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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/17759
To eat I suggest Krishna, a very nice natural food restaurant.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17759 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15850
It's like taking a big variety-type wine emporium blended with the attention you would get from a family store. You can't beat it, ask for Hernan. Argentina´s red wine is world class, but the prices still aren't.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15850 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5463
Premium guided in-depth walking tours are a must for first timers and for second timers too. Even Porteños may benefit on it. Take one or two that fulfil your specific interests.

Plan in advance your BA walking tours and BA visit with a map of the city, tourist guides such as Time Out, books of BA as Bad Times in BA by Miranda France. Google things and participate in travel forums as Trip Advisor before arriving.

Cycling in BA is dangerous, except in Bosques de Palermo and Plazas (parks).

Shopping is one of BA’s top attractions. Cash is king, and you won´t have to pay off your credit cards when you get back home.


Search for reasonably priced apartment rentals, don´t expect to find cheap ones in Recoleta. Try renting direct from the owner of the property if possible, there are people (locals) that own three or more apartments and they manage their business through word of mouth. Prices for a full month’s rental of a well-located apartment should cost about U$S 600.

Argentinians in general are tourist friendly. Some knowledge of Spanish will help you more than you might think.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5463 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4466 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4466 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4148 radio and film studios are located. Set in a typical Casa Chorizo, this beautiful libreria framed in mahogany bookshelves, offers meals in a quaint setting, with a full bar and cafe set in the back.

An ample selection of English language books plus local guides make it a perfect stop for
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Personally I wasn't too fussed by Felix, but the slightly smarter clobber in Bolivia, El Cid and Antique Demin definitely got my wallet's vote.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4052 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2958
There's also a fabulous Addidas shop and then there are great bars for afters. For girls I reccomend Mishka "shoes for princesses". But there are a host of others, particulaly "Lupe". Most importantly check out the Palermo maps, they are the bible.

Music wise nothing beats the clubs and record shops in Europe, but Make sure you check out Club 69, Thursdays at Niceto (from 1am for me the best club in South America... and I've been to loads) make sure you stay for the show at 4am, and also Rumi (bit posher but still good) on Wed night.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2958 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2612 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2612 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2199 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2199