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Check these: Recoleta: 7 with internet + washing machine from US$ 690 30 without the washing machine from US$ 445 https://www.4rentargentina.com/buenos-aires-apartments-search-page.html

Some credit cards waive international transaction fees. I just used my Costo Citi VISA card on my recent trip to Argentina and I paid no transaction fees. The transactions were charged in dollars at a rate a bit lower but close to the blue rate. So, US VISA and Discover cards waive international...

I have not worked with this firm, but they are highly recommended. www.agstudio.com.ar and Alejandro speaks pretty good English.

I think you're telling it like YOU think it is.... from your point of view, which is understandable to come back here and have to deal with this crap, but come on: Don't shoot the messenger? Who's message are you delivering?

I think you're right on the money. Marriage doesn't mean anything with tourist visas and can work against you, as said here. Marriage would come into the picture only if she were to apply for residency - that only being the case if you two were to make the decision to move to the States. I have...

The reason she keeps getting rejected is that she is applying for wrong visa. She should be applying for permanent residence based on marriage with US citizen regardless whether she wants to live in the US or not. Once permanent visa is granted, she can travel to the US and obtain green card...

Havent seen mac and cheese or anything imported, but there are some packets of dry pasta n sauce, not sure if it's by Knorr or another brand but seems to me there was a cheese one. Will check again next time I go to the supermarket.

Yeah, but they can turn around and get more pesos for said dollars, no?

I'll be arriving in BA in a few weeks and know that short term rentals need to be paid in $$US. However with the blue exchange rate of over 6pesos:$1 should I be able to get a better monthly rental price? Is it typical to negotiate anyhow? Thanks all!

Palermo is huge and unless you only stay in certain areas you will not see or hear tourists. We own a condo in Palermo and love it. Lots of parks, good food shopping, close to everything, good transportation.

The Brazilian Consulate on Pellegrini only gives 10-year visas to U.S. citizens with residency in Argentina. If you're not a resident, you will only get 90 days. Your visa is only valid for 90 days. You can extend it for up to six months at the Brazilian Federal Police. Even with an extension...

Apparently there aren't some new rules coming (on top of existing bank credit cards reporting) that require organizations to send info about customers who have monthly bills above 2000 pesos (countries, health ins., private schools, building expenses) so AFIP can check if income is being...