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It is safe to come to Buenos Aires. We have been here the past 2 weeks. You wouldn't know any protests are going on unless you see it on TV. I wouldn't advice to go to these areas of protest and you will be perfectly fine.

I also ate here a few nights ago with my friends. It was very good. Very affordable for the quality of food. Portions weren't huge like some places but it was very good. Our bill was similar to @Darksider415 for the food but we got a few bottles of affordable wine so spent a little bit more...

WU rate today is 1,244 pesos to $1 dollar.

Thank you all for your good advice. Having a good time here in BA.

Two weeks into my stay, I've observed some shortages: COFFEE: If your accommodation has a drip or percolator, bring your own coffee. Most available here is "café torrado," roasted with sugar, which can be an acquired taste (and is illegal in most places worldwide). Specialty roasted coffee from...

What has happened to the Cartoneros? We've just arrived in Buenos Aires, staying in the Recoleta area, and haven't encountered any Cartoneros so far. Is there a possibility that the government has prohibited their activities? I sincerely hope this isn't the case. For those unfamiliar with the...

Thanks all! Is it advisable to use roaming when relying on mobile data (4G/5G) without WiFi in general?

Hello. I'll be in Buenos Aires next week, and I've come across recommendations in a few sources suggesting the use of a VPN on my iPhone for security reasons in Argentina. Is this advice accurate? I'm not sure why the risk would be higher here... If it is necessary, are there any specific VPNs...