A friend recently tipped me off to an interesting little shop on Pasaje Rivarola, a block that is only about 100 meters long and is home to only 2 French style buildings, one mirroring the opposite. It is on that street that you will find El Cementerio de los Relojes (Clock Cemetery).
The fantastic little clock [...]
The public transportation in Buenos Aires is excellent, and even out into the country the bus/train services are quite reliable and comfortable. However, if you are into doing your own exploring you will want to rent a car. (If you are going to only be in BA, then there is no need to rent a [...]
For the quickest transportation in Buenos Aires you will want to try the subway. It is without a doubt the fastest way to travel from point A to point B within the city center, and even to the outskirts of the city.
The route covers 46 kilometers, and has 80 stations. There are 5 subway lines [...]
Buses are another means of transportation for getting around Buenos Aires.
The large network of city buses is called “Colectivos.” There are 144 different lines in total, and each line is identified with a number and color.
The minimum fare on the bus is $0.80, and the total fare depends on the length of your trip. [...]
If you are feeling up to it, the city is best explored on foot, by train or subway, or even on a bike, however, there are certain circumstances when taking a taxi is the best, or the only option.
Buenos Aires’ taxis are black with the roof painted yellow. You can flag one down by the [...]
In the center of Buenos Aires, on almost every block you will find public telephones, or pay phones. They are also found in malls, kiosks, restaurants and bars, as well as other public places.
To use a public telephone the minimum charge is 0.20 cents and 0.05, 0.10, 0.25, 0.50 and $1 coins are all accepted. [...]
While the rest of the world saw a 2% drop in tourism revenue in 2008, Argentina saw a modest 5% increase. Why? Well, as vacations to European hot-spots become out of the question, a Europeanesque town where the dollar still holds strong against the peso is the best solution, which brings us to Buenos Aires.
Buenos [...]
The absolute best time to go to Mendoza is during the wine harvest, which is held during the months of February to April, the autumn in Argentina. Temperatures are sunny, warm and pleasant.
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HI75°F/24°C 69°F/21°C 74°F/23°C 77°F/25°C 85°F/29°C
LO50°F/10° 50°F/10°C 53°F/12°C 54°F/12°C
52°F/11°
Sunny [...]
If you haven’t rented a vehicle for getting around Mendoza, then you are limited to the public transportation system of the city. Public transportation in Mendoza is made up of taxis (the most expensive, most convenient, and most comfortable), and two types of buses: city buses and trolleybuses.
The trolleybuses are more comfortable than the city buses, but they [...]
If you are looking for some leaflets or brochures for tours in Mendoza (as if your hotel didn’t provide you with enough!), then visit the Tourist Information kiosk located at Av. San Martin and Garibalda.
The office is open daily from 9 am to 9 pm, and the staff are quite helpful… if you speak [...]
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