new Japanese food place
 

Osaka, a Japanese-Peruvian fusion place just opened in Palermo... its a branch of the very popular and succesful Osaka in Lima Peru. The food is not wow... but for EZE standards its quite good.

If one is craving for fish... a good place to consider. Of course, if you are talking fish please dont forget Oviedo.

All I submitted was just that — a proposal. There are many ways of organizing information if you ever decide to do so.

All I am really saying is that my services as a Senior Moderator are being offered to you at your disposal, Gaucho100K. All you have to do is ask or make suggestions and I will assist. If you feel that the information in this thread could be better organized to assist both you and those FlyerTalk members who seek valuable information on Buenos Aires — whether entirely within this thread or creating any new threads — just ask and I will assist you.

If you would rather leave this thread just the way it is, that is fine also.

Muchos gracias for the valuable service you provide to FlyerTalk members regarding information on Buenos Aires, Gaucho100K — and happy holidays to all from me as well!

Regards,

Canarsie

Suggestions for travel to EZE with infant
 

Hello. Will we be out of place with an infant (5 mos old) in some of the high-end restaurants. Our little guy hardly ever cries, but does like to flap his arms quite a bit. If we go for dinner early (say 8pm), do you think we'd get some stares? Thank you!

Yes — of the good kind, actually.

In fact, the waitresses and waiters, as well as some of the patrons surrounding your table, may just fawn all over the little guy and pay him so much attention — especially at Cabaña las Lilas.

Trust me on this one. I have witnessed this personally, and on more than one occasion.

Enjoy your meals in Buenos Aires!

Thanks for the reply. That's good news!

Two more questions for you all:
1. We are flying LAN Argentina AEP-BRC and we are allowed only one checked bag of 20K per person. How strict are they on this? Note that we fly DFW-EZE on AA and then BRC-Santiago-MIA on LAN. HOwever, this one-way AEP-BRC is five days after our international inbound flight and five days before our international flight out. So apparently the lower baggage weight applies.

2. Could someone recommend the best hospital in BA and a pediatric doctor should an emergency arise. Thank you!

Dont worry about the Doode... :D EZE is very kid friendly and if you book early like 8pm Im sure you will have no issues. Have a great trip!!

1. Domestic bag weights are not generally enforced strictly, although you may get unlucky and get the odd lemon agent. If you are only 4-5 kilos over the limit, you should be OK... I suggest you dont overdo it with the pieces of luggage, that may get a little tougher to get by. In any case... always smile a lot, use the baby as excuse and that will usually get you a very long way.

2. The two best private clinics in town are the Maternidad Suizo Argentina (on Av. Puerredon and Av. Sante Fe), and the other is the Sanatorio de la Trinidad (on Av. Cerviño and Av. Bullrich). Both places are general hospitals but have a very large maternity and pediatric practice.

On a side note.... medical care is Argentina (at the best places) is of a very high level (G7 country level), and this is not something I say as a local but that can be backed up by the tens of thousands of North Americans and Europeans that come here for treatment, and Im not talking about a headache but more like transplants, cancer, mayor plastic surgery, eye surgery (laser), dental implants, etc. etc. Bottom line... should you have an issue with your child, rest assured that you will be the best of good hands.

Have a great trip.

Seasons Greetings,
Alejandro (Gaucho100K)

Thank you so much for the info, Alex! That was so kind of you!

I'm staying at the Hilton, which is offering limo pickup at EZE for US $28. Should I book this, or wait till I arrive and then book a taxi, bus, or limo?

I guess it would depend on what they consider a "limo". You can find taxis for 37-45 pesos with no problem. So you'd be paying about twice the normal rate. Not a bad deal, all in all if it's a real luxury car.

Park Tower's car is US$30 plus parking, which seemed quite steep to me. The Hilton is cheaper. Alex, are the cars waiting at the airport reliable? Or should we call those three radio taxi numbers you provided on an earlier post? Thanks!

Park Tower transportation is one of the most expensive, but then again their vehicles tend to be newer and more comfortable. The car services that have stands at the airport are all OK to use, I dont suggest contracting car services of the drivers that are lurking around the arrivals halls (just as happens in -say- JFK or other major international airports).

Don't expect a lot from the Hilton "limo" service
 

Hi. I took the Hilton service last month. I was surprised that the "limo" was a compact car that did not have its air conditioning on (driver rolled down the windows) As the plane had to wait for a gate we were 45 minutes late so were charged $35 to include the waiting time. We decided not to take the service back and got a radio taxi at the hotel and it cost 42.75 pesos (40 pesos fare and 2.75 pesos for tolls) or less than $15 dollars. Keep in mind that should also be the cost for a taxi to the Hilton.

For this kind of occurence, I would raise hell with the Hilton. They should not be alllowed to charge for car service if the vehicle is of that sort and even fails to have basic amenities like AC.

We took a taxi from the airport to the Hilton. The taxi was from the stand just ouside the terminal and the charge was 56 pesos (plus tip). On the way back we took the Hilton car. The charge was $25 US (plus tip). Both services were very good/excelent. The Hilton car was larger and more comfortable. Doing it again, which we will next November, we will do the same, taxi on arrival and Hilton car on departure.