Recent content by Valkyrie

Not to sound too naive (but that's why I'm posting in the newbies forum :), where would I pick up the bus to the Mataderos area? Sorry but I haven't used the bus system in BA yet, only feet, taxis and the subte.

Great, thanks for your help (again!) :)

Thanks all for your suggestions and help, I greatly appreciate it! I'm heading to the IGM office tomorrow and they should have what I'm looking for, at least for this trip. :)

This might be the wrong place for this question, so I apologize in advance. I wasn't able to make it out to the Feria de Mataderos today, unfortunately. But I'm still hoping to find good gaucho-related items (like some knives, bolas, etc.). Can anyone recommend some good shops in BA? I know...

Hi all, I'm a geographer and writer here in Buenos Aires for surgery (which went well!) as well as trying to do a little work/research while I'm recuperating. I'm curious if anyone knows where I can find an actual map store - if such a thing exists here? I know about the Centro de Argentina...

Thank you Oxente for your information, that's very helpful! I just wanted to know how readily available the basics might be (basics meaning a diet cola or snack :). Thanks!

Thanks for answering my questions, I really appreciate it! I'm glad to hear that my English and weak Spanish won't be an issue. And as for paying a bit more, as long as it's not on par with paying for stuff in London or Tokyo, I'll be fine with that for 3 weeks. :) And thanks also for that link...

Hi all, While I'm not immediately planning to relocate to BA, I will be visiting for 3 weeks this summer (well northern hemisphere summer). I'm well-traveled and adapt quickly, but I do like to be somewhat prepared. I've been to Ecuador and Colombia in the past but never to Argentina. I've...