Planning first trip to Argentina. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 5 days
Tips appreciated.
Argentina — hotel recommendations near the action
Started by PortlandPaul · 19 Mar 2026 · 1106 views
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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25 Mar 2026 at 21:37
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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25 Mar 2026 at 23:45
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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27 Mar 2026 at 13:12
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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This matches my experience. Argentina is great value.
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27 Mar 2026 at 22:12
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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