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I linked to the same nymag write up on tipping, through Grub Street. It says it all, no excuses!

IMO, the final word on the tipping question. I know in Argentina, 20% isn’t the norm, so let’s substitute with 10%. http://www.grubstreet.com/2019/04/how-to-tip.html#_ga=2.125009994.1941316334.1555017283-668103445.1555017283

Although it wouldn’t surprise me to hear that visitors or perma-tourists from certain countries were being targeted, is there any evidence that this is the case? We mostly hear on this forum about situations involving visitors or expats from “western” countries. In this particular case, when...

Agreed. I wonder what Argentina gains and loses (particularly financially) due to this crackdown. Since they turned a blind eye for so many years to the perma-tourists, they must have thought it was a boon to the economy or worth it to be considered an expat hot spot.

More information please. Was it someone who had entered and exited multiple times, seemingly on visa runs? Or someone who overstayed?

I love both as well, but for your group I would say Bariloche area, although I would stay in Villa La Angostura and drive around to see the different lakes, towns and mountain scenery. If you want to spend the night in Chile, you can drive over the Andes (gorgeous!) and stay in the costal town...

You definitely won’t be able to travel with four cats unless there are four people traveling. I also don’t think they would all be able to be on the same flight. They are pretty strict.

This erroneous story got so much traction recently...I don’t know why the correct info isn’t getting out there.

How much time is left of your three months? Winter Is Coming. Unless you can use and hide an electric blanket somewhere, I think you're SOL. If you have no contract and haven't prepaid (unless it's a total deal), I would move.

I tip most everywhere, and in Argentina, around 8–10%. I used to wait tables, and once you’ve worked for tips, you’ll always be a good tipper. It’s just a good/right thing to do. Plus, I’m from the US and it seems that the only consistently good reputation we have as foreigners is that A) we...

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I agree 100% with the first part of your post. I've also spent plenty of time scrubbing my own toilet, working lousy jobs and saving money so I can hire someone to clean my place. However, my understanding from the OP (which focused on a nanny, but the issues of a maid also can apply) is...

Obviously I don’t know your exact situation, but to me the difference in paying “in negro” in Argentina vs the States is that I literally don’t know anyone in the States who has a full-time house cleaner/maid. In the US, it’s overwhelmingly more freelance-style/independent contractor (with a...

I’ll likely get attacked for this comment, but my experience has mostly been that foreigners come to Argentina and realize they can afford to have regular domestic help and suddenly they have/need a full time employee (who’s often being paid under the table). They’re freaked out but convinced...

I’m sorry to say that many people I know here (and most of them are Argentine) have been sued by nannies and maids. It’s just too easy to do and the employer almost always loses. I think one of the keys is to not be overly friendly or generous. It can make you appear like a rich foreigner AKA...

As long as you don’t go between Christmas and the end of January, it can be quite lovely. There’s a nice drive up to Punta del Diablo, which we actually preferred.

Definitelu Definitely look at AirBnB. Especially since you won’t be in the highest season, I would anticipate that some owners will be happy to negotiate a lower rate for a long term stay. That way you won’t have to deal with any of the insanity of setting up your own apartment. For 3-6...

Welcome to Argentina! Always have cash!!

This news is a true loss. What a special and unique place. I hope it’s only temporary.

Only drive if you can stand about 20 hours of pampa followed by two or three scenic hours. And then you will move heaven and earth to abandon your car somewhere and fly back. Just my two cents ;)