Think of Buenos Aires, and the city’s emblematic broad avenues may spring to mind.
These form part of a grid layout that makes navigation simple, and although traffic can be slow-moving, getting around is easy thanks to Buenos Aires’ public transport system.
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The best way to explore the city’s neighborhoods is often on foot. For longer journeys, hop on a bus or bicycle or take the subway. Using public transit in Buenos Aires is generally safe, but as in most large cities, it’s best to watch your wallet and keep your phone out of sight.
The subway is the quickest way around the city
Buenos Aires’ Subte network is the oldest in South America. The first line was inaugurated in 1913. It’s often the quickest way to move around the city, as long as you are traveling between locations that are served by connecting lines on the network (many places aren’t).
During rush hour (8am to 9am and 5pm to 7pm), trains are crowded, and not all are air-conditioned, making for hot, sticky journeys in summer. Trains run from around 5:30am to 11:30pm, with shorter hours on Sundays, so keep an eye on the time if you are planning to take the Subte at night.
Some stations have separate entrances for each platform (usually on opposite sides of the street). In this case, make sure the platform is for trains going in the correct direction of travel before passing through the turnstile.
A bus can get you nearly everywhere
Buenos Aires has an extensive bus network with 336 different routes, so there will almost certainly be a bus stop nearby wherever you are. It can be tricky working out bus routes, but Cómo Llego is helpful. Most buses run all night. Pay onboard using a SUBE card (cash is not accepted).
The Metrobus network is a system of designated bus lanes running down the center of several of the city’s major avenues, including Avenida 9 de Julio. The buses using the metrobus lanes are no different from other city buses, but the stops are on raised platforms in the center of the road. Some have SUBE card-charging machines.
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