Terrible traffic is one of the first things you will notice about Buenos Aires but fear not, there are alternatives to driving! For starters, Buenos Aires is very easily walkable city especially the areas of Palermo, La Boca, San Telmo, Recoleta, and Belgrano. Watch out for the heat and thunderstorms in the summer!

One of the best ways to figure out how to get to where you are going by public transportation is by dialing 131 from any public phone. After you say your location and your destination, the operator will give you the best way to get there through the Subte (subway), or the Colectivo (bus) as well as the closest stops. 

Bus Service

There are 200 bus routes in Buenos Aires but don't worry about getting to know them all. There are a few that will come in handy for your stay and you'll find it easy to get accustomed to the system with a map (you can get one at any news stand). Bus fares depend on your destination and you have to pay as you board. The ticket machines only accept coins and they give back change.

The Subway

The Subte is South America's first underground railway!
The subway runs from 5am to 11pm Monday-Saturday. On Sundays it opens at 8am and closes 10:30pm.