In the center of Buenos Aires, on almost every block you will find public telephones, or pay phones. They are also found in malls, kiosks, restaurants
and bars, as well as other public places.
To use a public telephone the minimum charge is 0.20 cents and 0.05, 0.10, 0.25, 0.50 and $1 coins are all accepted. You can also buy phone cars at kiosks and with from other telephone companies to use on the public phones instead of change.
You can also go to a “locutorio” which is normally open 24 hours and has a number of private telephone cabanas where you can make local, long distance and international calls.
To make an international call from Buenos Aires you should first dial the 00 and then the country code, followed by the city code, followed by the actual phone number. If you do not know the country code you need you can contact the operator.
Helpful numbers to know in Buenos Aires include:
Medical Emergency: 107
Police and Firefighters: 101
Information: 110
National Operator: 19
International Operator: 000
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