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Thanks for that expatinowncountry. I'm not an economist (obviously) and you above post is enlightening and I appreciate it. Have you a source on a reliable GDP growth figure? I know this would all be guesswork due to inflation stats being fudged, but what would be your educated guess...

Here are some of the stats from the IMF who unlike brazilianbubble.com are a pretty reliable source, if anything not in favour of the Kirchner administration. If you note page 31, the real GDP for Argentina this decade has been the second largest behind Peru. Of course some may argue because...

As said, it's quite a bit cheaper. And depending on what part of Ramos Mejia you're in will depend on your perception of safety. Some parts are pretty dodgy, but others are quite nice and full of families and pretty safe. But overall I wouldn't call it dangerous. There aren't as many cafes...

I can recommend these guys. Great teachers, and great prices. I took classes for a few months, and am very happy with the results. http://www.proyectosantelmo.com/

Spot on John. (Although it is Import Substitution Industrialisation) It's not a sustainable policy, and although the Kirchner era ISI is not the same as the problematic Peron era ISI, it could end up producing some of the same problems, just slower. Although opening up the economy is not...

In addition to the above point some knowledge of the recent history of Argentina and Latin America would maybe show the follies of opening up to the world market, especially in a periphery country such as Argentina. Lower prices are not always a good thing. There is still labour involved. And...

I would say it's too much also. You will spend most of your time on buses and in bus stations. Personally, I really like Valparaiso. A bit more run down, but much more charming than it's more fancy neighbour Vina Del Mar, so I guess it depends what your after. If you only have 10 days...

I'm pretty sure the shoes over the wire is a paranoid urban myth. Drug dealers would be a bit more discreet than that.

I spent 3 months in Santiago for work, and found it pretty dull. Can't compete with BA on many fronts. However I would have to agree that it has the advantage in outdoor activities. Other than that, like jb5, I couldn't leave fast enough.

If you have your heart set on a Boca match, it's really pretty easy. There are the 'tours' you can go on, which are exorbitant to say the least. Other than that rip off, you have two options. Head down to Boca a day or two before the game and ask around (good places are around the ticket...

I agree with MizzMarr on this one. Suggesting someone can live on 500 a week (less than 20 a day!) is really stretching it. Plus, you are 23 and in Buenos Aires. You want to enjoy yourself not sit at home in your shitty apartment and eat rice and tomato sauce. The 1200 mark seems to be...

Can't help myself here. I like this quote from the great man, Nick Cave. "I'm forever near a stereo saying, 'What the fuck is this GARBAGE?' And the answer is always the Red Hot Chili Peppers"

I was under the impression that it was a cafe notable and protected, however I must be wrong on that. And if as David suggests it is not 'keeping up the times' (whatever that is, hyper-capitalism?), and a huge Nike store is what people want, I don't want take part in that and keep up with the...

Going to the Colon is pretty reasonably priced. Have a look on the website. The seats on the third level directly in front (the seats on the side are not so good) are perfectly good and quite cheap. Plus there is standing room at the top which goes for 30 pesos or so.

I did 4 months of classes with these guys. I found the classes to be pretty good, and the people really great. And the prices are much lower than what you are paying. Recommended. http://www.proyectosantelmo.com/

I have been in 2008 and overall still love living there (although I am in Venezuela for 6 weeks for work). I don't find the people as bad as many others seem to, and all my friends are Argentine and are all great people. One thing I do like about the people here as opposed to my own country...

I had a look at the video and demo, and it looks very interesting and a good way to learn. I spend a lot of time on the computer researching and reading (often in Spanish, although my level has some what reached a plateau - like you mention) so this would work very well for someone like me. I...

I've been on the same mission (I'm going to Venezuela and need to change cash on the black market), and Banco Superville is the way to go. They will let you get cash advances on your credit card. Other banks will not, and some have suggested Banco Piano, but they have a limit of 200 dollars...

Pretty much any verduleria should have them. Especially ones run by people from Bolivia or Peru. There are plenty of super hot ones in the verdulerias in San Telmo.

I can recommend Proyecto San Telmo. Good people, good individual classes and very competitively priced. http://www.proyectosantelmo.com/