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    Visiting Buenos Aires

    I am thinking to visit Buenos Aires, after 4 years. It is really so expensive?? Now I live in Atlanta, someone could give me some info about prices?? I have accommodation, but how much I need? Maybe $100 per day, more?
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    Visiting Buenos Aires Next Week

    No it is not the parrilla but a nice italian restaurant, actually the exactly address is República Árabe Siria 3285. Here is the link http://www.bellaitalia-gourmet.com.ar/ There is more than one, check the one that is an old house.
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    Visiting Buenos Aires Next Week

    Last time I was in Buenos Aires was almost 2 years ago. I coming back this time just as a visitor, so I do appreciate some info about prices in restaurants, taxis, and places to go for drinks. An Argentinean friend told me Kansas in Palermo now is very expensive, around AR$600 per person?? it is...
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    Double Registration For American Citizens In Argentina

    Does anybody know something about an online registration? A friend of a friend told me that American Embassy asked for all the American visitors already in Argentina to register due all recent events. Apparently, is important to inform where are you going to go etc.... It is that real...
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    US Presidential & VP Debates

    Yes SUGAR is the place to watch the debate. http://sugarbuenosaires.com/ That bar is in Palermo Soho area, nice food and cheap beer
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    Mexican Night EVERY Thursday in June!

    I went this eve to taste some good Mexican food and drink margaritas. I found a bad margarita, so I asked for be changed, they did, the second one was better, nothing much. I ordered some guacamole, but the waiter forgot or never understood me, so after the Margarita experience I decided to...
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    July- Independence day trivia

    That is so interesting :) Maybe I am bored too, that is why I am the only one reading and responding your post hahaha No offense please. Cheer the day up with some tequila, even it is not 5 de Mayo or at least a beer :)
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    safety in BA

    I am not Argentinean, but I live here for more than 20 years. Buenos Aires is a safe city. Of course, now things have changed, so it would be easier if you and your family live in Recoleta or Palermo area. Local people, portenios, talk too much about how dangerous and risk the city is now, but...
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    Spices

    For me the best place is China Town, in Belgrano area, near by train station. Good quality as well, also you find real variety of products. Actually I am going today there, so I will check about imported items.
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    American Food

    TGI Fridays just SUCKS!! drinks are weak and food has no taste at all!! It is a waste of time and money at one place
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    Steak restaurants

    Cabreas are now a traditional place in Palermo, even all those inconveniences, like be waiting for a table, or maybe bad days with the service, still a very good place for eat!! Not really a fan of Siga La Vaca, it is just a cheap place in Puerto Madero, a real big tourist tramp, not my cup of...
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    Blue Dollar: Peso has devalued 22% over the last 30 days

    I live here around 25 years. The financial situation of Argentina is crazy most of times, unfortunately that is the only truth. So you can't predict that the dollar value will be 10 pesos in December, could be or could be just 4 pesos again... Just change money when you need to, don't speculate...
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    Found: Donuts

    Well, if you are really in the mood to taste KFC, Dunkin Donuts, and even Papa John's pizza, 2 for one on Thursdays, so fly to Lima, Peru. Those places have been since ever.. In Argentina Dunkin Donuts failed because "facturas" were much cheaper and more close to the local taste for pastries...
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    Moving Sale: general stuff

    Could you tell me what color is the desk?, I can't tell by the photos.
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    Looking for a good cosmetic surgeon

    Hi I know Dr. Bukret when I was working in Medical Tourism area. He is nice, his work was not bad, not great either, however pay attention, he use very light pain killers, but very light. I know about BAS as well, but experiences iwth that clinic are very diferent, sometimes they do a very good...
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    Rude audience in Village Recoleta

    Hi Perry, I do agree with you, so this is why I lef the theatre. For me the visual imagery was bad, loudy and images that you see when you are using a microscope, But if you like it, good for you!. About the comments of people, well we are latinos we do enjoy to chat, we are very outgoing, it is...
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    Pissing off the wrong person in BS AS

    There is nothing to worry about, but really nothing. Argentinen are not so oganized even they would like to be bad with you. That guy was a spoiled baby. Take it easy, enjoy your life in Buenos Aires. Anyway, if you prefer to do some inmigration documentation PM and I will send inf about a...
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    Spanish tutor just increased rates by 30%

    I agree with most of opinions here. I did some Spanish tuiton, even is not my main acitvity, and to be honest never ever heard from someone asking for 70 pesos, 50 is fine, 40 is a good deal; and of course 90 pesos !!! come on... for that price she should includes at least a beef and a glass of...
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    Tech Help

    There are some sites that I can't see because my local IP address. Does anybody know how to unblock it?, I tried, but I didn't get it. Thanks
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    Is alcohol really not sold after 10:30 tonight?

    There is a little misunderstanding: 1.- In this case, "Veda electoral" is just 24 hours before elections, which means start tonight after 11:59PM untill Sunday 11:59 PM. Including restaurants, bars, stroes & kiosks 2.- This election is for a Mayor of Buenos Aires, so if you are in Greater...
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