Next Thursday the 27th the 47th edition of the Buenos Aires International Book Faira cultural event that is already traditional, even in Uruguay, as a perfect opportunity to take a short trip and, currently, take advantage of the favorable price difference for this side of the border.
The Fair will be held, as usual, in the La Rural Fairgroundsin the Buenos aires city, and it can be visited every day: from Monday to Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The only exception will be Saturday the 29th, which, due to the Night of the Fair, will keep its doors open until midnight.
You can visit the Book Fair until May 15.
However, from Uruguay it is not as easy as for Argentines —especially those who live in the capital— to attend this event in which books and publishers are the main protagonists. However, year after year, many Uruguayans visit the neighboring country to tour the corridors, pavilions and stands of La Rural. This year, in addition, the exchange rate gap plays in favor, which means that Argentina be a cheap country
But, what costs must be taken into account when going to the Book Fair?
transportation alternatives
The first point to consider is transportation. For a short trip or, even, with a round trip on the same day, the most chosen options are your own car or the catamaran through the Silver river.
In case you choose to go by water, one of the alternatives is the Buquebus. This company offers tickets for these dates that depart, one way —in the morning— from 3,995 pesos on the fast ship. If the return trip is on the same day, the return ticket can be obtained from 2,379 pesos; For another date, the price starts from 4,012 pesos.
Another option is cologneexpress, which offers round-trip tickets for around 2,480 pesos each.
However, if the option of traveling by own carthere are two main costs to consider: fuel and tolls. In the case of fuel, it should be remembered that, at least during the remainder of April, the government froze its price at a maximum of 71.89 pesos for a liter of super 95 gasoline, and at 56.99 pesos for a liter of diesel 50S.
With these values, filling a tank in Uruguay costs between 3,235.05 and 4,672.85 pesos in the case of the super 95 naphtha —considering that the capacity of most current tanks is between 45 and 65 liters—; and between 2,564.55 and 3,704.35 if using diesel 50S.
In case of filling the tank in the border zone, it is necessary to remember the existence of a 30% discount in the Internal Specific Tax (Imesi) both for gasoline and diesel.
If, on the other hand, you need to refuel in Argentina, these are the current prices in Uruguayan pesos at service stations in the neighboring country.
- Super gasoline: 31.70 pesos
- Premium gasoline: 40.65 pesos
- Common diesel: 34.07 pesos
- Premium diesel: 48.68 pesos
Regarding tolls, since last Monday 10, the rate for motorcycles and the like in the two International Bridges that join the borders of Argentina and Uruguay costs 100 pesos; while cars and trucks must pay 450 pesos.
Tickets to the Fair and prices of books
He input value to the Fair —which can be purchased online through the official website of the event or at the ticket offices of the venue, in person— varies depending on the day the event is visited. In this way, from Monday to Thursday, a general ticket is worth 144 pesos for Uruguayans; while Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays, the value is 216 pesos. The option of purchasing a pass for three visits is also available, the price of which is 324 pesos.
As for the books, prices vary significantly from stand to stand —that is, between publishers and different proposals—, as well as according to their category and age. However, among the best-selling titles, prices of around 1,600 pesos can be found among the most expensive options —both fiction and non-fiction—; while the cheapest are available from 500 pesos. Although offers, discounts and promotions are very common at the Fair.
Source: Ambito
