Buenos Aires Tip Sheet

[StrayLight]

1. The chica tips are very good. After reading it, I think I can go to a club or private apartment and navigate my way to the great promised land. I didn't have that feeling before reading it. Of course, it could always have more info, but as it stands it's a very good starter document.

2. I wouldn't worry at all about listing restaurants. Never in my life -- anywhere in the world outside of Paris -- have I stumbled across as many good restaurants as I have in Buenos Aires. Finding them is part of the charm of Buenos Aires, and I wouldn't waste valuable "chica tip" space on the eating tips. Pussy trumps food any day of the week.

Thanks for putting it all together,

SL

[Party BMW]

Dear fellow mongers.

As for anything we do, we must plan first. Especiallly if you are planning a trip to Buenos Aires. These are two steps I normally do before going to chica land.

1. Plan a chica budget. Ask, how many chicas can I have? Vary between quantity and quality. During the day visit apartments, cafe's, and call escorts for the cheap sex (quantity) Then at night visit the more expensive clubs (quality) Pace yourself, so you don't run out of girl money before the trip is over.

2. Plan for escorts. Do your research at home. Make a catalog of the girls you want from the escort sites. Go through the thousands listed, cut and paste pictures to a word document with their name, phone number, and services provided. Catalog and list of at least 20 that you like. When in Argentina, some will not be available, but you can go to the next on the list.

[Dickhead]

La Chacra defines "tourist trap." That is the place on Córdoba around the corner from Exedra with the stuffed cow out front. Food is mediocre and prices are ridiculous. Petting the cow is fun, though.

[Hotman 666]

As an occasional visitor to B.A (around twice a year for the last 10 years or so. I believe that a lot of first time visitors would stay "somewhere central."

Therefore I think that La Chacra and Estancia should be included in the list of Restaraunts as both are a good intro to "typical" Argentinian food.

Also Cabana Las Lilias on Puerto Madero is also one of my favourites. Although not cheap by local standards the quality is good and seens to be frequented by a good mix of locals and visitors! I saw former president Menem's wife and daughter there on one Sunday lunchtime last year.

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Hi Hotman 666,

I appreciate your suggestions, but...

I don't know La Chacra, but Estancia and especially Cabana las Lilas are flaming tourist places, and in my tip sheet I was trying not to promote tourist traps and instead provide some restaurant options that are more authentic. That's also why I opted to list some restaurants that weren't in el Centro.

Thanks,

Jackson

[Jackson]

The Buenos Aires Tip Sheet now available for review.

Buenos Aires Tip Sheet

[Dickhead]

Bullshit. It's a rip off and is a round about way of doing things the "American" or "British" way with measuring devices and such. Here in BA we like a nice healthy pour straight from the bottle.

Where is "Lord Jim", so we can avoid it?

[PhilBeaux]

Perhaps it would be a good idea to explain the peculiar "Bottle Marking" custom that certain bars use to determine your bar tab. Lord Jim does this and some guys may think it's a rip off even though it is quite practical.

[StrayLight]

If the tip shit is for a newbie, it might be helpful to include the general protocol at the clubs...Also, the range of prices may be helpful. Such as, microcenter, pay anywhere from 125-275. Recoleta anywhere between 200-300. Affaire 175-200. Blacks 400-600 pesos, etc.

I agree. Although I've been coming to Argentina for a while, the mongering scene is new to me. I am clueless as to how to go about it at the clubs, the private apartments, the cafes, etc. Generally accepted protocols and prices would be great.

SL

[Hunt99]

Keep in mind that there is one legitimate bank which operates at Ezieza, Banco de la Nacion Argentina, and the exchange rate for banknotes is the same there as at other legitimate institutions in downtown Buenos Aires. The small exchange kiosks should be avoided as ripoffs, of course.

[Out for Flesh]

Money: avoid the cambio's on the airport. Use your ATM card.

I would say: unless for some reason your trip is (partially) payed by your company. If taxis, hotel bills, etc. Are reimbursed to you after the trip, then a change bill showing an unrealistically high rate (but, in any case, real! Will help you to get some additional money in your pocket when you're back at home. That's not cheating, as you have spent that money on the hobby, which has made you happier and your duties smoother. Only that they wouldn't understand that at the company HQs.:-)

[El Grandote]

Hey Bob remember that night you introduced me to the floating casino? Man what a night that was. I can't wait to get back there for some gambling and chica chasing as well. Hey do you remember the lime green pants chica from Exedra? Well this is what she look like right before I fucked the hell out of her. She was a great fuck but a terrible liar, too bad I had to kick her to the curb.

EG

[Rockin Bob]

I'd think about including the floating casino at Porto Madero under the non-mongering activities. Gambling is another one of those fun things that's illegal back in a large part of the USA, so maybe some US visitors would like the opportunity.

[Leygreen]

Jackson.

How about some the other non mongering BA ideas, especially if you only have a couple of days.

Tick a box for tango at the Gardel, shopping at Florida, the Rox tour, etc.

Top 3 resturantes, bars & clubs (pro & non pro)

Just a suggestion.

Cheers

[El Aleman]

The Piegari CO2 refers to is the one I call "Vitello re Dolce". And I second the idea of mentioning Shampoo. Yes, and mention the 2 or 3 WYSIWYG web sites.

In the general section maybe a list of 4 - 5 chica friendly hotels.

I can see on the other hand the concern, that the whole thing gets too big, and that at the end some selection has to be made just to keep the guide in some size. I would suggest to try to get it onto 4 letter (or A4, for us Europeans) siized pages, including one page of maps, as a. Pdf file that can be printed 2 sided onto 2 sheets. So to say the gentleman's appendix to your trustworthy travel guide.

El Alemán

[Amantelondres]

It's not the steak house, good though that is too. Walking down Talcahuano from Santa Fe towards Cordoba, it's on the right hand side some 30 metres before Cordoba. Trust me, it does exist, and they're happy to accept threesomes (unlike e. G. Horizonte) I should know! It was the scene of the crime with a certain lady who has been the subject of much debate on this forum!