The most beautiful small town I have seen is Pigüé. In Saavedra Partido in the south west of Buenos Aires province. If I ever wanted to live outside of CABA, that's where I would go.
Make sure the 100 dollar bills are large face with the blue strip. In perfect condition. Even a broken corner will get a bill rejected or have less value. No small bills in dollars.
The aji molido here is not hot. Whether its old or made from non hot chilies, it is definitely not spicy. I buy fresh chilies and make my own hot sauce.
I pay my consorcio bill every month with cash at the ATM. The ATM will not accept the new 2000 peso note. I have little hope for it accepting the 10,000 peso note anytime soon.