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Ministro Pistarini International Airport Ezeiza (EZE) is the only airport that receives international flights from all over the world such as North America, Europe, Oceania, …  Below you find the best way getting from Ezeiza Buenos Aires airport to Buenos Aires city, tested by myself. I checked all the ways for getting from Buenos Aires international airport to Buenos Aires city. Read more: 8 mistakes tourists make in Buenos Aires Getting from Buenos Aires international airport…

I give you an overview of the best locations where to exchange your money in Buenos Aires. A local tip to change your Dolar, Euro or other currency to Argentinian peso (ARS). In many cases you get almost 25% more pesos for the same amount of money. That will increase your travel budget in Argentina In the article “Where to change money (Euro and Dollar) in Buenos Aires” I gave you some extra do and…

Welcome to Argentina! The home of the Argentinian Peso (ARS). The Argentinian currency is very instable. Here I give you the best tips on how safe to exchange money in Buenos Aires, the best places to exchange money, and even sometimes make a profit! I will talk about: ATM withdrawals, Exchange bureau’s, Calle Florida (black market), XOOM and Western Union, Creditcard and, paying directly in Dollars or Euro in stores. TIP: don’t change your local…

Traveling to the capital city and looking for a hotel within your budget but also located in a nice area? I made a list with the best hotels in Buenos Aires for all budgets. I moved to the city in 2017 and stayed in some hotels in the center. Also, I asked for the reviews of my friends who stayed in hotels in Buenos Aires and my carrier working in a travel office. It’s not…

Do you want to buy tickets to see a match of Boca Juniors? Let’s keep the story short: it’s almost impossible. However, there is a way that a tourist can buy a Boca Juniors ticket. Read also: The history of La Boca (why blue and yellow, what’s famous, …) It is a dream of many football fans. Attend a match at La Bombonera. Boca Juniors plays its matches at the La Bombonera stadium and is…

Welcome to the city of meat, tango (as they say), and Latin American culture. The first day is always a little bit exploring, looking out what to see, and finding the right places. I guide you the first four days, so you don’t miss anything out. That’s why I created a self guided walking tour in Buenos Aires. Tip: Go on Sunday to San Telmo for the big street market Duration: 5h00 / Start: Plaza…

There are three certainties in an Argentinian life: having great barbecues, enjoying a Malbec wine, and drinking Yerba Maté with friends and family. If you’re not really familiar with the Argentinian culture, then sharing some maté – oh yes you need to share – will give you the greatest insights into the culture in Buenos Aires. Read also: the best day trip to do in Buenos Aires What is Yerba Maté? Yerba mate is a…

Argentina wouldn’t be the same if we can’t say something about the easiest thing to do when you’re on a trip: taking a taxi in Buenos Aires. What are the tourist traps, cost of taxi in Buenos Aires, how to explain where to go, and can you pay a taxi in Buenos Aires with a credit card?  TAXI! Read also: the best tango shows in Buenos Aires Taking a taxi in Buenos Aires Buenos Aires…

What is the best tango show in Buenos Aires? Is it a must-do when you visit Buenos Aires or is it too touristic? Is there a difference between shows? Argentina is the birthplace of the tango. A dance with influences from Africa, Native America, and Europe. Where to see the best tango show in Buenos Aires? This is my honest and personal review of all the tango shows I visited in Buenos Aires. And going again…

A lot of friends and readers asked us: how many days should I spend in Buenos Aires? We live in the capital city of Argentina for many years and even now and then we discover new things. But in general, we can say that spending 3 days in Buenos Aires is enough to visit the highlights in the city. We give you some tips on what to do and how to plan your stay in…

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