As an Argentinian, I can say that everything Nicki said in this video is 100% spot on! The smallest correction I will make is that, while true that ordering water at a restaurant will result in you getting bottled water that you have to pay for, you can instead ask specifically for tap water (agua de la canilla /ka-NEE-sha/) and they will bring you a glass free of charge.
Ok...I am just a guy from New Jersey. I came to Beunos Aires in 2016 and Santiago, Chilie at the same time. It was really an overnight decision...talk about it at a bar at 8 p.m. At 700 Am...you are on a plane. Actually on Route to see the Stones in Santiago of the opening night of the south American tour...south America is really really special..talk about fans...I probably have around 500 American concerts under my belt. You go to Santiago and actually survive...you travel to Beunos Aires to see the Rolling Stones.....I have to say one thing...the fans are second to none...Beunos Aires...was especially..probably..most likely...the craziest crowd ever..a really grass roots fan base...quite frankly you made Philadelphia look like sleepers...I will have to deal with that later
THANK YOU for saying that Buenos Aires is NOT the Paris of South America!! I have always hated that comparison and it doesn’t let BA shine for all its own amazing things. BA is so much better than Paris❤️
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff i think most people understand it's a simple metaphor regarding BA european architecture; some other ppl need further explanation.
it makes me so happy to see someone from a different country enjoying argentina and our culture! it’s crazy how much you know about our country, i’m glad you enjoyed it ❤
I miss Argentina! I worked in Mendoza for a couple months and also worked in Misiones province near the tri border. Its been 20+ years. I hope to return one day. Want to see Bariloche and further south into Patagonia.
Nicki I am an argentinian, living in Phx for 17 years .... I am so grateful you did this video to explain my culture.... you are a genius ... I was having hard time to explain the same you did in a few minutes.... Thank you girl, you did it and you understand Argentinian culture
I agree! I have been watching countless videos on RUclips on Buenos Aires to prepare for my trip (I'm leaving tomorrow) and I have found Nicki's videos the most informative and useful. I also appreciate her getting right to the point,. Sometimes, I wish other RUclipsrs would edit some of the the unnecessary fluff. I just need the facts! :)
I'm enjoying your videos. I have been to Buenos Aires three times, and going back for my fourth trip this August/September. I am thinking that I might want to live there! What a fantastic city.
Living in Buenos Aires or other places of Argentina can be amazing as long your income is in Dollars, Euros, Pounds, Australian Dollarsm Yens, etc, if any foreigner comes to Argentina and want to work in Argentina with an income in pesos is the worst idea ever.
Tap water: You won't get sick as the water is clean but many buildings still use lead piping so you just shouldn't drink tap water over a longer period and make sure you let the water run for several seconds before drinking it.
I left my country two years ago, and you are talking about things that i forgot i missed. You almost made me cry, i'm so proud that foreing people talk these beautiful things about my country
My mom is from Argentina and we are finally taking her back to see her family for the first time in 30 years! This will be the first time I meet my extended family also
My mom is also from Argentina, and I just got my Argentinian passport even if I wasn't born in Argentina. You can get your Argentinian passport as well, thanks to your mom.
I just came across your videos today and I find them to be very informative! I’ve been to Argentina once, in 2019, and can’t wait to return. After traveling all over Europe and once to Argentina, Argentina has become my favorite county to visit. Thanks so much for all of the great information. Your videos are very well done! Look forward to view more of your videos!
Sometimes it is better to know nothing at all - that will make it more of an adventure - depends on your comfort zone. Personally, after visiting 105 countries and spending 15 years of my life abroad - I like the surprises.
Nicky, great info of Argentina! Remember that once you are inside our country, you have the same access as a native, such as Education, Healthcare and a lot of things!
Bienvenidos a todos los turistas y personas que deseen vivir en mi país. Argentina es el octavo país más grande del mundo y tiene gran variedad de paisajes y lugares para visitar, desde selva hasta desierto; desde mar hasta montañas, por ejemplo en Mendoza está el "Aconcagua" el pico más alto de América!🇦🇷
Thank you so much for these videos. My family and I are visiting in October and planning to move to BA summer of next year. We have done so much research, but your videos really help elaborate and give great insight. This video has really helped raise our excitement and confidence in this move. Please continue to post if you have more information to provide!
Hi Taylor! You're so welcome, I'm really happy to hear that the info is useful to you, and also giving you confidence!!! :) October is a perfect time to visit, the weather is so nice. I will absolutely be posting more videos along with the several I've already made. Just curious, is there anything you have a question about that you haven't been able to find the answer to?
Tap water: You won't get sick as the water is clean but many buildings still use lead piping so you just shouldn't drink tap water over a longer period and make sure you let the water run for several seconds before drinking it.
When you said Spanish in Buenos Aires is different from what you learned at school is because the Spanish in BA is full loaded of slang basically words of Italian influence. And it also have a name that way of speaking which is called Lunfardo Dialect. Example Beer is Cerveza in Spanish but Birra in Lunfardo; to work is trabajar but Laborar in Lunfardo; Money es dinero but Guita in Lunfardo .and so on.
There is slang in every language, so that is actually not the reason. The reason I said it's different is because in school we learn with "tu" instead of "Vos," and we learn the "ll" as "y" and not the "sh" of Buenos Aires.
@cygnusatratus6004, Yes but I would say the translation into English for “forro” is more like “useless” rather than “dumb”. Also I believe condom is the word you’re intending rather than preservative.
I am in Calafate now. I go to Bariloche next. Great information. So true. Also, the Glaciers are just amazing and everyone should see them once in their lives.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff thanks! I am in El Chalten now. The weather is dramatic and wild. Changes every second. We love the hikes and the community here. It is awesome for outdoors stuff! I wish you could hear the wind outside now. Crazy! Patagonia! :)
This is such a good video, and one of the best balanced videos I've seen about visiting argentina. The outlet/plug issue is a nightmare (I'm married to an Argentinian and I worked and lived there many years), but it still a pain when you move apartments. The envase thing confused me so much when I first arrived - I never saved the ticket. Great hints for the conjugation - I live in Spain now but I retain my Argentinian accent and verb forms - but these are very useful hints. Totally true also about the differences in European and Argentinian (architecture/cafe) culture; it's completely unique. I never had any security issues in Buenos Aires when I lived there, even walking around with my cellphone in my hand, and when I was there in February 2023 to visit family, but obviously being aware of possible risks. A slight update is that there is a tourist rate for foreign card payments - so you get the blue rate, although it is returned afterwards. I always drank the tap water (but it came from a storage unit on top of the building which often had the lids off, so potential dead pigeon water). Nevertheless, I was never unwell. Enjoy Argentina, it's a great country.
As an argentinian it is fascinating for me to see what calls the attention of foreigneers when visiting our country. The fact you got surprised by dog walkers was a new one for me, but I guess it's true, I haven't seen something like that in any other country I've been. Regarding right of way, legally pedestrians have priority over anything else. Unfortunately, in our country sometimes laws are taken as suggestions rather than ubreakable rules that must be followed cumpolsorily. Great video!
Nicki politely failed to mention that those dog walkers usually fail to clean up after their dogs. After traveling in about 50 countries and hundreds of cities over the last 40 years, I'd say BA is a strong contender for "Dogshit Capital of the World". Even so, it is a great city that is well worth visiting. You'll need to frequently check the sidewalk in front of you.
HAHAHAHA I love it, I'm an Argentinian but I really like seeing the point of view of a foreigner in this case Nicki who is American or as we Argies say (una Yankee) LOL!!! We have our positives and negatives like any big country with big cities but, to any foreigner who is thinking of visiting my country!!! I can assure it's a quite safe country with LOTS to see and we Argies like to show our country and culture to any person so all are welcome or bienvenidos!!! BTW if you happen to have a friend in Argentina when you visit they will want you to stay with them and not in a hotel, it's part of our culture! Good work Nicki and cheers to you!!!
@@questasera Si, 100%! Argentina es un pais lindo. De que parte de Turquia sos? Conozco tambien Turquia, Podria recomendarte una ciudad parecida a donde vivis, si queres! :)
I live in London now, but I'm born and raised in Buenos Aires and I have to say that you pronounce and get all the subtleties on the LL and SH sounds, and grammar, way better than me! LOL great job with the video :)
Nicki you have done an amazing job with this video. You gave us such valuable information in a direct, concise, and easy to understand format. Thank you 😊
The question about cash is mostly if you have an Argentinian issued credit card it could be preferable to cash since the huge inflation rate, since when you pay the card (some days or weeks later) the inflation may have increased the price around 8% or even 10% but also most shops started to add a 10% when paying with CC or a discount when paying with cash, to compensate fgor the money they may be losing in a few days due to the inflation, with a foreign card to make things worse you get the official exchange rate and you get at best half of the money, it would be the opposite way for Argentinians using an Argentinian credit card abroad, you pay in dollars at the oficial exchange rate and that may look like a great deal, but then you have aditional taxes and you end paying even higher than at the unoficial exchage rate, for example today July 5 the official exchange rate in 1 dollar for 271 pesos the unoficial (blue) is 492 pesos and the turista (what an Argentian have to pay when uses a CC to pay in dollars ) is 541 pesos. And it's all the fault of a corrupt and incompetent goverment. So for any foreiner visiting Argentina, bring Dolars, Euros, etc, then here look where you can get the unoficial exchange rate and use cash, your money will be worth at least twice than if you go for the official exchange or attempt to pay with a credit card.
Great video! very educational....one very little detail Nicki mentioned a few time DNI - some people might wonder what is that. Is the National Document that shows that you are a resident/citizen of Argentina.
Your channel is probably one of the most thorough I've seen. This is my second time in Argentina. I just arrived in Mendoza after living in Palermo for 4 months. I'll be in Mendoza for 4-6 months. Everything you've said is very accurate
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff and lastly, today is our first Sunday here in Mendoza. I had a whole day planned with my dog and I, but the entire city is shut down! The streets are empty! Ugh!
@@Sofi361-s5i haha sounds about right for a Sunday. If you’re looking for movement in Mendoza on a Sunday, head over to Aristides Villanueva! Or home up to Cerro de La Gloria! :)
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff I was on Aristides last night and a few days ago. Yesterday we spent the day at Parque San Martin. Maybe I'll give Cerro de Lar Gloria a try. Thanks for the suggestions!
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff Quick question, did you go to any co-working or outdoor cafes to work from while you were here? I saw Starbucks, but is it safe to work outside with your laptop?
Awesome!! Video Nickiiiii, I have been to USA, UK, and Europe to Australia. now I have plans to visit South America & Africa. good to know all the stuff you mentioned thanks a lot.
Great Tips. We’ve never been there, so much useful information there. That’s great with the returning your bottle, much better for recycling! Right we’re coming just for the dogs!! What a brilliant overview video - cheers 🍻
I am an Argentinian, and I have lived in the US since 1984- Going back to visit my family after 10 years and I am seriously lost on the many changes regarding the money ( Dollar Exchange) your tip from Western Union and the card for the " colectivos/buses "and subways is fabulous, Thank you. Tap water is the only thing used there, never had a problem. Thank you...
If you're watching this video, that probably means you're coming to Argentina soon. Check out this video to help you understand the financial situation a bit more: ruclips.net/video/bkQ5Qhgaj3s/видео.html
@rosela candy Hi Rosela, thank you so much for your support. To be honest, I have not seen a lot of people walking their cats in Argentina, so I can't say it's "normal," but I don't think there would be a problem if you wanted to do it! :)
Thanks! This is one of the better vlogs I've seen on this wonderful city. Especially that you tell travelers not to compare it to Paris. It is Buenos Aires. Also the blue has been 1 to 300 for almost forever and it's best to bring in cash.
Your videos are just incredibly helpful!! Full of information... I love them!!! Regarding regional or long distance buses schedule, I would suggest using sites like Plataforma 10. Also, keep in mind that bus schedules only come online with a month in advance aproximately. So, if you need to check a bus schedule for later than that, I'd say, check the schedule for the same day of the week you're planning to travel, but within the next month. Most bus companies keep the same schedule for same days. For instance, you will be traveling on a Thursday but in three months time, do a search for any Thursday within the next month. It can happen that they change it, but I've been doing this for years now and it works most of the times. I hope this works!!
Thank you! I've been in Argentina for three over two months,--and your info has helped me make it a great trip. Anyway,--that directional problem with google maps is exactly what happens,--it's counter intuitive. Anywa,--I've paid in dollars and Euros on this trip,--and received the Blue dollar rate,--and even got change back. It's hilarious,--because even at a feria. Good Job!
I'm from ARG. You are great!!! all tips are excellent!! Small detail, you can get free water in a restaurant. You have to ask for "una jarra de agua de la casa" , a jar of water from the restaurant.
1:53 When the website says "Elegí la fecha", that is Argentinian Spanish imperative for "choose the date". However, since "elegí" is the simple past of choose in Spain's Spanish, Google translator did it wrong and translated "I chose the date".
Hi Nicki, my name is Anna and I am new to your channel. I am loving your videos. I am planning to visit Argentina probably in December for the first time. Your videos have been extremely helpful. I am trying to decide what places to visit in 2 weeks. I am planning to stay in Buenos Aires for a week...it looks like my kind of place, museums, history, comida rica, markets, artesanias....I get so excited when visiting a new country....Saludos
Argentina is the same today as it was 54years ago when I live there this lady is right on about Argentina if nothing else enjoy the Tango on the streets 😂😂😂😂
Discounts on drinking the same thing? Yes! We learned how different Spanish can be from being in Mexico, so that makes sense. Is this Paris??? Sube card seems like a life safer. Learned a lot about how money works there from your video! Where's the salt?! Great tips and video!!
Hahha discounts yes, but that also means you have to store old bottles in your house until the next time you wan to buy another bottle of something! Sube card does make things so much easier, and so does the salt. I need it, dammit! :)
Thank you for making such a great video. It provides an interesting perspective.. More importantly, it made me realize how different of an experience to prepare and research for.
Hi Earl! Thank you so much for watching. You definitely do have to prepare for Argentina travel in a way that is totally different to many other places. But it's still worth it! :) I hope you'll enjoy!
Great job! Thanks for so many eye-opening tips. I will be in BsAs in January and find everything so daunting... basically because everything has changed so much. Like other people here have said, learning more gives me confidence on what to look out for. GRACIAS! 🌼🌿
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As an Argentinian, I can say that everything Nicki said in this video is 100% spot on!
The smallest correction I will make is that, while true that ordering water at a restaurant will result in you getting bottled water that you have to pay for, you can instead ask specifically for tap water (agua de la canilla /ka-NEE-sha/) and they will bring you a glass free of charge.
Ok...I am just a guy from New Jersey. I came to Beunos Aires in 2016 and Santiago, Chilie at the same time. It was really an overnight decision...talk about it at a bar at 8 p.m.
At 700 Am...you are on a plane. Actually on Route to see the Stones in Santiago of the opening night of the south American tour...south America is really really special..talk about fans...I probably have around 500 American concerts under my belt. You go to Santiago and actually survive...you travel to Beunos Aires to see the Rolling Stones.....I have to say one thing...the fans are second to none...Beunos Aires...was especially..probably..most likely...the craziest crowd ever..a really grass roots fan base...quite frankly you made Philadelphia look like sleepers...I will have to deal with that later
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the concerts in South America! :)
BUENOS AIRES. Check your spelling AMIGO 😂😂😂
Love you Argentina 💜
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THANK YOU for saying that Buenos Aires is NOT the Paris of South America!! I have always hated that comparison and it doesn’t let BA shine for all its own amazing things. BA is so much better than Paris❤️
Right!? BA is SO much better than Paris, and they are totally different. BA should be appreciated for what it is without this silly comparison!
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff i think most people understand it's a simple metaphor regarding BA european architecture; some other ppl need further explanation.
Hasta el "...amazing things..."venia barbaro el comentario ,despues me rompiste el detector de soberbia porteña
@@marianoborello7941 es una simple metafora por la similitud de la arquitectura nada mas maestro, cada ciudad tiene su identidad.
WTH...??????? You are so nutzzzzzz...
Wow. This was like a crash course. Buenos Aires 101.
I hope it helps!! :)
@NickiPostsTravelStuff I love your advice & videos.🎉😂❤.
Thank you from🇨🇦 .
hello fellow argentinians! i plan on going to your country the end of this year!
it makes me so happy to see someone from a different country enjoying argentina and our culture! it’s crazy how much you know about our country, i’m glad you enjoyed it ❤
Awww thank you so much. I do love your country! :)
I miss Argentina! I worked in Mendoza for a couple months and also worked in Misiones province near the tri border. Its been 20+ years. I hope to return one day. Want to see Bariloche and further south into Patagonia.
@@shishkaboob7264 Mendoza and Misiones are beautiful, you definitely need to go to the Patagonia because in my opinion those are the best views
@@shishkaboob7264 Bariloche is amazing , a dream place all the Patagonia x example Ushuaia , the city at the end of the world. We Will wait for you.
Lived there several years and loved everything about it. Friendly people, it’s a beautiful and fun city. Food is amazing.
Nicki I am an argentinian, living in Phx for 17 years .... I am so grateful you did this video to explain my culture.... you are a genius ... I was having hard time to explain the same you did in a few minutes.... Thank you girl, you did it and you understand Argentinian culture
Aw Alex, thank you so much. What a compliment. I really appreciate that! :) I love Argetina!
I agree! I have been watching countless videos on RUclips on Buenos Aires to prepare for my trip (I'm leaving tomorrow) and I have found Nicki's videos the most informative and useful. I also appreciate her getting right to the point,. Sometimes, I wish other RUclipsrs would edit some of the the unnecessary fluff. I just need the facts! :)
I'm enjoying your videos. I have been to Buenos Aires three times, and going back for my fourth trip this August/September. I am thinking that I might want to live there! What a fantastic city.
Amazing!!! It really is a special city! Have a great trip in August/September! :)
Living in Buenos Aires or other places of Argentina can be amazing as long your income is in Dollars, Euros, Pounds, Australian Dollarsm Yens, etc, if any foreigner comes to Argentina and want to work in Argentina with an income in pesos is the worst idea ever.
Thank you for that. 🎉😂❤. Enjoy life.
I love Argentina. It's where I plan to retire at.
It’s such an amazing place!
I'm trying to make the move at the moment
Planning on moving from Vancouver to Buenos Aires because have to be as far away from US and Canada.
Tap water: You won't get sick as the water is clean but many buildings still use lead piping so you just shouldn't drink tap water over a longer period and make sure you let the water run for several seconds before drinking it.
Great tip, thank you Lial! :)
Run the water for 1 minute, especially in the am!!! Later for a few seconds or more.
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I left my country two years ago, and you are talking about things that i forgot i missed. You almost made me cry, i'm so proud that foreing people talk these beautiful things about my country
I love your country! :)
That was a nice comment from you 👍 👌❤from 🇨🇦. 😊
Can you share with us, why you left such a beautiful and diverse country?
I am Argentine,from Cordoba, I found your video so entertaining and accurate, thank you ,you are lovely.
Awww thank you so much, that’s so kind ❤️
I am interested in buying farmland in salta area can advice me
Yes, I am interested in going to Argentina. And live there.
I am an Argentinean living in the US for 25 years. I'm learning about my own country through your videos and information! :)
I’m gonna head there for about 6 weeks this winter.
Great!! I hope you love it as much as I do! :)
My mom is from Argentina and we are finally taking her back to see her family for the first time in 30 years! This will be the first time I meet my extended family also
That’s incredible, Gaby! Very exciting. I hope it will be a trip to remember!💕
My mom is also from Argentina, and I just got my Argentinian passport even if I wasn't born in Argentina. You can get your Argentinian passport as well, thanks to your mom.
I just came across your videos today and I find them to be very informative! I’ve been to Argentina once, in 2019, and can’t wait to return. After traveling all over Europe and once to Argentina, Argentina has become my favorite county to visit. Thanks so much for all of the great information. Your videos are very well done! Look forward to view more of your videos!
Thank you so much, Rob! I hope you’ll love it the second time around too! :)
very good and complete explanation, i am from Buenos Aires. mi buenos aires querido....
Thank you, Bostero!! :)
Hi Nicki, you returned to Argentina, nice to see you! 🙂
Hi Axel, yes I only went to Peru for 5 weeks. I've been here the rest of the year since January! :)
@@NickiPostsTravelStuffOk, great 🙂
Sometimes it is better to know nothing at all - that will make it more of an adventure - depends on your comfort zone. Personally, after visiting 105 countries and spending 15 years of my life abroad - I like the surprises.
Ok
oh right so go to a bad place and lets see what happen
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff you really said that buenos aires is not dangerous, thats stupid
The answer is there are no bad places and nothing will happen - unless you act like a dick - so I recommend you stay home in mom's basement@@wolver999
Nicky, great info of Argentina! Remember that once you are inside our country, you have the same access as a native, such as Education, Healthcare and a lot of things!
Thanks so much, Guido. That's amazing. Argentina is such a special place! :)
Best, most informative video about Argentina, ever!
Oh wow, thank you so much Dale! I hope people can find it useful! :)
Bienvenidos a todos los turistas y personas que deseen vivir en mi país. Argentina es el octavo país más grande del mundo y tiene gran variedad de paisajes y lugares para visitar, desde selva hasta desierto; desde mar hasta montañas, por ejemplo en Mendoza está el "Aconcagua" el pico más alto de América!🇦🇷
Tenés un muy buen pais! :)
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff Nos falta mejorar en muchos aspectos pero sí, es un lindo país!.💖
Muchas gracias🇦🇷
Si vengan que Argentina esta regalada, yo diria, rifada!! Cualquier pelagatos aca con 300 U$S es millonario x 1 dia.
Qué tal estoy enUSA pero vivo mucho años aquí me encantaría estar en contacto con vos
Thank you so much for these videos. My family and I are visiting in October and planning to move to BA summer of next year. We have done so much research, but your videos really help elaborate and give great insight. This video has really helped raise our excitement and confidence in this move. Please continue to post if you have more information to provide!
Hi Taylor! You're so welcome, I'm really happy to hear that the info is useful to you, and also giving you confidence!!! :) October is a perfect time to visit, the weather is so nice. I will absolutely be posting more videos along with the several I've already made. Just curious, is there anything you have a question about that you haven't been able to find the answer to?
So, how was it?? I'm Argentinian and curious to know :)
Tap water: You won't get sick as the water is clean but many buildings still use lead piping so you just shouldn't drink tap water over a longer period and make sure you let the water run for several seconds before drinking it.
95% accurate.
Tipping taxi drivers is a common practice.
Merienda is around 5 pm.
Headed to Argentina in a few weeks. Your video was very helpful and I will watch it several times.
When you said Spanish in Buenos Aires is different from what you learned at school is because the Spanish in BA is full loaded of slang basically words of Italian influence. And it also have a name that way of speaking which is called Lunfardo Dialect. Example Beer is Cerveza in Spanish but Birra in Lunfardo; to work is trabajar but Laborar in Lunfardo; Money es dinero but Guita in Lunfardo .and so on.
There is slang in every language, so that is actually not the reason. The reason I said it's different is because in school we learn with "tu" instead of "Vos," and we learn the "ll" as "y" and not the "sh" of Buenos Aires.
@Marav Reviews laborare es en italiano, laburo es lunfardo
@@alejandrosaus5152 Lavorare in italiano, ma il alcune regioni ( G enova trajae, Napoli travaia )
Some slang words have more than one mean= forro can mean 1) dumb or 2) preservative.
@cygnusatratus6004, Yes but I would say the translation into English for “forro” is more like “useless” rather than “dumb”. Also I believe condom is the word you’re intending rather than preservative.
I am in Calafate now. I go to Bariloche next. Great information. So true. Also, the Glaciers are just amazing and everyone should see them once in their lives.
Amazing!! THere is SO MUCH to see in Argentina. I hope you'll enjoy Bariloche too, and the rest of Argentina!
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff thanks! I am in El Chalten now. The weather is dramatic and wild. Changes every second. We love the hikes and the community here. It is awesome for outdoors stuff! I wish you could hear the wind outside now. Crazy! Patagonia! :)
@@dlucas527 Sounds amazing! :)
This is such a good video, and one of the best balanced videos I've seen about visiting argentina. The outlet/plug issue is a nightmare (I'm married to an Argentinian and I worked and lived there many years), but it still a pain when you move apartments. The envase thing confused me so much when I first arrived - I never saved the ticket. Great hints for the conjugation - I live in Spain now but I retain my Argentinian accent and verb forms - but these are very useful hints. Totally true also about the differences in European and Argentinian (architecture/cafe) culture; it's completely unique. I never had any security issues in Buenos Aires when I lived there, even walking around with my cellphone in my hand, and when I was there in February 2023 to visit family, but obviously being aware of possible risks. A slight update is that there is a tourist rate for foreign card payments - so you get the blue rate, although it is returned afterwards. I always drank the tap water (but it came from a storage unit on top of the building which often had the lids off, so potential dead pigeon water). Nevertheless, I was never unwell. Enjoy Argentina, it's a great country.
I love it when people get to the point! Very valuable information. Thank you.
As an argentinian it is fascinating for me to see what calls the attention of foreigneers when visiting our country. The fact you got surprised by dog walkers was a new one for me, but I guess it's true, I haven't seen something like that in any other country I've been.
Regarding right of way, legally pedestrians have priority over anything else. Unfortunately, in our country sometimes laws are taken as suggestions rather than ubreakable rules that must be followed cumpolsorily. Great video!
Nicki politely failed to mention that those dog walkers usually fail to clean up after their dogs. After traveling in about 50 countries and hundreds of cities over the last 40 years, I'd say BA is a strong contender for "Dogshit Capital of the World". Even so, it is a great city that is well worth visiting. You'll need to frequently check the sidewalk in front of you.
Extremely informative. Excellent job. Enjoyed your video on neighborhoods in Buenos Aires as well.
Good tips. Just a correction, there is no such thing as "envase retornable" for wine, it is only for beer and some soft drinks.
Thanks! :)
Muy bien explicado ....
I love watching videos like this haha, I can’t wait till I can visit next year I hope
hahahaa than you Calvin! You'll definitely make it, and be super prepared as well! :)
Buenos Aires Amazing Beautiful people .! ♥️🇦🇷
Well done Nicki ✅, really useful info & details about Argentina ! Thank you for your time preparing and editing this amazing video.
Thank you so much for acknowledging that, Freedom! :)
Wow! I've watched a lot of videos for traveling to Argentina. This is the BEST!!! THANK YOU!!
Wow, thank you so much! :)
I got here a week ago and your videos have been super helpful. ...now if only I could get over this sinus infection, I'll be ready to explore!
I’m so sorry about your sinus infection!! I hope you’ll get over it soon. I’m so happy to hear the videos have helped you out!! :)
HAHAHAHA I love it, I'm an Argentinian but I really like seeing the point of view of a foreigner in this case Nicki who is American or as we Argies say (una Yankee) LOL!!! We have our positives and negatives like any big country with big cities but, to any foreigner who is thinking of visiting my country!!! I can assure it's a quite safe country with LOTS to see and we Argies like to show our country and culture to any person so all are welcome or bienvenidos!!! BTW if you happen to have a friend in Argentina when you visit they will want you to stay with them and not in a hotel, it's part of our culture! Good work Nicki and cheers to you!!!
Thanks Carlos!! :) Argentina has SO much to see. It's an amazing country! :)
@@questasera Si, 100%! Argentina es un pais lindo. De que parte de Turquia sos? Conozco tambien Turquia, Podria recomendarte una ciudad parecida a donde vivis, si queres! :)
@@questasera entonces te va a encantar Buenos Aires también! Hay un montón de cosas que hacer!
Dudo mucho que seas argentina, ya que ningun argentino diria "argies".
Es despectivo. Ya que lo usaban los ingleses en la guerra de malvinas.
@@luisdebiasi6071 Un boludo es ...
I live in London now, but I'm born and raised in Buenos Aires and I have to say that you pronounce and get all the subtleties on the LL and SH sounds, and grammar, way better than me! LOL great job with the video :)
Jajaja gracias 💕
Nicki you have done an amazing job with this video. You gave us such valuable information in a direct, concise, and easy to understand format. Thank you 😊
Thank you so much! Somehow I missed this comment before, sorry for the delay!❤️
I'm impressed you respond to comments after so long. Thank you, I just came back from la plata. I will be going back!
Oh amazing, did you like La Plata? haha Of course I respond (unless people are too rude) ;)
Right on 😊 I am Argentinian living in USA 52 years time to retire and happy to go back home and eventually visit USA to visit family
Love it. ! You are good. I'm an Argentinean american living in the States. Everytahing u said is so helpfull.
The question about cash is mostly if you have an Argentinian issued credit card it could be preferable to cash since the huge inflation rate, since when you pay the card (some days or weeks later) the inflation may have increased the price around 8% or even 10% but also most shops started to add a 10% when paying with CC or a discount when paying with cash, to compensate fgor the money they may be losing in a few days due to the inflation, with a foreign card to make things worse you get the official exchange rate and you get at best half of the money, it would be the opposite way for Argentinians using an Argentinian credit card abroad, you pay in dollars at the oficial exchange rate and that may look like a great deal, but then you have aditional taxes and you end paying even higher than at the unoficial exchage rate, for example today July 5 the official exchange rate in 1 dollar for 271 pesos the unoficial (blue) is 492 pesos and the turista (what an Argentian have to pay when uses a CC to pay in dollars ) is 541 pesos. And it's all the fault of a corrupt and incompetent goverment.
So for any foreiner visiting Argentina, bring Dolars, Euros, etc, then here look where you can get the unoficial exchange rate and use cash, your money will be worth at least twice than if you go for the official exchange or attempt to pay with a credit card.
Im moving to Buenos Aires this year so this video was exactly what i needed, thank you
Thank you for this video, it's very helpful. I'm visiting BA in November, and definitely will apply to these tips.
Awesome!! I hope they're helpful to you when you come. Have the best time!! :)
I have lived in Argentina for many years (not at the present time). This is one great, sobresaliente) video!
Video packed with value, as per usual! You're a true authority on Argentina! Looks like I'll have to put up with some stuff if I make it there haha.
hahahhaha there is definitely stuff to put up with! But worth it! :)
Nicki, thanks for your video I love it was very nice and Original. I am ChileanAmerican leavening in USA.y me GUSTÓ mucho tu VIDEO.Un abrazo
Thank you so much!! 💙💙
The USA needs more leavening...so many "fruitcakes" running around.
Great video! very educational....one very little detail Nicki mentioned a few time DNI - some people might wonder what is that. Is the National Document that shows that you are a resident/citizen of Argentina.
Thank you so much for mentioning that Roland. Unfortunately without a DNI, foreigners are excluded from a lot of things!
Finally, a well presented video about BA. Moving on to your other video sobre dinero next. Thank you for taking the tiempo to post.💯
Hi Wayne! Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! :)
Your channel is probably one of the most thorough I've seen. This is my second time in Argentina. I just arrived in Mendoza after living in Palermo for 4 months. I'll be in Mendoza for 4-6 months. Everything you've said is very accurate
Wow, what a compliment. Thank you so much! :) I hope you have the best time in Mendoza; I really loved it there.
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff and lastly, today is our first Sunday here in Mendoza. I had a whole day planned with my dog and I, but the entire city is shut down! The streets are empty! Ugh!
@@Sofi361-s5i haha sounds about right for a Sunday. If you’re looking for movement in Mendoza on a Sunday, head over to Aristides Villanueva! Or home up to Cerro de La Gloria! :)
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff I was on Aristides last night and a few days ago. Yesterday we spent the day at Parque San Martin. Maybe I'll give Cerro de Lar Gloria a try. Thanks for the suggestions!
@@NickiPostsTravelStuff Quick question, did you go to any co-working or outdoor cafes to work from while you were here? I saw Starbucks, but is it safe to work outside with your laptop?
i loved your videos because i can practice my listening .. thanks you are beatifull
Thank you
I could listen to you all day - gracias :-)
Haha thank you, Marve!!
Wow! So comprehensive. Loved the retornable tip
Very well done - learned some new ones! These tips cover a lot of ground, and not just the superficial. Thanks!
You're welcome, David. So glad to know the tips helped and you learned something new! :)
Thanks you sososososo much for all tour details !! Really really helpfull
Wow !! Very very detailed / useful/ practical information are in this video !! Thank you so much !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🇦🇷💕💞
Hey, I finally made it down to Argentina. Thanks for all the help with your videos. Hope things are good with you.
Yayyy I’m so happy to hear that, Andy! I hope you’ll love it!!! 💜
Awesome!! Video Nickiiiii, I have been to USA, UK, and Europe to Australia. now I have plans to visit South America & Africa. good to know all the stuff you mentioned thanks a lot.
I hope you have a great trip! :)
Thank Nicki, I have been wanting to visit Argentina.
Great Tips. We’ve never been there, so much useful information there. That’s great with the returning your bottle, much better for recycling! Right we’re coming just for the dogs!! What a brilliant overview video - cheers 🍻
Hey thank you so much! The dogs are a definite benefit! :) I hope you'll make it to Argentina one day!
I am an Argentinian, and I have lived in the US since 1984- Going back to visit my family after 10 years and I am seriously lost on the many changes regarding the money ( Dollar Exchange) your tip from Western Union and the card for the " colectivos/buses "and subways is fabulous, Thank you. Tap water is the only thing used there, never had a problem. Thank you...
If you're watching this video, that probably means you're coming to Argentina soon. Check out this video to help you understand the financial situation a bit more: ruclips.net/video/bkQ5Qhgaj3s/видео.html
@rosela candy Hi Rosela, thank you so much for your support. To be honest, I have not seen a lot of people walking their cats in Argentina, so I can't say it's "normal," but I don't think there would be a problem if you wanted to do it! :)
@rosela candy You're welcome! :)
have you tried a walking safari in Botswana ,have you been to South Africa, Kenya,,Masai mara ,Tanzania a walking tour of the Serengeti
@@chrisbennett6260 Unfortunately no. I went to Zanzibar many years ago, but did not have the chance to do a safari.
@rosela candy hi Rosela, I made a whole video about housing. Just check my video page! :)
Amazing Tipps! 👌👌👌😍 Thank you very much for sharing!! Greetings from Barcelona 👍❤☺🇪🇸
Thank you so much! ❤️
I'm heading to BA for a week in May 2023. Looking forward to it.
Amazing, I hope you have the best time ever!!!! :)
Excellent information! This was very helpful!
So glad to hear! Thanks for watching:)
Thanks! This is one of the better vlogs I've seen on this wonderful city. Especially that you tell travelers not to compare it to Paris. It is Buenos Aires. Also the blue has been 1 to 300 for almost forever and it's best to bring in cash.
Thank you for the accurate and affectionate description. Just one thing, only liter beer exchanges the bottle, wine is not returnable.
this was so helpful!!
Oh great, so glad to great that!! :)
Thanks for sharing. I’m going in December. 🎉🎉
Will arive in Argentina at the 2nd of March. You video was very helpfull. Now i am a western union customer.
Oh great, have the best trip!!
Your videos are just incredibly helpful!! Full of information... I love them!!!
Regarding regional or long distance buses schedule, I would suggest using sites like Plataforma 10. Also, keep in mind that bus schedules only come online with a month in advance aproximately. So, if you need to check a bus schedule for later than that, I'd say, check the schedule for the same day of the week you're planning to travel, but within the next month. Most bus companies keep the same schedule for same days. For instance, you will be traveling on a Thursday but in three months time, do a search for any Thursday within the next month. It can happen that they change it, but I've been doing this for years now and it works most of the times.
I hope this works!!
Thank you so much, Eva!! :) And thank you for the great tip!
You provide a great service. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Jane! :)
Thank you so much for your video! It is so helpful and interesting! 👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much 💕 Glad it was helpful!! :)
Thank you for sharing. Very interesting tips
Excellent Video Thank you!
Very good, very true.
Thank you! I've been in Argentina for three over two months,--and your info has helped me make it a great trip. Anyway,--that directional problem with google maps is exactly what happens,--it's counter intuitive. Anywa,--I've paid in dollars and Euros on this trip,--and received the Blue dollar rate,--and even got change back. It's hilarious,--because even at a feria. Good Job!
I'm from ARG. You are great!!! all tips are excellent!! Small detail, you can get free water in a restaurant. You have to ask for "una jarra de agua de la casa" , a jar of water from the restaurant.
Rapi Pago!!! Brilliant… Thanks so much!
You got it! :)
I loved your videos there are very informative in every aspect! well done!
Great Job Travel Enjoy Argentina 🇦🇷
Thanks Todd! :)
1:53 When the website says "Elegí la fecha", that is Argentinian Spanish imperative for "choose the date". However, since "elegí" is the simple past of choose in Spain's Spanish, Google translator did it wrong and translated "I chose the date".
Hi Nicki, my name is Anna and I am new to your channel. I am loving your videos. I am planning to visit Argentina probably in December for the first time. Your videos have been extremely helpful. I am trying to decide what places to visit in 2 weeks. I am planning to stay in Buenos Aires for a week...it looks like my kind of place, museums, history, comida rica, markets, artesanias....I get so excited when visiting a new country....Saludos
Hi Anna! I'm so glad that you found the channel! :) Enjoy BA; it sounds like your kind of place for sure! :)
Diciembre hace mucho calor!!! Prepárete
@@areleolp00 Un muy buen tip!! :)
Argentina is the same today as it was 54years ago when I live there this lady is right on about Argentina if nothing else enjoy the Tango on the streets 😂😂😂😂
Very thorough
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Finally a street smart post! Thanks for sharing. It's nice to see a video of someone who actually has some good experience with travel :-)
Discounts on drinking the same thing? Yes! We learned how different Spanish can be from being in Mexico, so that makes sense. Is this Paris??? Sube card seems like a life safer. Learned a lot about how money works there from your video! Where's the salt?! Great tips and video!!
Hahha discounts yes, but that also means you have to store old bottles in your house until the next time you wan to buy another bottle of something! Sube card does make things so much easier, and so does the salt. I need it, dammit! :)
Spanish in Argentina is as different from Mexico as English from England is different from the USA.
There's also actually a cool custom to leave a couple beer bottles for the next tenant of the apartment
Thank you for making such a great video. It provides an interesting perspective.. More importantly, it made me realize how different of an experience to prepare and research for.
Hi Earl! Thank you so much for watching. You definitely do have to prepare for Argentina travel in a way that is totally different to many other places. But it's still worth it! :) I hope you'll enjoy!
Great info! Thank you. 😊
Great job! Thanks for so many eye-opening tips. I will be in BsAs in January and find everything so daunting... basically because everything has changed so much. Like other people here have said, learning more gives me confidence on what to look out for. GRACIAS! 🌼🌿
Things have changed SO MUCH! I’m really happy to hear that this video has given you more confidence about your trip though! I love to hear that!
Thanks for video keep going 🤠 greeting from Morocco
so many useful information you shared! thanks thanks thanks a lot nicki!
Thank you so much. I'm really glad it helped! :)
super amazing information , it saved my life, thank you Nicki.