Welcome to the Ultimate Buenos Aires Travel Guide!
Here is the hub for everything Buenos Aires, from digital nomad posts to tourist stays.
Why Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires is known as the “Paris of the South” with a latin vibe and is a must-visit destination.
It is perfect for someone who wants to be a digital nomad for the first time, or anyone who is visiting South America for the first time, which were both exactly my case.
I have lived in 4 different neighborhoods here, over 5 months, from Palermo, Boedo, Belgrano, and Almagro. Before living here, I lived in Italy, which has its similarities but still different.
Nevertheless, the guide will address visitors, and digital nomads who need advice visiting this beautiful city.
Common Questions
Is Buenos Aires Safe? – Yes, for me Buenos Aires is generally safe as I haven’t encountered and seen anything. Read my guide here for my experiences, data and statistics, and tips on how to minimize any risk of theft, etc.
Can I use my phone on the street? – Yes. I have used mine many times on the street and see many people use it as well, just be cautious. Learn more here on my advice about phones and which locations of the city you are more likely to get robbed: Read here
Is it worth visiting? – Absolutely! It is one of the most beautiful cities which so much to do, and is definitely worth visiting.
Currency: Argentine Pesos (ARS) $
Exchange rate to USD = Fluctuates daily/weekly but has become more stable lately, usually around 1,400ARS to 1USD. So when you see a price of coffee for 3,400 just divide it by 1,400 and it should be about $2.43 USD.
I use Wise debit card, and Western Union to take out cash. To pay with credit, I use my Capital One Savor card which I highly recommend because it has a 0% Foreign transaction fee, and gives you 3% cash back on dining, groceries, and entertainment.
Transportation is highly accessible in this city, it has many busses, ubers, and a metro/subway which is called “Subte”. Now you can pay with your card, or you can by a “Sube” card.
Ubers are cheap, around $4-8 per ride depending on the distance. The busses are like 40-60 cents each ride.
You have two options to get data while in Argentina.
– If you want quick data connection, you can download Airalo on your phone and buy an eSIM for $5-10. If you a new user, you can use my code to get 10% off.
– If you are staying for months like me, you can buy insert the Claro or Movistar SIM into your phone if it supports dual esim. It is much cheaper, but more set up time.
