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I am traveling to BA end of November/ Beginning of December
Anyone who has been there and can help in finding :
1 - A nice hotel with a nice rate !!!
2- top 5 things to do or see in BA
3- any info about flights to el calafate
loads in these months/ Air fare
Thank you
Nadav
We stayed at the WILTON. I can't remember the street. It was some 50 bucks a night. You can probably do better online. Try the COLON hotel. They offered me a great rate one time, but I didn't go until later, and the good rate disappeared. Colon is in some great location, lots of busy streets. What to do in BA? Buddy, just take your feet and walk around. That is all you need to do. Its great. From there, you can even take subways to get around town. Just explore on your own. Don't even need to leave the city. Great food, great steak, great wine, great pizza's, great EVERYTHING. You are going to love it.
Thank You man.
Any information about el calafate ???
BTW if you ever need any tips about Tel Aviv, Israel - Let me know
Nadav
I have never heard of EL CALAFATE. I never left BA. I stayed there for about 5 days. When you get to the city, you will see why. EVERYTHING IS THERE. But the main issue for me in BA is FOOD FOOD and MORE FOOD.
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Thank You man.
Any information about el calafate ???
BTW if you ever need any tips about Tel Aviv, Israel - Let me know
Nadav </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hi Nadav and welcome,
We would love to have Tel Aviv report in the forum. Many of our community members would benefit. Just let us know the best places for interliners to stay and the best food and activities.
Be sure to start it in a new post though. TIA!
Sure will do so..IN Africa and Middle east forum - VERY SOON.
We went to Senior Tangos one night, free pick-up. The steak was as big as a hub cap, all the red wine you wanted. The show was very nice also...
All the hotels Avenida de Mayo are clean and cheap, the location is great. I stayed at the Ritz (sic) nice spacious rooms, honest breakfast included a little noise from the street.
To eat an incredible buffet The Grants Las Heras, Av. 1925 - Ciudad de Buenos Aires Tel: 4801-9099, so cheap for what you get.
Campo dei Fiori
Julián Álvarez 299 - more expensive than above but so good.
Cafe Tortoni Av De Mayo, a must.
Go to Tigre 30 minutes away by train.
A great website:
http://www.virtualtourist.com/
Have a good trip........
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (z @ Nov 19 2007, 10:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>Hi Z,Quote:
If you think that's a link that all nonrevs would benefit from, you can submit it via the "Services" link at the top of the forum. I think maybe Internet Resources/Travel Guides might be the best spot. You can include a description and give it a rating. After it's approved and included in the Services Directory, you can even come back and write a review.
Thanks if you had not pointed that link I would never paid attention.
I lived in Argentina for over a year..these are my suggestions of things to do:
ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
Other than the requisite tango show, cheap steaks and Boca Jrs. and/or River Plate soccer game (NOT to be missed!!), I would recommend you go window-shopping (like a real porteno/a..that's what Buenos Aires' citizens are called) along the Avenida Santa Fe. It's located in the beautiful neighborhoods of Palermo and Recoleta, and you can stop for medialunas (croissants) and cafe con leche (coffee with milk) along the way. While on Santa Fe, step into the bookstore "El Ateneo" which is beautiful and has a great collection of Latin American literature. Next door you'll find Volta, the best ice cream in town (don't leave BA without trying this!!).
I personally would skip the tourist trap that is El Caminito in the neighborhood of La Boca. That's where all the painted houses are that you see in the pictures. This tourist-only area is not very large and if you venture even a block away from it you are likely to be mugged.
If it's a nice day outside, walk along the swanky and newly-redone Puerto Madero and head towards the river to the Costanera Sur, a wildlife refuge that makes you forget you're in a metropolitan area of 15 million people. Grab a chorizo from one of the many vendors there.
WEDNESDAYS
If you're into modern art, check out MALBA, which hosts works by Frida Kahlo, Xul Solar and Diego Rivera (free admission on Wednesdays I think). While you're in the neighborhood, stop into the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes and the Recoleta cemetary where Evita is buried (both free).
Wander the cobble-stone streets of the sub-neighborhoods of Palermo SoHo and Palermo Hollywood where you'll find artesan fairs in the plazas, groups of young Argentines drinking mate, and countless boutiques. Stay there for dinner and dine at any one of the area's fine ethnic restaurants or find an upscale parrilla (grill) for steak and wine. Afterwards, head to Opera Bay in Puerto Madero or Museum in San Telmo to join the after-office crowd for a drink.
THURSDAYS
The Plaza de Mayo in front of the Casa Rosada (the pink house, where the president works daily) is where the Madres march every Thursday afternoon. These women are the mothers of college students who disappeared during Argentina's "Dirty War," in which the military government "disappeared" 30,000 people in the 70s and 80s.
FRIDAYS/SATURDAYS
Argentines live for the weekends. If you plan on sampling the local nightlife, expect to stay up late. Don't hit any bars before midnight (nobody will be there yet) and clubs until 2-3 in the morning. If you can stay up that late, it's worth the following-day fatigue. Young Argentines dance til sunrise.
Plaza Cortazar (known as Plaza Serrano to all locals and cab drivers) in Palermo is a great place to start your night. There is a good variety of bars and lots of people.
If you're into tango, check the listings in San Telmo's Moliere for shows. Esperanto is a great smaller bar/dance club in Palermo Hollywood for the 20-something/30-something set that plays local Latin music favorites (reggaeton, a little bit of salsa), electronica, and Argentine music (cumbia, rock nacional). If you're from out of town, you'll find Argentines very friendly and curious, but ladies be warned: Argentine men can be a bit forward.
Slightly more upscale bars/clubs include Opera Bay and Asia de Cuba ($10 USD at the door) in Puerto Madero.
SUNDAYS
If you're into antiques, don't miss the feria in San Telmo. However, if you would like to get a taste of what it's like to be an Argentine from outside Buenos Aires, go to the Feria de Mataderos. Although set in a rough neighborhood and as far west from the city center as you can get, here you can do things like watch folkloric dances, taste artesanal jams and dulce de leche, watch gauchos compete on horseback, ogle the local leatherwork, and eat humitas and locro (delish!).
Also on Sundays: Most major soccer games.
FLIGHTS TO EL CALAFATE
Check Aerolineas Argentinas (www.aerolineas.com.ar). Be aware that El Calafate is the most expensive tourist destination in the country.
Good luck!
Hi Blonde,
Welcome to The Nonrev Network and thanks for taking the time to post this great info on Argentina.
I wanted to let you know that we've just added blogs that you can use to write an article about Argentina or any other trip you've taken.
I am thinking about taking the hubby on a trip (haha--it's his pass travel!!) to eat a steak. I'll drink his wine...It will be our anniversario. Do you know anything about Austral Air?
I want to fly Delta to EZE and go to Puerto Iguazu for a day. I checked Argentine airlines flights and they all say "other carrier". Nonstop service is Austral Aerolineas and we don't show code-share with them BUT they show on Aero Argentinas' website--is that like Comair (a connection or a partner?) Does anyone know?? Also--they are now showing Aerolineas Argentinas with ZED fares--where do I look for air distances? [website]
Please let me know anything you can add or answer.
i flew in nov from eze to iguazu.if you like to do this trip you have to fly from aeroparque airport which is the domestic one.3 letter code for mileage calculation is AEP-IGR. i flew on lan argentina because we don't have a zed agreement with AR. so i don't know about codeshares on AR and air austral. but as far i can remember there were only air austral aircrafts standing around-so i guess air austral will be the national service of AR.but as long as there are AR flights even if only codeshare there should not be any problems.just make sure you have AR in your airlinebox on the ticket!it's south america-everything is a bit relaxed....
Thanks for your info!!
I went back and checked again--they both do that route--apparently AR has 2 flights/day--the rest are Austral. So--it looks like the tkts are do-able on zed, but I have to actually apply thru Delta, which looks like real pain!
Any Delta folks who can help clarify this?
Please and thank you!
I'll have to remember this thread - Planning a trip down there in January!
We were in EZE two years ago. Did the Senior Tango show...very nice..the steaks were as big as a hub cap and plenty of good red wine.
How far is the airport from the city.What would travel cost me about from airport to downtown? Is downtown relatively safe to go around? I would be by myself and I love to explore.
Thanks
Tchau
DA-
whatever you find out--share, please!
Im thinking of taking my sister in 3 wks--she's got abuddy pass that will expire in july. I get to go to south africa with hubby first, then run off with her to recon BA. he wants to go, but timing kinda stinks--so it's gonna be sister bonding and we'll do the chick stuff and shop and report back.
When are you going?
I use tripadvisor alot for tips and ideas.
@cvg2lga
as far as i can remember the drive from dowtown to the airport took about 1h.depending on the traffic-but in eze there is always a lot of traffic!
don't remember the costs.but if you go from the airport to downtown it is a flat rate.
in downtown eze i never felt unsafe-neither in the sub nor at night!
I find the best apartment hotels through Craigslist Buenos Aires. Most of the renters are Americans stateside with people in BA to manage the space. I took my parents in February and said in the heart of downtown for about $500 for a week for a two bedroom apartment. If you're looking for a studio or 1 br, the prices can get really reasonable.
The first day there, we took a day tour to get an idea of where we wanted to spend the most time. Definitely check out: Recoleta Cemetery, La Boca, Florida St. (if you're a shopper), the Pink House. Most places are fairly walkable.
My favorite places to eat (forgive me if I mangle the names): El Establo in downtown, Campo de Estilo in Puerto Madera, Montana Ranch in Recoleta.
My favorite tango show is at Cafe Tortoni rather than the big splashy ones.
I know UAL loads to EZE during the holidays suck. I've gone in September and February and gotten first or business both ways.
Thanks for the report, we were in EZE 2 years ago and will go back again and this time take the boat over to Montevideo.
Well, all this discussion about Buenos Aires has got me in the mood for a steak.
Sunday 6/22 DL 101, and Monday 6/23 DL 110 both have seats. I think I'll try to occupy one.
Should anybody else be interested, throw it on here or PM me.
Everthing is Bueno in Buenos Aires!
I might have but sis and I have decided on Guatemala--cheap car, Lake Atitlan and away we go....I fI had just spent 20+ hours in a metal tube to Cape Town, it would have been an option.
I'm looking at a mid January trip myself - are there any tips/back up plan advice folks have? I'll be riding Delta metal for what will probably be the first time and grabbing a generic ZED ticket as a back up, just in case...
there's new DL service starting Dec via jfk in case the atl flights look iffy
Hubby and I are thinking of going first time when he gets a chance to bid for dec or jan.
when you get down to dates, check back in here (of course you will!!)
I've looked at some apts to rent via tripadvisor members
I'm looking at mid January - depends when my freind has her vacation as I'll be staying at her place! Best way to do it - with a native! http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...IR#>/laugh.gif
Jumper--did you go already?? Anyone else lately??
We're looking at 6-10th and a great deal at Alvear Palace($225/night premier room: jacuzzi, bfast, taxes, 1 dinner, 1 wine tasting, gym/spa access, champagne arr, butler....) We are still considering doing cheap, but this is kinda once/lifetime--we can always come back for some charm like Miravida Soho or one of those Park Plaza properties if they discount. This has the 21% fee included which is a big chunk.
I'm too spoiled/old to really cheap it. I have to cut/paste lots of old info here--can't wait for you to add more new stuff!
Thought I'd answer myself and add this:
Jamsuites Hotel $75-$150
1551 Palermo (owned by same people small--5 bl;aocks apart) $80-1200 (pool)
Artsuites $130
Bobo--$150-$200+
MiraVida
Cocker
Rooney's
all in similar pricing
all discount for cash payments
one of the nicest BB was 1890 Hotel but odd dodgy hood at night
OK--who had the fabulous steak and where was it?? Fess up--we leave in a few days!
I had thought about doing a daytrip similar to Coloavs but then I heard about the new visa fee for Americans visiting Argentina.
$134
No thanks!
http://www.argentinepost.com/2008/10/visa-...ting-jan-1.html
old article--has NOT taken effect--I repeat>>>>>date has not been set
no visa fee just departure tax!!
breathe.....and get on that flight!!
Great!
I should hurry then.
Why is it taking so long to implement?
Is the Argentine Government just bluffing us so that we will change our visa fee?
You gotta love politics!
I think they are saying April but I'd have tp go back to tripadvisor.com for more updates
I just went thru too many pages of fear and drivel on tripadvisor. Nothing has been set yet, according to the Argentine Consulate.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (vulindlela @ Feb 3 2009, 10:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>We got our pass charge posted today---a grand total of $29.50 each!!! Everyone has to pay the exit tax of $18US (they take pesos, too--and credit cards)Quote:
Great!
I should hurry then.
Why is it taking so long to implement?
Is the Argentine Government just bluffing us so that we will change our visa fee?
You gotta love politics![/b]
I'll post a report shortly!
Was it hard to get in and out of? I haven't gone yet - the UK trip and an upcoming one has taken it out of the available mad money, but I'm planning on going this fall if I can.
our flights thru JFK were excellent!!
they upgraded NW nonrevs to biz, too
(ATL was not so hot for NR when we watched those loads)
best parts included connect time--took 4:40 pm CVG/ JFK for 8pm out
and arriving 4am is pretty good--they use Terminal 4 to come in--we took taxi to LGA and left NY 6am--home by 9AM
much better sked than ATL
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mrs767er @ Feb 12 2009, 03:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>But you need to clear BEFORE you go through the secure area!!!Quote:
our flights thru JFK were excellent!!
much better sked than ATL[/b]
You can tell who the non revs are - running like mad through EZE!! http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...#>/biggrin.gif
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