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I refused a package once. It was a similar situation; it had clothes, a Mr. Potato Head and a couple of CDs. Aduanas wanted to charge me 200+ four years ago. I thought that the package would disappear as mentioned above, but 4-5 months later it showed up at my parents' house back in the US. I...

I just had my appointment in Migraciones in Comodoro Rivadavia on the 13th of April. I had all my paperwork ready in December 2011, but the soonest appointment was in April. I imagine it's faster in Bs. As., but I would recommend that you get your appointment as soon as possible. The...

To anyone interested in going to las Grutas, my father-in-law has two beautiful spacious houses (for 8 or 6 people) that he rents out to vacationers there. They are completely (and meticulously) furnished. You can get more info on this blog: http://vacacionveranolasgrutas.blogspot.com. Of course...

I know that there's a feriado this Thurday the 8th and Friday the 9th for the Día de la Virgen, but does anyone know if banks will be open on Monday the 12th?

There's a very nice beach town in Rio Negro called Las Grutas. It's about a 14 hour bus ride from Bs As. The water is a little cold, but if you're looking to escape the heat it should be perfect. It's very family orriented and nearby there are nature reserves that you can visit if you get tired...

I know that you're looking for work on an Estancia, but you're right, it doesn't seem fair to have to pay in order to work. There are other seasonal/agricultural jobs to consider. For example: If you want to pick cherries/raspberries and other fine fruits in December, January or February and...

My Argentine husband and I also love helado! In fact we researched opening our own heladeria, but haven't gotten around to it yet. What we did find out is that there are classes in Bs As almost every month and they last an average of two weeks. Check out these websites...

I'll be in Buenos Aires for a little over a month to get some paperwork done and I'm looking to rent a room in Belgrano, Colegiales, Palermo or Las Cañitas. If anyone is looking for a temporary roommate, please let me know. I'm neat and quiet and do not plan to have any guests. I would...

I live in Los Antiguos, Santa Cruz which is very touristy in January. I believe that prices here are more expensive than in San Martin or Bariloche, but here's a basic summary of my monthly expenses in pesos: Rent: $2000 Electricity: $70 Natural Gas (for heating in winter): $20 (I know this...

Hi! I was wondering if anyone has gone through the process of getting their degree (specifically a degree in Speech & Language Pathology would be great) recognized here in Argentina. What's the process like? How long does it take? Is it very expensive? Is it necessary? This year I got married...

You should visit El Bolson in Rio Negro. It sounds like it might be what you're looking for.

I've been reading about it and I support everyone who's out there expressing their opinions. People are angry!!! They've been losing their jobs, their homes, they don't get good benefits (did you know that there's no obligatory vacation time for workers in the US?) and the health care system's a...

I did a study abroad year in Córdoba. In the last three months I met the man who is now my husband. I returned to the US to finish college and when I did, everyone told me not to go back to Argentina and that I should think about my career. Needless to say, I didn't follow their advice and I...

I've been living in a Los Antiguos, Santa Cruz, pop. 4,500, for the past four years. In the past year two of my very good friends had babies here. One of the pros to having a baby in a smaller city is that you receive much more personalized care from your obstetrician. And there is much LESS...

I'd like to introduce myself: I'm Dora. I'm from the US, but I've been living in Santa Cruz, Argentina (not Bs As) for almost 4 years now. It's great to find a community of people who are having some of the same experiences as me! I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!