Buenos Aires Emergency And Communications

In an emergency, dial ☎911 for police, ☎100 for fire, and ☎107 for an ambulance.

Tourist Police, 436 Corrientes, Microcentro (☎4346 5748). S Florida. Handles tourist-related crimes, including theft. Dial ☎101 for emergencies.

Medical Services

Most medical problems, from the flu to a fracaso (disaster) can be treated for free at public hospitals. Private clinics offer improved care and the guarantee of English-speaking doctors, but these bonuses will come at a price.

Public Hospitals

Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín, Av. Córdoba 2351, Recoleta (☎5950 8000; www.hospitaldeclinicas.uba.ar). S Facultad de Medicina. Open 24hr. The information desk (☎5950 8558/5950 8617) is on the ground floor. Open daily 7am-8pm.

Private Clinics

Hospital Británico, Perdriel 74, Barracas (☎4309 6400). Open 24hr.
Hospital Italiano, Gascón 450, Almagro (☎4959 0200). Open 24hr.

Internet Access

Internet cafes and access points are everywhere in the center, and are particularly highly concentrated along Avenida de Mayo. Additionally, most locutorios (call centers) have at least a few computers. Access usually ranges from AR$1.50-4, depending on the speed of the connection and the centrality of the cafe. Locations in the city center, for example, will be more expensive.

Postal Services

There are several post office branches throughout Buenos Aires. Most are open 9am-5pm. Look for the “Correo Argentino” signs. Many convenience stores, locutorios, and kiosks throughout the city center also offer postal services.

Correo Central, Gen. Juan D. Perón 300. S LN Alem. The temporary main branch of the Argentine postal service. The old building, an epic Beaux Arts masterpiece, was closed in March 2008 for renovations that will last until 2011. Poste Restante services are on the main floor. Open M-F 8am-8pm, Sa 9am-1am.