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 … [Read more...]
Street Smarts for Female Travelers
Every urban jungle has its predators and Buenos Aires is no different to the world's other great metropolises. Random crimes do happen, but bad guys can also sense fear and disorientation just as their potential victims … [Read more...]
Safety for Female Travelers
Argentina is a relatively safe country for women to travel alone. Argentina’s men have a reputation for freely expressing their appreciation for women passing by on the street and as being charming devils who will say … [Read more...]
Money Exchange & Other Hustles on Florida St.
On Florida Street, downtown Buenos Aires' pedestrian mall, near the corner of LaValle, it's inevitable to come across some shady-looking characters yelling out, ‘cambio, cambio!’ These ‘unofficial’ (read: illegal) … [Read more...]
Common Buenos Aires Swindles & How to Avoid Them
Travel is one of life's great pleasures, but sometimes being a new face in a strange place can make travelers vulnerable to local scams. Argentina is no different in this respect. Luckily, many of the common tricks … [Read more...]