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Special fares: The Argempass entitles visitors to unlimited first-class train travel, and this is only sold in Argentina at railway booking offices. Passes are available for 30 days, 60 days and 90 days. A add-on is charged for sleeping car accommodation. The passes must be used within 30 days of purchase and are valid from the first day of use to the last day at 2400. Other discount tickets include: Group Pass: 10 to 25 per cent discount for a group of 10 to 25 people; Senior Pass: 25 per cent discount for women aged 55 and over and men aged 60 and over; and Student Pass: 25 per cent discount for students. Family Pass: 25 per cent discount for a parent and up to two children; Youth Pass: 25 per cent discount for people under 30 years of age;


Road
Major privatization programs have resulted in many trunk roads being upgraded, and roads are generally in good condition. Expect tolls on motorways. Rural roads are in bad shape , composed of packed dirt, become impassable after rain. Still , buses are considered to be a more reliable form of long-distance transport than trains. Traffic drives on the right. Car hire: There are a many agencies in Buenos Aires (including Avis, Dollar and Hertz). Drivers must be at more than 21 years of age (sometimes up to 25 years of age). Documentation: International Driving Permit is mandatory and this must be stamped at the offices of the Automóvil Club Argentino. These papers must be carried at all times whilst driving: proof of ownership, proof of insurance and receipt for last tax payment.

Urban
Buenos Aires is generally well served by public transport. The city’s underground, the Subte, was the first to be constructed in Latin America. Recently privatized, its old extravagant stations (decorated with ceramic tiles portraying scenes of Argentine life) are now being renovated. There are five lines, labeled A to E. Services operate from early morning to late at night on a fixed-fare basis; tokens can be purchased at booking offices. Bus: Services are provided by colectivo buses in service 24 hours a day on an economical flat fare; however, these are often jam-packed, particularly at rush hour, but are usually prompt. There are extensive bus services in other towns, including trolleybuses in Rosario. The main bus station is in Buenos Aires, at Av. Ramos Mejia 1680, close to Retiro Station. Taxi: Available in most cities and large towns and can either be hailed on the street or found at taxi ranks. They are usually identifiable by their yellow roofs. It is best to use hotel-recommended taxis.
















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