Does anyone knows how is the real situation in Argentina to travel around, and particulary Buenos Aires?
Official press is such a filter...;-))

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Originally posted by scuerda:
Does anyone knows how is the real situation in Argentina to travel around, and particulary Buenos Aires?
Official press is such a filter...;-))

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Argentina is living a political crisis but you should not be afraid of traveling around as nothing happens to tourist neither the rest of the people. I went there and stayed at a lovable hotel in BA (hostel inn www.hostel-inn.com)near downtown and I had a great time. dont miss argentina because of stupid news published by press that only want to sell papers
Take care

They are living hard times but anyway there is no caos. They had problems in December but these days the country is quiet.
Bye

Argentina Public Announcement
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
May 29, 2002

The security situation in Argentina continues to improve. However, the
effects of the ongoing Argentine economic crisis subject residents and,
occasionally, visitors alike to financial restrictions, delays and other
inconveniences. This Public Announcement supersedes the Public Announcement
of February 28, 2002, and it expires on September 28, 2002.

Public demonstrations are common, but usually non-violent, although
demonstrators sometimes block streets. There have been no reports of
injuries to U.S. citizens related to the crisis. Financial sector
difficulties and trade restrictions may occasionally affect access to
banking and ATM machines. ATM machines in Argentina accept most U.S. ATM
cards, but will only dispense Argentine pesos.

The Department of State urges U.S. citizens considering travel to Argentina,
or already present there, to monitor media reports for current information
on developing situations and to avoid areas where large groups have
gathered. To obtain updated security information, please contact the U.S.
Embassy by calling (011) (54) (11) 5777-4533/34, or via e-mail at
buenosaires-acs@state.gov. For further general information regarding travel
to Argentina, travelers should consult the Department of State Internet
site at http://travel.state.gov, which includes the latest Consular
Information Sheet for Argentina.