Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
couraging contact with Argentines. Homestays change regularly. Tourist offices in many
smaller towns or cities often maintain lists of such accommodations, so ask.
PRACTICALITIES
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Addr
ddresses In Argentine addresses, the word localrefers to a suite or office. If an
address has 's/n' - short for sin numero(without number) - the address has no
street number.
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Lauunddry Affordable lavanderíasare widely available in Argentina.
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NNewspapers Argentina's biggest papers are centrist Clarín(
www.clarin.com
),
conservative La Nación(
www.lanacion.com.ar
) and lefty Página 12
(
www.pagina12.com.ar
). The English-language daily is Buenos Aires Herald
(
www.buenosairesherald.com
). The Argentina Independent
(
www.argentinaindependent.com
) is an excellent English-language online newspa-
per.
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PPhotograpphy Many photo stores can affordably transfer images from your digital
camera to CD; you can also get them printed out. Old-fashioned print and slide film
are available, as is developing.
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Radio
dio In Buenos Aires tune in to FM 92.7 for 24-hour tango, FM 98.3 for Argen-
tine rock and FM 98.7 for Argentine folk music.
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SSmookiing Smoking bans differ by province. In Buenos Aires smoking is banned in
most enclosed public spaces, including the majority of bars, restaurants and public
transportation.
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Weigh
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Courses
Argentina is a hot destination in which to learn Spanish. Most opportunities for Spanish-
language instruction are based in Buenos Aires, though larger cities such as Mendoza
and Córdoba are also excellent.
Tango classes are hugely popular in Buenos Aires, where cooking classes - both for
Argentine and international cuisine - are also available.
Asking fellow travelers for recommendations is the best way to pick a good institute or
tango and cooking classes that cater to your needs.
