Thinking of relocating to Argentina, but not sure where to start? You’ve got plenty of friends at your immediate disposal when you hook up with the Expat Connection.
Expat Connection is a group providing a range of social events that bring Expats and Argentines together in a relaxed environment. The group was formed by American Martin Frankel, a recent expat himself, with the dual purpose of catering for the vibrant and growing Expat community, and providing a bridge between foreigners and Argentines.
Forget the traditional tourist path: Expat Connection provides you with a host of activities both social and educational – such as happy hours, dinner parties, day trips and on the more serious side our very
I received a request to post this information on a cleaning lady in Argentina. If you are looking for some help around the house you might want to check it out:
My cleaning lady is 24 and has worked as a cook as well. She is very good and honest. She works one day a week for me and really would like more work. she is willing to live in and help with children too. Speaks only spainish but is so very smart and thinks for herself. I am from the states and here only part time. Please let me know if you would like to contact her. jared at jaredll@yahoo.com
In the land of everything meat, it is important to know how to order what you want! BBQing is serious business in the States, and Asados are serious business in Argentina. Don’t look like a fool when trying to order; brush up on these Spanish expressions and make sure you get exactly what you want when ordering out.
English Spanish Pronunciation
I want… Yo quiero… Show key-ero…
Barbecue Asado Ah-sah-doh
Blood sausage Morcilla More-see-sha
Chicken Pollo Poe-show
Chop Chuleta Choo-let-ah
Skirt steak Entraña En-trah-nya
Flank Vacio Vah-see-oh
Intestine Chinchulín Cheen-choo-leen
Kid (Goat) Chivito Chee-vee-toh
Kidneys Riñones Rin-yon-ays
Lamb Cordero Cord-eroh
Liver Hígado Ee-gah-doh
Pork Cerdo Ser-doh
Cafe Tortoni is more than famous in Buenos Aires, it’s iconic. If it isn’t on your list of places to go, it should be. Even if just to say you had a cup of coffee there.
If you are looking for more on a night out to Cafe Tortoni, come and see the tango shows. Sure, there are plenty of tango shows in Buenos Aires, many of them better quality (and more expensive) but seeing a tango show at Cafe Tortoni is something special, and quite affordable.
Tango shows at Cafe Tortoni cost only $120 pesos for 2 people, and the show is quite enjoyable. The only complaint I have heard is that there simply isn’t enough dancing. Only about Read more
Interested in peering into Buenos Aires’ past? Start at El Zanjón de Granados, a 175 year old mansion that leads to a series of underground tunnels that connect back to the city’s early settlements.
El Zanjón offers 1 hour tours through the museum housed there and the different levels of the city, leading all the way back to its earliest settlements, which date back to 1536. The tour costs $36 for adults and $18 for children under 16 years of age.
You can find El Zanjón de Granados at Defensa 755 in the San Telmo neighborhood.
The official web-site is http://www.elzanjon.com.ar/, although that doesn’t provide you with much information.
Despite the price tag for the tour, even a visit Read more
There are plenty of fantastic ice cream joints to choose from in Buenos Aires, but for a reliable chain, head to Freddo. There are countless branches around town, and the chain has high standards that are upheld throughout the different locations.
Freddo started in 1969 as a family business, which was sold in the early 90s. After that it started to expand, and expand it has! Not only do they have a whole host of new flavors, they also have a Kosher line, and a gluten-free line, and serve Aerolineas Argentinas’s business class. You can even purchase ice cream online! (www.freddo.com.ar)
If you want the original goodness of Freddo, head to Perssico, the ultrapopular Read more
Buenos Aires is teeming with culture, and no doubt you have a list of museums you want to visit. Make sure you have the Bellas Artes (Fine Art) Museum on that list.
The National Museum of Fine Arts has a variety of paintings on display, most of which are done by 19th century European impressionists.
The coolest part of the museum, in my opinion, is the upper level, which is devoted entirely to South American artists. It is cool to see paintings and other pieces of art from Argentina’s past, as well as many other items from around South America.
There is a pre-Columbian exhibit as well, which houses Peruvian and Mexican artifacts.
The National Museum of Fine Arts is located Read more
To get away from the hustle and the bustle of the city, while still being in the city, head over to Palmero Park. It is located about 15 minutes from the downtown area and is a favorite spot among locals for jogging, cycling, playing football, rollarblading, and just hanging out friends and family.
The park was developed in 1874, inaugurated in 1875 and covers more than 80 hectares of fully developed forests. One incredible feature of the park are its lakes; you can explore the aquatic plants and animals by boat or by water bike.
The park is divided into different sectaions like the Andalusian Yard, which is covered with trees foliage, the Poet’s Garden, which features sculptures by different Read more
The public transportation in Buenos Aires is excellent, and even out into the country the bus/train services are quite reliable and comfortable. However, if you are into doing your own exploring you will want to rent a car. (If you are going to only be in BA, then there is no need to rent a car, as the public transportation is sufficient.) If you want to roam, however, renting a car is an excellent option.
To rent a car in Buenos Aires you must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license and an international credit card.
On average the price for car rental in Argentina is the same as rental in the states; it costs between Read more
While the rest of the world saw a 2% drop in tourism revenue in 2008, Argentina saw a modest 5% increase. Why? Well, as vacations to European hot-spots become out of the question, a Europeanesque town where the dollar still holds strong against the peso is the best solution, which brings us to Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires and Argentina on a budget is completely possible. There are all different kinds of accommodations – hotels, hostels, dorm style hostels, apartahotels… the list goes on and on. Restaurants as well range all over the place, and even the smaller, traditional restaurants serve up the Argentine beef you’ve been craving.
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