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    Hiking The The 4 Mountain Huts Trekking Traverse (Bariloche)

    The route isn't technical (during the summer) so no ropes or protection needed. The section between Refugio Jakob and Laguna Negra has a section of scrambling and it is advised to only attempt it in good weather conditions and in the direction Refugio Jakob to Laguna Negra and not the other way...
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    Hiking The The 4 Mountain Huts Trekking Traverse (Bariloche)

    That route is called the Nahuel Huapi Traverse. Check out my (non commercial) website: http:www.trekbariloche.com it should have all the information you are looking for. It's much more up to date and comprehensive than the www.clubandino.org website. If you have any further questions after...
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    What To Do With My Money?

    xoom is for folks with an account in the USA. Have a look at: https://azimo.com/en
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    Gas Oven - High Temp (?)

    When I purchased my apartment there was some old broken durlock (Placa De Yeso) screwed to the side of the cabinets as insulation. I just purchased a new durlock board and made a proper job if it. A sheet of durlock will only set you back about AR$ 75
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    Dollar Blue And Argentine Bank Accounts Used Abroad

    now it's a 35% tax
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    Places To Stay In Bariloche, El Bolson, Etc.

    Don't book anything just yet! The snow is terrible, or I should say there is very little snow. It's probably one of the worst years in Bariloche for a while. Hasn't been possible to ski to the base yet this year. I assume the other resorts in the area are the same...? Bariloche...
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    Obra Social For Monotributo

    Thanks, it's a while since I've been mistaken for a 20 years old! I'm actually 39!
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    Obra Social For Monotributo

    I believe OSDE (Medicus, Swiss Medica etc) are more of a 'plan de salud privada' than an Obra Social, that's why they charge a fortune for their plans, members of this forum seem to be paying $1000's per month - I pay just $150 per month. You can associate with OSDE etc. as a monotributo and you...
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    Obra Social For Monotributo

    NOTE: I live in Bariloche. As a monotributo I believe you an choose the Obra Social you want. I have been with http://www.ospesalud.com.ar/ for the last 5 years. They are the obra social for the petrol industry - I have nothing to do with the petrol industry! I live in Bariloche and have had...
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    Recommendations For Ski Trip With Kids

    Not much snow in Bariloche at the moment and Cerro Catedral has been as hard as ice for the last week (and one chair lift derailed...) Cerro catedral have got their act together with snow making this year, and the beginners slopes at the base (with magic carpets) have good artificial snow...
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    Aerolíneas Plane In Close Call At Barcelona Airport

    this is the best bit "Aerolíneas asegura que "no hubo una situación de riesgo en ningún momento"" http://www.clarin.com/sociedad/Investigan-incidente-aviones-Barcelona_0_1170483344.html
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    Is There A Kelley Blue Book Equivelant Here?

    dont know what a kelly blue book is, but it you are looking for the values of used cars in Argentina: http://www.cca.org.ar/descargas/precios/Autos.pdf
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    Ruta 40 Paved?

    I personally don't know the answer but the following may help: http://www.ahoracalafate.com.ar/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=17460:ruta-40-faltan-250-km-para-completar-la-pavimentacion-en-santa-cruz&catid=40:regionales&Itemid=112 You can look up each section here to see if it is...
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    Form To Fill Out Before Getting Packages At Retiro

    I have no personal experience of this: I doubt it makes any difference if the package is a gift,otherwise anyone could just purchase something online and send it to themselves and say it was a gift to avoid paying the taxes....??? Some background reading and links...
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    Fleeing Buenos Aires

    I'm sure I read somewhere in the past that you can terminate a rental contact after the first 6 months. just googled and found this... On this site (http://www.protectora.org.ar/economia-y-finanzas/consejos-fundamentales-para-alquilar-una-vivienda-familiar/6342/) it says: "Causas de...
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    Graffiti Is A Crime In The Capital Federal

    Written a few years ago but an interesting article: http://www.livescience.com/7599-graffiti-triggers-crime-littering.html
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    Graffiti Is A Crime In The Capital Federal

    Do you have graffiti on the building where you live? Would you welcome graffiti on the building where you live?
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    Graffiti Is A Crime In The Capital Federal

    I live in Bariloche and I hate graffiti, I think its a great reflection on the state of society, one in the way it shows the youth don't respect private property and two that businesses don't even make an effort to pain over it. I live near 2 big businesses in Bariloche, a 5* Hotel that has...
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    Where To Advertise For Expats?

    For short term furnished rentals: Flipkey by Tripadvisor listings charge 3%, https://secure.flipk...om/freelisting/ "Pay us only when you get paid–just 3% of each confirmed booking" AirBNB also charges the property owner 3% per booking but also charges the guest a booking fee of up to 12%...
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    Help Understanding Flight Booking

    so many resolutions!!!! but you said: What are resolutions: Res. 3455 Adelanto del Impuesto a las Ganancias o sobre los Bienes Personales Res. 3550 Operaciones en moneda extranjera para gastos de turismo y/o compras al o en el exterior. Adelanto de impuestos If 'impuesto' in spanish means...
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