Welcome to Argentina
PesoCurrency in Argentina
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Basic Country Profile
Location: South America
Capital: Buenos Aires
Population: 44.3 million
Major Languages: Spanish
Major Religions: Roman Catholic
Currency: Peso
Terrain: Rich plains of the Pampas in northern half, flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, rugged Andes along western border
Climate: Mostly temperate; arid in southeast; Sub-Antarctic in Southwest
Dial Code: +54
Time Zone: -03:00
Disability Population: 12.9%
Emergency Numbers: 101 & 911 Police & general emergencies (dial *31416 from a mobile phone)
100 Fire Brigade
Disability Legislations and Policies
CRPD ratification date: September 2, 2008
Link to State Party/Alternate reports (OHCHR)
People with disabilities have the right to full healthcare coverage and education in Argentina. This is guaranteed by two national laws: Law 22,432, which establishes the integral protection system for people with disability (1981) and Law 24,901, which establishes the system for basic habilitation and rehabilitation services for people with disabilities (1997).
Travel Related Information
Argentina is not very accessible for people with disabilities. There are narrow uneven sidewalks which make navigating on a wheelchair very difficult. Few buses have large spaces for a wheelchair but the subway (Subte) is not accessible for people with disabilities.
Vias Accesibles – Provides information about accessible tourism in Argentina including destinations, accommodation, excursions, entertainment, food, cultural activities etc. Visit website – http://www.viasaccesibles.com.ar/index.php
QRV Transportes Especiales – QRV Transportes Especiales is an accessible taxi service in Buenos Aires which private transportation and city tours in vans fully equipped for wheelchair users. Visit website here – http://www.qrvtransportes.com.ar/
National Disability Agency Website
https://www.argentina.gob.ar/andis
Accessible in Buenos Aires
https://blog.handiscover.com
Useful Links
National Disability Agency Website
https://www.argentina.gob.ar/andis
Accessible in Buenos Aires
https://blog.handiscover.com