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Here's what I do... this probably only applies to Canadians and people from certain European countries (Scandinavia for example) that have 100% free full medical coverage. I buy a special kind of travel insurance that is about as all-encompassing as it gets... if I need to see a doctor or go to...

Do you mean 'the latter' as in doing the VISA extension you did 3 times in 4 years? Does that imply they would prefer a person to do the Uruguay trip instead? Thanks for helping out... much appreciated of course.

I'll probably never give up my Canadian citizenship based solely on the fact I am guaranteed a good pension and free medical coverage for the rest of my life.

Wow.. ok that almost seems too good to be true (*like the saying goes "If it sounds too good to be true... it probably is"). But I'm starting to actually believe this could be an exception to that old saying! If that's the case then I'm in a situation where I can stay here basically forever if I...

Thank you so far to everyone here for all the helpful advice. Here is one more scenario I am concerned about regarding all this. Let's say I stay here in BA for a year or whatever without ever setting foot in Uruguay... and I want to go back to Canada for a visit, but then return to BA again...

Thanks for the reply. So let me get this straight.... If I decide to stay here in BA for years even as a perma-tourist... don't bother going to Uruguay every 90 days for the visa renewal... if/when I finally decide to leave Argentina... they just ask for the fine and don't arrest you for...

Hi, My apologies if this question has been definitively answered in this forum somewhere previously (*I have read many, many threads on this here.. but none seemed to unequivocally answer this question). Should I go to Uruguay every 90 days to get a new tourist visa... or is it better to just...

Hi, I am currently located in Recoleta and just wondering if there are normal laundromat's somewhere close by where I can wash my own clothes vs. dropping them off for someone else to do the work? Yesterday it cost me roughly $12 USD for a load of laundry that would have cost me maybe $5 at a...

When I came to Argentina from Canada last week nobody in either country said anything to me whatsoever... when I arrived in BA at the airport all Argentine customs did was ask for my entry fee, then they stamped my passport for the full 90 days and said have a nice stay!

Ok.. my prior engagement tonight has been postponed until tomorrow now. Is anyone up for a beer tonight? It doesn't have to be to watch a game either... frankly I'd rather sit outside on a patio somewhere in this heat lol. Let me know :) cheers

I just looked up Casa Bar on Google Earth..lol... it's a 2 minute walk from my flat! Just off the corner of Sante Fe and Rodriguez Pena. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g312741-d1154481-Reviews-Casa_Bar-Buenos_Aires_Capital_Federal_District.html

Hi argsteve... nice to meet you too. Believe it or not I found a bar once in Seoul, Korea of all places that showed NHL games... so I know if that's possible, pretty much anything is :) I live 2 minutes from the Alamo... a bit of a gong show that place... what is the Casa Bar like? Where is it...

Hi again... nice to meet you all :) Syngirl --> The weather wasn't too bad back in Van last week when I left but I just heard a big cold snap is setting in and they think it will break records for freezing temperatures! Time to break out the parka and toque! DmBailey --> Sure, I'd love to go...

Hello, My name is Robert and I just moved to BA from Vancouver, Canada. I am a professional web designer, IT consultant, SEO specialist and e-commerce builder with over 12 years of experience and a long track record of success. I am offering my services to anyone who is looking for the skill...

PS - I am up for going for a beer at a pub etc. sometime if anyone is interested. I am 42, single, straight and love rock music!

Hello, I just moved here 4 days ago from Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada). Living in Recoleta and trying to get to know the city better and hopefully meet some locals and expats. Is there anywhere in BA to go watch NHL ice hockey games from North America? Salute