Recent content by Palermo

Be careful everyone. It seems like the rigged taxi meters are making their way back into Buenos Aires. I haven't dealt with this problem in a while but I have read about more tourists this is happening to and it just happened to me. I take the same route over and over so I know how much it...

I second the Banco Galicia recommendation. I opened an account for free. Only took a few days and I got my ATM card in the mail in less than one week. https://www.galicia.ar/personas/cuenta-gratuita-universal

Yes I saw in Paris a few times thieves stealing things. I think I have witnessed more crime in Europe than here which is surprising. Guns are rare here in Argentina from what my friends tell me. Thieves are hitting the place where many tourists hang out. Easy pickings in Palermo Soho. I...

Thank you @earlyretirement for your foodie list. I am making my way through it. I went to Osaka as you suggested and FINALLY good sushi in BA. I thought it didn't exist here. Was very expensive though....

This is a very touristy restaurant. Went here and it was all tourists.

Those things are totally addictive! Those frozen bananas here are very good too.

I saw a motorcycle thief last night grab an iPhone out of a tourists hand on the street near Plaza Serrano. Be careful.

Pizza in Buenos Aires is flavorless. I don't like it.

Call me crazy but I don't like the pizza at all in Buenos Aires. It isn't good.

That is what I had to do. Wasn't a big deal in the grand scheme of things if you have a good owner to deal with. Just put everything in writing especially who pays what. Try to find an owner where you don't have to pay in cash. I arranged to wire to the owner which helped. Many owners want...