Argentina Economy & Current Exchange Rates
Argentina’s Economy: A Brief History With its wealth of natural resources and fertile land, Argentina enjoyed an abundant beginning to the 19th century and was one of the world’s richest …
The Basics
• History
• Language
• Money
• Transportation
• Safety
Money: Credit cards, ATM’s & Small Change
• While in Argentina be sure to hoard (yes! hoard!) your small bills and change. There is a huge problem with the flow of currency in Argentina. It’s not uncommon …
Common Buenos Aires Swindles & How to Avoid Them
Firstly, and this goes without saying, if you don’t look like an obvious tourist, you are less likely to be targeted. Sometimes you need to take a quick peek at your Lonely Planet in public, but at least try to avoid the Hawaiian shirt, socks and sandals ensemble.
Buenos Aires: General Safety Travel Tips
As far as really big cities go, Buenos Aires is not particularly dangerous, although if you listen to the many residents of this port city or the excitable tabloid media …
Italians & La Dolce Vita in Argentina
They say that Argentines are Italians who happen to speak Spanish. With several waves of immigrants arriving from the boot-shaped nation since Argentina won independence from Spain, it seems every …