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 […]
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 may sense danger. A subtly-cultivated but effective way to stay safe while traveling is not to be perceived as […]
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 anything to get what they want, but it is much more likely that a single female traveler will suffer […]
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) money changers, are known in Lunfardo as arbolitos. A new administration regularized the currency situation in late 2015, these money changers offered dollar and euro exchange […]
5 Common Buenos Aires Swindles & How to Avoid Them
Travel is one of life’s great pleasures, but sometimes being in unfamiliar turf can make travelers vulnerable to local scams. Read about Buenos Aires’ top five traveler scams to prevent becoming a victim.