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How To Get The Best Exchange Rate When Traveling To Argentina

Gringo in Buenos AiresFebruary 11, 2014Hacking Buenos Aires60 Comments

AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko Article updated on February 11, 2014. After the Argentine peso was de-pegged from the dollar following the financial crisis of 2001/2002, people visiting Buenos Aires with dollars … Read More

Using Mercado Libre in Buenos Aires

Gringo in Buenos AiresSeptember 27, 2010Hacking Buenos Aires4 Comments

It’s a well-worn theme in all of the blogs, online expat newspapers and forums: new electronics – computers, laptops, iPhones, stereos, TVs, games consoles, cameras and so on – are … Read More

Buenos Aires: How Not to Get Robbed (Part Two)

Gringo in Buenos AiresAugust 12, 2010Hacking Buenos Aires13 Comments

(In Part Two of this guide, we look at ‘the squirt’ and at muggings and shakedowns. Enjoy!) The squirt The squirt is really just pick pocketing with a specific misdirection … Read More

Buenos Aires: How Not to Get Robbed (Part One)

Gringo in Buenos AiresAugust 10, 2010Hacking Buenos Aires6 Comments

Buenos Aires is, unfortunately, a pretty easy city to get robbed in. Shock! I know. It’s quite a revelation. The number of expat or tourist forum and blog posts dedicated … Read More

Photographing the Obelisk of Buenos Aires

Gringo in Buenos AiresApril 19, 2010Hacking Buenos Aires12 Comments

[box type=”alert”]8/28/12: We have had reports that this technique does not work anymore, so proceed at your own risk!![/box] If you’re reading this, then chances are you have at least … Read More

Hacking Argentine Air Travel: Fly For Cheap

Gringo in Buenos AiresMarch 15, 2010Hacking Buenos Aires67 Comments

Anyone living in Buenos Aires is going to want to take at least a couple of trips inside Argentina during their stay and will want them to be cheap. The … Read More

How to Live in Buenos Aires on Only Five Dollars a Day

Gringo in Buenos AiresFebruary 19, 2010Hacking Buenos Aires15 Comments

UPDATE, April 19, 2012: Inflation has made this post truly a dinosaur! It is now for historical reference only!! UPDATE, JAN 22, 2011: With inflation eating into the value of … Read More

A New Dining Concept In Buenos Aires Fuudis, a new concept in the Buenos Aires dining scene, combines live artistic performances, tours of the city and innovative culinary experiences.
A Watery Weekend From Buenos Aires The Argentine capital is well known for its gourmet cuisine, fabulous shopping, frenzied nightlife and top-drawer activities – but when weary porteños (residents of Buenos Aires) wish to escape the commotion of the big city, the town of Tigre and its surr
Buenos Aires Cowboy Fair La Feria De Mataderos is a weekly fair in the Argentine capital with traditional folk dancing, handicrafts and food, as well as popular gaucho (cowboy) demonstrations.
Buenos Aires Critical Mass Thousands of cyclists from all walks of life regularly gather in Buenos Aires for a communal, organic event that celebrates the joys of cycling and promotes its positive effect on the city.
Buenos Aires World Of Art ArteBA — one of South America’s most important contemporary art fairs — is bringing the biggest names in Latin American art to the Argentine capital.
Buenos Aires’ Must See Music Event Buenos Aires offers different events every night of the week, but for a truly unique snapshot of the city’s music scene, La Bomba Del Tiempo is not to be missed.
Buenos Aires’s Man Tour Combing history, macho activities and old-school Porteño flavour, the Man Tour offers travellers an inside look at the panache of Buenos Aires men.
Drinks With A View In Buenos Aires While Buenos Aires is already known for its open-air bars and lounges, there are few options that take advantage of the city’s stunning skyline.
English Comedy in Buenos Aires The first English language stand-up comedy show has arrived in Buenos Aires.
In Buenos Aires – A Private Chef Dinner Inspired By Art Puertas cerradas — closed-door restaurants that operate out of a chef’s private home — are becoming increasingly popular in Buenos Aires, and Max’s Supper Club is one of the most creative spots to try.
Innovative cuisine pops up in Buenos Aires Fuelled by the demand for diverse cuisine in a city dominated by pizzerias and parrillas, pop up restaurants are stealing the show.
Lunge With The Locals In Buenos Aires After a few days in Buenos Aires, the local diet of steak and wine may have some travellers yearning for a little exercise.
Out And About In Buenos Aires Buenos Aires is one of the most gay-friendly cities in South America, with a tolerant attitude and thriving nightlife scene. For gay travellers to the Argentine capital, one of the best ways to sample the city’s varied nightlife is to spend a night on the
Playing polo in Buenos Aires Take in a match or saddle up yourself in one of the world’s great cities for the sport.
Rock around the clock in Buenos Aires The best small clubs and bars where Argentine rock bands battle to make a name for themselves.
Seeing Buenos Aires Through A Different Lens Plenty of travellers bring a camera on holiday and snap photos to record their trip, but fewer people use their cameras to discover new neighbourhoods or see a destination differently.
Where to find the best steak in Buenos Aires Discover the parrillas that only locals know about on culinary-themed walking tours around the Argentine capital.

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