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I've been watching from afar and planning another trip to BA. Over time, the blue dollar has declined from about 15 to about 12.7 a reduction of about 15%. At the same time, the official rate has gone up to 8.8 or so. They used to move in tandem in the same direction. Anybody have a clue why...

I've previously spent two winters in BA. In 2007 it was simply an incredible bargain. You got 3 pesos for a dollar, prices were low, and we lived extraordinarily well. We came back for the winter of 2010 and experienced the rapid inflation. Pesos were 5-6 for a dollar but prices had risen far...

Hi All, My wife and I are actively considering the purchase of an apartment here. We would both use it ourselves and rent it when we are not here. I need a special accountant to help me understand: Argentine taxes on rental properties and rental income. How they relate to U.S. taxes on rental...

Hi, We've seen 2 tango shows at the Borges Cultural Center; both great. A friend is coming to visit tomorrow and wants to see a tango show. I'd like something different this time BUT what seems to be advertised are very expensive dinner shows really for tourists. I'm seeking a recommendation...

We've just arrived for a 3 month stay. We will need to phone home. Want to buy a cell phone with prepaid minutes to use while we're here. Advice greatly appreciated. Thanks Barry Weiss

I'm a poor but avid golfer (shoot 100 + or - a bit) and would like to play on a public course when I arrive for an extended stay in a few days. My Spanish is virtually non-existent so I'm hoping to find an English speaking companion. I'll need to rent clubs also. Don't know about public courses...

We're arriving Wednesday for an extended stay. I've just seen an article in the Wall Street Journal discussing the peso shortage. I'm seeking advice; I got a few pesos here in San Francisco at a horrendous exchange rate to have cab fare from the airport and enough for a day or two. Is the...

My wife and I, and our 2 dogs, will be arriving in 2 weeks for an almost 3 month stay. We spent 3 months in BA in 2007 and loved it. If we enjoy it as much this time we will try and buy a part time residence. My wife's Spanish is very good, mine is abysmal, I'm trying a beginner's course on...