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Pro

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  Friendly people, 24-hr city life, VERY walkable city, great food - great city for immersing yourself, especially now that the peso is 3-1 to the dollar 


Con

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  reckless drivers and the fact that you ll want to keep coming back in future trips. 


In a nutshell

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  A mixture of Madrid and Paris, but with a twist! 

 

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Things to Do  

La Boca

La Boca, Buenos Aires

 154 Reviews  This is the classic place that all the tourists flock to. The buildings are tiny and thin, painted in odd, bright colors, seemingly randomly selected. The story is that this area, being by the docks was used by new immigrants. The colors were used from discarded paint from the ships they arrived... 

Recoleta

Recoleta, Buenos Aires

 196 Reviews  Feria Artesanal de la Recoleta features top quality crafts. It takes place in Plaza Francia and has become the city's largest fair, completely taking over all the walkways in the area. Even the Recoleta Cemetery's church gets involved by setting up tables of postcards and religious souvenirs in its... 

Hotels  

The Glu Hotel

 1 Review and 219 Opinions  I was snookered by the website and photos. The hotel is not what is seems. Its located in Palermo,... 

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... 

Restaurants  

General tips about eating in Buenos Aires

General tips about eating in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

 49 Reviews  Best restaurant guide of Buenos Aires: http://www.guiaoleo.com.ar/index.php Special experience in Buenos Aires - Water healingdance (comparable to Watsu, Waterdance, Aqua Wellness): http://home.kpn.nl/breed126/aquahealing.html 

Cabaña Las Lilas

Cabaña Las Lilas, Buenos Aires

 31 Reviews  If you want to experience a great value and can spend a moderate amount of your hard-earned cash, book and dine here. I am not given to exaggeration or effusive behavior (just ask my wife); but our experience was exceptional and worth writing about. Prior to going to Cabaña Las Lilas, on our... 

Nightlife  

Tango shows - Tango places

Tango shows - Tango places, Buenos Aires

 91 Reviews  Milonga, 'tango party', is a place or an event where tango is danced; people who frequently go to milongas are sometimes called milongueros. There are endless varieties of milongas available throughout the city every day, with a greater concentration on weekends. Each milonga has its own style,... 

Milion

Milion, Buenos Aires

 16 Reviews  A must-go night club! It is a converted mansion in the heart of Buenos Aires, which is chock full of Portenos and tourist. The structure is amazing, with the sweeping staircases and large waiting roms of a Southern mansion. The bathrooms can be hard to find and are small. Lots of tourist and locals.... 

Transportation  

To/From Airport - A/Desde Aeropuerto

To/From Airport - A/Desde Aeropuerto, Buenos Aires

 30 Reviews  Just got back to Atlanta after my first trip (will definitely return) to Buenos Aires. Chose "Go Airport Taxi" to take me to and from the Ezeiza Airport. They were on time, car was new and comfortable. This is important because it was quite hot outside and AC is a must. Will use them again if/when I... 

Subway = Subte

Subway = Subte, Buenos Aires

 58 Reviews  There are 5 lines in Buenos Aires: A, B, C, D and E. It will take you to almost every place in downtown and surrounding areas. The cost is 0.70 cents (pesos). There are signs everywhere, so you can't get lost. The service is quite good, although kind of hot in the warm seasons. Click on the link... 

Shopping  

Calle Florida (Florida street)

Calle Florida (Florida street), Buenos Aires

 35 Reviews  This is an advice to all travellers, whenever you are walking downtown, especially at Calle Florida, be very careful. If you're stopping out at Corrientes and Florida, at the front of Burger King, request the cab to leave you before arriving at that spot. There are "kids" opening the doors of the... 

Leather

Leather, Buenos Aires

 30 Reviews  hi guys - I don't know if self promotion is allowed on here (most people see to do it under the cover of guests and reviewers :P) but we have just started making leather products in argentina. It has taken us well over a year to get to this point - we have tanned our own leathers, made our own metal... 

Local Customs  

Tango

Tango, Buenos Aires

 36 Reviews  Everywhere you go in Buenos Aires there is someone performing Tango on the street. Crowds gather, the music play, the dancers put on their show in full dance regalia...... If you stop to watch; then stop and throw some coins...it's only polite. 

Taste mate

Taste mate, Buenos Aires

 21 Reviews  Hola Napa :o) You can find a good "Mate Cup" anywhere in Buenos aires...even in the Supermarket. They are made in several different material. Wood, Calabaza (which is NOT plastic, Plata...there are some in glass inside as well but they are not the classic ones...In San Telmo or at the Feria de los... 

What to Pack  

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 of wind, especially in Patagonia. a roll of toilet paper good sunscreen filters 

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 English to help me. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Tigre

Tigre, Buenos Aires

 36 Reviews  It was founded on may 20th 1892 Address: Paseo Victorica 602 (1648) Tigre Pcia. de Buenos Aires - Argentina Fundado el 20 de Mayo de 1892 Paseo Victorica 602 (1648) Tigre Pcia. de Buenos Aires - Argentina 

Palermo's Park

Palermo's Park, Buenos Aires

 8 Reviews  If you feel tired of the city and want to see a green space, then Los Bosques de Palermo is a good place. They are located 15 minutes away from downtown and they get packed with locals, mostly at the weekends, who go there to jog, cycle, rollerblade, play football or just sit on the grass and have a... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Football

Football, Buenos Aires

 44 Reviews  For all football 'nuts', if you're in Buenos Aires do not miss the opportunity to see a football game. The best and biggest team in town are River Plate whose "Cancha" which is the Porteño term for a stadium play at the 'El Monumental' in the Palermo district of the city. Whilst the football at... 

Watch Polo

Watch Polo, Buenos Aires

 8 Reviews  Argentina Polo Day is an ideal program for those looking to learn some of the secrets of one of the most traditional and unique sports the country has to offer. Includes an introduction to the Polo Pony. A horse trainer will explain how the polo ponies are chosen for the sport, their bloodlines,... 

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Personal experiences & helpfull hints

Personal experiences & helpfull hints, Buenos Aires

 95 Reviews  Vicente López a must see: absolutely NOT !! Vicente López pleasant to stay: absolutely YES !! Vicente López is a residential neighbourhood in the northern part of (greater) Buenos Aires. About 25.000 inhabitants are living in this part of the city, which is limited in the north by Olivos (where the... 

La Boca

La Boca, Buenos Aires

 29 Reviews  Some Bs As quarters has a lot of collapsed buildings but La Boca sounds like all is the same... in some features remember some places or buildings that everybody have seen in La Habana....mostly are with 2 or 3 floors and with dirty facades and wide sidewalks ..in the other hand Caminito and the... 

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Buenos Aires, a city I really LOVE!

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 Culture is amazing here, there are exhibitions, concerts, plays, movies, everything! Buenos Aires has a very fun and interesting nightlife too. Be prepare not to sleep, we go out really late... we... 

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Buenos Aires 2004

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 This was my third trip to Buenos Aires, and it was different from my prior two trips in so many ways. While I took in many wonderful sights and met a score of new friends, I also saw things that have... 

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 El obelisco de Buenos aires, ubicado en pleno centro. The obelisco of Buenos Aires, located in the middle of center. . 

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Buenos Aires the local way!

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 It's so difficult to describe the place where you live. Of course I can mention a list of places to visit, restaurants and must-sees, but still, you wouldn't get it. Every corner, every smell, every... 

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My Home Away from Home

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 My last visit to Buenos Aires was my longest trip. I also brought a group with me instead of my usual solo status to Cow Do IV. Liz, Rob, Mickey, Antoinette and Rich came along to enjoy a fun... 

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