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Just had the joy :rolleyes: of dealing with a local express service. Here's my experience (so far) in a nutshell. Any advice & opinions appreciated! (I had help from an Argentinian friend with this, for his Spanish is of course way better than mine). Also: I'm here as a tourist & intend to...

I'm here as a tourist, travelling South America. Just had a second hand item for my motorcycle sent over from Europe, value: 100 Euros, shipping cost: 80 Euros. The courier company now wants 700 Pesos import tax from me. (100% –*I was more expecting something like 50%!) Reason for claiming that...

Hi, I want to go to Montevideo, by ferry / buquebus. I remember being at the harbour near Retiro once, when I saw a huge queue of people for boarding the ferries. How much time should I allow for boarding? Is 1h enough? Also: Prices via Colonia are a lot cheaper. Is the ferry-2-bus transfer...

Hi, Does anyone know where I can get a yellow fever vaccination in Buenos Aires? I'm just travelling through, but heard it's available for free somewhere. Also: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination if I want to enter Paraguay or Uruguay? Thanks!

Hi, What's the best/cheapest way to get flights to neighbouring countries (Chile/Paraguay/Bolivia)? Online? Local travel agent? (If so; can you recommend a good travel agent in BA central?) Thanks!

Hi, I'm here as a tourist & need 2 things sent into Argentina. The first is from Europe, new goods, value €100, sent by DHL from Germany. How likely is it I've got to pay import duty for that (Retiro? Ezeiza?) The second parcel is to be sent from Brazil. It's not sent yet, but I'd need it...