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Hi all, I've had to do a bit of a deep dive as I wanted an answer to the question - "What can Milei actually do with his presidential win". There's a mountain of people talking about their feelings (positive and negative!) but seriously little practical info...

Hi all I'm planning to come back to BA, but this time to spend 6 months. I've been before for 3 months, and used Airbnb. That was fine, but in most places in the world I'd imagine I'd get a better deal to book something more long term. That's a well trodden path in CDMX, for example. However...

Here for a couple of weeks as a tourist, no DNI. Is there a place I can get some new glasses quickly while I'm here? I've got my prescription already but a new eye test wouldn't be a bad thing. Something like Vision Express (for those of you from the UK) but doubt there's anything quite that fast!

Absolutely love the Santos Manjares steak place nearish Teatro Colón, it's cheap, unpretentious, great steak and I can just turn up. Seems silly to take a long Subte journey from Palermo to it though! Is there anything similar around Palermo (tried both Don Julio and La Cabrera - those aren't...

Hi Will be in BA soon for a couple of weeks as a tourist (no DNI). I'd like to pick up some contact lenses before I head off to other Latin American countries. I already know my prescription and the brand I'm after, though I imagine that won't exist here. What's the fastest way I can get what...

Hi there I've got a factura I need to pay. I'm a tourist, so no DNI or anything like that. I says you should be able to pay on the Pagofácil website and asks for my passport details, but times out when I try to pay with my UK debit card. In the middle of nowhere travelling so can't just go to...

Hi Anyone had stuff posted from the UK to Argentina? I'm hoping to get sent some SIM cards and ideally credit cards from the UK to here, but I'm wondering how likely this is to work. Any ideas how long it might take, might it be held up by customs? And I'm moving around at the moment, is there...

Hi all, I'll be returning to Argentina for a few months and I'm restarting my Personal mobile account. I seem to remember that there used to be lots of good monthly PAYG packages hidden somewhere in the app, but now I see only two options - one of which is recurring (which I'd rather avoid)...

Hi all, how bad is the weather in BA in January? I remember someone telling me to make sure I rented in either North or South as one electricity company was so much better, so the air con wouldn't fail. Long story, I'm planning a big trip and will be in CDMX before so could hang back there if...

My friend Florcita is a vet and they've had a puppy that's been injured abandoned. He's not walking properly. They've started treatment but they're looking for a temporary home where he can heal. If you're interested Florcita's number is +54 9 11 6802-7444 We'd do it ourselves but we left BA a...

Hi, I keep being told by Argentinians that I'm able to reclaim my IVA costs when I leave the country if I've filled out lots of forms and kept my receipts. https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/en/article/money https://www.globalblue.com/tax-free-shopping/argentina/buenos-aires-port1 It seems...

When I've been in other countries there's been a surprisingly large difference in the proce in different pharmacies. I'll be getting a prescription today (no insurance, all done privately), where should I go?

Hey, does anyone know if you need to get a physical paper copy of a prescription at the moment? I'm trying to arrange to a private appointment but not clear if I need to actuallly meet them or if video calls and emails still work.

Wondering what that's due to. Obviously it's cold and there's a worldwide recession on the horizon, nevermind the Argentina specific problems, but over the last week or two I've noticed a lot of restaurants and cafes seem very very quiet. Was in a bar last night (Tuesday) at 8.30pm in Palermo...

Hey, trying to get an MRI sorted out that I have an ordén médico for already. Just getting an appointment over Whatsapp seems to be taking forever. Any good alternatives?

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Hey - is there anywhere handy for Palermo without me having to go to the ferry terminal to buy advance tickets in cash?

Wondered if anyone had any tips. Going to be in BA for a few months and miss dogs. In the UK, I used to use borrowmydoggy.com so I could pick and choose the types of dog I like to walk (mostly greyhounds and galgos), but that doesn't seem to exist here. That was just nice and flexible and fun...

Hi all, been here for a week and getting settled in. A few more questions someone might know the answer to: 1) I'd like to do a B2 or possibly C1 exam. Anyone know a good/cheap place to do this? A lot of the prices seem quite high - $260 for these guys for example...

Hi there, just arrived in BA, staying in Palermo Hollywood in an Airbnb until I settle in. 1) I'm looking for a really basic USB plug. Something like this...