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Hi all, I guess this is a luxury problem, but as we are planning on selling our apartment in Patagonia, we will probably be paid a pile of USD100 notes, which we need to get to Europe in some form without much costs nor excessive risks. The money is 'white' and there is no need to hide it, we...

Hi all, I want to sell some camera lenses but have never used Mercado Libre. Did any of you use it to sell expensive goods and what are your experiences? - How much are the total costs? - How did you get the money? - How are you sure you got paid/how can you make sure the buyer gets the gear...

I have read all car import threads, but all are 5 years or older and I wondered about my specific situation and the current status: - I can buy US-registered car (RV) this winter (the vehicle will be in Chile) - Value/costs might be about USD $20k, though I can negotiate the papers down to less...

Not sure if this is a local or Patagonian issue, but we just got the yearly bill for the monitored alarma service we use for our apartment. It was 2300 pesos 2 years ago, 3800 pesos last year and now they want $7200. This is insane, especially if you check the USD value over the years. It...

Hi all, if anybody's interested in some skiing or other outdoors activities this winter and spring, we still have some dates available in June, July and August. Though it is already more than half full. Skiing season on Chapelco.com starts 18th June (depending on snow of course), and Chapelco...

Well, definitely better than Baghdad.

Hello everybody, I am quite confused about the current situation I am in (aren't we all?) and wondered if anybody could shed some light. I applied a few weeks ago for my permanent residency as I am married to an Argentine citizen. When on the way to the appointment we got checked at a police...

Hi all, besides driving to Iguazo to see the falls and the Esteros de Ibera and a road trip in general, we also want to fly from Foz du Iguazu to Europe. At this moment tickets are about half price compared to EZE, so a big difference for a family of 4... Anyway, I wondered if anybody has ever...

Hi, has anybody recently (past few years) driven to Iguazu? How was it, any recommendations? I would love to get to know the North east a bit more, but read that the Ruta 14 was notorious for corrupt cops stopping you every few miles. Having a Gringo gace of course equates me with a driving...

Hi, Patagonian country boy will be heading to BsAs for a few days coming month. I have read several articles about the closed door restaurants, but most focus on 700pesos+ venues that are not so secret, but rather just exclusive. I do like the idea of dining in a chef's house, and have some...

Hi all, as my mother will be visiting this spring (November), I need to get her a ticket. She is Euopean and will come with a friend. We live in San Martin de los Andes. It seems impossible to book a flight straight to our airport (CPC), or even Bariloche or Neuquen on sites like Kayak.com...

Hi all, I am still wondering about contruction our own house in Patagonia. Here in San Martin de Los Andes, there are few 'lotes' left as the town is naturally (mountains and lake) and politically (limits on construction) protected against limitless growth. It would be possible to share a lote...

Hi all, I have been lurking during the 3 years I have been living in wonderful and interesting Argentina. Married to an Argentine woman, 1 kid and one more on the way. Though I rarely visit BsAs, this forum is the best source of useful info and less useful but interesting opinions. I run my...