Argentina (AR)
Argentina is South America's second-largest country — a land of European-influenced culture, world-class wine, legendary beef, breathtaking landscapes from Patagonia to the Andes, and one of the most vibrant expat communities in Latin America.
Capital: Buenos Aires
Region: Americas
Language: Spanish
Currency: ARS ($)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 25)
Emergency: 911
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
911
Police
911
Fire Brigade
100
Ambulance
107
Poison Control
0800-333-0160 (CIATOX — free, 24/7)
Mental Health
Centro de Asistencia al Suicida: 135 (free, 24/7)
Domestic Violence
Línea 144 — Violencia de Género (free, 24/7, national)
Child Protection
Línea 102 — Infancia y Adolescencia (free)
Road Assistance
ACA (Automóvil Club Argentino): 0800-888-9111. Membership recommended (ARS 15,000–25,000/year). RACE and other private assistance plans also available.
SAME — Sistema de Atención Médica de Emergencias
107
Buenos Aires City emergency medical system. Dispatches ambulances and paramedics 24/7. Free public emergency medical service in the CABA.
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How to call emergency services in Argentina
For 911: free from any phone without credit, works without SIM. State your location (province and street address), type of emergency, and number of people involved. Spanish required — English speakers may face language barriers outside major hotels.