Ride-hailing apps such as Uber are a popular option for visitors to Buenos Aires and other large cities in Argentina. They are often more cost efficient and also remove some of the uncertainty or confusion that language issues can cause using a normal city taxi. In Buenos Aires particularly, using ride services is less stressful […]
Buenos Aires Airport Pick-up & Transfers
Argentina’s main international airport, Ministro Pistarini (commonly called Ezeiza) is 35 km from the Buenos Aires city center and is not serviced by subway or train. After a long international flight landing in Ezeiza’s chaotic arrivals area, the last thing you want to do is change money at the airport (you’ll get a horrible rate, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
