David Beach

Not doable.

And, the amazing thing is that not only is such a flight ticketable, you have some idiot travel agents around who actually say it is okay.

Marambio

+1. If the DL flight leaves at 2115, boarding will close at 2050, and there's no way you will be able to transfer and clear passport control in less than 30 minutes, even if your luggage goes through from FTE to ATL.

Dilemma

Thanks everyone. I was was able to change the dates of my trip around. I was fairly sure it wouldn't work, but needed some advice.

Thanks again!

getmethere

I'll be visiting Buenos Aires from the US this November, and would like to learn more.

- From the US, I only find online sites ask for payment in USD, and not in pesos. Is there a way around this to pay in pesos?

- I would love to rent from "a local, "non-gringo" agency and paid in cash", either online or when I am in Buenos Aires. What are some agencies I can contact?

Eastbay1K

I doubt anyone will take pesos, and if anyone takes pesos, it will be at the "Blue" rate du jour if paying cash. Most everything real estate in Buenos Aires is a US Dollar-based system, even if things convert to pesos for local payment. This is also the case for "a[ny] local, "non-gringo" agency."

Marambio

I am not really into the real estate market, but short term rentals are usually for gringos, hence US dollars are expected.

Local, non-gringo rentals work in pesos, but they are long term, and more formal rules apply (a contract is signed, a local guarantor is required).

Panam Clipper

On the other hand, should you decide to stay in a hotel you should not have a problem avoiding prepayment and you will definitely be able to pay in pesos.

HIDDY

Yes we rent out our apartment in BA to someone local here and get paid in pesos every month. All done above board with a yearly contract agreed and signed.
As Eastbay 1K said I suspect any short term lets which may be paid in pesos will be priced to match the official exchange rate.....we're not daft down here you know.
If they aren't they're probably best avoided.

Marambio

Evicting tenants is not the most straightforward process in Argentina, so if a landlord lets a flat "informally" (as is the case in most touristic, AirBnB-like rentals) he/she is expecting a much bigger profit (USD or pesos at the blue rate), otherwise it doesn't make real sense.

On the other hand, I know of many people who get their pesos at a cueva (blue rate) and pay for their hotels in cash. That's OK and it's pretty easy to do.

Eastbay1K

It makes a San Francisco or Berkeley eviction seem like a cakewalk. There's a saying, something to the effect of "don't rent to anyone who can't be deported."

ssafro1

Heading to BA in late December with my dad for his 60th bday for 5 days/4 nights. Planning on staying at the Hotel MIO. Seems most of other properties I looked at are sold out/very expensive (Park Hyatt, Four Seasons, etc.) Plan on doing some walking tours, day trip via fast ferry to Colonia and wine tasting. Other things I have planned is San Telmo art fair, cemetery tour, etc.

- Anyone have experience/comments on the hotel MIO?
- Recc for a great steak dinner in Recoleta/Polermo, city center, etc? I will check out the F&B thread.
- Recc on wine tours/wine tastings (I heard about Anuva)
- Any good Tango Shows worth going to?
- Any good off the beaten path/ not super touristy things that I should consider doing with my dad during my time there?

Flying Machine

Anuva Wine Tsating www.anuvawines.com is run by a nice expat. He know his wines and it take place in a Loft in Palermo Soho (you will be other like minded people at the tasting as well) Fun environment good pours and Tapas to accompany. They present approacable wines that people drink every day by some not so well known producers. Fun time with a jovial crowd.. The Friday 5:00 pm spot will kick off your weekend..Enjoy..

Eastbay1K

Are Christmas Eve/Day or New Year's Eve included in those "late December" dates? This will affect advice - there are some posts somewhere but probably so far buried in any search result that I'm asking first.

Gaucho100K

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Gaucho100K

Anuva is OK for a standard wine tasting, but it depends on what you are looking for. For a proper "experience" you will have to look further.

If you want to concentrate on boutique producers that have no US distribution, or if you have an above average interest in Wines, you need to seek out a true specialist that can offer you both the product and advice that no mainstream commercial operation offers.

Feel free to PM me for further details.