Cost of Living in Buenos Aires 2012

It is impossible to give a number on how much you can expect to spend while living or visiting Buenos Aires. It all depends on how you like to spend your money, and how much of it you have to spend. Below are approximate numbers to give you an idea of what your monthly cost [...]

Tandil

Tandil, ArgentinaTandil is a small city located five hours south of Buenos Aires, and a little inland from the eastern coast.  It is a popular destination for weekend and long-weekend trips, and for good reason – it is a relaxing, pretty city with plenty of stuff to do.
Some interesting facts about Tandil

Tandil has the second [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The “ARA Uruguay” Museum

The ARA Uruguay is a small ship, known as a corvette, that is permanently docked in Puerto Madero and can be visited by the public. The boat has a very interesting story – it was built in 1874, a three-mast beauty and was one of the largest ship in South America. At the [...]

Argentine Beef

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 [...]