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I almost always felt comfortable using my iPhone on colectivos in the northern parts of the city (i.e. the good neighborhoods that foreigners usually stick to). I also carried a MacBook in my backpack without trouble. On the subte or downtown walking on Calle Florida I exercised a bit more...

For sale are the following: -Unlocked iPhone 3gs 8gb (can be used with Movistar, Claro, etc) w/charger -Canon S95 (arguably best point and shoot out there) -JBL on stage micro ii iPod/iPhone speakers w/ remote -Apple Airport Express router -The iPhone, speaker system, and camera are in great...

I'm trying to get down to Punta Piramides, and am shocked at ticket prices through Aerolineas Argentinas (> $400 to Trelew as a non-Argentine). Does anyone have any suggestions for ways to fly down to Patagonia for cheaper? Or alternative airlines/cities? I've heard of someone who flew from BA...

I'm looking for any planning advice/recommendations for doable weekend (or 3-day weekend) trips from BA. I've heard that Tigre, Colonia Uruguay, La Plata, and Rosario are doable. Does anyone have any other recommendations?

This seems like terrible news for me... Unfortunately, the lavanderia shrunk just about ALL of my clothes yesterday. I just arrived a few weeks ago with about seven brand new sweaters, and I can maybe still wear three of them... Any recommendations (I'm desperate people) for a place for...

Would exchanging dollars for pesos at EZE be a good idea? If not, could anyone recommend a good bank/currency exchange? Also--what's the minimum (or worst) dollar to peso exchange rate that I should accept? Official numbers seem to be around 4.1AR --> 1USD. Thanks again!

Hey all, 1) I'm planning on bringing a good amount of personal electronics with me for my time in Argentina...Will customs give me trouble? 2) Aside from paying rent in USD, is there any other need for US currency? Thanks!

How lively is Buenos Aires in the winter time? I will be missing out on summer fun in the northern hemisphere, after all :P

Thank you for the replies. A few follow up questions: -How would you rank Nunez, Belgrano, and Las Canitas in terms of safety and in terms of dining/entertainment options for someone in their early twenties? -Which train/colectivo route would be most convenient to live near? Since I will...

a) How are the northern suburbs of BsAS? b) Does anyone have any recommendations for finding a homestay? c) Would it be feasible/convenient to commute from a homestay in Palermo/Belgrano to the northern suburbs on colectivos?