Shopping Paradise

Shopping
Following the devaluation of the peso, shopping in Argentina is extremely good value. In fact, Buenos Aries is a global shopper’s paradise.

From folkloric art work to brand name products such us Gucci and Boss, you will find high quality goods at incredible prices. Buenos Airs is full of malls, markets and boutiques where you can find high quality hand made products made out of silver, gold, or leather. In addition to the fantastic antique shops which you won’t want to miss.

Can you imagine buying a high quality hand-made and measured to suit leather jacket 50% cheaper than a comparable one in the US?

Prices are excellent for international travelers. Shoes, beautiful handbags and luggage in the latest fashion by young local designers at incredible low prices.

Going out
Even thought the exchange rate is 1/3, the cost of going out to great restaurants for a superlative meal could cost you almost 1/6 comparing to a similar banquet in the US.

Argentine cuisine is highly influenced by European cuisine. But, beef and steaks are what distinguish Argentinean cuisine from the rest of the world. In addition, wines are excellent, worldwide recognize and inexpensive.

Currency (04/07):
£1.00=AR$ 6.13
U$S1.00=AR$3.10
€1.00=AR$4.14

Public Transportation
Taxi across town costs about U$S 8.
Subway costs about 25 cents per ride.
Bus 30 cents per ride.

Movie Theater
U$S 6 per tkt.

Payment Methods
Major credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs are available.
Traveler’s checks are accepted, but better received in US Dollars.
Cash is preferred as a payment method.

Tax Return
At the airport, before leaving the country, you can recover the 21% of the value paid in concept of sales taxes / VAT, four each item paid + $ 70 (per invoice). Look for shops that carry the TAX FREE logo in their windows. Tax Free Shopping is a service provided by Global Refund.