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    Collecting Tax Refunda-- Do you need the goods?

    Hi, I once heard for any goods that you buy in Argentina tax free, for which you will collect the taxes back at the arport, that you need to have these goods with you at the time of recollecting the taxes. In other words, that the tax refund folks could ask to see the goods-- so you shouldn't...
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    Harry Potter: subtitles or dubbed?

    Hi all, Does anyone know if the new Harry Potter movie is shown dubbed, or with subtitles? I want to go and see it, but I just cannot imagine the characters speaking in different voices! :) Jenn
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    sports medicine specialist?

    Hi all, I am an amateur athlete/very active person (classical ballet, yoga, running, gym multiple times a week), and have recently hurt my knee-- a new injury for me. In the states, I would look for a sports medicine specialist or orthopedist. Can anyone recommend such a person for Buenos...
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    ExPat Book Exchange - This weekend?

    Hi all, I have some English language books on my shelf, that need new homes. I have some non-fiction, some trashy fiction, and some more intelligent fiction. :) Is there interest in having an ExPat Book Exchange this weekend? I am thinking something very casual-- we can all meet up at a...
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    nice B&B or hotel in Cordoba (with WiFi)?

    Hi there, I have to travel to Cordoba next week. Can anyone recommend a nice B&B or hotel in the city? I contacted two places listed in my Lonely Planet guide, but they didn't answer me! I am looking for maybe two-three stars-- so affordable, clean, and safe, but not super-luxurious. One...
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    changing Brazilian reales to Argentine pesos

    Hi all, I recently came back from a trip to Brazil with many left over reales. Anyone have any tips about where to get the best exchange rate? (I went to Itau this morning and waited 40 minutes, and still no one called my number... but I do know Itau is one option. Looking for others!)...
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    U.S. Citizens need visa for Chile?

    Hi all, I am flying to Santiago de Chile in three weeks. It appears that U.S. citizens need a visa to enter Chile. The information on the consulate web-page is not entirely clear. On the hand, it appears that we can simply buy the visa in the airport when we land. On the other hand, the...
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    Coffeeshop in Palermo Viejo-- please suggest

    Hi all, I need to choose a meet-up point for some friends near the Plaza Serrano in Palermo. I was thinking just a coffeeshop would do... ...but while I know area, I never rememed place or street names! There's a bookstore nearby that has a coffeeshop inside-- does anyone remember the...
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    SportClub membership available August 27

    Hi all, I have a one-year Sport Club membership that I started on April 1, but am leaving Argentina the end of August. For those of you new to the area, SportClub is an American-Style gym with several locations in the city: http://www.sportclub.com.ar/. The "sede" (location) I use, on...
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    Leaving Argentina on a One-way Ticket

    Hi all, I bought my round-trip ticket here on American Airlines, with a departure date within 90 days (in case I was asked upon arrival to show my return). I just went to Montevideo, and renewed my visa for another 90 days, making me good in Argentina until the end of August. I plan to...
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    Buquebus to Montevideo -- reservations??

    Hi all, I am planning to head to Montevideo on Thursday with my partner, but we are still deciding which schedule we want to travel on. We do want to take the direct ferry offered by Buquebus. (not the ferry to Colonia with bus to Montevideo package). Do I need to worry about the ferry...
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    Recommend Wine Tours in Mendoza?

    Dear Ex-Pats, My partner and I will be visiting Mendoza for a few days in May. We will not be renting a car, and so we are hoping to take a wine tour from Mendoza capital. Can anyone suggest companies that they have used before, which were reasonably priced and with which they had a good...
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    ExPat Women -- Dinner Sunday Night

    Hi ladies, This message follows from an earlier thread, which was "Hoping to Make Some Female Friends." Many women in the 20s, 30s, and 40s, including both singles and not-singles, responded enthusiastically. The group had a great meeting in early April. Kate, Emma, and I have decided our...
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    secure mail servie to US

    Hi all, I have to mail documents to the US that contain secure financial information (they have to be the originals; no scans or faxes). I am a bit nervous about doing so, as they contain information that could allow someone to steal my identity. They also need to arrive by May 1. Are...
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    Flights to Brazil

    Hi all, I have to fly to Rio de Janeiro for a conference. My understanding is that I need to have my flights and hotels reserved before going to apply for the U.S. visa. Can anyone recommend any websites where one can by reliable, safe, and affordable flights to Brazil? By reliable, I...
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    Doctor for Physical Aptitude Certificate?

    Hi all, I am trying to join a gym here in Buenos Aires. Can anyone please refer me to a doctor who can perform the necessary "physical aptitude test"? I will go anywhere in the city and pay cash. "Deseperately Seeking Exercise," Jenn
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    Gyms/Yoga Studios in San Telmo Area

    Hello all, I am recently arrived to Argentina-- this is my third time living here, but my first time living in the San Telmo area. Can anyone recommend a good ("north-American" style) gym and/or a yoga studio in either San Telmo or Montserrat? It need not be fancy, but decent is hoped for...
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