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Hi there, I have to travel to Cordoba next week. Can anyone recommend a nice B&B or hotel in the city? I contacted two places listed in my Lonely Planet guide, but they didn't answer me! I am looking for maybe two-three stars-- so affordable, clean, and safe, but not super-luxurious. One...

From my readings on the consulate website, they take credit cards as well as USD. I would confirm the information!! ~ Jenn

Hi all, I recently came back from a trip to Brazil with many left over reales. Anyone have any tips about where to get the best exchange rate? (I went to Itau this morning and waited 40 minutes, and still no one called my number... but I do know Itau is one option. Looking for others!)...

Hi all, I am flying to Santiago de Chile in three weeks. It appears that U.S. citizens need a visa to enter Chile. The information on the consulate web-page is not entirely clear. On the hand, it appears that we can simply buy the visa in the airport when we land. On the other hand, the...

Hi all, I need to choose a meet-up point for some friends near the Plaza Serrano in Palermo. I was thinking just a coffeeshop would do... ...but while I know area, I never rememed place or street names! There's a bookstore nearby that has a coffeeshop inside-- does anyone remember the...

When I first traveled to Argentina, in 2005, a little bottle of water in the kiosko near my house (in Palermo, on Scalabrini Ortiz) was about 50-75 centavos. In 2007, it was about 1.50. Now, 2.50-3 pesos. I see inflation the most in these basic goods and services. Another example-- laveraps...

Hi all, I have a one-year Sport Club membership that I started on April 1, but am leaving Argentina the end of August. For those of you new to the area, SportClub is an American-Style gym with several locations in the city: http://www.sportclub.com.ar/. The "sede" (location) I use, on...

Sorry to be a late responder-- I will try and make it this afternoon as well. ~ Jenn

Hi all, I bought my round-trip ticket here on American Airlines, with a departure date within 90 days (in case I was asked upon arrival to show my return). I just went to Montevideo, and renewed my visa for another 90 days, making me good in Argentina until the end of August. I plan to...

Hi all, I am planning to head to Montevideo on Thursday with my partner, but we are still deciding which schedule we want to travel on. We do want to take the direct ferry offered by Buquebus. (not the ferry to Colonia with bus to Montevideo package). Do I need to worry about the ferry...

Dear Ex-Pats, My partner and I will be visiting Mendoza for a few days in May. We will not be renting a car, and so we are hoping to take a wine tour from Mendoza capital. Can anyone suggest companies that they have used before, which were reasonably priced and with which they had a good...

Hi Michelle, There aren't any hard-and-fast rules to this "expat women's thing"-- the dinners grew out of an earlier thread on this forum, where a woman posted that she wanted to make some female friends. I will say that, at the last dinner, the women who attended did not bring their...

Hi, This restaurant was recommended by Kate, another woman organizing the dinner. I just called them-- they said the price for a main course ranges from $27 pesos to $40 pesos, depending on the dish. They said that a person ordering an entrada (appetizer), main course, and dessert, can...

Hi ladies, This message follows from an earlier thread, which was "Hoping to Make Some Female Friends." Many women in the 20s, 30s, and 40s, including both singles and not-singles, responded enthusiastically. The group had a great meeting in early April. Kate, Emma, and I have decided our...

Hi all, I have to mail documents to the US that contain secure financial information (they have to be the originals; no scans or faxes). I am a bit nervous about doing so, as they contain information that could allow someone to steal my identity. They also need to arrive by May 1. Are...

Right, sorry-- I was typing hastily. I meant the Brazilian visa that is required for U.S. citizens. :) Jenn

Hi all, I have to fly to Rio de Janeiro for a conference. My understanding is that I need to have my flights and hotels reserved before going to apply for the U.S. visa. Can anyone recommend any websites where one can by reliable, safe, and affordable flights to Brazil? By reliable, I...

Hello, Regarding this Sunday's St. Patrick's Day Run on March 22: I have never run with the Hash House Harriers before, but I think I should try! Is anyone interested in traveling together from Capital Federal? We could meet-up in the train station... ~ Jenn

Hi ladies, Sorry to have missed you tonight! I didn't arrive home until 8:30 pm, and was just too wiped to journey from San Telmo (lame, I know). Look forward to meeting everyone at another time. ~ Jenn

I could probably make tonight at 8 pm, but no promises! I have a deadline tomorrow (Monday), but am close to finishing my work... Where is AcaBar? Or the other locations that were mentioned? ~ Jenn