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My barrio would be close to the Alvear Hotel. There are days when I have heard more american english spoken than any other language. This doesn't happen all of the time but it has and does happen. Also, most of the portenos speak excellent english.

I have seen so many of the elegant cafes go out of business in the last few years. The ones that remain are half empty with the older portenos who are the ones keeping these establishments in business. After the next generation passes on it is really a 'wild card' as to what will happen to the...

I would think that the benefits of Lasik eye surgery would last forever. Perhaps, you should seek out an ophthalmologist not an optometrist (at least for starters).

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If you are travelling to northern patagonia for only a week and a half I suggest that you do not take the bus. It is around 20 hours each way which is a lot for such a short visit. As for whales, they are not in the Neuquen/Bariloche area. Don't miss the 7 lakes between San Martin de los...

Mendoza has alot going for it but do your homework in advance. Mendoza has high crime and it is rarely published in the travel media.

I agree. And, even though it is worse for foreigners Americans still face the same type of rudeness. It is quite random. Sometimes you will be greeted by a person who acts "normal." Other times, you get a real jerk. There is no way of predicting in advance. Regardless of airport...

I don't think that most U.S. citizens are even aware that they can self direct their IRA's to purchase real estate. Having said that, unless you have seriously deep pockets and do not care I would hold off from tapping into your IRA to purchase real estate in Argentina. Or, if you have spent...

Well, you state that you are working in Buenos Aires and I assume you are earning dollars. That is why you find Buenos Aires so 'cheap.' But, I doubt that most people on this forum are living in the city with a great paying job that allows them to just throw dollars around and buy friends...

Huh? I mentionned a friend who did rent a house on the lake in Bariloche that she found on Craigslist for US$600.00 This was during the warmer season. By now, prices should be much lower.

Even in Capital Federal if you want to do business, have Argentine friends, or really just get off the tourist treadmill you have to speak Spanish. Life is definitely more interesting if you can communicate with the people and you certainly have the advantage of knowing if you are being ripped...

I was thinking the same. Is this thread for real???

There is quite a downturn in tourism. I have a friend who found a fabulous house on the lake in Bariloche on Craigslist for around US$600.00 for a month. I myself came back from Ushuaia and El Calafate a couple of months ago. I did not even reserve my hotel rooms in advance. I went in...

Interesting but it is still the usual hype. What do they talk about? Low cost of living (not true), fit physiques of the people (that is up to interpretation), Spanish language not necessary (absolutely not true), European flair (that is an exaggeration). The reality is far from the travel...

Give it up soap box Bob. All of your remarks were discreetly aimed at putting down Christmas. Read all of your own posts. At any rate, nowhere do you see me say that Christmas in Argentina is dull and boring. The only person saying that is you! If you are going to quote me at least be smart...

Christmas is different in Buenos Aires. Largely because of the weather. I agree with the suggestion to bring your own ornaments, if possible. You will find beautiful Christmas decorations that will put you in the spirit of Christmas at hotels and shopping malls such as Patio Bullrich on...

No one is asking you what you personally believe about Christmas. So, get off your soap box Bob and try to answer the lady's questions which are real (she obviously is planning for a religious holiday with decorations that remind her of Christmas). The OP's initial question is about the...

I would pass on all of the suggestions. Nothing beats being here in person with cash in hand to get the best apartment at the best price. Check out Craigslist to see what owners are asking for these days. There is a flood of apartments on the market. You can deal in person in a way that you...

Buy the small book called "The Authentic Bars, Cafes, and Restaurants of Buenos Aires" by Gabriela Kogan. If this book doesn't get you excited about your trip, nothing will. The book really does take you into a different era of Buenos Aires but tells you where you can go if you want to go back...

I would pass on all of the suggestions given to you. There is a flood of apartments on the market for rent at the moment in the areas where you will be living. I would not arrange picking an apartment in advance. Come here, stay in an apart hotel, for one or two weeks and look at all...