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Staying in an apartment for 2 wks in recoleta with my mum.The 2nd night we arrive from Australia i want her to experience a tango show..(as i am sure the first night we are going to be very jet lagged)My mum loves shows and musicals.But if you were taking your mum (age 70) where would you take her?Would want dinner inc.with show.I want the best!!!

i will be in buenos aires for about six weeks (midseptember through the end of october 2009) and will be working in la boca area for october. i would like to rent an apartment in the san telmo neighborhood for convenience.

have been contacting various rental agencies and will be able to view some apartments before making a choice...any suggestions about streets in san telmo that are quieter, safer, lovelier??? or any suggestions about rental agencies to
contact?

would also love to take some tango lessons, some spanish lessons. any ideas?

thanks as always to vt members for help.

How long would it take to get from AEP airport near the center to EZE airport at around 21:00 on a Sunday? Are there traffic problems in Buenos Aires? I'm assuming taxi is the only means of transport in this case...

Greetings, all,

I have the option of going to Buenos Aires either during December 11-17 or January 19-24. I see that the average high temperatures in December and January are 28 and 30.5, respectively. Is it unbearably hot in January (compared to December) and should this month be avoided? Is it generally dry or humid?


--Renaud

Thanks to everyone who responded in the Buenos Aires Forum. Any suggestions on good museums that also have English explanations if possible would also be appreciated.

As a flight attendant i bought a staff fare to the falls for just $30 australian one way.stand bye of course.I know there are only a few trips a day but do you know if these flights are usually full in october,if so i would rather buy a full fare.I have 2 weeks in ba so dont mind when i can get there in those 2 weeks

Was told this is a great tango dinner/show to see.Decided to book but was told it had closed few months ago by a travel company in ba and they offered me another.I much prefer to go somewhere that is recommended.As i dont know one from the other. going with my 70 yr old mum to enjoy the experience.Amy help here.

Ideas of where I should take my new love in BA? We are going in august and would want to be in a culturally unique and artistic area with lots of coffee shops and good restaurants (soho maybe?)...any suggestions would be great for areas and hotels etc, thanx.

looking to book apartment in recoleta which is arenales and libertad.do you know if ok area

Hello deal virtual tourists,

I am from Germany and will be attending a Conference in Buenos Aires with my colleagues from work. During the conference which will last about 10 days, we will have to call each other very often.
What do you reckon would be the best solution :
- buying a sim card just for the 10 days ? If yes where and what which company sell such things ? How much do they cost approx. ?
- is there anything like a code that you can dial from an foreign pin card that makes the local calls less expensive ?
- one last question when you are coming from Europe do you need an adapter for the plugs?

Thanx in advance for your precious advices,
Isabel

Hi again Guys, we are coming to Argentina late next month and have begun our search for somewhere to stay, we are looking at a hostel in a great location that preferably has double private ensuite rooms, but we will do shared bathrooms if they are a lot cheaper or the hostel is in a great location. We are not big partiers but we enjoy having a few drinks every now & again - I am assuming at this time of the year any hostel isn't going to be mega busy?

We will be arriving at about 7pm at EZE airport and I have been told it may take at least 2 hours to get through customs & get into town - therefore we really need somewhere that is easy enough for a taxi driver to get to at night and so we wouldn't have to walk far as I am imagining we would be pretty jet lagged after a long couple of days of travelling.

Based on location (or if you have stayed at any of these) which hostel would you reccomend?

I have had some great tips from the people on these boards and I am very greatful!!

Milhouse Avenue in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Avenida de Mayo 1245, 1086, $88AR each for double private ensuite.

Palermo House in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Thames 1754, 1414, $65AR each for double private ensuite.

Hostel Sol in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Lima 1169, 1073, $79AR each double private ensuite.

Pangea Hostel Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Avenida Entre Rios 1222, 1133, $60AR each double private ensuite

The Hostel-Inn Tango City in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Piedras 680 san Telmo, 1070, $63AR each double private ensuite.

SORRY PRESSED SEND BEFORE LAST FINISHING POST.
MY ITINERY....PLEASE LET ME KNOW BEFORE I BOOK IT IF YOU THINK MY 70 YR OLD MUM AND I MADE RIGHT DECISION...
24TH OCT QANTAS SYD TO EZE
24TH OCT SAT ARRIVE BA STAY IN DOWN DOWN APARTMENT WITH TRAVELRENT.COM.AR
25TH OCT SUN ENJOY BA
26TH OCT MON ENJOY BA
27-29 OCT IGUAZU FALLS STAYING AT ESTURION HOTEL
29TH OCT THUR RTN TO BA
30TH OCT FRI ENJOY BA
31ST CHECK OUT AND STAY IN RECOLETA WITH TRVEL RENT.COM.AR
31ST OCT SAT ENJOY BA
1ST NOV SUN FERIA DE SAN PEDRO TELMO MARKETS
2ND NOV MON FERRY TO URUGUAY-OVERNIGHT
3RD NOV TUE LEAVE URUGUAY RETURN TO BA
4TH NOV WED ENJOY BA
5TH NOV THUR TRAIN DAY TRIP TO ELTIGRE
6TH NOV FRI ENJOT BA
7TH NOV CHECK OUT RETURN TO AUSTRALIA QANTAS FLIGHT

to all of you that have helped my mum and i decide what to do a big thankyou.Ive planned our itinery.please let us know if u think we should change something.nothing been booked as yet..
DEPARTURE
Sat 24th Oct QANTAS flight 17 syd-EZE DEP 10.40 AM
ARRIVE Sat 24th EZE at 11am

ACCOMODATION:travelrent.com.ar
7 nights on AV.CORRIENTES &MAIPU III OR AV.CORRIENTES & ESMERALDA V(BOTH STILL AVAILABLE)

My wife and I will go visit Buenos Aires for 2 weeks in mid-Aug, and we'd like to take a short trip to see the Waterfalls of Iguazú, I heard its a 3-day trip. What is the best way to do it, and cost? Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Strad

tHIS QUESTION IS FOR THE LOCALS OF BUENOS AIRES.WAS PLANNING TO TAKE MY MUM AROUND SOUTH AMERICA BUT HAVE BEEN INFORMED NOT ENOUGH TIME TO SEE WHAT I WANT TO SEE IN A FEW WEEKS FROM A TRAVEL AGENT..SO WE DECIDED JUST ON BUENOS AIRES AND MAYBE ANOTHER COUNTRY THATS CLOSE IF YOU THINK WE CAN.WE ONLY HAVE JUST OVER 2 WEEKS HOLIDAYS WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST AS WE HAVE NEVER BEEN OUT OF AUSTRALIA BEFORE SO YOU CAN UNDERSTAND WE REALLY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT WE SHOULD DO...IS THERE A TRAIN AROUND ARGENTINA THAT WE COULD ENJOY....MY MUM IN HER 70'S.

I;m planning on going to Buenos Aires this month, july 17 with a friend. We are gonna stay there for 9 days but i'm kinda of worried about the swine flu that is in Argentina. In the news they said that the country is in an emergency health and that they are thinking about closing all public places.......this really sucks because then i won't be able to go anywhere. I also dont want to get sick......What can i do? I really want to go to Buenos Aires and the ticket i bought is non-refundable, but i'm concerned about the influenza. Somebody help me please??

MY wife and I will be in Buenos Aires for a few days in August. We are looking for suggestions as to a good place to stay (comfortable, not too expensive, convenient to transportation and major tourist attactsions) as well as worthwhile things to see in the city and nearby. We are mostly intersted in cultural things, not beaches.

Does anyone know of an English speaking Alto Saxophone Teacher in Buenos Aires ?and also the price per hour in US dollars

I am learning to play the Sax and want to keep up lessons during my stay in B.A.

I am looking for about 3/4 hours worth over 2 weeks - 09.08.09 - 22.08.09

Any names / E:mail addresses / info would be welcome !

Bigmac52

Daughter and I will be in BA Dec. 26 - Jan. 3. We do not care about New Years Eve festivities, but do want to be able to do somthing on New Years Day. I expect that almost everything will be closed, and there may be other days during this period when stores/museums will be closed. Any advice on closings during this period and things to do on New Years Day would be appreciated.

I am looking for a reputable language schools in Buenos Aires or Recoleta area of Argentina.
I am looking for a main focus on conversation rather than just writing the different tenses on the board.
I will be in BA for 2 weeks for instruction and 2 weeks for touring.
Any suggestons?
BTW, I am not interested in private training perhaps group + private

Hello all,

I posted in other forums and am still looking for help. I have a big favor to ask of someone able to get to Cafe Tortoni at Avenida de Mayo 825 in Buenos Aires.

We saw the tango show and my friend loved it. She bought the CD and had it autographed to her by the piano player Jorge Rattoni.

We lost the CD when we forgot it in the rental car. With my non-existent Spanish, I've been calling the car rental agency to no avail. They say they haven't been unable to find it.

Trying to buy it, have it autographed, and shipped from Cafe Tortino has not worked either.

So this is a big favor to ask of someone, begging at this point. Can someone near Cafe Tortino, buy the CD, have it autographed to my friend and mail it to me?

I will, of course, pay for all costs, and for the time and trouble.

She really loved the show and it would be a nice surprise if this can be done.

I found a picture of him on the web if needed and here's a link to showtimes.

www.cafetortoni.com.ar/html/agenda_vr.html

If anyone has any other ideas in doing this or can get Cafe Tortino staff to help, it would be greatly appreciated!

If you can, please help!

Sorry if I've posted in the wrong forum.

I am interested in finding a language school in the northeast to brush up on my Spanish before heading to Brazil. Does anyone know of a school in that area??

Gracias!!

Is it possible to buy a vehicle and get it licenced if I am an American citizen? I am looking to travel Argentina for six months or so and renting a car is way too expensive and the public transit won;t get me to the places I want.

I heard Argentina is extremely racist, which is why I posed this question.

My skin color is basically the same as Obama's, and I have the same background. 50/50 white black mix.

Thanks.

I am english. In my late 50s and towards the last quarter of this year I hope to visit buenos aires with my wife, for 2 reasons really
1 I would like to visit south america and feel that culture
2 I would like to learn spanish
Can anyone recommend a good spanish school for someone my age ?
Can someone recommend a reasonably priced, cheap appartment in the central areas eg recoleta etc ?
After a month or so I am then thinking of going to mar del plata and would like similar info for there also if possible please

Hello all,
As you all know, there's been a worldwide concern about the influenza outbreak that likely started in Mexico recently. Thanks to the paranoia sparked by the media and I guess due to some people's ignorance, many people from Mexico have complained that they've been discriminated in other countries for the simple fact of being Mexican, whether they have been to Mexico recently or not.

I am Mexican but I live in Canada and I already have reservations to travel in May to Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. However, I am seriously considering postponing the trip after reading many stories about how some Mexicans have been treated these days outside Mexico. It's really sad but it seems to be true.

I have never been to Argentina before but I know Argentina was one of the only 5 countries world-wide who banned their flights to/from Mexico so I wonder how the situation is seen right now over there? I wonder if people who live in BA can share some advice about the general sentiment regarding the influenza and people from Mexico these days? I am really excited about going to Buenos Aires, but I wouldnt like my holidays to be spoiled for something like this... I really hope I am wrong and that people aren't being paranoid about it.. I just wanted to double check and hopefully hear other people's advice before taking any decision.

Thank you very much in advance,

-L

I am going to the Uru Leather Factory because it was planned for me. Do you know if it is worth it or would the mall or Onze be better choices?

A friend and I will arrive from the U.S. to EZE Airport on a Thursday in June at 8:00 a.m. We are renting an apartment in Palermo for a week. The rental company assumes we will arrive at the apartment at 9:30 a.m. but I don't think we'll get through Customs, get money at an ATM in the airport, get a taxi to Palermo all in one and a half hours. Can anyone suggest how much time we should allow from airport arrival to arrival in Palermo?

I am considering an apartment a block from Scalabrini Ortiz, but will be working in Puerto Madero every day in BsAs. How long will it take to go from Scalibrini Ortiz to Puerto Madero via Subte?

Also, what is the area near Scalabrini Ortiz like? Is it safe? Restaurants? Movies? If you have any insight -- I would really appreciate it!

Gracias & Cheers!
Beth

I have been looking at different options for a guided tour to a Boca Juniors game. I am only using an agency since I am trying to get tickets to an impossible game! I have also come across many counterfeit tickets and scams in my four months here, and was wondering if anyone has used Juancho football for an excursion and if they had a good experience. Thanks!