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It’s all about habits. Don’t use your phone while walking, don’t carry expensive jewelry, and definitely don’t walk around with a camera hanging from your neck, and you’ll probably be fine. I feel that the government numbers might be a bit optimistic, but overall, I don’t feel unsafe.

Yes! The market is still going, even with the construction. It’s smaller than before, but you’ll still find the artisan stalls on the weekends. Also, the feria in Plaza Armenia is very interesting.

I don’t think all of Argentina is the same. In CABA (the city), you generally see more police presence and basic stuff like patrol cars, cameras, etc. Once you cross into the conurbano (Lanús, Avellaneda, Quilmes, the southern suburbs, etc.), it’s a whole different story. Authorities are...

One great way for teens to socialize while picking up Spanish (or sharing English!) is through creative workshops, things like ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, etc. Buenos Aires has tons of these, and many are bilingual or open to English speakers, especially in areas like Palermo...

Honestly, this tracks with what I’ve been seeing. Even in busy areas like Palermo and Recoleta, you see way more “for rent” signs than a year ago. People just aren’t spending, the cost of living is insane right now.

Not just electricity, today in Mar del Plata there was no gas in almost the entire city. This is the worst cold wave in history. https://www.lanacion.com.ar/economia/mar-del-plata-sin-gas-un-caso-con-pocos-antecedentes-que-esconde-una-enorme-complejidad-a-la-hora-de-nid03072025/

Here’s a thread you might find interesting. https://www.expatsba.com/threads/ordering-stuff-from-abroad.2698/page-4#post-36143

You’re probably not gonna be able to get that package. In the end, they need a CUIT or CUIL for tax reasons, and that’s why they’re not releasing it. There’s a limit of 5 international shipments per year per person, and that’s how they keep track, no DNI or tax ID, no go. Honestly, it’s usually...

There’s a travel boom happening, and the numbers prove it. Between January and May, tons of Argentines flew abroad. In May alone, Europe was the #1 destination, followed by Brazil, the U.S./Canada, Chile, and Uruguay. Uruguay had fewer tourists, but lots of short, frequent trips, probably...

Another very aspirational company here is Techint. They have offices all over the world, and getting a job there is like winning the lottery. But honestly, a lot of people say you need really good connections to get in. They constantly reward employees with things that sound almost unreal. The...

Highly recommend @theteatimebox , I had a great experience, I ordered a package that included a dessert table and a cake that was not only super original but also delicious. They’re based in Martínez but they do deliveries. Oh, and bonus: they speak fluent English! Here’s their Instagram...

I read that Milei is planning to cut electricity and gas subsidies for people living in gated communities, private neighborhoods, and high-end areas across the country. Just to name a few, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Palermo, Belgrano, and all the fancy areas in Buenos Aires are under the...

Here are some threads that talk about this: https://www.expatsba.com/threads/buying-a-property-in-argentina.4763/ https://www.expatsba.com/threads/my-first-real-estate-purchase-in-buenos-aires-in-2002-after-the-corralito.5378/...

Noname is right, according to Argentina’s Ministry of Education, over 85% of primary schools in the country offer some level of foreign language education, and English is by far the most common. I have a niece who goes to a public school in Buenos Aires, and she's been learning English as one of...

I have a friend here in Buenos Aires, and back around 2012, I think it was during Macri’s time as mayor, she signed up for a government program called Primera Casa BA. She actually got selected in the lottery and was approved for a mortgage through Banco Ciudad. She always says she’s super...