbers can be essential for emergencies, assistance, and general inquiries. Here are some important phone numbers to have:

Emergency Services:

  • Ambulance / Medical Emergency: 107
  • Fire Department: 100
  • Police: 101

Tourist Assistance:

  • Tourist Police: 0800-122-5050
  • Tourist Ombudsman Office: 0800-999-2838

Transportation:

  • Buenos Aires Airport (Ezeiza): +54 11 5480-6111
  • Buenos Aires Airport (Aeroparque): +54 11 5480-6111
  • Taxi Companies: Radio Taxi: +54 11 5238-0000 / +54 11 4924-8990

Health and Medical Services:

  • Emergency Medical Assistance: 107
  • Emergency Pharmacies: 0800-666-3636

Embassies:

  • Emergency Consular Assistance (24/7): +54 11 4819-7000
  • U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires: +54 11 5777-4533
  • UK Embassy in Buenos Aires: +54 11 4808-2200
  • Australian Embassy in Buenos Aires: +54 11 4779-3500
  • Canadian Embassy in Buenos Aires: +54 11 4808-1000

Local Services:

  • Buenos Aires City Government: 147 (In Buenos Aires City)
  • National Government Helpline: 0800-222-3425

Public Transportation:

  • Subte (Subway) Information: 0800-555-1616
  • Bus Terminal Retiro: +54 11 4310-0700

Lost or Stolen Credit Cards:

  • Visa: 4379-3400
  • MasterCard: 4348-4700
  • American Express: 4379-2300

Electricity / Gas Service:

  • Edenor (Electricity): 0800-666-3367
  • Metrogas (Gas): 0800-333-6426

Consular Assistance (General):

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Argentina): +54 11 4819-7000