Stories and News of Expat Life in Buenos Aires, Argentina
A good friend of ours, Eddie Rubio, recently launched his latest project in Argentina – Residence Club of Argentina. The Residence Club of Argentina (RCA) is a multi-location equity residence club, which basically means you can buy into their three amazing Argentina locations at a fraction of the cost of owning property and with much … Read more
Flying from Buenos Aires to the US is expensive. Coach airfare routinely costs $1200 and up. With a family of three and a new one on the way, that means we’re looking at $3600+ for a simple trip ($4800+ when our son hits 2 years old) – and that’s just airfare! Add in a hotel, … Read more
UPDATE: This deal is dead. Jet Blue is having a sale on their new route from Fort Lauderdale to Lima, Peru from only $139 each way ($302 roundtrip all-in). Their new route starts November 21, 2013 and these prices are available through December 31, 2013. You can add on a roundtrip to Buenos Aires from … Read more
UPDATE: This deal is dead. Copa Airlines currently has fares from New York (JFK) to Montevideo, Uruguay (MVD) for only $374 including all taxes and fees. This is a pretty amazing price, and if you have friends who want to get to Buenos Aires, it’s only a short plane or ferry ride from Montevideo. To … Read more
LAN is running a pretty interesting promotion right now. You can fly from the US to Buenos Aires starting at only $849 roundtrip (all taxes and fees included). While that’s a pretty amazing price, you can also add on another city in Buenos Aires – Mendoza, Cordoba, Bariloche, Iguazu or Salta – for only U$S … Read more
UPDATE: As of March 24, 2016, the reciprocity fee is no longer required for US passport holders. As we reported earlier, the Argentine reciprocity fee must now be paid in advance of coming to Argentina for all ports of entry including cruise passengers. This is just a reminder that you must also print out proof … Read more
The “dolar blue,” Argentina’s black market rate to buy dollars, has been on a tear in January – setting new highs every week. Today’s rate of $7.81 pesos to one US dollar sets another record, and widens the gap between the official rate ($4.9755) and the unofficial rate to an amazing 57%. For a good … Read more