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Cloths in general

Cloths in general, Buenos Aires

 10 Reviews  I found traveling in Argentina was much easier because the cost of having laundry done is minimal, hence you can travel much lighter than you would in other places! a good windbreaker, there is a lot... 

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Health and body care

Health and body care, Buenos Aires

 2 Reviews  I always forget to bring meds with me. I have been very very sick the first two times down here and have had trouble finding the meds I want, even with a local who is fluent in both Spanish and... 

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Sunglasses, a combo lock, etc

Sunglasses, a combo lock, etc, Buenos Aires

 haikela7 Says:   I had no idea how much I would use my sunglasses even in the colder months. The city is not the cleanest, so they helped protect my contact lenses from the... 

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Seasonal packing

Seasonal packing, Buenos Aires

 TheWanderingCamel Says:   Layers are definitely the way to think, especially if you're visiting in Spring (September, October, November), justifiably the most popular season both for... 

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A few handy hints

A few handy hints, Buenos Aires

 TheWanderingCamel Says:  Shoe- and bag-aholics - leave room in your suitcase - this place is accessory heaven. All that beef means all that leather and the shops are full of the most... 

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Put a Little Spice in Your Life

Put a Little Spice in Your Life, Buenos Aires

 jakelorenzo Says:  Bring a lot less luggage than you usually do. Laundries are on every corner and they are very inexpensive, about $3 US for a whole washer load. They'll usually... 

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Things you should bring

Things you should bring, Buenos Aires

 midnight_mike Says:   Buenos Aires gets very hot in the summer, while the spring and summer are very tolerable. The weather is very similar to Paris. Just remember that the seasons... 

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Fall in Buenos Aires

Fall in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

 Dabs Says:  If you plan on doing some serious leather shopping, you might consider packing an extra collapsible bag. We always pack one for our dirty clothes and then we... 

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Few things to always bring

Few things to always bring, Buenos Aires

 mrtourne Says:  Leave space in your bags, at 3-1 ratio peso-dollar you can shop a long way here. I would suggest rubber soled shoes in Buenos Aires. Some sidewalks can be... 

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Only a few things you can't buy there

Only a few things you can't buy there, Buenos Aires

 ddbleu Says:  Bring an empty duffel bag to carry home all the beautiful new shoes you'll buy. If you are a woman who wears anything larger than a size 8, forget shopping for... 

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Buy a Good Travel Guidebook

Buy a Good Travel Guidebook, Buenos Aires

 Bwana_Brown Says:   Before you go on a major trip, I find that it is essential to invest in a good travel guide book. In my case, I really did not have much detailed knowledge of... 

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ear plugs are needed if you are a light sleeper

ear plugs are needed if you are a light sleeper, Buenos Aires

 rosie235 Says:   if you are a light sleeper and you are in Argentina during the Christmas and New years celebrations pack some ear plugs as they love to set off firecrackers... 

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The Guide

The Guide, Buenos Aires

 leok Says:   Time Out's city guide to Buneos Aires is the bible of where to go and what to do. After a quick rundown on the history of the city the majority of the book is... 

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October - Umbrella & Jackets a Must

October - Umbrella & Jackets a Must, Buenos Aires

 XKuger Says:  Nothing special If you are travelling in October. I must say that you must pack an umbrella and a jacket or sweater.Some days it poured rain as through the... 

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Sleepless city stuff

Sleepless city stuff, Buenos Aires

 luzmaria Says:   Make sure u throw in some nice clothes to go out at night along with your dancing shoes cos even if you re going out just for dinner you ll want to look... 

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Laundries and Dry Cleaning

Laundries and Dry Cleaning, Buenos Aires

 Sonador3 Says:   When it comes to getting your clothes taken care of while on vacation, it's best if you have an idea of the different options available. If you're in a hotel,... 

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prepare for long flight

prepare for long flight, Buenos Aires

 iam1wthee Says:   dove facial disposable wash cloths-to wash face and underarmsdeodorantsummers eve disposable feminine cloths-to wash private placestoothpaste/mouthwash combo... 

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Digital Camera with a Movie Function

Digital Camera with a Movie Function, Buenos Aires

 goshawk301 Says:   This belongs to a "well, duh" category, but I didn't realize how useful the MPEG movie function of my Sony digital camera was, until we went to Feria de... 

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Various

Various, Buenos Aires

 acemj Says:   Buenos Aires is full of great photographs waiting to be had. The colorful neighborhoods, architectural details, monuments and people all make great subjects,... 

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Beautiful Climate in the Summer - December

Beautiful Climate in the Summer - December, Buenos Aires

 maryellen50 Says:  Standard luggage. As the climate in December is summer, the weather tends to be in the high 70's and low 80's during the day and somewhat cooler at night but... 

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Packing List

Packing List, Buenos Aires

 amyhenderson Says:  Depending on the type of trip you are on. Common sense is handy. But always have locks on your bags. If your bags go astray at any Argentinian airport... you... 

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Packing List

Packing List, Buenos Aires

 Gucho Says:  you must bring winter and summer cloth I recomend to bring winter an summer cloth, you never know, Bs.As has a strange weather so you could also bring an... 

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Packing List

Packing List, Buenos Aires

 claudiaprill Says:  If you are traveling alone you will not need more than a bag with the essentials. Summer: T-shirts, shorts, casual pants and a more dress up attire will take... 

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Packing List

Packing List, Buenos Aires

 wadekorzan Says:   Your money would be best in US Dollars. Be sure that your US Dollars are all NEW bills, not the old version, that they are torn, ripped, or too bent out of... 

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Packing List

Packing List, Buenos Aires

 b1bob Says:  Pack light. There are four distinctive seasons down there. When I was there, it very hot in the summer. Therefore, pack short and comfortable clothes. In the... 

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The Glu Hotel

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Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

 2 Reviews and 264 Opinions  I have stayed several times in the Park Hyatt BA. I cannot recommend the hotel section (tower). It... 

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Mine Hotel Boutique

 1 Review and 574 Opinions  My sister-in-law picked out this hotel based on the stellar reviews on tripadvisor. Turns out people... 

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