Buenos Aires (EZE) - the ultimate Q&A thread
Aug 30, 2005 | 5:28 pm
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Originally Posted by lesenok
I would take about 30 One dollar bills to use to pay the taxi drivers going from place to place in the city (very cheap).
Aug 30, 2005 | 6:28 pm
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Originally Posted by rustyr
I was reading on www.virtualtourist.com that if you bring in us dollars to be changed make sure they are clean, not torn or wrinkled or any markings on them as they will be hard to change for fear of counterfeits. Anyone experience this?
But easier still just use your debit card to get pesos at one of the very large number of networked ATMs around BsAs.
If you exchange money at a bank you will need your passport (and check what times the bank will do foreign exchange transactions).
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Aug 30, 2005 | 6:33 pm
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Originally Posted by techgirl
Good to know... I have found that in some strong dollar markets that is acceptable and frowned upon in others.
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Aug 31, 2005 | 2:10 am
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Originally Posted by rustyr
I was reading on www.virtualtourist.com that if you bring in us dollars to be changed make sure they are clean, not torn or wrinkled or any markings on them as they will be hard to change for fear of counterfeits. Anyone experience this?
About giving USD to taxi drivers, many definitely don't like it in Buenos Aires -- especially nowadays.
Aug 31, 2005 | 5:50 am
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BA restrnt guide
Another restaurant guide, :http://www.guiaoleo.com.ar/index.php...8f91b1f49flc3c...
Last edited by rustyr; Aug 31, 2005 at 5:53 am
Aug 31, 2005 | 7:48 am
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Originally Posted by rustyr
Another restaurant guide, :http://www.guiaoleo.com.ar/index.php...8f91b1f49flc3c...
Aug 31, 2005 | 8:07 am
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Back to the hotel procing question... I REALLY advise to call the actual hotel, not the 800 US number and try to talk to and negociate with a manager. Mention that new, long-term business is a possibility with you,family and business associates and you can neg. a great rate at most places. There is a lot of competiton in BA and occupancies are not high.
Aug 31, 2005 | 5:23 pm
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Shopping, Spas and Food
Hi,
First off, what a great thread! My boyfriend and I will be visiting BA for 2 weeks in early Sept. I'd like some recommendations on where to shop. I'm looking for hip clothes (not necessarily a leather jacket though). Also, does anyone have any idea if high end stores, i.e. Fendi are cheaper in BA than in the states? I'm also interested in shopping for antiques, but would like to know if shipping will be too expensive.
Any spas that are recommended? I'm interested in getting a massage after my long flight?
And finally, what are some good restaurants for French food?
First off, what a great thread! My boyfriend and I will be visiting BA for 2 weeks in early Sept. I'd like some recommendations on where to shop. I'm looking for hip clothes (not necessarily a leather jacket though). Also, does anyone have any idea if high end stores, i.e. Fendi are cheaper in BA than in the states? I'm also interested in shopping for antiques, but would like to know if shipping will be too expensive.
Any spas that are recommended? I'm interested in getting a massage after my long flight?
And finally, what are some good restaurants for French food?
Sep 1, 2005 | 7:03 am
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Originally Posted by salomelovesjohn
Hi,
I Just got back about from BA three weeks and shopped like never before.
A couple places for hip clothing.. The shopping mall Alto Palermo (corner of Santa Fe & Coronel Diaz) has lots of variety and great deals in comparison to back home. Another is to walk along Santa Fe, between Coronel Diaz and Cordoba (towards downtown - the Obelisco).
For jeans I highly reccomend Kosiuko jeans. very trendy very popular and very comfortable, though dont' forget to check out the other stores first and ALWAYS ask for your TAX FREE coupon when paying for clothing (non-food and lodging items). You'll know they offer it because there is a sticker at the entrance.
For Antiques, there is a small gem of a place on Aguerro around the numbering of 2300 - 2500 (two small block radius). This street is no more than 10 minute walk from the Village Recoleta. Though you can always try going into the older part of town where there are many shops. Most of these stores have exported their antiques many times, so it would be a matter of asking them to find out the cost.
You'll have lots of fun in BA.. I don't konw about French food, but there are many great steak restaurants that you should not miss on (along with their great wine!!)
First off, what a great thread! My boyfriend and I will be visiting BA for 2 weeks in early Sept. I'd like some recommendations on where to shop. I'm looking for hip clothes (not necessarily a leather jacket though). Also, does anyone have any idea if high end stores, i.e. Fendi are cheaper in BA than in the states? I'm also interested in shopping for antiques, but would like to know if shipping will be too expensive.
Any spas that are recommended? I'm interested in getting a massage after my long flight?
And finally, what are some good restaurants for French food?
I Just got back about from BA three weeks and shopped like never before.
A couple places for hip clothing.. The shopping mall Alto Palermo (corner of Santa Fe & Coronel Diaz) has lots of variety and great deals in comparison to back home. Another is to walk along Santa Fe, between Coronel Diaz and Cordoba (towards downtown - the Obelisco).
For jeans I highly reccomend Kosiuko jeans. very trendy very popular and very comfortable, though dont' forget to check out the other stores first and ALWAYS ask for your TAX FREE coupon when paying for clothing (non-food and lodging items). You'll know they offer it because there is a sticker at the entrance.
For Antiques, there is a small gem of a place on Aguerro around the numbering of 2300 - 2500 (two small block radius). This street is no more than 10 minute walk from the Village Recoleta. Though you can always try going into the older part of town where there are many shops. Most of these stores have exported their antiques many times, so it would be a matter of asking them to find out the cost.
You'll have lots of fun in BA.. I don't konw about French food, but there are many great steak restaurants that you should not miss on (along with their great wine!!)
First off, what a great thread! My boyfriend and I will be visiting BA for 2 weeks in early Sept. I'd like some recommendations on where to shop. I'm looking for hip clothes (not necessarily a leather jacket though). Also, does anyone have any idea if high end stores, i.e. Fendi are cheaper in BA than in the states? I'm also interested in shopping for antiques, but would like to know if shipping will be too expensive.
Any spas that are recommended? I'm interested in getting a massage after my long flight?
And finally, what are some good restaurants for French food?
Sep 1, 2005 | 12:18 pm
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wine.
Thanks for the above advice. Does anyone know how prices of antiques compare to the US? And if there are any particular bargains to be had?
Also, I'm interested in picking up a couple of bottles of Argentinian wine. I've already tried several varieties of Malbec and Torrontos (sp?). I also love champagne, with my favorite being V. Cliquot. Any Argentinian brands compare?
Also, I'm interested in picking up a couple of bottles of Argentinian wine. I've already tried several varieties of Malbec and Torrontos (sp?). I also love champagne, with my favorite being V. Cliquot. Any Argentinian brands compare?
Sep 1, 2005 | 3:30 pm
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Originally Posted by salomelovesjohn
Hi,
First off, what a great thread! My boyfriend and I will be visiting BA for 2 weeks in early Sept. I'd like some recommendations on where to shop. I'm looking for hip clothes (not necessarily a leather jacket though). Also, does anyone have any idea if high end stores, i.e. Fendi are cheaper in BA than in the states? I'm also interested in shopping for antiques, but would like to know if shipping will be too expensive.
Any spas that are recommended? I'm interested in getting a massage after my long flight?
And finally, what are some good restaurants for French food?
First off, what a great thread! My boyfriend and I will be visiting BA for 2 weeks in early Sept. I'd like some recommendations on where to shop. I'm looking for hip clothes (not necessarily a leather jacket though). Also, does anyone have any idea if high end stores, i.e. Fendi are cheaper in BA than in the states? I'm also interested in shopping for antiques, but would like to know if shipping will be too expensive.
Any spas that are recommended? I'm interested in getting a massage after my long flight?
And finally, what are some good restaurants for French food?
- Nectarine
- L'Atelier
Please refer to the Buenos Aires F&B Thread plus other information that has been posted in this thread for more details.
Sep 1, 2005 | 3:33 pm
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Originally Posted by salomelovesjohn
Also, I'm interested in picking up a couple of bottles of Argentinian wine. I've already tried several varieties of Malbec and Torrontos (sp?). I also love champagne, with my favorite being V. Cliquot. Any Argentinian brands compare?
- Chandon Eternum
- Luigi Bosca Boheme
- Baron B Unique
- Rosell Boher