Hi -

Going to Buenos Aires in August - can anyone let me know of good tips while there - like the water - is it ok to drink or better to drink bottled water. Any unusual laws I should know about - interesting places to see - fun things to do - things to watch out for?
Thanks.

The water is OK in BA, but, JIC, I would drink only mineral water. My favorite is Villavicencio.

No really unusual laws that I can think of, except the fact that car drivers act as if they had the right of way, even when the light is red for them! Just kidding, but look twice, both ways, when you cross the street, no matter what color the light is. LOL!!!

About the rest, I'm afraid I have to suggest some research. There is a lot of useful info in this forum.

Have a great time in our town.

If you use the search function on here you will find tons of useful info. If you type in Buenos Aires or BA you will find a wealth of info.

I live in Buenos Aires and just in case never drink regular water, always bottled ones.
Regarding things to watch out, here is a link to a forum which I've just commented on regarding safety in our city. You will also find a link to a blog you may find useful:
http://www.fodors.com/community/sout...enos-aires.cfm

Another tip, if you take taxis they charge in pesos, NEVER in dollars. That's a nasty thing some drivers do to tourists.
We don't tend to tip taxi drivers, you can just round off (example: the ride is $8.60 pesos, you pay $9 or $10 pesos)
At restaurants and cafes the tip is not included in the ticket, so you leave some on the table before you go, usually 10%
Other precautions? As in any big city, watch out your purse-bag, don't wear expensive things
San Telmo is not a very safe district, don't walk around late
Recoleta, Barrio Norte and Palermo are safer (they are more upscale areas), but you should always be careful
During weekends you can visit the Pink House which is open to see the amazing architecture inside
If there is anything else we can help you feel free to let us know! There are many other forums with really useful info so keep on doing your research! Have a nice trip!

We drink Ecco agua con gas and sin gas. You can also get Nestle bottled water, pure with no minerals.
The water here just doesn't taste very good, but it is fine, won't make you sick. I use tap water to make coffee and tea and to cook, just don't drink it. But I didn't drink water in the states either ..

Casa Rosada has tours , go to the Evita Museum also and it will be fun for you to see Casa Rosada in the old films they show at the museum. Have lunch in the museum after, it is a beautiful old mansion and the cafe is lovely.

At the Pink House the only area always open to public is the Museum, but due to our country's bicentenary, during weekends when our President is not working the 'granaderos' take you into a guided tour. You will be able to see the recently opened Argentine women's room (with pictures of the most important argentinian women), the Patio of honour with palm trees, the beautiful stairs, the White Room where the most important goverment functions take place, the President's lift, and other rooms. If you are interested here is the link with the complete descriptions http://www.casarosada.gov.ar/index.p...=135&Itemid=75