Bienviendos a Buenos Aires

Budget- Hopefully 2000$ USD = 16,983.99 ARS

Where do I want to visit?: Buenos Aires, travel time: 7+ hours by car, 9+ by buss (699km)

What is the draw for a study abroad student? Capital of the country, big city, Paris of the south America. Very urban, contemporary city

Outline for one weekend of travel:

o   Ideal options for accommodation-  Hotels

§  Hostels( using ISIC Card)-10% off

§   Avenue Hostel (best hostel in Buenos Aires) Av. de Mayo 950 . Buenos Aires, Argentina . (5411) 5031-1277

·       Rooms: Double room with private bathroom- 300 pesos. Per night (approx $35 USD/night)

·       Double room: 280 pesos/ night (approx 33 USD/night)

·       Dorm rooms (from 4,6,8 beds) $80 Pesos (approx $10 USD/ night)

·       Includes: Breakfast, Free internet access, WiFi zone, Spanish courses, tickets, tourist info, luggage storage, guest kitchen, TV room, linen included

o   Transportation (getting there and getting around)- Car if my host family or friends I make decide to go

§  Bus- need to get used to using public transportation

·       http://www.plataforma10.com

·       book only 30 days in advance- around 400+ pesos ( appox $50+ USD)

§  Flights?- Aerolineas Argentina- around $140 USD – 1188 Pesos

·       Only if people im traveling with want to

·       Bus may be better cultural expeience

§  Once there- public transportation

o   Priorities (places to visit, activities to do)

§  FOOD!!!!

§  Trip Advisor: 3 days in Argentina

·       Urban biking tour

·       Casa Rosada- executive branch of the gov.

·       Calle Museo Caminito

·       Plaza de Mayo- where Eva Peron addressed the crowds

·       Calle Florida

·       Palermo Viejo

·       Avenida Santa Fe

    Capital Federal District

o   Food: eat with the locals

o   Tentative itinerary: spend atleast 3 days?