Tip 1: Save 107 (ambulance) and 101 (police) in your phone as soon …

Save 107 (ambulance) and 101 (police) in your phone as soon as you arrive.

Tip 2: For insurance claims after theft, you must file a formal den…

For insurance claims after theft, you must file a formal denuncia at a local police station — ask for the tourist police if available.

Tip 3: The 0800-999-5065 tourist hotline has English-speaking opera…

The 0800-999-5065 tourist hotline has English-speaking operators and is free to call from any phone.

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🚨Emergency Numbers

How Does Emergency Numbers Work in Argentina?

Last verified: 2025-06 · Americas

1The Quick Answer

✅Quick Answer

Call 101 for police, 107 for ambulance (SAME service), and 100 for fire anywhere in Argentina.

2What You Need to Know

The main emergency numbers are 101 (Policía), 107 (SAME ambulance service), and 100 (fire brigade). A dedicated tourist police line — 0800-999-5065 — is available in Buenos Aires and can connect English speakers with assistance. In Buenos Aires, the tourist police (Policía de Turismo) have offices in key areas like the city centre and can help with theft reports needed for insurance claims. Save these numbers in your phone before you travel.

3Practical Tips

Practical Tips

1Save 107 (ambulance) and 101 (police) in your phone as soon as you arrive.
2For insurance claims after theft, you must file a formal denuncia at a local police station — ask for the tourist police if available.
3The 0800-999-5065 tourist hotline has English-speaking operators and is free to call from any phone.

How does this compare?

Emergency Numbers rules in nearby and similar countries:

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MexicoNormal

Call 911 for all emergencies nationwide; dial 078 for the tourist assistance hotline.

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BrazilNormal

Police (Polícia Militar): 190; ambulance (SAMU): 192; fire brigade (Bombeiros): 193; Federal Police: 197.

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CanadaNormal

Call 911 for all emergencies — police, fire, and ambulance — anywhere in Canada.

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A 10% tip at restaurants is standard; tip in pesos and it is not included in the bill.

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Buenos Aires has an extensive Subte subway and Metrobus BRT network, both accessed with the rechargeable SUBE card.

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Warning

Private hospitals in Buenos Aires are excellent, but travel insurance with evacuation cover is essential — especially in remote Patagonia.

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Cannabis is decriminalized for personal use, abortion has been legal since 2020, and Argentina's complex currency regulations affect how tourists handle money.

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Argentina has no strict dress codes, but Buenos Aires is a fashion-conscious city where smart-casual is the norm.

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🍺Alcohol Rules

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The legal drinking age is 18, and Argentina has a rich wine culture — Malbec from Mendoza is a point of national pride.

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