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Hi everyone, I need to transport some frozen items from Buenos Aires back to Vancouver next week. I checked with the airline and I'm allowed to check 2.5kg of dry ice. Does anyone know where I could purchase some, preferably near Palermo? Thanks.

Given that the unofficial exchange rate looks to be somewhere around 6.5 to 1 for USD, I was wondering what ways exists to basically make a profit off of selling USD. For example, if someone were to come for a visit and show up with $9,999 USD (I believe $10,000 is the limit at which you have...

Here's the announcement: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-18/imf-to-put-argentina-on-path-toward-censure-over-economic-data.html

I am trying to make some homemade margaritas this weekend, and apparently I need triple sec - anyone know where I can find it in BsAs? I checked two supermercados, but I couldn't find any. Thanks.

I'm heading to Brazil next week, and I'll be going to a birthday party for a female friend of mine, late 20s in age. Can anyone recommend any gifts I can buy here in Argentina that would be sort of unique? Thanks.

I was thinking about seeing an opera while in BsAs this time. After frequenting the Teatro Colón site though, it looks like certain sections of seats are for women only or for men only. Just curious what the motivation is for this? I'm a bit hesitant to buy some tickets because I'm worried...

I'm in Palermo Soho, and I understand there are some courts nearby on Costa Rica? Anyone have any experience playing or taking lessons there? I haven't played in about ten years (I was never any good), but I wouldn't mind taking some refresher lessons just to get back into it. Thanks.

Any native english speakers than are trying to learn spanish want to meet up sometime and practice speaking in spanish? I'm anxious to start practicing, but I think it would be useful to also get in some practice with other people who are also learning. Let me know, thanks!

I spent three months here last year, and while I heard of lots of crime, I never witnessed any first hand. Today I was walking close to the Plaza Italia subte station when I heard a pile of people screaming. At first I thought someone had been hit by a car, but then I saw some guy running and...

Can anyone recommend a private spanish teacher that is in/near the Palermo Soho area? Thanks!

I just went down to Movistar to get a SIM for my iPhone 4, and they told me that not only do they not have any microSIMs, but they also don't have any normal SIMs for a few days. Are there any pay as you go type plans with data at any of the other providers? I'm anxious to get my phone working...

I know there is a bank that everyone uses on the arrival side after clearing customs, but does anyone know if there's a similar bank on the departures side? I'd like to convert some pesos into USD while I leave tomorrow. If not, I assume I can just go to the one on the arrivals side before...

Stupid question, but are there any sorts of noise bylaws in Buenos Aires? The place that I'm renting has a suite underneath me, and they've been renovating it. But it's constant, loud noise, going on 14 to 16 hours a day. I've emailed my landlord about it, but he's completely ignored my...

I had a prescription for Ativan from back in Canada to help with anxiety on airplanes. Unfortunately it's almost out, and I still have a lot of flying left to do before I go home. I went through other posts, and some people said that some farmacies will let you buy medication if you bring in...

I'm heading back to North America shortly, and will be picking up an iPad 2 when I land. So I'm selling my 32GB WiFi iPad with the black Apple case, plus a charging cable and a 10W USB plug adapter. $600 USD. If you're interested drop me a line, I'm in Palermo.

I'm leaving BsAs in two weeks, and was just curious if it's possible to exchange pesos into USD at EZE airport somewhere (on the departure side)? Also, how much should I set aside for fees (I was told there is an exit fee?) and what-not for EZE? I'm trying not to take out too much money in...

I'm heading to Iguazu falls from Feb 18th until Feb 20. If anyone else will be there, drop me a message and maybe we can meet up for food or drink. Thanks!

I need to mail a few pages back to Canada from Buenos Aires. I looked at FedEx, but don't really want to pay $40 USD. So I'm thinking of using normal airmail. Where does one go to mail something like that? Someone mentioned some of the locoturios offer mail services? Thanks.

I have a legal document I need to print, sign and mail back to Canada. Can anyone suggest a good place to have it printed? I've been told the local internet kiosks sometimes do printing. Anyone know where one is that does? Also, what's the best way to get a legal document back to North...

I'm finally at the point where I need to do some laundry. I've seen a few lavadoro's around but am not entirely sure how they work. I'm told you just walk in with a bag (any bag?) of clothes and they'll wash + fold them for you? My spanish is pretty weak - can anyone give me a few phrases...