For those who went or are there.

Is there anything you wish you would of known before you took the trip? And what would you do differently the second time with that knowledge?

I'd learn some spanish before I got there.

God reading this thread makes me want to go back so bad

We should probably talk about the ATM limits currently in place for Gringos?

The Govt/banks (each blame each other) have limited foreigners to a max of 320 pesos per withdrawal. It's a huge PITA, as it takes upto 6 days for me to withdraw my rent money each month. Also the repeated withdrawal fee rape I am suffering is making me feel all dirty and used.

My former house-mates were able to withdraw 1000s of pesos at a time via their US Citibank account from a Citibank ATM here right up until they left recently. So if you're thinking of spending any time here I'd definetely get yourself a Citibank account setup before you get here.

Or bring as much currency as you dare? All banks will change USD/Euros at decent rates (don't forget your passport when doing this, Ipod also recommended for the obligatory 30min wait in line). Only bank I know of that changes British pounds is 'Banco Piano'.

Oh yeah - Mercers annual global cost of living survey was published yesterday, Buenos Aires came in at 138th of 143 cities.

SHIPIT.

Would it be a good idea to bring a ton of US dollars instead of relying on ATM withdrawals?

Will HSBC ATm's allow HSBC customers to take out more than that?

I'm pretty sure HSBC acount holders have the same problem, though maybe someone else here who actually has a non-Argy HSBC account could confirm.

http://www.escapeartist.com/efam/200...ticle_atm.html for more on the whens and whys.

Bringing as much cash as you feel comfortable holding is definitely wise.

I have an ATM card from a small credit union in the US and I am able to withdraw a maximum of 1560 pesos every day. I have to do it in three transactions (600+600+360) and the limit is the same no matter what ATM I use.

why is it only citibank customers that get around it?

Classes when I get to BA or Rosetta Stone now?

I was able to withdraw up to 2500 pesos daily with my Citibank debit card at Citibank ATMs. I believe the 300 peso withdrawal limit problem is mainly with Visa debit cards, regardless of the bank, but i'm not 100% on that. Citibank debit cards are Mastercards and i never heard anyone having a problem with Mastercards. Another benefit of using a Citibank debit card at Citibank ATMs is that they only charge for the exchange on the currency, no additional service charges from the ATM or bank.

both?

If i were to do it again i would certainly get as many Spanish lessons in as i could before i went. It will make your life a lot easier when you first arrive, and you will have a lot more fun in the early part of your trip. English is not spoken nearly as much as i was first led to believe.

Hey, I just got down here on Monday and would love to meet up with some 2+2ers/join the dinner club or whatever. PM me.....drinks on me. Peace.

What Airport do people fly into? Travel sites are coming up with Buenos Aires (BUE), Ministro Pistarini (EZE), and Jorge Newbery (AEP).