Buenos Aires (EZE) - the ultimate Q&A thread
Oct 11, 2007 | 5:26 am
#1936
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Only just found this great post.
Back in 2004 I flew down to EZE from FRA no less than 12 times..... for day trips. I was working for a major European airline and initially had the choice of Osaka or Buenos Aires as my first flight. I had already been to Osaka so chose EZE. Boy, am I glad I did. I think the place is fabulous.
Stayed with the crew in the Hilton hotel (highly recommended) and spent most of my 24 hour layover walking around the city and exploring.
As has been mentioned many times on this thread, the steaks in Argentina are "to die for". My favourite place was El Establo. One of the crew members I flew with told me about El Establo and I was never disappointed.
This thread has really got me thinking of going back down there in the very near future. I think that this is what I have been saving all those miles and Hilton points for.
See you down there.
Back in 2004 I flew down to EZE from FRA no less than 12 times..... for day trips. I was working for a major European airline and initially had the choice of Osaka or Buenos Aires as my first flight. I had already been to Osaka so chose EZE. Boy, am I glad I did. I think the place is fabulous.
Stayed with the crew in the Hilton hotel (highly recommended) and spent most of my 24 hour layover walking around the city and exploring.
As has been mentioned many times on this thread, the steaks in Argentina are "to die for". My favourite place was El Establo. One of the crew members I flew with told me about El Establo and I was never disappointed.
This thread has really got me thinking of going back down there in the very near future. I think that this is what I have been saving all those miles and Hilton points for.
See you down there.
Hi.. glad you enjoyed it down here. For the next time you come down, I would suggest you try some of the lodging options available in Palermo... now that you know the Puerto Madero area, I think it will be a nice change of pace/style and allow you to know another part of the city.
Oct 11, 2007 | 10:35 am
#1937
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Hi.. glad you enjoyed it down here. For the next time you come down, I would suggest you try some of the lodging options available in Palermo... now that you know the Puerto Madero area, I think it will be a nice change of pace/style and allow you to know another part of the city.
Oct 11, 2007 | 10:43 am
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Palermo Chico does not really offer lodging options... so perhaps you should consider some of the boutique hotel options in the rest of Palermo. Some places that get good reviews include:
- Bobo Hotel
- Five Cool Rooms
- Home Hotel
- Malabia House
- Bobo Hotel
- Five Cool Rooms
- Home Hotel
- Malabia House
Oct 11, 2007 | 11:36 am
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Excellent boutique hotel, switched on staff, nice safe area, great Don Julio's parilla down the road, 10/15 min walk to Plaza Italia Subte. Lots of nice, eat, drink and shopping opportunities close by.
But book soon, they fill up quickly. If fact for November you will be lucky to get in the BoBo.
But book soon, they fill up quickly. If fact for November you will be lucky to get in the BoBo.
Oct 11, 2007 | 4:15 pm
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You might also check out Posada Palermo, which is not far into the Palermo Viejo side of Palermo, and therefore a fairly close walk to things in Palermo Chico. Great place, I've had several friends stay there and they've all loved it.
Oct 11, 2007 | 6:07 pm
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I second this great tip... have heard nothing but good reviews about Posada Palermo... ^
Oct 14, 2007 | 5:37 pm
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Ripped Off at El Establo
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...hlight=Establo
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...hlight=Establo
Oct 14, 2007 | 5:40 pm
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Hi.. glad you enjoyed it down here. For the next time you come down, I would suggest you try some of the lodging options available in Palermo... now that you know the Puerto Madero area, I think it will be a nice change of pace/style and allow you to know another part of the city.
Really looking forward to it.
Oct 17, 2007 | 11:49 am
#1945
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Fly to Buenos Aires late December
Hello,
I've been planning on traveling to Buenos Aires for the New Year and I've been looking at flights from the NYC area since May and there has not been any real good deals.
I can also fly from the WAS. DC area as well. My travel is somewhat flexible from Dec 27-Jan 4. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks
I've been planning on traveling to Buenos Aires for the New Year and I've been looking at flights from the NYC area since May and there has not been any real good deals.
I can also fly from the WAS. DC area as well. My travel is somewhat flexible from Dec 27-Jan 4. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks
Oct 18, 2007 | 2:09 pm
#1946
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Host Families/ Home Stays
Any information/advice on finding a host family to stay with in Buenos Aires? My travel buddy finds it a little sketchy (the whole home stay thing). But I think it would make for a better, more enjoyable visit. We've both never been.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Oct 18, 2007 | 3:21 pm
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A search of the thread
Turned up no mention of GOLF.
So, Gaucho, I need some advice on places that I will be able to chase a ball around a field. Flying in this February to catch a cruise ship, will have a couple days (Feb 26/27) at the end where I'll want to get in 18 in the morning and see the city in the afternoons
TIA
So, Gaucho, I need some advice on places that I will be able to chase a ball around a field. Flying in this February to catch a cruise ship, will have a couple days (Feb 26/27) at the end where I'll want to get in 18 in the morning and see the city in the afternoons
TIA
Oct 18, 2007 | 7:06 pm
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Turned up no mention of GOLF.
So, Gaucho, I need some advice on places that I will be able to chase a ball around a field. Flying in this February to catch a cruise ship, will have a couple days (Feb 26/27) at the end where I'll want to get in 18 in the morning and see the city in the afternoons
TIA
So, Gaucho, I need some advice on places that I will be able to chase a ball around a field. Flying in this February to catch a cruise ship, will have a couple days (Feb 26/27) at the end where I'll want to get in 18 in the morning and see the city in the afternoons
TIA
Maybe this will help:
http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/05...argentina.html
Oct 18, 2007 | 7:33 pm
#1949
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My trip to BA is next Thursday, and I am very excited!! Will be my first time in BA and first time on UA internationally. Looking forward to it greatly. Thanks for all of the wonderful information!! 
Oct 19, 2007 | 3:35 am
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Turned up no mention of GOLF.
So, Gaucho, I need some advice on places that I will be able to chase a ball around a field. Flying in this February to catch a cruise ship, will have a couple days (Feb 26/27) at the end where I'll want to get in 18 in the morning and see the city in the afternoons
TIA
So, Gaucho, I need some advice on places that I will be able to chase a ball around a field. Flying in this February to catch a cruise ship, will have a couple days (Feb 26/27) at the end where I'll want to get in 18 in the morning and see the city in the afternoons
TIA