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Inside Background
Architecture 
Architecture   By 1900 Buenos Aires was one of the twelve world capitals with...
Last edited: March 31, 2008
Culture 
To call Buenos Aires a cultural giant is an understatement.  The city boasts...
Last edited: December 05, 2006
Health & Safety 
  . Pickpockets and "moto robos", purse snatching on wheels have become more...
Last edited: December 29, 2007
Neighborhoods 
Las Cañitas If you are younger, adventuresome, and don't mind taking a cab to...
Last edited: August 15, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
The Buenos Aires Tourist Board office is, unfortunately, not open to visitors...
Last edited: June 28, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
When planning your trip to Buenos Aires, keep in mind that the seasons are...
Last edited: July 30, 2008
Budget Travel 
All the rates are in Argentinean Pesos  1. How affordable are things like food...
Last edited: March 22, 2007
Introduction 
What makes Buenos Aires so special? Tango in San Telmo? French and Italian...
Last edited: August 15, 2007
INTRODUCTION TO TANGO IN BUENOS AIRES 
BUENOS AIRES TANGO FOR FIRST-TIMERS  For the first-time traveler to Buenos...
Last edited: March 04, 2008
Places with Free Wifi (list)  
Buenos Aires is ready to host even the most demanding visitor. If you are...
Last edited: July 10, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
 Arrival Buenos Aires is served by two airports: Ezeiza for international...
Last edited: February 03, 2008
Getting Around 
Terrible traffic is one of the first things you will notice about Buenos Aires...
Last edited: May 21, 2008
Public Transportation 
The subway (subte) system, Metrovias , in Buenos Aires is quite extensive...
Last edited: June 20, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
It's not recommended to rent a car in the city as the driving and traffic are...
Last edited: March 24, 2008
How to Use a Public Bus in Buenos Aires 
Colectivos (public buses) Using the public bus system in Buenos Aires can be...
Last edited: June 09, 2007
How to Use the Subte 
Subte (subway)   The oldest subway system in South America, the first line was...
Last edited: June 18, 2008
Manuel Tienda Leon 
If you are travelling alone, it's the best "feel safe way" to travel between...
Last edited: March 22, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
While in Buenos Aires, there are some side trips that are worth trying. From...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
Nightlife 
Buenos Aires' night scene is comparable to that of the world's largest cities...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
Argentina: a country of coffee drinkers "Coffee is a fleeting moment and a...
Last edited: March 27, 2007
The Performing Arts 
What to do??? Where to GO??? and you like art... So, enter in the comunity of...
Last edited: March 06, 2007
Shopping 
Shopping - now why else would you be in Buenos Aires?  Top of everyone's list...
Last edited: May 14, 2008
Sports & Activities 
Grab a copy of the English-language Buenos Aires Herald for information on...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
A Day in Recoleta 
The Day starts at the Palacio Duhau-Park Hyatt Buenos Aires.    If staying...
Last edited: August 18, 2007
Becasina Lodge 
Up the Rio Plata delta 90 minutes by boat that makes the trip once a day is a...
Last edited: August 07, 2008
Cooking With Teresita 
Opened in 2006, Cooking With Teresita offers daily cookery courses of Argentine...
Last edited: January 13, 2008
Dance the Tango 
If you visit Buenos Aires, take a chance and try to dance the tango.  The cheap...
Last edited: December 07, 2007
Day trip to Colonia 
If you've time to spare this is definitely a nice break from the noise of...
Last edited: August 24, 2008
Festivals 
Buenos Aires is a city of festivals!  Three major ones include the Feria de...
Last edited: June 28, 2006
Free Activities 
Free guided tours of Buenos Aires from Cicerones de Buenos Aires Cicerones de...
Last edited: March 10, 2008
Gay Buenos Aires 
An official from the Buenos Aires tourist board has recently been quoted as...
Last edited: October 03, 2006
Gay travelers 
Everybody loves to travel, for that reason travel reviews are the best...
Last edited: June 20, 2008
Polo Tournaments 
The polo season begins in mid-September, with the less important tournaments...
Last edited: June 20, 2006
Spas 
Recommendations from the Trip Advisor forum: Ahin Spa at the Palacio Duhau-Park...
Last edited: July 21, 2007
The best Leather Shopping  
No one can deny that Buenos Aires is THE place to buy leather stuff. From...
Last edited: March 06, 2008
Bosques de Palermo 
Beautiful park with old trees by day.  However, do NOT visit at night with...
Last edited: November 25, 2007
Florida Garden 
It is always fun to stop into this place for a drink when visiting Florida...
Last edited: May 16, 2007
Jardin Zoologico 
People visit Buenos Aires for many reasons. The pseudo Euro culture, the food...
Last edited: July 13, 2006
Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernandez Blanco 
The lovely white colonial building which houses the museum was once the mansion...
Last edited: June 09, 2006
Museo Nacional De Arte Decorativo 
Open Tuesday - Sunday, 1400 - 1900hs (2-7pm). General Admission is $2.00...
Last edited: March 22, 2007
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes 
The Museo de Bellas Artes is a gem. Excellent location.  Free entrance.  Very...
Last edited: March 22, 2007
Palacio Barolo 
Palacio Barolo is the best place to capture panoramic views of Buenos Aires...
Last edited: November 25, 2007
Recoleta Cemetery (Cementerio de la Recoleta) 
The Recoleta Cemetery was opened for ordinary people in 1822 but as Recoleta’s...
Last edited: May 04, 2006
San Telmo 
Buenos Aires has tons of really different neighborhoods, but none of them...
Last edited: May 29, 2008
Temaiken Park 
Many visitors to Buenos Aires are familiar with the Zoo (Jardin Zoológico) near...
Last edited: March 12, 2007
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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: August 04, 2006
Cheap Eats 
McDonald's is quite different than in the USA, since cows are  fed grass, not...
Last edited: July 11, 2008
Dining Scene 
La Cocina Discreta is a good choice if you're looking for something different...
Last edited: July 09, 2007
People-watching 
In Palermo Viejo. the square at Plaza Seranno (at the junction of Borges and...
Last edited: September 21, 2006
Special Occasion Dining 
The bistro in the Feane Hotel: If you have a phobia to horses, stay away...
Last edited: February 07, 2007
Afternoon Tea 
At five o'clock, visit the Alvear Palace Hotel for tea served in the...
Last edited: May 05, 2008
El Museo del Jamon 
Pricey.  Very good.  You can tell by the diners (mostly executives on company...
Last edited: March 22, 2007
Pastas artesanales 
Yes, there is art in homemade pasta-making. Check out Campo dei Fiori...
Last edited: March 22, 2007
Precio fijo 
There are several excellent "Precio Fijo "(fixed price) restaurants in Buenos...
Last edited: March 26, 2007
Sorrento Restaurant 
SORRENTO is one of the best restaurants in Buenos Aires.  Typical Argentinian...
Last edited: August 10, 2008
Treats 
An alfajor is... a piece of heaven on earth!  It consists of two round sweet...
Last edited: March 22, 2007
What to Eat? 
  Half the fun of Argentina is eating. Meat You can always get a great steak...
Last edited: January 17, 2007
Kansas Grill Palermo 
If you like the Houston's restaurant chain in the United States you will like...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
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Inside Argentina: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
   Currency The legal currency in Argentina is the "Peso". The notes and coins...
Last edited: April 06, 2008
Emergencies 
Below are some important numbers that come in handy in case you have to deal...
Last edited: December 07, 2006
Important Phrases 
Some words of Argentinian Slang or lunfardo (to be continued...) Afanar: to...
Last edited: August 27, 2007
Telephones 
00 ( zero zero ) is the International Access (Dial) Code you use to call...
Last edited: January 26, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Restaurants 15% of the bill is standard.  Spas 15-20% of the service is...
Last edited: July 06, 2008
Argentina Holidays  
When asked about official holidays in Argentina one revered sage said “In our...
Last edited: September 07, 2006
ATMs in the north of Argentina 
The north in Argentina is a reallly amazing area where people usually spend a...
Last edited: April 25, 2006
Banks and Money 
Currency.  Argentina's currency is the Peso. Until late 2001, Argentina used a...
Last edited: November 05, 2006
Bringing back Wine to the USA 
How to pack it:  whenever possible, try to get styrofoam shippers and check...
Last edited: March 31, 2007
Domestic Air Travel 
When planning your air travel inside Argentina, remember that in almost all...
Last edited: September 28, 2006
Electricity 
The current in Argentina is 220-240v, 50 Hz, AC. However, you can buy a...
Last edited: January 13, 2008
Floors 
Planta baja (PB):  ground floor or first floor Entrepiso (EP):  between the...
Last edited: March 26, 2007
Locutorios 
Locutorios (locution/ talking rooms)  are everywhere!  You can make phone...
Last edited: March 22, 2007
Money Changers 
Changing foreign currency in Argentina is easy, just don't do it at the Money...
Last edited: March 22, 2007
Renting Apartments 
Renting property in Argentina will require the tenant to produce a guarantor...
Last edited: September 29, 2006
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