Useful Information in Brief
- Official Language: Spanish
- Local time: UTC – 3
- Currency: Argentinian peso (ARS $)
- General emergency number: 911 or 107
- International dial code for Argentina: +54
- Shop opening hours: Most shops, including grocery stores, open at 9:00 and close at 20:00.
Transportation to La Plata
More information coming soon
Weather in La Plata in August
The average temperature in La Plata in August is about 9° to 15°C. There will be some rainy days.
Time zone
Argentina is in the UTC-3:00 time zone. The program will be scheduled using local time. Please be careful when checking the IAUS 401 program as an online attendant.
Currency
The Argentinian currency is the Argentinian Peso (AR$). Currently, 1 USD averages ARS$ 1004.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted. Some shops will accept US dollars. Cash payments in other foreign currencies are not accepted.
You can exchange US Dollars or Euros at many banks and Exchange offices.
Language
The official language in Argentina is Spanish. All the activities of the IAUS401 will be in English.
Food and water
Tap water is safe and fine for consumption, but some people prefer to get bottled water to avoid the taste or chlorine smell produced by water treatment.
Charging and connecting your gadgets
The voltage in La Plata is 220V, 50Hz. The outlets are type I, with three flat pins in a triangular pattern.
Occasionally, you could use a plug type C, which has two round pins.
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We recommend getting an international power plug adapter to avoid running out of batteries.
