Che, Taxi!
There is a lot of muss and fuss in guide books about taxis in Argentina. Where and when to be cautious when hailing the famous bumblebee colored cabs. But from this experienced traveler I have to say, its mostly just hype. Most cab drivers are fairly honest and won’t take you for too long of a ride. It goes without saying you may get ‘stuck’ behind a bus for several blocks increasing the fair and very obnoxious non-Spanish speaking Americans are sure to get the long way around – yet, most people have no problem.
Hailing a cab on the street you’re sure to get a legitimate taxi, its coming home from the airport when you need to be careful. Just be sure and agree to a price ahead of time before leaving Ezeiza and heading into Buenos Aires. This can get you really bad otherwise. In other cases, just have a general idea of where you’re headed and you’ll be fine. Keep an eye on the meter and enjoy the scenery. Like I said, the guide book hype is mostly just that – hype.
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