A one night extravaganza of some of the world´s top international DJs, this is a night of high quality sound, great visuals, and amazing talent, all packed into one room.  In the past three years, performers include Paul Oakenfold, John Digweed, Daft Punk, Basement Jaxx, Steve Lawler, and Sasha. Southfest...

Buenos Aires is full of bookstores, and plenty of them are very nice. However, none of them can hold a candle to El Ateneo Grand Splendid, which has been labeled as one of the top 10 bookstores in the world. Once you’ve entered El Ateneo, it is easy to see why. El Ateneo was built in 1919 by...

This beautiful park makes up one of the bosques de Palermo, and is easily the most popular.  The highlight of the park is the little island surround by a pretty lagoon, where you can rent a row boat or a paddle boat.  The island itself is called El Rosedal, a very well kept rose garden with manicured...

Let´s face it.  Finding a good valued apartment in Buenos Aires is no small task.  You could look all year and still not be successful, especially without the infamous garantía.  Or maybe you are able to find what you think is a great apartment, until you´ve been there for a week, and realise you...

For many people, making it all the way to Punta del Este or even Mar del Plata is not possible for New Years. However, if you still want to do something different to kick off the New Year, there is a much closer option – only 45 min away in La Plata. Taking place at midnight on New Year´s Eve...

When someone thinks about the food in Argentina, beef is always the first thing to come to mind. Argentine´s claim it is the best in the world, and so do many foreigners. My personal opinion? It is excellent, but it is not the best in the world. I have tried steaks that are just as good in North America,...

Argentine Castellano, or better said, caste-SH-ano, is significantly different from all other forms of Castellano (which means the Spanish language).    If you have come here to learn Spanish, be aware that there are many differences, and you will be learning a Spanish that differs a lot from Spanish...

You´ll never find cheap flights in South America like you will in Europe, but here are some tips to help you find cheap flights to Buenos Aires from within Argentina, throughout South America, and Internationally. Cheap Flights within Argentina – Aerolineas Argentinas and LAN There are two main...

Argentina is unique to many countries because free public health care is 100% available to anyone who needs it. Even foreigners are eligible. If you’re sick, you can go to one of the hospitals, and they will give you the necessary care. The medical attention is decent, though you can end up having...

Travelers often come to Buenos Aires with the idea to stay and work for a while. Others plan on spending only a few days in Buenos Aires, and realize they don´t want to leave. Whatever your reason is for wanting to live in Buenos Aires is, chances are you will need some form of work to hold you over. One...