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    Tourist questions : Cash for three weeks in BA?

    Check our alvear icon hotel. Bar menu prices https://alvearicon.com/en/restaurant-bar/crystal-bar-puerto-madero/
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    Macbook repair suggestions

    Any good experiences with macbook repair in zona norte or Nunez? Need a place to help recover possible water damage.
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    Best Fernet Brands to Try

    That was a great post I've not been a fan if fernet, but after reading this, I feel I need to give it another shot!
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    Entering Argentina without a cell phone/cell service

    Print paper copies of everything. I don't recall needing a tracing app. You'll just have to fill everything out on computer before leaving.
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    Argentina Entry Covid Test Requirments

    Note the test I found was U$150 per person. Most were $200 up to 299 for rapid PCR. Makes the $6500 pesos at Diagnóstico Maipu seem like a steal
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    Argentina Entry Covid Test Requirments

    Returned yesterday from Atl via Mia. American Airlines looked at negative PCR results And DDJJ on my phone when we got boarding pass checked bags. Upon arrival at EZE, the pilot announced that someone from Ministry of Health would be checking our DDJJ when we declared, but that never occurred...
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    Argentina Entry Covid Test Requirments

    I got PCR test with appt at diagnóstico maipu last Monday the 27th. Scheduled on the 26th. There were 4 other cars while there.
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    Covid test - returning to USA

    My experience was the airline asked at check in at EZE. No check upon arrival into US. But this was Nov 16
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    Guinness in argentina

    https://www.clarin.com/gourmet/cerveza-guinness-fabrica-primera-vez-argentina-planta-pilar_0_LuDRoWJdW.html Life just got a little better here! Guinness to be made in Pilar and sold in cans at most supermarkets for $220. Then bottles to follow and later draught at bars.
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    Buying Health Insurance Online

    For about U$90 month you can get a basic Swiss medical plan and be covered. Just pay it all year. Also amex covers you if 100+ miles from home, check your card, might be an option for a backup.
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    Quality/Speed of internet

    Speed used to be a big concern 10 years ago. A few years back fibertel seemed to up the speeds and no issues since.
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    When I re-enter Argentina with my new iPhone, will the aduana charge me

    I learned my lesson. After airline hit me w fee plus tax, I paid about the same just buying here. Maybe got a newer model but wasn't worth it.
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    When I re-enter Argentina with my new iPhone, will the aduana charge me

    Apparently some have had store create a fake, lower invoice, often in Miami where they might understand this craziness. Just what a few people told me.
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    When I re-enter Argentina with my new iPhone, will the aduana charge me

    I got caught bringing in a new bicycle a few years back. I was surprised the Aduana agent quickly pulled up a page with the sales price, about equal to what I had paid. He responded to my pleas of not having pesos or local account by pulling out a remote posnet, said they accepted amex...
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    Inverter Air conditioners with heating and cooling

    When it comes to inverter air conditioner vs conventional, main difference is inverter ACs allow continuous regulation of temperature (compressor motor speed is controlled). ... As a result, inverter ACs are said to be more energy-efficient. These can have a 30-50% better efficiency than...
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    DHL for US passport

    Went today. They confirmed you have to go in person.
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    DHL for US passport

    Before visiting the US embassy for a passport renewal, one has to visit the nearby DHL on Cabildo to pay for the return shipping and get shipping label. Has anyone had luck completing this online? I'd like to save a trip there.
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    Reduced flight schedules and current entry / exit requirements

    I think we'll see a choripan like vaccines for votes soon
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    Luxury cars in Buenos Aires

    Those are right. About 2x US
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    Luxury cars in Buenos Aires

    Look on autos.com.ar for prices for used luxury cars. They are just silly if you're coming from US. The wealthy here can and do afford them. Guess when you sell, the price is still high, so it's not so crazy? No one has mentioned very wealthy are often connected to govt directly or thru...
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