Buenos Aires Weather
Buenos Aires has an amazing climate, though it’s not nearly as warm in the winter as people expect it to be. It doesn’t snow, but can get quite chilly. Here is a quick description of what each season is like in Buenos Aires. If you just want a quick idea of Buenos Aires weather and [...]
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Mendozan Wines: What Makes them so Good
When a foreigner thinks of wine from Argentina, they will almost always associate it with Mendoza. The majority of exported wines are from Mendoza, and the Mendozan wines are so good that they are starting to win many international awards. To truly appreciate these wines, it is important to know WHY these wines are so [...]
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Hotel Palace Alvear
The Hotel Alvear is the most emblematic of Buenos Aires’ hotels, and is also one of the most elegant. It is situated in the famous neighborhood of Recoleta, and is very close to the Recoleta cemetary. The art and architecture of the hotel are very classy, and in 2003 the hotel was name a historical [...]
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Saavedra Park
This is one of the oldest parks in the city of Buenos Aires, dating back to 1873. Although it has changed a lot since it´s inauguration (it used to have a lake), it is still one of the nicest parks within the city limits of the capital. The 1.6 KM cement path creates a perimeter [...]
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Argentine Money
Inflation in Buenos Aires
Inflation is one of some serious problems in Argentina, and anyone planning on being here for an extended period of time should take it into account. I arrived in March of 2007. Since that time, the “official inflation” (the inflation rate according to the government) is around 10%. However, this is just a big joke. [...]
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Hotel Palace Alvear
The Hotel Alvear is the most emblematic of Buenos Aires’ hotels, and is also one of the most elegant. It is situated in the famous neighborhood of Recoleta, and is very close to the Recoleta cemetary. The art and architecture of the hotel are very classy, and in 2003 the hotel was name a historical [...]
Attractions
Square of Enlightenment
The Square of Enlightenment (Manzana de las Luces) is a square block of a few different historical buildings, located very close to the plaza de Mayo. There are daily tours offered for those interested in an important part of Buenos Aire’s history, which take you through the major points of interest in the Square of [...]
Jobs
The Best On-Line Resources for Finding Work in Buenos Aires
There is a surprising amount of work for foreigners in Buenos Aires. It is easier to find work if you have your papers, but there are still lots of jobs for people who do not. Here best resources to help you find work in Buenos Aires. I have broken them down into two groups: These [...]
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Buenos Aires Weather
Buenos Aires has an amazing climate, though it’s not nearly as warm in the winter as people expect it to be. It doesn’t snow, but can get quite chilly. Here is a quick description of what each season is like in Buenos Aires. If you just want a quick idea of Buenos Aires weather and [...]
Renting a car in Buenos Aires? If You Plan on Driving Here, Be Aware of the Following
You don´t have to spend much time in Buenos Aires to notice how chaotic the traffic is, and as is typical in many Latin countries, the drivers can be pretty crazy. What most people don´t know, is that Argentina has the highest accident rate in the WORLD, nearly double that of the United States. If [...]
Temporary Furnished Apartments in Buenos Aires
Temporary furnished apartments are the best option if you are planning on staying in Buenos Aires for less than a year. It is easy to find one in any neighborhood that interests you, and they come with all the furniture you´ll need, and rarely do you have to pay any fees other than the rent [...]
Expanish Review | Spanish Schools in Buenos Aires
As eager minds gear up to learn a new language and immerse themselves in a new culture, Buenos Aires has more than enough Spanish schools to choose from. Travelers of all ages flock to Buenos Aires as their destination to learn this gripping and charismatic language. When choosing a Spanish school, one has to think [...]
Mendozan Wines: What Makes them so Good
When a foreigner thinks of wine from Argentina, they will almost always associate it with Mendoza. The majority of exported wines are from Mendoza, and the Mendozan wines are so good that they are starting to win many international awards. To truly appreciate these wines, it is important to know WHY these wines are so [...]
Why the Argentinians Use the ‘vos’ Form
In Argentina, when speaking in the second person, they use the pronoun vos instead of tú. Not only is it a different pronoun, but it is also a slightly different conjugation than tú, when used in the present or the imperative (see our post on the vos form for more detail). Most people, including many Argentines, believe that the vos [...]
Christmas in Buenos Aires
The sun is shining, temperatures are in the high 30s, and there is a heavy humidity that challenges your inner strength. Not exactly what most North Americans are used to during Christmas holidays. However, this is the feeling of Christmas in Argentina, a far different experience than you´ll have in the northern hemisphere. And it´s [...]
Formal Spanish Use in Argentina
One difficult thing for English speakers to get used to when speaking Spanish is speaking formally, by using the “usted” form. In English, you say “you” to everyone, because there is no distinction between formal and informal. In Spanish, “you” can either be “vos” (remember that in Argentina, they don´t use “tú” they use vos) [...]
Inflation in Buenos Aires
Inflation is one of some serious problems in Argentina, and anyone planning on being here for an extended period of time should take it into account. I arrived in March of 2007. Since that time, the “official inflation” (the inflation rate according to the government) is around 10%. However, this is just a big joke. [...]
Recoleta Cultural Center
The Centro Cultural Recoleta is located in one of the most frequented tourist spots in the entire city, right in between the famous Recoleta cemetery and the popular shopping center Buenos Aires design. The complex itself has quite the history. Early in the 18th century, the land was donated to the Franciscan Friars of Recoleta, [...]
