I am going to Buenos Aires in November for 2 weeks with my 14 year old
daughter. We lived there in 1997, and are going back to visit her school
mates, and to see everything again. We will be staying in Palermo and
maybe in Recoleta.
When I lived there, I know I dressed so that I didn't stick out like a
sore thumb. But after 6 years of being back in the states, I've forgotten
how to dress. Do women go out in blue jeans at all? Dressier shorts?
I'd like to minimize looking like a tourist as much as I can, but I also
don't want to pack a ton of clothes.
Is it still fairly safe in the city at night (we used to walk around our
neighborhood, Palermo, after dark, even with the kids, although we always
avoided parks)? How about taxis? Can we take a taxi in the city, or should
I be pretty careful about them? (We will be riding the subway, but there
could be times I will want to take a taxi, too). I'd like to take her
to go see a Tango Show, and I recall getting out late from the ones we
would go see.
We both speak spanish, but I'm sure our American accent will be strong now.
Also, any ideas on some gifts to bring for 8th graders, and parents? (We
used to bring Barbies & other toys in from the states for birthday gifts,
but I don't think that will work anymore 8^)
Thanks!
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