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You have to go to the Brazilian embassy in BA (which is in Barrio Norte) with your application, some passport photos, and proof of where you're going to stay (a hotel reservation, this is essential, even if you make one and cancel it after you get the visa). They'll send you to the bank to pay...

Hi, has anyone heard of any collective houses in BA for young people? Something like Moishe House (http://moishehouse.org/about.asp), which has a house in Villa Crespo. Except for that you have to be Jewish -- is there one for international young people? Artists? Activists? Most cities in the...

MizzMarr, I was living in Argentina last year, 2010. I know there has been some inflation since then, but I was in Argentina this past January where I paid 300 for a month for a great room in a private house in Nunez, and again in June where I rented a studio apartment in Villa Devoto for 1000...

Hi boluda! (haha) I'm in a VERY similar situation to you -- 23, about to graduate, planning on moving to BA in january or february 2012 to stay at least two years, and with a porteno boyfriend :) So we should meet up when we get there, if either of us remembers this conversation 5 months from...

UADE is the best business school in Argentina. This is where future corporate leaders go. UBA is the best, but very marxist, so obviously not inclined toward business. The other small private institutions are ok, but seen as places where mommy and daddy can buy a degree for their hijo, and the...

In another response to the original poster, I just want to counter some of the incredible negativity that is so typical of this thread. Of course it's possible to meet a great Argentinian guy. You have to be social, put yourself out there, take risks, and be able to laugh at yourself and see it...

Hi it's me again! The blog mentioned in the previous post has actually MOVED to a new address: http://besuquear.wordpress.com Come visit us there! Besos :)

hey everyone, I just started a new blog about cross-cultural relationships -love, hookups, dating - in Argentina, especially in BA between Americans/Europeans and Argentines. Please check it out and tell me what you think, I need feedback! http://besuquear.wordpress.com/

hey everyone, I just started a new blog about cross-cultural relationships -love, hookups, dating - in Argentina, especially in BA between Americans/Europeans and Argentines. Please check it out and tell me what you think, I need feedback! http://besuquear.wordpress.com/