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There is a reason that there are Police on almost every block ;). I'm just speaking based on what I've heard from Argentinians, born and raised in this city. Go ahead and find out for yourself but if you want my advice it isn't the best area in terms of safety

Palermo Belgrano and Recoleta are nice areas but can be a little more expensive than usual. Villa Crespo and certain parts of Almagro are very similar yet lower in price Try Craigslist and AirBNB for apartments Palermo and San Telmo have tonnes of expats (San Telmo is shady after dark) Not...

Hello all I have a HSBC account (UK) and so far in BA I have tried to withdraw money from hsbc and Santander. Both have a 280 peso charge no matter the size of the transaction :( any tips on where the best place would be to withdraw for a British bank card? Many thanks

Hello all Will there be an issue if my girlfriend were to send me money from her Argentine bank account to my U.K. bank account through western union? Read some stories about people experiencing difficulties and was wondering if anyone could shed any light on the situation from past experiences...

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Out of interest, why is it better to come by bus rather than take the boat? And also should I do this even when I first come to Argentina? Or just when I am returning from holidays in Brazil, Mexico etc?

Phew, thanks a lot Sam, reassuring to know :)

Hello all I am planning on moving to BA this year to stay with my girlfriend(who is Argentinian). I’m not sure on the exact amount of time I will be there for, however I am assuming it will be just under 1 year. We are planning to leave Argentina multiple times to go on holiday to Mexico...