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  1. carioca

    Newcomer Taxis in BA

    I'm not entirely sure if it's just my perception, so I want to share my experience with taxis in Buenos Aires. In other Latin American countries, when you take a taxi, you usually ask the driver how much it will cost to reach your destination. This provides an opportunity to discuss the price a...
  2. Mady

    Newcomer Taxis in BA with Family - safe? 2024

    Hello, During our stay in Buenos Aires with our two children, I came across advice in online forums suggesting that it's advisable to hire taxis from the kiosks after customs to avoid potential scams. I'm curious about the process for hiring taxis within the city. How does one go about it? Do...
  3. earlyretirement

    Newcomer Getting around in Buenos Aires with Taxis & Ride Share Apps (Uber, DiDi and Cabify)

    Buenos Aires ride share apps work very well. Taxis are also totally safe to take no matter where you hail them from. Just keep in mind that while not common, you can get a taxi meter that is rigged and moves faster. I've taken tens of thousands of taxis in Buenos Aires the past 21+ years and...
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