There are a few streets that look like Paris. But go a little further and the buildings suddenly change to 1950s ugly.
Besides the airfare being so high, visiting here isn't so bad. You can rent a nice apartment very inexpensively. You can eat out and see the sights without going broke.
Only thing is. You have to be careful that you don't loose your cell phone, your camera, or your purse. There is a crime epidemic going on. If you are driving a car and stop at a light, be sure to have your doors locked. If not, young boys at the intersection open your door and will take your cell phone it is on the seat. Don't send a text message at the bus stop. Someone could easily run by and snatch your phone while you are holding it.
People are desperate.... Middle class people say its the immigration. Argentina has an open immigration policy regarding other South American countries. The kids at the stop lights don't necessarily look like immigrants. They are generally from the huge population of unemployed or underemployed that live next to bridges or in parks. People are so poor, and prices are so high. It must be pretty bad in Peru, and similar places for people to want to come here to work.
To be truthful, Buenos Aires isn't so beautiful anymore.
photo by A.C. Villagomez
1 comment:
Hey, I agree with you, Buenos Aires is not what it was some years ago, but you can still find some attractions that are unique. Last year I went to Argentina and visited the National Reserve and the botanical garden. I was staying in an apartment in buenos aires which was in Palermo and that is one of the best neighborhoods. The truth is, that you need to know where to go and be careful if you are a tourist.
Mark
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