Shorts are fine. Don't worry.

Some nice little free walking tours to get the feel of BsAs if this is your first visit can be found with these folks: Buenos Aires Free Tour Take both the am and pm walks as they are different parts of the city.

Really pleasant young people run them, just tip what you feel appropriate. You can contact Gaston with this group about football tickets - email is on the website.


I used the Subte to get around, it works quite well (assuming no strikes, if that is what the local folks are mentioning). Like any subway anywhere, keep your valuables in your front pocket. They are generally a very efficient way to get around.