Learning how to get around Buenos Aires was no easy task. Our first foray into public transportation was on our first full day in the city. We had successfully coordinated to meet up with our friend Emily at Plaza Italia in Palermo. Now the struggle was, how do we get to Palermo?
There are many methods of transportation in Buenos Aires, so at the hostel, we decided to ask the front desk their recommendation and they said that we could take the colectivo (bus) or a taxi. The colectivo would only cost 2.50 pesos (about $0.80 for the both of us) or if we decided to take a taxi, it would cost 25 pesos (about $8.30). We opted for the colectivo, after all, we are on a budget. We had heard that the colectivo only takes coins and that coins are difficult to come by and we did not have that many coins yet. So, nervous about the pending experience, we confirmed with the attendant at the hostel that it was okay if we have the exact amount, just not all in coins.
 This is the bus we take every day |
Somewhere, something was lost in translation.
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