I am writing this from buenos aires.
I got here a few days ago and am really enjoying it here. When I arrived at the airport I walked past all the exchange, bus, and taxi stalls, and went to the curb. The taxi was $9 US to downtown, i gave him $13 and he looked at me like I just saved his family for the month.
I am staying at Reconquista, $35 internet rate, quite nice. If you want for $10 more you can get an especially nice suite. Includes breakfast, and I'm typing on the free internet connection now. I personally don't think the marriott etc.. would be worth the extra money.
The prices are better than ever, they could use your help more than ever, why not come?
I flew down here for less than $500 round trip from california, 15,000 in butt miles via JFK. So I make EXP and see a great place too. Don't hesitate. Next I take a 14 day cruise to see penguins and places around the south tip of south america, on to santiago. See you!