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Especially on Florida Street the shops employ youngsters to pull tourists into their shops for "cheap leather" and they obviously get commission on every sale. It can become very irritating. Just keep walking and don't fall for anyone's promise of a "bargain"!! Keep walking! By all means go and have a look in the shop, but if you do not intend to buy anything, make it clear, even if you feel sorry for the shop owner.
Some taxis have created a little mafia of their own. They wait for tourists outside hotels or tourist sights and charge a tourist more than the usual fare.Your best bet is to travel by bus, the fee is $1.10 or 1.20 (sometimes $1.25 if you are travelling a bit far). A taxi will cost for the initial fare of around 4 pesos, plus a charge of around 40 cents every two hundred meters (usually two blocks). If you see the cost raising faster, beware. Complain to the driver and get off the taxi.Other times, they will take a longer route to charge you more, make sure you know your way and how to get there.This page is good for checking which buses will take you where you want to go, and how much a taxi will cost: http://www.comoviajo.com/A remise is a hired car with driver, they are civil cars, so you won't see any sign on them, you have to call in advance and hire them.
If you already have a set restaurant you would like to visit, give it a call before going there. Most restaurants are closed on Mondays, mainly in districts far from the Centre.Another tip: some restaurants do not accept credit cards (they say they have it written on the menu... in very small letters, I believe). They also do not accept dollar bills above US$ 20. And their exchange rates are way lower than the official rate, so if you pay in dollars you will end up paying more for your meal than it actually costs. Better give up your dollars and pay the bill than meet the local police. Always have pesos with you. And read the small letters at the bottom of the menu.
A nice touristy place to see. The buildings are very colorful and it's all about the Tango here! You can buy 1000's a trinkets here for the friends back home! Dance the tango in the streets ... for at least 10 seconds!
Me and my son went to the Iguassu falls in Argentina and Brazil.We decided so spoil ourselves by taking a private tour with the company Enjoy Argentina/In fact, it was a very wrong idea. They took a lot of money for nothing.What they gave us , we could do by ourselves and not spend so much money.they just did the standard thing and explenations one can really do alone.We just want other people to know about this, before spending their money on something that does not worth it Do it by yourself
The "Enjoy Argentina org. promises nice things and handle you very nice.... till you pay.When it comes to performance they do very little for the great money they took.I ordered a private tour to the Iguazu falls in the Argentinian and Brazilian sides and I was very disappointed from waht I got.I will never do anything through this company
I have visited many countries in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. One common phenomenon are poor souls looking for a free handout. This is especially true in and around tourist establishments and sidewalk cafes/restaurants. A person, young or old will approach you and ask for money, offering nothing in return. For travelers who are not accustomed to seeing this, it can be appalling, heart wrenching, or both. If you are walking, try not to make eye contact. Or if approached, respond firmly with a serious expression of "No!". Do not engage in polite conversation or flash your charming smile as this will only invite more of the same. If you take pity and decide to offer assistance, make it substance oriented such as actually purchasing the food or a beverage for them. You can even offer your half uneaten sandwich without embarrassment. Unfortunately, many children are sent by their parents...
Not sure that this is really a tourist trap but here goes.You fly between Argentinian airports and the standard fare on the plane will probably be a ham & cheese sandwich. You go into a supermarket to get a sandwich and all that will be available is ham & cheese. You ask for a lunch box from the hotel and you get, you've got it, a ham & cheese sandwich. It become a standing joke with our tour group that if we were due a lunch anywhere, then it was likely to consist of a ham & cheese sandwich...... It got to the point where it seemed that if an Argentinian was asked what was in a meal and they did not understand the question, then they said "ham & cheese" because that would be accepted, regardless of what was actually in the meal. As an example, my better half asked what was in a lasagne, the reply was "ham & cheese" and she thought, fair enough. It turned out to be a Ricotta & spinach...
..if you drive in the Countryside..watch out, the rainy season makes roads are slippery mudpath be prepared when renting a car, 4X4 would be the choice and make sure it is good order get information on the weather conditions, and have good maps at hand
so we all know that buenos aires is famous for tango, but some of the "shows" that are created are just too much to stand. beware of the uber-organized, epcot-center-esque shows...they tend to be quite pricey and not so sincere. enjoy the footwork. tho' in my opinion the dancing is super-staged, it still takes a remarkable amount of strength and talent to dance like that! you will undoubtedly go see la boca, el caminito specifically. look for smaller restaurants, down some of the side streets. these places were amazing. 4 tables, with a couple dancing in between...
The Glu Hotel Buenos Aires
1 Review and 219 Opinions I was snookered by the website and photos. The hotel is not what is seems. Its located in Palermo,...
Huentala Hotel Boutique Mendoza
4 Reviews and 131 Opinions This is a good hotel, clean, friendly and well located. Staff are helpful.
Tierra de Leyendas Ushuaia
6 Reviews and 248 Opinions Have to give this place 5*s. lovely accomadation, great hosts that really look after you. A short...
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Q: hey guys i'll be in BsAs from 15th of december until end of january. sadly i don't have really time to travel around, only 4...
A: Only one night in Ushuaia! You're joking! All that way! There is so much to see on both land and water. I suggest that you look at the travel guides section of VT as...
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