How to Get to Tigre from Buenos Aires

There are two trains, a couple of buses and a commuter boat that go to Tigre from Buenos Aires.

• Mitre Train

The most economical way to get to Tigre from Buenos Aires is via the Linea Mitre train. This train begins at Retiro station.

This line has a new viaduct which has cut travel time between Retiro and Tigre from almost an hour to about 40 minutes. There are several branches of the Mitre line — make sure that you take the line that has ‘Tigre’ station as it’s ultimate stop.

Those staying in the northern areas of the city can also board at a later stop such as Lisandro de la Torre or Belgrano C.

Tickets cost roughly AR$18.50 with a Sube card and AR$37 without. Trains leave every 10 minutes on weekdays, every 20 minutes on weekends and the journey takes about an hour.

• Tren de la Costa

For those who want to travel in style, the Tren de La Costa (Coastal Train) takes tourists to various stops along the river.

Revamped as a tourist attraction in 1995, this train offers picturesque Delta views and stops at 11 train stations, many refurbished, along the way.

One type of ticket takes you straight to your destination while another allows you to get on and off the train as you please.

To ride the Tren de la Costa, take the Mitre train described above from Retiro via the Mitre line (which has ‘Mitre’ station as the last stop). Once at Mitre station, cross the tracks and head to the Tren de La Costa station.

The standard gauge electric train cabins are climate controlled. The train costs almost exactly eight times more than the very affordable Mitre train outlined above, but it is intended as an half day or day-long excursion in itself.

Some worthwhile stops include Borges Station, named after the writer, and dubbed the ‘Station of the Arts;’ the English-style Barrancas Station; and San Isidro where a small urban center offers leisurely shopping and outdoor pubs and restaurants.

Due to political problems with the train system, the Tren de la Costa is not as exclusive as it once was, with aging upholstery on the seats and graffiti (not the good kind) marring some cars. As tourist use has declined, some locals simply use the Tren de la Costa to get around locally for free – they get away with not paying the fare because the ticket offices along the route are often closed.

map of the Tren de la Costa — Map by Moebiusuibeom (Wiki)

• Buses to Tigre

It is also possible to take the number 60 bus from various points throughout the city but the journey takes at least an hour and a half, usually more.

Another option for those staying in a northern part of the city such as Palermo or Belgrano is to take the 152 bus to Mitre station where you can catch the Tren de la Costa. This option avoids backtracking to Retiro to take the train.

• Commuter Boat to Tigre

Monday through Friday it is also possible to take a commuter boat from Dock Four in Puerto Madero to Tigre, but there is only one boat per day, at 6:30 p.m.

The boat is a good Friday evening option if planning to spend the weekend in Tigre. Tickets need to be reserved at least 20 minutes before launch time and riders need to carry an I.D. SturlaViajes is the company that runs the commuter boat. You can book a $20 round-trip boat ride with them online that includes a hop-on, hop-off bus in Tigre. If you’re having fun in Tigre, there is always the option to ditch the ride back and just hop on the train back to Buenos Aires or stay in the delta overnight and get the boat back the following day.

Getting to Tigre by Bike

One of the most popular longer cycling excursions in Buenos Aires is the trip to Tigre. The bike route goes along the River Plate, and if you get tired you can hop on the train along the way. Since it is an easy, flat ride, most bikers successfully make it to Tigre and return to the city by train.

To get to Tigre by bike, take the bike path along Liberador Avenue heading north to Figueroa Alcorta. The 26 km trip takes about three hours. It’s pretty straight forward but a few twists and turns means it is worthwhile to download the google map before you go.

Another option is to take the slightly longer Super Panamerican Bike lane, but this option doesn’t go along the river, so it’s not as scenic.

• Driving to Tigre from Buenos Aires

To get to Tigre from downtown take General Paz to the Panamericana Highway. Head north until passing over Avelino Rolón and veer onto the ‘Ramal Tigre’ heading northeast. Once you are in Tigre, veer east to reach the city center.

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Idiosyncrasies of the Buenos Aires Subte Lines

The six principal lines of the Buenos Aires subway each have a unique vibe, much like the 38 neighborhoods of the city.

From the A to the H — every line has a particular history, distinctive appearance, and is frequented by those of a particular social stratum.

The A Line (light blue)

It used to be that on the historic Línea A, visitors got to experience well-made Belgian carriages, flickering lights, saloon-like booths and hand-operated doors, highlighting the splendor of Buenos Aires’ golden age.

Inaugurated in 1913, the A line is the oldest in the network and was the first subway line to be built in Latin America, the Southern hemisphere and the Spanish-speaking world. To the dismay of many, in early 2013 the city announced it would be doing away with the old cars and replacing them with modern carriages made in China.

Each station on this line is cleverly color-coded by the bright tiles on its walls, initially intended to guide those who could not read.

Stops of interest

The A line, like the D and E lines, branches out from the Plaza de Mayo – the most important square in Buenos Aires.

Among other sights, ogle at the pinkness of the presidential palace, the Casa Rosada and spot the madres (mothers) of the Plaza de Mayo, who still march round the plaza’s obelisk on Thursdays, demanding to know the whereabouts of their children who were ‘disappeared’ during the military dictatorship of 1976-1983. Argentina’s most important political events took place in this square and still do today.

Other notable stops along the A line are the Congress building at Congreso stop. The line also goes under historically important streets Avenida de Mayo and Avenida Rivadavia along which are Café Tortoni and Las Violetas. The tasty treats and grand buildings of these famous cafes are almost obligatory for visitors.

The B Line (red)

If C is a working class line and the D line is for the upper echelon, the B line is definitely in the middle. It is more down-to-earth than the D, yet not as grimy as the C. A mix of student and workers frequent the faded red seats of this line and the culture hungry will find plenty to satisfy along the way.

La Línea B starts close to the port and central post office and heads out from the center to Parque Chas, Las Incas.

Stops of Interest

At one end of the line, N. L. Alem stop is close to Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires’s port and most modern development, full of fancy bars, restaurants and a floating casino. Behind this area there is the Costanera Sur, perfect for a Sunday stroll and a bite from one its many barbecue stands. For a moment of calm within the city’s boundaries, visit the city’s ecological reserve.

N.L. Alem stop is also next to the stadium Luna Park, which holds boxing, music, and other events throughout the year. The second stop is at the pedestrian thoroughfare of Florida street, by downtown’s shopping mall, Galería Pacíficos. The line then goes along main avenue, Corrientes, past the center’s theater district, through wholesaler’s craziness at Pasteur stop in Once and up towards Abasto neighborhood.

Carlos Gardel station in Abasto was renamed to pay homage to the tango legend who lived here. Get off for a spot of shopping or cinema at the splendid Abasto shopping mall, formerly an old fruit market, for the popular La Bomba de Tiempo evening on Monday nights at the Konex Cultural Center, or for the Carlos Gardel museum nearby.

Also worth a visit, and slightly further off the tourist trail, are the weekend fair and Natural Science Museum at Parque Centenario – Angel Gallardo stop and Chacarita cemetery and organic food market El Galpon at Federico Lacroze station.

The line continues heading towards the last stop in Parque Chas, Las Incas, which has 16 pre-Colombia inspired murals in its station.

The C Line (dark blue)

Travel on the C line and you get a roller-coaster ride thrown in for free. Expect to be hurtled into fellow passengers as macho train drivers lunge round hair-raising bends, slamming on the brakes at stations as the smell of burnt rubber fills the air.

The C is very much a train for the workers, it goes between main transport hubs of Retiro and Constitución, connects with all the lines except the H and carries thousands of commuters in and out of the city.

According to the SBASE, the official site for the subways of Buenos Aires, the C line is often called the subte de los españoles – the Spanish subway. This is reflected in the Spanish inspired artwork at stations General San Martin, Diagonal Norte and San Juan.

Stops of Interest

Most tourists will at some point go to end of the line to Retiro, home to the city’s main bus and train stations. From here, take the bus to other destinations in Argentina, the train to easy day trip destinations like San Isidro or Tigre or the shuttle service Manuel Tienda Leon to the airport.

At the other end of the line, lies Constitución, subway stop, train station and neighborhood. The magnificent train station, built in 1887, is the largest in Argentina and 1.000.000 people travel through it every day. From here, take the train to La Plata, Mar Del Plata or Bahía Blanca.

The surrounding area has a bad reputation, and the streets around Constitución station are best avoided, especially at night.

Other attractions along the line include General San Martin stop, close to main shopping street Florida, and home to Plaza San Martin and the impressive Palacio Paz and Palacio San Martin.

The D Line (green)

For a smoother ride, hit the more up-market D line, the longest and busiest line in the city. This line goes along main Avenida Santa Fe and connects plush northern neighborhoods with town via trendy Palermo and swanky Recoleta.

Expect to see students, especially near Facultad de Medicina stop, the University of Buenos Aires’ medical department, well-dressed Recoletans recovering from plastic surgery around Agüero and Bulnes stops and lawyers on their way to court, close to Tribunales station.

Stops of Interest

A useful line for tourists, the D starts in Plaza de Mayo, and goes past the Teatro Colón and the grand judicial courts at Tribunales station. Other highlights along the way include shopping at popular Alto Palermo mall at Bulnes, the Buenos Aires Zoo (now ‘Ecopark’), La Rural convention center and Palermo parks at Plaza Italia, chic bars and cafes at Palermo stop, and Belgrano’s Barrio Chino and museums at Juramento.

Towards the end of the line nearest Congreso de Tucumán, the last four stations are officially estaciones culturales (cultural stations) with exhibits and artwork in the station halls.

The E Line (purple)

The E line is somewhat unremarkable compared to the other lines. It travels between Plaza de Mayo and the neighborhood Flores Plaza de Los Virreyes. The line runs a little less frequently than more trafficked lines and has somewhat dingy lighting but it’s also not usually packed to the gills like the B and C lines. There aren’t as many performers on this line as the others, but after the C line this is the route where you are most likely to share a ride with a teenager blasting cumbia music from a radio.

Stops of Interest

One stop that will make it onto the radar of tango aficionados is Boedo, where there are some traditional milongas and Café Margot, run by the same people who run San Telmo’s popular establishments, El Federal and La Poesia. Those who want to check out the latter two, should get off at Independencia, also a jumping off point to explore the rest of the San Telmo neighborhood and its popular Sunday outdoor street fair.

The artwork on the walls of the E’s stations is also worth a look, each station has murals that tell the story of a period in Argentine history.

The E line has recently been expanded so that it reaches Retiro, with the addition of two new stations in between, called Catalinas and another called Correo Central (where the CCK cultural center is) have given the E line a much needed personality boost. These new stations connect the E line with the B and C lines as well as the San Martín, Belgrano, and Mitre (which gets visitors to Tigre) railway lines.

The H Line (Yellow)

The H line is Buenos Aires’ newest line, and it shows. The carriages are modern, the stations sleek, adorned with tango murals, and the escalators usually work. That being said, although it is reliable, it is less frequent than the other lines. Its main function is to provide cross connections along the other lines and its usefulness will be greatly improved once planned extensions are finished.

Stops of Interest

The H currently goes from Parque Patricios until Corrientes and connects across the A, B and E lines. Stop off at hectic transport and shopping hub Once for a slice of bustling South American market life or at Corrientes for more mainstream shopping along Avenida Santa Fe.

Time travel and the subway

When constructing the lines B and D, excavators found the remains of extinct pre-historic mammoths, mastodons and glyptodons. History buffs can see some of these remains at D line’s Juramento station and the B line’s station Tronador, or at the Natural Science Museum in the capital of Buenos Aires province, La Plata – take the train from Estación Constitución.

The contrast between two subte lines is no greater than at Once-Plaza Miserere where the modern H line meets the A line of Argentina’s golden era. For the full effect, travel through time and change between the two. Relying on the unsynchronized station clocks alone, you might even arrive at your destination a couple of minutes before you left.

—Rosie Hilder

Line	A.K.A	Connections	Route
A (light blue)	Historic splendor: what century is this?	C, D, E, H	Plaza de Mayo – Carabodo
B (red)	Middle of the road; Not too snobby, nor downtrodden	C, D, H	L. N. Alem – De los Incas, Parque Chas
C (dark blue)	The workers passage: see the weary people	A, B, D, E	Retiro – Constitución
D (green)	Upper class haven: smell expensive perfume up close	A, B, C, E	Catedral – Congreso de Tucumán
E (violet)	Unremarkable violet: you may get a whiff of cumbia	A, C, D, H	Boliviar – Plaza de los Virreyes
H (yellow)	Sleek, modern and connected: open stations reminiscent of Montreal	A, B, E	Parque Patricios – Corrientes

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Subte 101: How to Take the Buenos Aires Subway

The six lines of the Buenos Aires subway are a breeze to negotiate compared to the complex bus system. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to speed to your destination underneath the city:

Figure out your route

To decide which line you can check a subway map on the internet (includes an app), or go old school and purchase the Buenos Aires transport guide the GuiaT, to look more like a local and not have to risk pulling your phone out in public.

Subway stations also have a map at street level, though they are usually above eye line and difficult to read. For a clearer map, go down into the station, where there is one on the wall at most stops.

Entering the station

While some station entrances lead to a station hall and both platforms, others lead to just one andén (platform) and trains going in just one direction. If you accidentally go through the turnstile to the wrong platform, you won’t be able to retrieve your fare — unless you convince a subway worker to take pity on you.

To figure out which entrance you want, find out the name of the station at the end of the line in the direction you’re traveling in, and look for signs that say ‘trenes a + that station name’.

For example, if you are entering the D line at Bulnes stop and want to go to Olleros you need to go in the direction of Congreso de Tucumán. Look for the entrance that says ‘trenes a Congreso de Tucumán’. If you want to go in the other direction, you need to cross the street to the entrance that says ‘trenes a Catedral’.

Entrances that say salida unicamente, are exits, walk across the street to find an entrance.

Buying your ticket

A ticket to anywhere in the network costs AR$16.50 with the price going down after a certain number of trips. There are no longer paper tickets available, so visitors will have to purchase a Sube smart card in one of the city’s tourist centers or a kiosk (street-side convenience stores).

The sube card is a re-chargeable electronic card which can be used on the subway, buses and trains in and around the capital.

Read this post for how to obtain an electronic SUBE card or click here to see a map where you can purchase a Sube card in any part of Buenos Aires.

SUBE — Electronic card

To charge your Sube card, go to the boletería (ticket office), put your card against the card reader, and tell the vendor the amount you would like to put on the card. ‘¿Me recargás cien por favor?’ would be, ‘Can you put 100 pesos on my card please?

If Argentine Spanish is not yet your forte, handing over the money and holding up the card to the reader will likely have the desired effect.

Going through the turnstile and onto the platform

The sube card is simply swiped on the turnstile’s card reader to gain entrance to the station.

Once you’ve heard the beep that states your card has been charged, head through the turnstile, onto the platform and wait.

As the subway is warm all year round and sauna-like during summer, it’s advisable to take off any unnecessary layers of clothes before getting on the train. If you’re riding the subte in November-February, seek out the nearest fan while you wait, a window while you ride, and be prepared to sweat for the duration of your journey.

Getting on the subte

Depending on the line, time of day and the mood of those around you, you may have to push to get on the subte. This is common at rush hour, where hoards of commuters squeeze themselves into packed carriages.

The etiquette of getting on the train also varies depending on the subway line. On ‘polite’ lines, such as the línea D, passengers wait for others to disembark, before getting on themselves. If you’re traveling on less-civilized lines, like the C or E, you may have to adopt the local technique of barging as forcefully as possible to get on or off the subway train.

Try to head into the carriage rather than standing by the door. Those lingering near an exit will be perturbed by a constant stream of people asking ‘¿bajas?’ – are you getting off? This is the porteño way of inquiring whether it is necessary to push past you to get off the train.

Subway Seating

Priority seats should be given to the elderly, pregnant women and also children, who often sit down while their parents stand. If you don’t get a seat, be sure to cling onto one of the handholds or rails, unless of course you’re looking for an excuse to ‘accidentally’ fall into that sexy Argentine standing next to you.

Making Connections & Changing Lines

To switch lines, once at the connecting station look for signs that say ‘Combinación con la linea…’ plus the line you want to change to. Make sure that you’re following the signs for trains in the direction you want to go, this can be particularly confusing when changing at the main intersection in the city center.

If you’re coming off the C line at Diagonal Norte and want to change to the D line in direction of Congreso de Tucumán you will first reach the platform for ‘trenes a Catedral’. Keep following the signs for ‘trenes a Congreso de Tucumán‘ until you reach the correct platform.

Vendors and subte musicians

Don’t be shocked if a vendor comes onto the carriage and drops their wares into your lap. Articles range from exactly the sort of thing you might want to buy on the subte, such as tissues, chewing gum, and transport guides, to prayer cards and bizarre gadgets. If you want to buy the item, pay the seller as they come round to collect their goods. If you don’t, simply hand it back.

Small children may also come up and offer their hand or cheek to you by way of greeting. They will then give you a slip of paper outlining their miserable life circumstances, or a small card or object. These items mean they want money, although food is often welcome.

Other people will simply walk the carriage, telling their tale of woe and holding out a money pot.

Subte performers range from small children juggling or warbling out tunes to professional-looking musicians with portable amps and three-piece bands. Performers usually expect a round of applause, and then pass round their hat for ‘quien desea colaborar’ (anyone who wants to donate).

Safety on the Buenos Aires Subte

Passengers should always keep a close eye on their belongings to keep safe in Buenos Aires. Adopt the local habit of pulling backpacks towards the front, carrying purses across the shoulder and placing wallets in the front pocket.

Do not carry objects of value in easily reached pockets or easily opened bags. Flashy phones or cameras should be kept hidden and used discreetly.

Be aware of those around you, a coat strategically placed over the arm of a shady looking passenger may well be cover for the work of light fingers. Take particular care on the C line, where robberies are more common.

Getting off the subte

Note that only the subte stops with connections to other lines are announced on the train’s speaker system. An electronic screen on the C line announces the next station, but on other lines passengers have to watch out for their stop.

On busy carriages, it’s advisable to head towards the exit before the train stops. Along the way, be sure to say ‘permiso’ (excuse me) as you work your way toward the door. If someone is blocking the exit, say ‘¿bajas?’ (are you getting off?) They will let you pass if they are staying on, if they reply ‘si’, (yes) wait behind them.

Leaving the subte

You don’t need to show or swipe your ticket to leave the station. Look for the – salida (exit) sign and note that the each exit is labeled according to the streets above it.

— Rosie Hilder

Subte Tips

• Be conscientious of your belongings and don’t stand near the door if you can help it

• If you do stand near the door or an open window, be careful using your cellphone — sometimes they are snatched

• Don’t diddle doddle on busy platforms too much, just move with the people on the platforms

• Wear good deodorant in the summer when you’ll be smashed up against people in sweltering temperatures. Hopefully fellow passengers will have the same courtesy!

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Subte: The Buenos Aires Subway

Part of the daily grind for residents, visitors will find the Buenos Aires subte provides fluorescent-hued flickerings of insight into the lives of porteños of all incomes.

In among tired workers, embracing couples and entire families on day trips, panhandlers make their pleas and vendors plug anything from chewing gum to mini-sewing machines and musicians belt out tunes of varying quality.

Buenos Aires was the 13^th city in the world to get a subway system and the oldest subway coaches in service worldwide still ran on the historic línea A until the city decided to replace them in early 2013 for safety reasons.

The network consists of six lines, líneas A – E and H and covers over 52.4km of the capital. Tourists will find the subte is relatively clean, goes to the majority of attractions and is faster and easier to navigate than the more complex bus system.

Subte Fares and Operating Hours

Unlike some other cities where fare is determined by distance, in Buenos Aires a single fare covers the whole subte network. Passengers can travel for two stops, change twice or ride to the end of the line — it’s still the same low price.

While still very affordable, the subte’s fare have been steadily increasing year after year to keep up with inflation. With the price rises, and the addition of bike lanes and a bike lending program, passenger numbers have dropped by an average of 200,000 per working day.

Waiting times for trains are generally between 3-6 minutes, though this depends on the line, time and day of the week. Television screens at the stations display train frequencies, as opposed to specific arrival times, along with news, short general interest programs and adverts. Wi-Fi is also available at most stations.

History and Controversy of the Buenos Aires Metro

Before the inauguration of the A line in 1913, the first subway line in South America, the capital’s transport network consisted of an intricate web of tramway and train lines, which congested its narrow streets.

The first proposals to build a subway system were submitted in 1886. After various plan rejections, delays and hiccups, the then-thriving Anglo-Argentine Tramways Company began the build in 1911.

The subway system has changed hands various times in accordance with the political whims of the government.

Two companies, Corporación de Transportes de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires and Administración General de Transportes de Buenos Aires were in charge of the subway and then liquidized, before the state-owned company Subterráneos de Buenos Aires took over in 1963.

Today, Subterráneos de Buenos Aires, or SBSAE, owns the stations, and through SBASE, the city government is in charge of the expansion of the network.

When the subte was privatized under President Carlos Menem’s rule in 1994, the company Metrovías S.A began to operate the system. In 1999 this contract was extended until 2017.

As of 2012, the national and city government have been wrangling over ownership of the subway system. No one wants the hemorrhaging network on their hands.

Per prior agreement, the city government took over the subte in 2012 and consequently increased the fares, before later trying to return it to the national government, who didn’t want it.

As the national and city government continue to squabble, citizens take the hit with a dearth of police officers in stations and frequent strikes by workers.

Connections and Expansion of the Network

As three out of six subway lines fan out from main square Plaza de Mayo and run parallel to each other, passengers often have to travel to the center to switch lines. Connections between the busiest lines B, C and D happen at the crowded downtown intersection below the Obelisk of stops Carlos Pelligrini, Diagonal Norte and 9 de Julio.

After a 60-year lull in construction, the modern H line was created in 2007 and is still being expanded. This line allows passengers to connect across the E, A and B lines without first traveling to the city center. An SBASE representative describes the H as being “fundamental to improving the operation of the whole system” and this explains why the H was constructed, before the F and G lines, which were planned at the same time. When finished, línea H will connect with the D line, and join main tourist destination Plaza Francia, home to Recoleta cemetery, to the rest of the city.

There are also plans to extend the A, B and E lines and build new lines F, G, which will run between 56 new stations. The extensions will add 39.3km to the network and subte riders are expected to increase by the thousands once they are completed. — Rosie Hilder

→ How to Take the Buenos Aires Subte

Metrovías
Subte Fare — AR$

Operating Hours:
Mon-Sat: 5 a.m.—11 p.m.
Sundays: 8 a.m. —10 p.m.

Nightlife Safety for Women

Nightlife for Women in Buenos Aires

It’s no wonder that Buenos Aires vies with Rio de Janiero for the title of ‘Party capital of Latin America.’ In Buenos Aires clubs often don’t open until 12:00 a.m., don’t fill up until 3:00 a.m. and party nights can easily last until 7:00 a.m.

Travelers from sleepy towns where the pub closes at 11:00 p.m., or who aren’t even old enough to drink at home (the drinking age is 18 in Argentina, and even that is ignored) can easily get swept up in Buenos Aires-style marathon party nights that end with them headed home blurry-eyed — just as others are going to work.

Amateurs entering into the Buenos Aires party scene are jumping into the deep end first. For women it’s particularly important to keep your wits as much as possible. In the huge clubs and notorious pick-up joints of Buenos Aires — some of the Irish bars of the Retiro neighborhood jump to mind — women may receive unwanted random groping from young men who can’t handle their alcohol. The best reaction is a firm reproach or even a yell, “no!’ This will attract attention and usually embarrass the man enough that he will desist.

In a quality establishment a man aggressively harassing a women will be thrown out. Don’t be afraid to inform the bartender or bouncers if a man in a bar is seriously pestering you.

If you are offered a drink, make sure it is handed to you by the bartender or cocktail waitress and not by the man who ordered it for you. Being ‘slipped a mickey’ is mostly an old urban legend in Buenos Aires, but in the last few years some area hospitals have reported a few isolated cases of patients who had been intoxicated without their knowledge by the ‘date-rape drug,’ rohypnol and possibly even scopolamine, although usually for the purpose of theft. Men are also vulnerable to this.

A Word About Drinking While Out on the Town

Most sexual crimes that occur in Argentina among foreign women do involve alcohol. Unfortunately, morality aside, the law of the jungle is: drunk woman alone=easy prey. Staying relatively sober is one of the most important things a woman can do to keep on top of things and avoid getting into an ugly situation. If you’re going to drink in excess, make sure you are with people who have your best interests in mind and won’t ditch you. In Argentina, lone drunken woman are extremely conspicuous in public at night and will inevitably draw unwanted attention.

Although the time when Argentine women sipped one drink all night long seems to be coming to an end, it is rare to see an average middle class single female here more than a little tipsy. Being intoxicated and unfamiliar with the language and customs is a dangerous combination anywhere. When in doubt, call a taxi to get home instead of using public transport.

Dating in Argentina

Ladies, keep cultural differences in mind on the dating scene. Argentine men are superficially chivalrous and charming but can come on very strong. Having your date briefly meet a couple of your friends, your housemate, or a family member before going out can do a lot to make sure they will be on their best behavior. At the very least, make sure to let a friend know where you will be going and with whom.

In Argentina, inviting a man you up to your apartment or hotel room after a date will be interpreted as a clear indication that you are ready and willing to take things further. That’s not to say that he will force himself on you if you resist advances obviously, but keep in mind that cultural misunderstandings can create some awkward situations. Prevention is your best defense: choose your dates well and clearly state your limits and expectations before your date’s inner vampire arrives on the scene. Sometimes they will take protest as a challenge and still be overly aggressive no matter what you do, but especially if you reject advances. If that is the case, just get away from him as soon as you can.

It should go without saying that it’s a very bad idea to invite a complete stranger to your home or hotel room. Traditionally, even Argentines who want to engage in casual sex don’t typically bring strangers home or go to their home but instead go to telos — hotels specifically designed for sex which are abundant throughout the country. If you do invite a man to your home or hotel, make sure you know him well enough to at least know where he lives or works.

• Mitre Train

• Tren de la Costa

• Buses to Tigre

• Commuter Boat to Tigre

Getting to Tigre by Bike

• Driving to Tigre from Buenos Aires

Tigre Tours →

The A Line (light blue)

The B Line (red)

The D Line (green)

The E Line (purple)

The H Line (Yellow)

Time travel and the subway

Figure out your route

Entering the station

Buying your ticket

SUBE — Electronic card

Going through the turnstile and onto the platform

Subway Seating

Making Connections & Changing Lines

Vendors and subte musicians

Safety on the Buenos Aires Subte

Getting off the subte

Leaving the subte

Subte Tips

→Want to tour Buenos Aires’ most important plaza, downtown buildings and also get an overview on using public transportation? Try out our affordable Buenos Aires walking tour.

→ Read about using an Uber in Argentina or about driving and renting a car.

Subte Fares and Operating Hours

History and Controversy of the Buenos Aires Metro

Connections and Expansion of the Network

A Word About Drinking While Out on the Town

Dating in Argentina

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