Buenos Aires Other Types Of Accommodations

Home exchange offers various types of homes (houses, apartments, condominiums, villas) and the opportunity to live like a native. For more information, contact HomeExchange.com Inc., P.O. Box 787, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, USA (☎+1-310 798 3864 or toll-free 800-877-8723; www.homeexchange.com) or Intervac International Home Exchange (☎54 011 4711 3622; www.intervac.com).

Hospitality clubs link their members with individuals or families abroad who are willing to host travelers for free or for a small fee to promote cultural exchange and general good karma. In exchange, members usually must be willing to host travelers in their own homes; a small fee may also be required. The Hospitality Club (www.hospitalityclub.org) is a good place to start. Servas (www.servas.org) is an established, more formal, peace-based organization, and requires a fee and an interview to join. An Internet search will find many similar organizations, some of which cater to special interests (e.g., women, GLBT travelers, or members of certain professions). As always, use common sense when planning to stay with or host someone you do not know.

Long-Term Accommodations

Travelers planning to stay in Buenos Aires for extended periods of time may find it most cost-effective to rent an apartment. The average price for a BA apartment or studio runs around US$500-800 per month. To get your search started, try visiting the following listings websites: www.bytargentina.com, www.inmuebles.clarin.com, and www.segundamano.com.ar.