I'm a guy, but I find that people in BA dress just about the same as people would dress in NYC or SF when they go out socially. I generally wear jeans and reasonably hipsterish sneakers, and usually natives come up to me a bunch to ask directions to the Subte, a street, or whatever...

In professional settings, I find that people either dress up a bit more than they would in the States - i.e., a suit (perhaps without a tie) when business casual would do in the US - or else (if they're above a certain age and work in a less formal office) they come in all scruffy in jeans and whatever they found closest to the bed in the morning.

I wouldn't wander around in a hot pink sweatsuit and fanny pack, but anything you could wear without embarrassment in public back home should be fine.

I agree for the most part... having said this, NYC and SFO are two cities where you find some of the best dressed folks in the USA.... ;)

You'd probably be able to get away with that outfit in the Parques de Palermo during the late evening hours. ;)

Although I'm a guy, I'd suggest you dress for the activity and weather. If you plan on doing a lot of walking, especially during the warmer months, I'd echo the comment to dress in lightweight cotton, even though you'll see some of the locals dressed in clothing that you'd find restrictive :D and uncomfortable.

Forget wearing jewelry, and shoes with heels if you're going to be out walking. Bring athletic shoes for that. The sidewalks are generally in poor condition in much of the city, and petty theft is unfortunately still a continuing problem. If you need to carry a handbag, bring one with a shoulder strap that you can wear across your body.

Are the above "limo" prices? I have some basic questions..there are 3 of us arriving to EZE next month..we just want to take a regular taxi to the middle of BA to our hotel. What should be the market rate for that? Is it metered or a flat fare? Is it easy to find the official taxi line or are there "gypsy" taxis everywhere trying to rip people off like at JFK airport?

The prices are now higher. But they are "remis" (i.e., driver w/o meter in a standard car) services. Buy your fare inside right after you leave the customs room, to the left there are a few booths. As of last week, expect to pay $190 (except for MTL). With 3, it depends on how much luggage you have as to who can accommodate you.

OK..forgive me, just a little confused here...what do you mean "buy your fare at a booth"? I guess I thought you walk outside the airport and get in a taxi line like at USA airports and they run the meter or give a flat rate...is that not the case?

Also 190 pesos is about $39 USD...seems reasonable I guess from EZE to BA

When we are paying nearly 6 pesos for a litre of fuel it really shouldn't surprise anyone that prices have risen.

Actually, its more like AR$6.50 ish for the premium fuel. Please dont tell me you are using regular Super for your Bentley...??!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

:p

As members of ACA we get a 5% discount on fuel.

We got shot of the Bentley years ago.....the wife put her foot down saying she was fed up with me forcing her to wear the chauffeur uniform. :rolleyes:

As you leave the Customs area while still inside the building, you will see several booths where the “remis” services are located, complete with their names — similar to rental car counters.

Purchase your transportation there.

No. Authorized taxi/remise services at EZE have booths where you tell them where you are going, and they call over a driver.

I've been using Worldcar remise service (which Eastbay1K references upthread, and is on the left just before you exit the sterile area). You pay at the booth and they will give you a receipt. You then walk a few steps into the non-sterile area of the terminal and to the other side of the booth, where they will call a driver to come to the booth and accompany you to his car. The workers at the booth speak English, but taxi/remise drivers rarely do. If your destination is other than a well-known hotel etc., bring along a map to help the driver find the place.

Don't ever consider taking a gypsy cab at EZE. It's just too risky.

What's a gypsy cab?

Unlicensed guys soliciting passengers ...

Ah got you.

It doesn't seem to be anywhere near as bad as it used to be.