Question about airport

We arrive via American Airlines and my mother in law (coming from London) arrives via Air France. Our flights arrive within 15 minutes of each other.

1. Do we go thru the same customs section or are we in different terminals?

2. Is baggage claim a good place to 'try to meet up'? Or does someone have other suggestions.

Thanks a lot :)

PS: Gaucho -- Thanks for the info on the wine that you sent.

1) Only one customs sections in EZE.

2) The baggage claim area is small and convenient to meet up. But since there's only one customs section, it won't be hard to locate anyone if you meet up by the customs extrance.

Thanks!

My pleasure, I hope you have a GREAT trip!!! ^ :D

Tango Shows
 

As the day of my trip gets closer, I remember certain details that are better taken care of before the trip.

I've checked a tourism site with offers for several tango shows. The good ones cost an average of US$ 40.00 and up. Now, to start with, I don't like sites that price in foreign currencies. Usually they are overpriced as compared to the prices in local currency. It is the old story of killing the chicken for the golden eggs. But I digress.

I would ask someone to answer the following questions:

1. Are these prices realistic?

2. If I have have to pay this price, should I go to "El Viejo Almacén", the best known of them?

3. Another problem: I will be alone and I don't drink any alcohol, not even beer or champagne. I think I will feel unconfortable.

4. If there are good shows for less money, would you please tell me which one? A link wouldn't hurt? Also, if in order to get a good show I have to pay more, so be it; I just don't want to be ripped off.

I thank you all in advance, as you are doing a fantastic job in promoting this great city.

Danny

Danny-- thanks for your interest in Buenos Aires. Im afraid that Im no authority on Tango shows in my hometown since I dont ever go to them, so I will leave the advising on this matter to the other participants in this thread that will give you first hand information. I can, however, help you with some of your other questions:

a) not drinking alcohol is not an issue, I dont see any reason for you to feel ackward. My only advise would be not to go to a show that includes dinner & drinks, since you will be charged for the wine that you will not enjoy. Check to see if they will offer a different price for those that dont drink booze (I dont know that they do this or not).

b) websites quoting prices in US$ should not be considered suspect. The Argentine economy has a long history of using US$ for quoting of prices that is hard to understand for many non-argentines. I suggest you consider the merits of a product or service regradless of which unit of measure they choose to quote their prices in. Just make sure you have an updated quotation of the US$ to Peso and do your math, you will be fine.

Once again, thank you for coming to Buenos Aires and have a great trip.

Well Danny, one of the best Tango exhibitions I've ever seen was by a group of middle-aged "street performers" in La Boca. They were a 3 piece group of musicians playing Tango for 2 couples of dancers who performed as if they were on stage at the Opera House! The dancers were elegant and sensual. There was a large crowd gathered around and an open guitar case served for TIPS. My wife and I sat at an outdoor cafe nearby and I smoked a cigar and enjoyed a glass of Malbec whilst soaking in the group's fine performances. The USD $5 that I dropped in the case was far less than I would have paid in a local tango exhibition hall.

I'm a person to agree 100%. I enjoy watching people dancing (Tango and others) but I don't feel spending so much money to see a show in a private enclosed space where they'll charge you an arm and a leg for everything is entertaining. I've enjoyed the street shows, much, much better an even in the Recolata Plaza, accross from the cinemas you even get a young couple dancing and if you're sitting in the fron patio of a cafe, you get a fantastic view. Personally, seeing people perform on the street gives it a better appeal than sitting in a closed auditorium.

That's my opinion, though others may disagree.

The main appeal of a tango show is variety. When in my late teens I visited Buenos Aires and watched a wonderful show that still brings unforgetable memories to my mind. If I am not mistaken, the place was called Karina. l remember there were 3 clubs, part of the same organization: Karim, Karina and Karenina. Forgive me if the memory fails me. Karina had tango shows; the other two were of a more heavy duty stuff, so I was informed.

I vividly remember, "fights" in the suburbs of BA, couples dancing,
"chalenges" for knife fights, sad bandoneon solos with the whole house in the dark, just a sharp spotlight focused on the player (a tear runs down my face), the whole orchestra playing, etc. Well, I see the merit and authenticity of street dancing, as some Argentinian couples show daily at Champs-Elysee Avenue in Paris, but a show compacts several artistic expressions in one package.

The Search function is currently disabled, so please forgive me if the following questions have already been addressed.

1. I have found a round-trip airfare on Southern Winds airlines between Buenos Aires (AEP) and Iguazu (IGR) for a total of 493.06 Argentine pesos, or approximately US$174.00 inclusive of taxes and fees. Is this a good fare?
2. I have found a round-trip airfare on American Airlines between Buenos Aires (EZE) and Montevideo (MVD) for a total of US$84.50, inclusive of taxes. Is this cheaper than a round-trip fare on the ferry between Argentina and Uruguay and, if so, am I missing anything by not taking the ferry instead of a flight?
3. The flight on which I initially arrive into Buenos Aires (EZE) is scheduled to first arrive in at 20:10 (or 8:10 in the evening). I was considering staying overnight and traveling to either Montevideo or Iguazu the next day for a couple of days before settling back into Buenos Aires and exploring it. However, I cannot seem to find a hotel that is conveniently located near the airport (EZE). Are there any hotels near the airport where I can stay as a matter of convenience and, if so, is there any hotel that offers a free shuttle between it and the airport?

I will probably come up with some more questions as the departure time for my trip comes closer.

Thank you in advance, Gaucho100K. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Canarsie When are you going to B.A.? Did you see this past Sunday NY Times travel section? How could you visit this forum and not even tell me that you were planning on visiting this forum? "Sniff" :(

I thought I had told you that I was going to Buenos Aires and Uruguay.

In fact, I was supposed to go last October but was forced to postpone my plans until later this year...

Anyway, unfortunately I did not see the New York Times issue from last Sunday. What did I miss?

Not trying to be coy here, but I could have sworn I read a good piece about BA in the NY Times. Just did a search and found an article from December
http://travel2.nytimes.com/mem/trave...Buenos%20Aires I am certain that Gaucho's info is more relevant. Problem is: I read a lot of stuff; perhaps it was in another periodical. I now vaguely remember your telling me about going to South America. We loved it. One of our greatest trips was sailing from Rio to Buenos Aires via lots of little Brazilian Islands, Punta del Este, and as a bonus, we got to see Hailey's Comet

leather goods
 

reason

It's pretty good.

Flying to MVD from EZE is not very convenient, it's easier and faster to fly from AEP, 10 minutes from downtown. The flight time itself is 20-25 minutes. EZE is about 35-40 minutes from downtown, maybe more depending on the time of the day. Security and passport control also take longer at EZE. As for staying near EZE, there's isn't much going on there. The airport is far from any interesting or touristy locations. I would stay somewhere in the city and then fly from AEP (either to MVD or IGR) the next day. As for the ferry, it takes three hours and there isn't much to see, just the river. Flying is usually cheaper, the ferry is worth it if you are taking a car or if you are staying around the Puerto Madero area (e.g. the Hilton), close to the dock.