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I'm in a similar boat as OP. Has anyone here successfully sent thousands of USD (in pesos) from an Arg bank account to a US account using Western Union/ MoneyGram? That's how I got the money here in the first place but I've never tried sending it back. That said I'm looking to sell a 2012...

When flying to Buenos Aires from Jujuy in July of 2021 after having spent over a year on a tourist visa (which kept being automatically extended by migraciones during the pandemic) but was now expired, a security guard at the Jujuy airport checked my passport and started questioning me on how I...

Nice, good to know since I live in NOA. Cheers!

Did you end up buying anything/ learn anything along the way? I'm trying to decide whether to try one of the national brands or buy a Breville/Delonghi/Gaggia back in the US and lug it back. The updated La Valente Olivia models look very cool but I can't find any reviews from coffee nerds.

I I'm also looking for a US accountant with knowledge of residency rules (specifically for ex California residents now living abroad full time)

Banco Macro works, it's the best here in NOA

American owned airlines essentially have to let you bring guitars and other instruments as carry ons - you may have to insist a little at the gate and they may try to have you check it through, but I've brought an acoustic and a jazzmaster as carry on on American Airlines flights from the US to...

Yes agreed- I'm speaking to my Argentine lawyer today and will find out...

Thanks for the responses. Yes the Bitcoin wallet would be mine. But the issue of taxes etc is certainly a concern.

My understanding is that Martillero Publicos function like real estate agents in that they're selling/ 'auctioning' the property to the person who will pay the most for it. From what I understand, the Martillero has a service/person that will give me USD in cash in exchange from bitcoin on...

Has anyone extracted USD with bitcoin in Argentina to be able to buy property? The seller's martillero publico I'm working with seems to have a way to extract in Argentina and seems like the best way by far to bring in USD. Thanks in advance for any tips!

Similar question here- I'll be entering on a tourist visa later this month with a guitar worth 1200 usd and a flute and won't have cash to pay taxes with WU/blue rate if needed. Does anyone think I'll have a problem if I claim I'm a tourist? I'm thinking of getting a Buquebus ticket to Uruguay...

I've used Google Fi in Arg for two years with no issues- though I'm on a shared family plan with family in the US

I recommend Google Fi (not Google voice) - I just have my US number on Google Fi (Unlimited calls and texts to the US) and have cell service all over Argentina / in virtually all counties. I use WhatsApp in Argentina for local communication with friends and businesses etc. If I need to make a...

I can't guarantee anything, but I believe if you cancel before they debit it, then they won't charge you. I cancelled a debit card transfer last week shortly after I had sent it and never was charged, but had the same question as you.

When browsing rentals on Zonaprop etc, the more luxury listings are in USD. If one rents the property, what exchange rate is used to convert to ARS (official or blue)?

Ooh good question -- the US embassy's site (https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/) only specifies 'air borders', but perhaps that's because they're assuming US citizens are coming from the US. Going to do some more digging... Also, based on this doc...

I've been completely considering the Santa Cruz de las Sierras option-- but I think I'd have to get special permission to enter Bolivia *legally* via land (land border is currently closed even though US tourists are allowed in via air travel with PCR) because I imagine I'd have problems with...

Thanks for the advice @rickulivi, good to know -- I live in Jujuy which is why I need to get more notice so I can plan my 18 hour drive down to BA plus COVID test

With Friday's news of the reduced entry capacity has anyone with July flights gotten any info from airlines? I had my June 15th AA flight to DFW cancelled and rebooked for July 3rd and now waiting for it to be cancelled....