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Hi! Creating jewelry and accessories is really trending here. I’m sharing two popular places that have everything you need, and you can even buy online. Both are located in Once. https://almacendearmado.com.ar/ https://aguamarina.com.ar/

Honestly, the drop in the dollar and the small rebound in stocks and bonds feel more like a temporary breather than a real trend. It’s probably tied to the upcoming elections in Buenos Aires, markets tend to calm down a bit when there’s even a hint of political certainty. Still, with the risk...

Nice, the mornings and evenings will be brighter. But a bigger time gap with Europe. And less with US.

Argentinians usually don’t categorize people the way some other countries do. It’s more about personality than skin color, so you’ll find that diversity is quite accepted.

Yes, he offered a 69% bond interest rate and only sold a bit over half, but that reflects Argentina’s high-risk economic environment, not necessarily a failure of his policies. Tackling decades of fiscal mismanagement and inflation isn’t easy, and bold moves like this are part of trying to...

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...