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San Telmo
hotelsBohemian heart - antique markets, tango bars, cobblestone streets. Sunday feria (market) at Plaza Dorrego essential. Colonial architecture, art galleries, milongas (tango halls). Where old Buenos Aires lives.
La Boca
hotelsColorful immigrant neighborhood - Caminito street with painted houses. La Bombonera stadium (Boca Juniors). Very touristy on main street, sketchy off it. Visit daytime only, don't wander far.
Recoleta
hotelsElegant Parisian-style neighborhood. Recoleta Cemetery (Evita's tomb), museums, upscale shopping. French architecture, embassies, expensive restaurants. Safest, most European feel.
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faq.subtitle Buenos Aires
Most countries visa-free for 90 days! US, EU, UK, Canada no visa needed. Reciprocity fee eliminated. Very open policy. Can extend or border hop to Uruguay easily.
Blue dollar is unofficial exchange rate - often 50-100% better than official! Bring USD cash. Exchange at Western Union, 'cuevas' (ask locals), or pay USD directly at hotels. Cards use bad official rate. Check 'dolar blue' online for current rate.
Options: 1) Tourist shows (Cafe Tortoni, Esquina Carlos Gardel) - expensive but impressive. 2) Milongas - real tango halls where locals dance (La Catedral, Salon Canning). 3) Free street performances in San Telmo. Milongas authentic but intimidating for non-dancers.
YES! World-famous beef, grass-fed, incredibly flavorful. Parrillas (steakhouses) everywhere. Order 'bife de chorizo' or 'ojo de bife'. Portion huge. Even mid-range places excellent. ~$15-25 for amazing steak with wine. Vegetarians will struggle.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Buenos Aires
BRING USD CASH - essential for best exchange rate. Blue dollar rate 50-100% better than official. Exchange at Western Union or ask hostel for 'cueva'. This alone can halve your costs. Check 'dolar blue' rate daily.
Visit San Telmo Sunday Market (Feria de San Telmo) - antiques, street food, tango performances. Plaza Dorrego and surrounding streets packed. Arrive before noon to avoid biggest crowds. Quintessential BA experience.
Dinner starts at 9-10pm, clubs open after midnight. Adapt to Argentine schedule. Lunch 1-3pm, siesta tradition. Coffee culture strong. Don't expect early dinner - restaurants empty before 9pm.
Try asado (BBQ), empanadas, choripán (sausage sandwich), dulce de leche everything, Malbec wine. Medialunas (croissants) for breakfast. Mate tea is national obsession - you'll see people drinking everywhere.
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
3,000 - 6,000 ARS$
~4,500 $
Mid-range
10,000 - 25,000 ARS$
~17,500 $
Fine dining
30,000 - 80,000 ARS$
~55,000 $
Street Food
Local dish
1,500 - 4,000 ARS$
~2,750 $
Drinks
Coffee
1,000 - 2,500 ARS$
~1,750 $
Local beer
1,500 - 3,000 ARS$
~2,250 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
500 - 1,000 ARS$
~750 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
8,000 - 15,000 ARS$ / night
~11,500 $
Guesthouse
25,000 - 50,000 ARS$ / night
~37,500 $
Hotel 3★
60,000 - 120,000 ARS$ / night
~90,000 $
Hotel 5★
150,000 - 400,000 ARS$ / night
~275,000 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Mercado PagoMODOUaláCuenta DNI
location.payment.cash
Cash still king in Argentina 2025. April 2025: currency restrictions lifted, peso now floats 1,000-1,400 per USD. Blue dollar has mostly lost relevance - one main exchange rate now. Smaller cafes, street markets, taxis prefer cash - some offer 10% discount for cash. Stores must accept cards by law but may show two prices (cash cheaper). Limit: 100 USD equivalent per person per month for converting pesos back. Credit/debit cards now get favorable MEP rate.
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Western Union remains best option for cash exchange. Calle Florida near Plaza de Mayo has exchangers ('cambio, cambio'). Official exchange houses safe and regulated. AVOID: ATMs (up to $15 USD fee + worst rate), airports, hotels. Foreign credit/debit cards now get competitive MEP rate. Keep pesos for tips and small shops outside Buenos Aires.
location.payment.tipping
10%
10% expected in restaurants. Sometimes included as cubierto. Round up for taxis. Hotel staff 100-200 ARS.
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
Buenos Aires requires normal precautions. Petty theft in tourist areas. Avoid flashing valuables. Use registered taxis or apps. Some areas avoid at night (La Boca outside tourist zone). Economic instability means cash exchange tricky.