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Is there an on-line service for Argentina like Expedia or Orbitz? I know about Despegar.com. Are there any other on-line travel booking sites?

I am planning to travel to Buenos Aires in August to study Spanish for a month. I thought that taking classes at the University of Buenos Aires would be a good idea and I found this company (GIC Argentina) online that would register you for classes at UBA and also provide accomodation. Did anyone have experience with them?

Thanks,

Hi there,

I'm getting there by taxi or remise and I want to make sure the check in desks are not a long walk away - is the terminal quite small?. When checking in (with LAN), is the last check in time half an hour before flight departure?

Thanks

Hi All-
We will be visiting BA in November. Can anyone recommend a good city tour or know of a local guide who could provide a tour? Thanks for your help. -T

Hey everyone! I've been looking through the forums for a few months now, but I have a question that I haven't seen answered yet.

I'll be arriving in BsAs within a few days, and I'll be staying for about six months. Having spent almost my entire life in the US, I'm sure that there are certain laws, freedoms, and social norms that I likely take for granted that may not hold true in Argentina. If any of you could give me some pointers on any pitfalls I should avoid regarding laws or other rules a foreigner might not be aware of, I'd appreciate it immensely.

Thanks in advance!

Hi,

My girlfriend and I will be in Buenos Aires during the first week or ten days of August which will include her birthday. I'd like to do something to surprise her, but I'm not at all familiar with the city. I'm thinking maybe a nice night out or a day trip somewhere, but I'm really open to any other suggestions as well. I should mention that neither of us are interested in dancing which sort of eliminates a few of the more obvious possibilities. Maybe theater? Can anyone recommend a theater? She is Colombian so one possiblity would include a Colombian restaurant. Does anyone have any recommendations along those lines? Looked through the restaurant listings on the site and didn't see anything.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions anyone might have.

-rs1971

I'm headed to BsAs in August and want to catch the first Boca Juniors game of the season. I'm pretty short on time while I'm down there and would like to get an overnight bus the same night.

Does anyone know if they hold games at a regular time, or what the latest I could expect to be out of the game by?

Thanks!

Family of three (Mom, Dad & Teenager) planning to rent apartment (via bytargentina?) for X-Mas week. Have reviewed this board but can't decide between Palermo (Viejo?) and San Telmo. Looking for local neighborhood "feel," restaurants etc. vs shopping & night life but also concerned about safety. Minimal Spanish but very comfortable in urban environment. Would appreciate any general tips on one area relative to the other. Thanks.

My BF and I will be flying into Buenos Aires and staying for 10 days. I'm really excited to go and have so much time to spend, however with that said- I think it would be nice to visit some nearby towns. Any suggestions for good day trips from Buenos Aires? I know we would like to spend the day riding at an Estancia.. so if you have recommendations that would be great!

Hi there - Is the best place to stay Recoleta? I'm looking for a good time and fun nightlife. Can you please suggest a nice 3 and 4 star hotel in that area. Also, is there a direct flight from BA to Floripa? Thanks!!

Hello,

Two years ago I stayed in a hotel in Belgrano, it was off Cabildo, going up on the right, around number 2000 +. I cannot remember the name of the hotel. It had a strange name, sounded like japanese to me. Cannot find the name anymore.
Can anybody help.

Thanks and best regards

Pierre

hi, some jewellery is being sent out to me from canada and i need to find the safest address i can (post office?) for it to be sent to - i have an apartment but that seems really unreliable for it to go to..... any ideas on the best way to do this?
many many thanks
james

We will be in BA from late September to early October. I realize it will be about spring, but what will the weather be like, and what kind of dress is typical at that time (is it warm enough for sandals/sleeveless tops, or would layering be a good idea?)

I am thinking of taking a year and living in Buenos Aires or Montevideo, but visiting first.

1. To live there, what is the rent in a nice area cost ?
2. What are utilities, internet etc cost ?
3. Where is cheaper to live, BA or Monte-V ?

Please advise about anything and everything, thanks so much. Larry

hi, i've been to B.A. before but am back again mid-june if anyone wants to meet up - i know a couple of argentinians and am studying spanish (ok, about to!) but the lack of language gets really frustrating when you want a chat over a pint or two, would be great to meet any other solo travellers in the same boat.... am based in deathly boring recoletta :)
j

I am planning to spend 2 months (from Oct-Nov 2008) in BA with a friend ( 2 women).. we heard about the tango hotels, they were cheap and authentic.. anybody have any suggestions ..

another question is
does anybody know if there are courses about homeopathy or accupuncture in BA during those dates..or any medical association to contact about accupuncture (Im a medical doctor and want to take a course other than tango while Im in BA)

thnx

Are there any wineries worth visiting and able to be visited by the public, that's feasible to get to from Buenos Aires for a little daytrip?

hi to everyone!!!
i had a long stop over in BA, i will spend a whole day from 1pm to 1 pm of the day later waiting the flight to Colombia, so i'm wondering what i could see ,and i shouldn't miss to do in Buenos Aires, during that day and night..., maybe any VT memebers who would like to have a meeting there...?
thx!!!
ciao
Luca

hi i'm looking for rental apartments for a week in buenos aires for my honeymoon and found one on the corner of thames and castillo in palermo. just wondering if this is to far out there or a decent location. any advice on some streets more favorable would be great. would like to be in striking distance of the main attractions.

also wondering about walking distances to some of the areas around.

thanks,
sam

Hey there - I've been reading all the helpful posts in the transportation section of BsAs and everyone says to take the shuttle from the airport into town, and buy the transfer ticket for a few extra pesos which will take you directly to you hotel.

My question is, if you're staying at some apartment or someone else besides a hotel or hostel, will the driver take you there? Or is the connecting service only for hostels and hotels?

My parents are visiting me next week and speak just a tiny tiny bit of Spanish so I guess I'm looking for the easiest way for them. I was thinking about arranging for a taxi to pick them up through the hostel I stayed at when I first arrived here. What do you think would be easiest?

Hi Everyone,

It's VT staff member, Courtney and I just wanted to give you a heads up that a reporter from the Guardian U.K. is doing a story about putting travel networking sites to the test and will be in Buenos Aires on June 20th. She is traveling all over Central and South America meeting members from various sites and using their advice to travel. Needless to say, we want to show her how great VT is and so we're putting out the call for people to speak to her. As I said, she will be in Buenos Aires on June 20th and will be meeting people at a bar called "DeBar" at 9 p.m. (***PLEASE NOTE: The time and/or place may change, so please don't go before checking this forum thread or emailing me***) Just so you know, everyone will need to pay for whatever drinks or food they have on their own, but hopefully it will be a lot of fun and probably feel like a VT meet! As always, we really, really appreciate your participation and hope you are able to make it. If you think you might be able to go, I would also appreciate it if you can drop me a line or better yet, post something here so I can give her some idea of how many people to expect. Just so you have it, I'm posting both the first part of her story, and the bar at which she plans to meet everyone.

Again, many, many thanks for your participation--I hope it will be a lot of fun!

Courtney

Story: http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2008/mar/15/ecuador.southamerica
Bar: http://www.bsasinsomnio.com.ar/debar-fotos.html

Hi,

I'm planning to take the long distance bus (Andesmar) from BA to Puerto Madryn. I heard that Retiro is a huge bus terminal and will take time to get one's bearing. Has anyone been to Retiro and if so, would you know:

1. How to get to Retiro from the Obelisk?
2. Where to buy a bus ticket i.e Andesmar?
3. Is the queue usually long?
4. Where to catch the bus - is it a long walk from the ticket office?
5. Is there baggage storage facilities available?

Many thanks

I and two other tango dance friends are planning to be in Buenos Aires from about November 1 -12, 2008. Two of us have had some basic tango lessons in the US; the third has taught Argentina styled tango dance lessons in the US. We would like to take several days of tango lessons while in Buenos Aires. Who or what group would be the best for us? How do we contact them? Thanks! Also any suggestions for good restaurants, Tango dance shows and other points of interest?

hi to everyone!!!
this august i will have a day of stop over in Buenos Aires, so i 'd like to kow if there is a baggage room in the international airport ezeiza, further i'm wondering if is it safe to spend the night inside the airport,
thanks so much for the replies!!
ciao!!
Luca

Does anyone know of any Pubs in Buenos Aires that will be showing the Wales v South Africa Rugby match this Saturday the 7th June?? If so can you give me a name and address, and what time (local) it will be shown!!!

Will be in Buenos Aires March 09. DAK if the Colon will be reopened by then? If so, where can we find out the programme & get tickets in advance please?

Will be in BA March 09. DAK if the Colon will be reopened by then please? If so, where can we find out the programme & get tickets in advance please?

hi, i've been to B.A. before but am back again mid-june if anyone wants to meet up - i know a couple of argentinians but the lack of language gets really frustrating when you want a proper natter, would be great to meet any other solo travellers in the same boat!
j

hi all,

I am from Malaysia and totally clueless about South America. My friend and I will be in BA for 4 days in end of June. Appreciate if anyone can give us some suggestion to some places that we must see in BA. We ara also planning a day trip to Colonia, Uruguay.

1) What is the easiest way from EZE airport to the city? Which is the cheapest option?
2) Is there any winery tour in BA, since we may not have time to go to Mendoza?
3) ow long is the journey to Cordoba?
4) How much wiill original Che Guevara t-shirts and Argentinian football jersey cost in BA?
5) Best place to buy souvenirs from BA?

Thanks so much for your helps & Tips :)

Hello, will be in BA on the 28th and 29th of June and looking for a private guide to take us around the city. Any recommendations would be much appreciated!!!!

Eugene