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    Passport Lost, What do i need to bring to appointment in embassy?

    Also take pic on your cell of pic page and info page.
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    Nyc Public Library ebooks apply online

    Google says it does! It also works with Kindle
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    Nyc Public Library ebooks apply online

    The Libby app does same for any library! All free! Either a book or audiobook
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    Selecting an eSim for data only

    I did get a Claro SIM card today. I brought a credit card so I paid for it for it with cc. She asked cash or cc, so this branch seemed to take cash too!
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    Selecting an eSim for data only

    I am visiting from USA and have an Airalo esim. I got the global esim and not the Latin America region esim. I traveled all over South America on this trip. There is no Argentina only esim and global was much cheaper than Latin America esim for some reason?!?! I wouldn’t say it was great...
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    Coffee Chat on TUESDAY, Jan 9 at MAWII in Palermo

    I will be there. Visiting first time since 2019. Here for a month. Happy New Year!
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    Western Union money transfer

    What are cambios trading at?
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    Airalo

    I used it in Europe too. It was easier than using multiple sims for each country and you didn’t have to fool with an actual SIM card But esim for Argentina are much more expensive for some reason.
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    Foreign credit cards purchases at MEP rate

    https://www.afar.com/magazine/argentina-adds-another-exchange-rate-for-tourists-only?utm_campaign=tw_fb&utm_content=1668029520&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR19BByn4aH31h1jNfBR5O-_JDDtatR6vwF_AFq-_dHVhqGK5ey8msVHCO4 Is this working? Or still better to use WU?
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    Safe to visit?

    Thanks! What is best rate these days? So you are saying no ATM, no going to a bank there to exchange? So when I get there, then transfer via western union? I have never used Western Union in USA or Argentina Sorry Steve, I sent this before I saw your reply
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    Safe to visit?

    I am thinking of visiting at start of New Year! I am vaxed and boosted. I have been to BA a couple times before and like to stay in Palermo. Are most things open? Will I feel safe health wise? Coming from USA, do I need a Covid test in addition to proof of vaccination? I know I will...
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    Exchanging money while visiting Buenos Aires

    Unless you are needing big amounts, ATM is good.
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