Playing Around: Sports in Buenos Aires
It’s true. Soccer, rugby, and tennis dominate the sports scene in Buenos Aires. That said, in Buenos Aires you can most certainly also find all of the sports that you enjoy playing back home, and maybe...
View ArticleKirchner Fires Central Bank President
Yesterday, President Cristina Kirchner fired Argentina Central Bank president, Martin Redrado for “misconduct” after he refused to transfer reserve funds to pay off government debt. Redrado responded...
View ArticleTaxi Scams
In Buenos Aires, it is almost impossible to avoid taking a taxi at some point during your stay. Actually, you will probably be using them quite often. The subte (subway) and colectivos (buses) are...
View ArticleThe Man Kiss, Debunked
Ever since I arrived in Buenos Aires, I’ve been kissing guys. Yes, I’ve been getting up-close and personal with other dudes, feeling that two day stubble as it rubs against my cheek. I am not gay, I am...
View ArticleInflation in Argentina
I must admit that I feel like my grandfather when I say, “Yes, I remember the day when a prices in Buenos Aires are still very much a bargain when compared to those in the US or Europe, the average...
View ArticleThe secrets of the Famed Fernet in Buenos Aires, Argentina
If you’ve been in Buenos Aires for at least a couple weeks, it’s likely that you are aware of fernet con coca, and have been encouraged to give it a try. I’ve witnessed many people taste fernet for the...
View ArticleThe 2001 Argentine Economic Crisis
It’s fair to say that many of you would not be here, or be considering a Convertibility Plan,” which pegged the peso to US dollar at a rate of 1:1. The policy aimed at keeping inflation under control,...
View ArticleMiranda (Restaurant, parrilla, Palermo)
Here’s some more up to date content for you about restaurants in Palermo Hollywood. This content is oooooold. Location: Costa Rica 5602, Palermo Phone: 11-4771-4255 Type of food: Parrilla (Argentine...
View ArticleLa Celeste (Restaurant, Uruguayan, Palermo)
Here’s some more up to date content for you about restaurants in Palermo Hollywood. This content is oooooold. Location: Bopland 1944, Palermo Phone: 11-4776-7655 Type of food: Uruguayan Parrilla (BBQ)...
View ArticleLo de Paka (Restaurant, parrilla)
This content is super ooooooooooold. Check out the best cafes, bars and restaurants of Belgrano or the Belgrano neighborhood guide for more up to date content. LandingPadBA.com Rating: [starreview...
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