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We haven't heard from YASMIN in awhile, so before we get into a lengthy debate of Cristina vs. Macri and all that, I'd like to know why these visitors want to stay in San Telmo and if they have a accommodation reservation they can change. If not, there's no point in all this back and forth and...

I also would not bike regularly and any great distance in BA, and definitely not with your kids. Drivers are just too unreliable. We lived with our child near the Belgrano R train station and used the train far more than the subway. The Collegiales train stop on that same Mitre line is only...

The staying power of this question on the forum gives me a little joy in these crazy times so I’m doing my part to keep the post alive even though I have no idea of an answer...we all miss different things from home! Good luck in the search!!!

I couldn't agree more, particularly when describing the core of what causes so many of the problems in Argentina. Everyone expects they are going to be screwed over by others, unless they are in their core group. Therefore, screwing people over themselves seems justified.

Before I immediately echo the "Are you sure you wanna do that?!?" sentiment, why don't you tell us, why Argentina? That way, we may be able to help you better with getting a foothold in (currently, super crazy and definitely getting crazier) Argentina, or recommending an alternative country for...

By all means (even a lower sales price, although it will benefit and be easier for both parties), complete the transaction without involving Argentine accounts!

I forget sometimes that many expats on this forum weren’t in Argentina in 2001 and some may not even know what happened then to the economy and the people. The government will force you to convert and keep your money in pesos which will be devalued. They will restrict your access to them...

I’m not sure exactly what is going on but just don’t be surprised when it gets worse. Yes, they will take your dollars, force you to change them into pesos, devalue them and then limit how much you can take out. See 2001. Plus, Cristina is coming back. It’s all coming back. Prepare yourself.

I agree about Peru, the food is amazing. Still, not sure I would want to live there, especially since Lima is crazy. Chilean culture and vibes of the people don’t draw me in at all. Uruguay too sleepy and you need three flights to get there. Easier international connections are a plus as...

Anyone remember the old David Hasselhoff "Vamos a la Playa" commercials from back in the day? Argentina really does love to repeat history!

I have no idea what is the answer to your question, but I do want to hear your story...

I am sorry to say that I don’t think the world media is in overdrive over Argentina. I’m currently out of the country, and despite my subscription to relevant news alerts on my phone, I only heard about the latest controls when a friend in BsAs texted me about them. One more problem with...

It seems that every country makes their own parameters that make a hotel qualify for a certain star rating. In the US, it's more focused around luxury level, which is very different than in South America and Europe, where it seems to be more linked to amenities.

Interesting assessment above. Nonetheless, it is indeed an embarrassment to the IMF, but what most people in the general public will remember is that it is an embarrassment to Argentina. Again. Argentina seems to have (nearly) all the tools to get it together. Despite all the reasons I know...

One question would be is whether you have plans to return to Argentina in the future? Therefore, if you get dinged by immigration and denied entry (or fined if you overstay the days limit), do you really care? You sound like a genuine tourist to me, so that gives you a certain amount of...

When you get your finger back on the Bs As pulse, please share the beat with all of us so we may also buy up luxury properties at a discount! (Crickets)

I have no love for Macri, but the return of Cristina is a disaster. Many of us on this site lived through the whole Kirchner merry go round era the first time around and look where Argentina ended up. The cycle begins anew...sad.

If you want to be in the city proper and not in an American school, Belgrano Day School is an excellent bilingual school. There are many other excellent schools in that neighborhood (Belgrano R) as well. A search on this site will pull up years of recommendations.

From all of this back and forth, it’s safe to say that the answer to the OP is “no.” Many of us believe that what you call people does matter and is an indicator of respect, no matter where you are from and where you are living now.

How am I censoring? I’m asking that people be thoughtful and sensitive in the language they use when referring to others. That’s just being a decent human being. The fact that this post has gotten more defensive replies that anything in the past year is baffling to me. The world, even...