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Even though it's on one of the main shopping streets, it's still relatively quiet as it's a few floors up and there's a concierge service to the block. The booking agent and the owners were really helpful, too. Here's a tip, though; if you speak to the owners Juan or his son Vicente, make sure you mention River Plate if you're going to talk football - they're definitely not Boca fans. It's only £150 per week (one bedroom, self-catering) and very clean/tidy with all necessary amenities. Oh, and it's opposite what used to be the Buenos Aires branch of Harrods.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19266 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18318
Also they have miles and miles of shops on Florida and Avenida Santa Fe where you can buy anything for one third of the price in the US or UK.

We stayed at the art hotel in Recoleta which was a boutique hotel with contemporary art in the foyer, free internet access, great rooms and wet room bathrooms.

Beware the fake taxis in Buenos Aires. Because we'd been there for four days we realised that if they don't have a proper meter in the right hand corner and photographic id on the back of the driver's seat then don't get in. We used a taxi which charged us three times the price of a journey from the airport. We refused to pay and threatened to call the Policia!
If this happens to you get to your hotel and ask the concierge to translate... avoid at all costs.

Otherwise, BA is one of the safest cities in the world and the people are very nice. Palermo is great and so is Recoleta. Avoid San Telmo if you have to. Use taxis rather than buses as they are very cheap and the metro is great for getting around centrally. In taxis from the Newbery internal airport it should cost you no more than $14 and to the international around $50.

Try and go to the best steak restaurant in the Palermo area called La Cabrera, it's economical but BOOK AHEAD as it gets very busy.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18318 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18317
For example, they will try and give you a poor seat with a bad view for you to upgrade to the 'VIP' area. They include a poor dinner with horrible house wine then con you to have a photo taken with two of the tango dancers who they say appear in the show then you never see them again.

They'll also offer you a cocktail for 40 pesos which is three times the price of any cocktail anywhere else. Bar Sur charges 210 pesos per person for the dinner and show in one of the tightest floor spaces in BA. Then the drinks are double the price of anywhere else in BA. If you want to see tango choose very carefully.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18317 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17442
Few vacation rentals in Buenos Aires offer what this beautiful and comfortable cottage does. Completely renovated with air conditioning which you will need on summer days, an outside BBQ grill for preparing the perfect Argentinean barbecue, a small swimming pool and paths that lead to tea gardens. Located in an area called Adrogue, in the south suburbs of the city of Buenos Aires.
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Follow with a helados (ice cream) and coffee. In June it set me back 40 pesos - including tip.
Definitely no fancy stuff here, this is a local restaurant full of portenos. Although tourists do know about it. Fantastico, I thought!

Stroll down the street to Bar Seddon afterwards. In fact, San Telmo is full of interesting bars, cafes and restaurants.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14870 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12514 www.travelmusings.net]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12514 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6000 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6000 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5521
Instead, head down any of the roads off the square and into any of the restaurants flooded with locals. The food and atmosphere are amazing and exceptional value for money. Also the San Telmo antiques market is a bit of a must (Sunday mornings I think), and you should get to see some tango there too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5521 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4053
La Celeste, a parilla set in the cobblestone alleys of trendy Palermo Viejo serves an excellent steak dinner with all the fixings, including a decent Malbec for 30 pesos. Plus there is a table soccer game in the outside patio to help you make room for dessert.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4053 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4046 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4046 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4037 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4037 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4029 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4029 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4028 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4028 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3946
It was completely unnecessary to negotiate a price in advance, and quite the opposite of what we'd been led to believe. We were told never to hail them off the street, but we always did. I have never felt safer than I did in Buenos Aires.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3946 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1148 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1148 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/433 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/433 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5920 Classes are actually held while walking around the city, learning about its culture and history.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5920 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4045 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4045 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4014 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4014 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/430 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/430