What are some reasonable options for an 8 hour transit from EZE (international arrival on an overnight flight) to AEP (domestic connection)?

1) Take a taxi from EZE-AEP and spend 4-5 hours at AEP. Are there any lounges with showers at AEP?

2) Hire a car with driver and head into BA centro and have a leisurely lunch and do some shopping/sightseeing and then head to AEP? Is it safe to leave your luggage in the back of a car of a hired car with driver?

3) I don't know if this is possible, but if there are any hotels in BA centro that offers a day rate - check in at the hotel, take a shower, leave your luggage at the hotel and spend a few hours in BA before heading out to AEP?

Also, are there any shower facilities at EZE for arriving international passengers (e.g. Arrivals Lounge at LHR, FRA and HKG)?

As I always go home on arrival at EZE I'm not very au fait with most things you're asking.

Happy to be corrected but EZE does not have a normal arrival lounge as such and AEP doesn't have any airside lounges at all.

Therefore I think the idea of taking a room in the centre is a good one. That'll allow you to freshen up have breakfast and leave your bags and get out for a few hours sightseeing. Unfortunately day rooms are hard to book in advance and can be just as expensive as a discounted one night rate so it might be worth your while just booking for the night before you arrive especially if you have status which allows late check out. Worth sending whichever property you choose an email explaining the situation and see if they can offer you a deal before you book.

I would do 2. It is safe to leave luggage with your driver. There are recommendations here so do a search.

I agree with the poster above that 2) is your best bet.

Depending on what "level" of Car Service you want, I would be happy to set you in the right direction. For starters, if you want a high-end Car Service, you need to contact Fred at Silver Star Car... he is a native New Yorker that lives here in EZE and owns/runs the best luxury Car Service in town. His rates are very fair, but they do reflect the service he provides... and you have to consider you will be in the hands of the best in the business, it all depends on what you want.

To see more about Fred and his services, please see:
http://silverstarcar.com/

Feel free to PM or email me directly if you want more information.

Cheers,
Alex / Gaucho100K


Important: I have no affiliation with Fred, Im just a long time client and friend, I use his services to shuttle around my VIP clients

I agree, number 2) seems to be the best. Enjoy a good Argentine steak, do some sightseeing and then head to AEP.

HIDDY, EZE has an arrival lounge from Aeropuertos Argentina 2000, fully equipped. And there IS an airside Lounge at AEP, from the same brand.. Aeropuertos Argentina 2000. This one is more basic tho. Not sure if there are showers. And it's very expensive as well. Not worth it IMO.

To be fair I did say ''normal'' arrivals lounge at EZE. That service is just for people who like to throw money away or for wine merchants who are able to get freebies. Ditto for the one at AEP.
I recently read a review on the service at EZE and it didn't get a glowing report......not worth the money was the conclusion.

Not recommended for foreigners unless they are VIP and need to be excluded from the crowded lines. But there are quite a lot of bank packages and credit cards that offer these services for free to Argentine clients, or at least some free vouchers. I tried both the outgoing and incoming Lounges in EZE, and they are OK. Yes, I prefer the Centurion Lounge over the Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 outbound lounge, but they also offer a service. Free parking for a couple of days, no lines in security and migrations.. If its free.. I'll take it. The same thing with the inbound lounge (which I find really good, and it's the only one there is). They offer both lounge space, and service (luggage claim while you're relaxing in the lounge, fast-pass migrations and customs). But then again, if this is for a foreign visitor, who doesn't have the free passes... well then, I would only recommend it if you have the money (ofc) and need to be excluded from the masses.. The shower alone is not worth it.

Agree 100% that the AA2000 VIP service is hardly VIP level and I would not pay more than a decent tip for it. It is certainly not worth what they wish to charge for it. Having said this, as a freebie and when I travel with the entire family, it does indeed make a notable difference and in my experience, the entire Customs encounter is also much lighter when you have an AA porter with you. This last point is not relevant for Foreigners but to us locals it is quite important when we return home with tons of shopping for the kids, etc.

If I were the OP, I'd get a room for the prior night at a hotel where I could get a guaranteed late check-out (i.e., an SPG property) so I could shower and have a place for my luggage, etc. I might also consider getting a day driver on top of that, because a negotiated day rate to take you from EZE to the centro, from the centro to AEP, and also on a sightseeing tour might be similar (and more comfortable) than dealing with your own transport for each sector.

The passengers near you on the AEP to wherever segment will have appreciated your shower.

There's a bus called Manuel Tienda Leon that goes between the two airports but it also stops somewhat close to the port if I recall. You could see about taking that into the city, getting off and exploring downtown, and then hoping back on to go to AEP. AEP is a quick airport to get through in terms of security.

By AEP if you cross the street and head toward the water there are some decent food stands as well to get a meal better than what you'll get inside!

Near AEP I suggest eating at Happening........

Is there luggage storage at AEP? We are flying to Iguassu for two days before returning to BA for a three day stay at the Park Hyatt.

Hmmm... not sure its still in operation. Let me try to dig up some info on the AA2000 website and come back to report.

What days are you going to be in town...??