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Inside Background
Architecture 
Architecture   By 1900 Buenos Aires was one of the twelve world capitals with...
Last edited: 08 March 2009
Culture 
To call Buenos Aires a cultural giant is an understatement.  The city boasts...
Last edited: 05 December 2006
Health & Safety 
Pickpockets and "moto robos", purse snatching on wheels have become more...
Last edited: 06 December 2009
Neighborhoods 
Las Cañitas If you are younger, adventuresome, and don't mind taking a cab to...
Last edited: 15 August 2007
Tourist Board Info 
The Buenos Aires Tourist Board office is, unfortunately, not open to visitors...
Last edited: 28 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
When planning your trip to Buenos Aires, keep in mind that the seasons are...
Last edited: 04 September 2008
Budget Travel 
All the rates are in Argentinean Pesos  1. How affordable are things like food...
Last edited: 25 November 2009
Buenos Aires On A Budget 
  ECONOMIC CRISIS LEADS TO TRAVEL BARGAINS THIS YEAR By Roy Heale There is no...
Last edited: 08 October 2009
Introduction 
What makes Buenos Aires so special? Tango in San Telmo? French and Italian...
Last edited: 15 August 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
 Arrival Buenos Aires is served by two airports: Ezeiza for international...
Last edited: 02 December 2009
Getting Around 
Terrible traffic is one of the first things you will notice about Buenos Aires...
Last edited: 30 November 2009
Public Transportation 
  The oldest subway system in South America, the first line was opened to the...
Last edited: 25 June 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
I would avoid renting a car in the city as the driving and traffic are...
Last edited: 21 August 2009
How to Use a Public Bus in Buenos Aires 
Colectivos (public buses) Using the public bus system in Buenos Aires can be...
Last edited: 09 June 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Here is a collection of Buenos Aires top attractions and places to visit. Don't...
Last edited: 08 October 2009
Nightlife 
Buenos Aires' night scene is comparable to that of the world's largest cities...
Last edited: 23 July 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
Argentina: a country of coffee drinkers "Coffee is a fleeting moment and a...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
The Performing Arts 
What to do??? Where to GO??? and you like art... So, enter in the comunity of...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
Shopping 
Shopping - now why else would you be in Buenos Aires?  Top of everyone's list...
Last edited: 17 February 2009
Sports & Activities 
Grab a copy of the English-language Buenos Aires Herald for information on...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
A Day in Buenos Aires 
You should see the Plaza de Mayo, Cathedral and Tortoni. Congreso (their...
Last edited: 13 July 2009
A Day in Recoleta 
The Day starts at the Palacio Duhau-Park Hyatt Buenos Aires.    If staying...
Last edited: 18 August 2007
Dance the Tango 
If you visit Buenos Aires, take a chance and try to dance the tango.  The cheap...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
Day trip to Colonia 
If you've time to spare this is definitely a nice break from the noise of...
Last edited: 24 August 2008
Festivals 
Buenos Aires is a city of festivals!  Three major ones include the Feria de...
Last edited: 28 June 2006
Free Activities 
Free guided tours of Buenos Aires from Cicerones de Buenos Aires Cicerones de...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
Gama Transfers & Tours - Marcelo Gauna 
By pure good fortune, Marcelo Gauna of Gama Transfers & Tours was our...
Last edited: 28 October 2009
Gay Buenos Aires 
An official from the Buenos Aires tourist board has recently been quoted as...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
Golfing in BA 
You might not think of it as you walk around this big city of skyscrapers, but...
Last edited: 26 February 2009
Helicopter Tours 
have you ever wanted to see South America's greatest city from a bird's eye...
Last edited: 10 March 2009
Iguazu and Montevideo  
by Kevin Hughes   ACCORDING to Guarani legend a forest God planned to take a...
Last edited: 23 December 2008
Places with Free Wifi 
Buenos Aires is ready to host even the most demanding visitor. If you are...
Last edited: 15 December 2009
River Plate v. Boca Juniors 
If you go to Buenos Aires, you have to catch a game between River Plate and...
Last edited: 21 April 2009
Skydiving- the rush of a lifetime 
Just outside the cidy of Buenos Aires, there is a great opportunity to go sky...
Last edited: 29 September 2009
Spas 
Recommendations from the Trip Advisor forum: Ahin Spa at the Palacio Duhau-Park...
Last edited: 20 January 2009
Walking/Riding/Running/Bussing Tours 
Buenos Aires is great city to see, and there are so many ways to see it...
Last edited: 26 February 2009
Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires 
Argentina is renowned for its excellent selection of wine. The most popular...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
Balthazar 
Balthazar has two locations in the city one in San Telmo and the flagship store...
Last edited: 29 December 2009
Bosques de Palermo 
Beautiful park with old trees by day.  However, do NOT visit at night with...
Last edited: 25 November 2007
Buenos Aires Free Tour 
Buenos Aires Free Tours offers two tours per day. One in the morning and the...
Last edited: 25 November 2009
Florida Garden 
It is always fun to stop into this place for a drink when visiting Florida...
Last edited: 16 May 2007
Jardin Zoologico 
People visit Buenos Aires for many reasons. The pseudo Euro culture, the food...
Last edited: 13 July 2006
Mosaik - Kids Craft Store and Cafe 
Mosaik is a children's retail craft store, unique in Buenos Aires, offering...
Last edited: 29 December 2009
Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernandez Blanco 
The lovely white colonial building which houses the museum was once the mansion...
Last edited: 09 June 2006
Museo Nacional De Arte Decorativo 
Open Tuesday - Sunday, 1400 - 1900hs (2-7pm). General Admission is $2.00...
Last edited: 22 March 2007
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes 
The Museo de Bellas Artes is a gem. Excellent location.  Free entrance.  Very...
Last edited: 22 March 2007
Palacio Barolo 
Palacio Barolo is the best place to capture panoramic views of Buenos Aires...
Last edited: 25 November 2007
Recoleta Cemetery (Cementerio de la Recoleta) 
The Recoleta Cemetery was opened for ordinary people in 1822 but as Recoleta’s...
Last edited: 04 May 2006
San Telmo 
Buenos Aires has tons of really different neighborhoods, but none of them...
Last edited: 10 October 2008
Temaiken Park 
Many visitors to Buenos Aires are familiar with the Zoo (Jardin Zoológico) near...
Last edited: 12 March 2007
Teresita's Culinary Tour 
My husband and I  booked the culinary tour after googling culinary tours in BA...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
So many restaurants, so little time. Here are some on line guides to get you...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
Breakfast 
If you are going to Buenos Aires, don't waste even the breakfast.   Even if...
Last edited: 16 November 2009
Cheap Eats 
McDonald's is quite different than in the USA, since cows are  fed grass, not...
Last edited: 11 July 2008
People-watching 
In Palermo Viejo. the square at Plaza Seranno (at the junction of Borges and...
Last edited: 21 September 2006
Special Occasion Dining 
The bistro in the Feane Hotel: If you have a phobia to horses, stay away...
Last edited: 07 February 2007
Afternoon Tea 
At five o'clock, visit the Alvear Palace Hotel for tea served in the...
Last edited: 05 May 2008
Precio fijo 
There are several excellent "Precio Fijo "(fixed price) restaurants in Buenos...
Last edited: 26 March 2007
What to Eat? 
Half the fun of Argentina is eating. Meat You can always get a great steak meal...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
Chiquilin 
Since 1927 Restaurante Chiquilin is a famous restaurant where people go when...
Last edited: 14 September 2009
Puerto Sorrento 
Sorrento offers typical Argentinian food, including hand-made pastas...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
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Inside Argentina: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
   Currency The legal currency in Argentina is the "Argentine Peso" (since...
Last edited: 02 March 2009
Emergencies 
Below are some important numbers that come in handy in case you have to deal...
Last edited: 07 December 2006
Important Phrases 
Some words of Argentinian Slang or lunfardo (to be continued...) Afanar: to...
Last edited: 27 August 2007
Telephones 
00 ( zero zero ) is the International Access (Dial) Code you use to call...
Last edited: 26 January 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Restaurants While not mandatory, is desirable. Locals will tell you 10% (or...
Last edited: 02 June 2009
Argentina Holidays  
When asked about official holidays in Argentina one revered sage said “In our...
Last edited: 07 September 2006
ATMs in the north of Argentina 
The north in Argentina is a reallly amazing area where people usually spend a...
Last edited: 25 April 2006
Banks and Money 
Currency.  Argentina's currency is the Peso. Until late 2001, Argentina used a...
Last edited: 05 November 2006
Bringing back Wine to the USA 
How to pack it:  whenever possible, try to get styrofoam shippers and check...
Last edited: 31 March 2007
Domestic Air Travel 
When planning your air travel inside Argentina, remember that in almost all...
Last edited: 28 September 2006
Driving in Argentina 
If you would like to explore Argentina , travelling by car is a good way to do...
Last edited: 15 February 2009
Electricity 
The current in Argentina is 220-240v, 50 Hz, AC. However, you can buy a...
Last edited: 13 January 2008
Floors 
Planta baja (PB):  ground floor or first floor Entrepiso (EP):  between the...
Last edited: 26 March 2007
Guide to Doing Business 
For an international business person or business traveller, doing business in a...
Last edited: 07 November 2008
Locutorios 
Locutorios (locution/ talking rooms)  are everywhere!  You can make phone...
Last edited: 22 March 2007
Money Changers 
Changing foreign currency in Argentina is easy, just don't do it at the Money...
Last edited: 17 December 2009
New Tourist Tax 
The Argentine government has imposed a new tax on tourists from countries that...
Last edited: 28 December 2009
Renting Apartments 
Renting property in Argentina will require the tenant to produce a guarantor...
Last edited: 29 September 2006
Shopping 
Gett better value for your acquisitions by using some key phrases. They might...
Last edited: 02 March 2009
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