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Does anybody have an idea as to why the peso value is INCREASING relative to the dollar in the face of 40% inflation? I would have though that the USD would be a natural hedge against inflation but it seems that the reverse is happening. The only explanation I have is that there is somehow a...

I went out for dinner with my wife last night and we took uber. It was delightful. New cars, no cash and a friendly drivers. We weren't abducted and the car didn't crash or explode in a ball of flames. Did we break the law? Who knows but some might argue that citizens are obligated to take...

Does anybody have recent experience buying something from overseas and shipping it to your address in Argentina using a courier? There was some talk a few months ago when Macri got in that things would get easier. Has anybody actually bought something and had it shipped to your address using a...

We recently sold our apartment and have a few things to sell to a good home. https://picasaweb.google.com/111095416164744021365/ForSaleEverythingMustGo?authuser=0&feat=directlink Make an offer. Contact me by WhatsApp on +61 425 197 193 or local mobile on 15 6002 2345

Hi All You may already know from another thread that we're selling up. Some asked for us to post apartment details so here's the link: http://soloduenos.co...a.asp?Id=145362

Yes, the time has finally come to pack our bags and leave this charming place. The kids are growing up so it's time to take them somewhere safer, more civilised and stable. After 10 years, we're heading back to Australia. We have a 140m2 apartment in Belgrano near the Australian embassy that'll...

Hi All, I'm offering hair and beauty services by one of the best and most respected hair dressers in Buenos Aires. Come to Bertran in cañitas and be looked after by Sergio, Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 9pm. Address: Arce 580, Cañitas Regards, Trevor

Hi All I've just launched a new hair salon in Cañitas called Bertran and would like to invite you to the inauguration. We'll have a DJ, finger food and champaign. When: Thursday 28th Nov 6pm Where: Arce 580 Cañitas To confirm, call me on 15 6002 2345 Regards Trev

The Belgrano Barbarians cricket team are a friendly bunch of expats who have one thing in common, our love for the game of cricket... and a few beers as well. As the 2012 season approaches, we're looking to bolster our ranks with more players so if you are interested in playing a few friendly...

I have a question about fishing in Argentina and would like to give it a try but am unsure about where I should go this time of year. Does anybody have experience interstate fishing? Where did you go? What was your experience?

There is a rumour going around the financial district of Buenos Aires that the government plans to crash the bond prices for BODEN 2012 just prior to the August payment. I was talking to a well connected person in the industry yesterday and it was let slip during a discussion on bond price...

Hi All We need a trustworthy tiler next week to lay some tiles in our bathroom. If you know of an experienced colocador de ceramicas or albañil then please let me know. One of the pipes in our bathroom was leaking into the apartment below. The slow drip began about 3 weeks ago which our...

Hi All, I just want to recommend a small restaurant in Belgrano to you as a really good restaurant. Give 'Puratierra' a go the next time you desire top quality food in a cosy/romantic environment. The chef Martin Molteni speaks English and has worked around the world in France and Australia...

I'm researching the process and cost of bringing a boat from Miami to bsas and while I'll be speaking with a despachante de aduana, I'd like to hear from anybody who has looked into it or done it. There was previous inconclusive discussion about this...

Hi All I was hoping that somebody knew the process and documentation needed to purchase a car in Buenos Aires. Do you need a DNI? What else is required? What are the registration costs? What are the insurance costs? Where is registration paid? Can I purchase a car just with my passport? How do...

Hi All, Do you have or know of anybody who has a holiday home for rent in Pinamar from Saturday, 31st of December for two weeks? I'm only interested in fully furnished houses or large apartments (150 meters minimum) near the beach. I require good Internet access and the house should have...

For a long time I complained about the cost of electronics over here, including TV sets. They seemed much more expensive that the equivalent models back home and for no obvious reason. I now believe that I have found an explanation for the price difference which is "priced in inflation". Let me...

I came across a parody in castellano that's hilarious. It was written many years ago to mock upper class independent argentine women obsessed with plastic surgery and who speak in a way that tries to identify them as upper class and educated. Check it out...

We live in Belgrano and are looking for baby sitter recommendations from others on this site. If you know and can recommend somebody who lives nearby then please let me know.