Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires (Port of Entry)
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The attractions of Buenos Aires are well covered in such publications as the Lonely Planet guides.
Capital Federal or central Buenos Aires is a handy point for checking into and out of the country . Most yachting activity - and where most visitors choose to based - is in the San Isidro/San Fernando area.
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Local Weather
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Check-in facilities at Buenos Aires
Clearing in to Buenos Aires is relatively simple, but needs some leg work and must be completed within 24 hours of arrival. You need to take, not only your passports, ship's papers and clearance from your last port but also a letter from the marina ( Pto Madera or YCA) stating that your yacht is indeed in the port. You must first attend the Immigration building at Av. Antartida Argentina 1355 close west of Darsena Norte. The person who deals with yachts has an office buried deep within the bowels of the building . Next call is either at the Prefectura office situated on one of the bridges in the Puerto Madero complex or at the main Prefctura offices on the corner of Calle 8 and Ramon Castillo. From there it is recommended to take a taxi ( which should cost less than 20 pesos) to the office of Direccion General de Aduanas to get your Certificado de Admision Temporal. Despite the grand name this is a small building in a rather dodgy neighbourhood at Av. Pedro de Mendoza 1544 at the far end of Puerto Madero. This is only a short walk from the Boca tourist precinct. A regular bus can be taken back to town for the grand price of 1.25 pesos.
When shifting ship up to the San Fernando area there is no requirement to do any further paperwork.
Most Yachting Facilities
- San Isidro/San Fernando - Most cruisers proceed to the San Isidro/ San Fernando area - just NW of the city of Buenos Aires where the bulk of water related activity occurs.
Offshore Islands and Groups
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Yacht Club Argentino . A private yacht club, the most prestigious in the country. 7 days free mooring for visitors. Yachts lie to buoys. The best place to stop when clearing into Buenos Aires either from another Argentinian port or from overseas. Call 'YCA' 'eek-ka' on Ch 71 on arrival to seek admission. A club launch will open the boom for you and direct you to your mooring.
- Puerto Madero. An upmarket commercial marina situated within the old Puerto Madero dock area. One night's free mooring. Call 'Marina Puerto Madero' on Ch 71. The swing bridge at the entrance opens for yachts on the hour as required and as with YCA a marina workboat will direct you to your berth.
Both marinas have very helpful staff. Advance booking recommended in both cases.
- See also San Isidro/San Fernando
Anchorages
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Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
There are no local chandlers
Repairs/Yards
There are no local repair facilities
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
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Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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Grocery & Supply Stores
Several small supermercados are situated in the adjacent city.
Eateries
Plentiful and good. Those around Puerto Madero tend to be expensive.
Internet/WiFi
No WiFi at either marina but it is possible to tap into local cafes, etc..
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Buenos Aires has an efficient rail, bus and subway network. There are direct flights from BA to the US and European destinations. Qantas operates a direct service to and from Sydney, Australia while Aerolineas Argentina operates direct flights to Auckland, NZ.
Routes/Passages To/From
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Cruiser's Friends
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- Hi all, Whatever you need from this latitude let me know! Contact : wetdocXargentina.com , replace X for @, to avoid spam. Good winds for all! Omar Sanchez. Wetdoc
Forum Discussions
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External Links
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References & Publications
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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port & this page's details validated: May 2010
Personal Notes
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