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    Festival de la Cerveza

    i just found out about this too. I was told there was a lot of live music as well. Where and when is it by the way? anybody know?
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    hola a todo

    what level are you at in spanish? I'm also looking for someone to practice spanish with (I've been studying for a few months now and take classes regularly, but i need more opporutnity to talk, rather than reading and writing all the time).
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    Las Canitas vs Recoleta

    I fully agree as well. Palermo has proven itself to be my favorite neighborhood as well, and judging by the descriptions of your needs it would probably be your best bet (considering your young age and the fact that you have a dog). I've also lived in Recoleta, which is also a fantastic...
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    Extending your stay in Argentina

    i also have to extend my stay within this month as well. That is a very useful post (above). It's great how relaxed the argentina government is with tourist visas. i don't think just taking a 2 hour ferry ride out of a country for a day would go over very well in Canada or the US. Thanks for...
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    private salsa classes in BA?

    Hey no problem. Thanks for the quick reply. i'm going to look into this tomorrow.
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    VISA problem at ATM's

    it seems to be working okay again. I can get out 300 peso's at a time with my debit card. Also look for the "link" sign at an ATM (you can get out 900 pesos at a time with the "link" system. I just did this today). I hope this helps.
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    how long to learn spanish?

    Hello. just a quick poll to see how long it took people to become "conversational" with spanish. I have been practicing every day and take classes but I still feel a far way away from being confident. If anyone else has started from scratch and moved their way up to conversational I'd love to...
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    private salsa classes in BA?

    great. Thanks for the reply. Can you give me a range for how much private lessons cost? Thanks again for your help.
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    private salsa classes in BA?

    Hello. Anyone know of good private salsa lessons in BA. I tried a group lesson at azucar last night, but it was packed and i couldn't even see the instructor. so any recomendations on getting a good private instructor would be much appreciated. Thanks
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    Buenos Aires shocking accident rate

    To respond to Igor's comment. Yes, somtimes police do pocket money. I have been a few times now of locals and tourists alike having to pay small bribes to be left alone. in all cases i am aware of, the citizens we in the wrong (ie. filming without a permit, and doing things on the street they...
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