Xpat Life BA: New Expat Social Group / Launch Party

Expat Connection used to be a great group for new expats to meet and take part in organized outings in and around Buenos Aires. I met a lot of great friends through them and took part in a lot of events that they had when I first moved here. Unfortunately, the group fell apart some … Read more

You Think Spanish Is Hard?

A little something for all of us who struggle with learning Spanish. Just remember how hard learning English can be! You think English is easy? The bandage was wound around the wound. The farm was used to produce produce. The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse. We must polish the … Read more

The Best Painters in Buenos Aires

Anyone who’s been in Buenos Aires for any amount of time will quickly tell you that it is very hard to find reliable and reputable service people. It’s a fact of life that people here tend to over promise and under deliver – that is if you can get them to call you back at … Read more

Lollapalooza Buenos Aires 2014

Looks like Argentina is getting their own Lollapalooza festival in 2014. Perry Farrell confirms it in this video: No word yet on date, venue or lineup, but definitely something to look forward to!

Soo Yankee – You Can’t Pronounce Doble Ere

Check out this great new video from Tensixties, an indie rock band based in Buenos Aires – Buenos Aires del punto de vista de los Gringos: While you’re at it, check out their other music too… Great stuff.

Fee For Overstaying Argentina Tourist Visa Must Be Paid In Advance

UPDATE (1/15/15): Added new information on payment locations and hours as well as revised links to payment site. —— Argentina grants visitors a 90-day tourist visa. If you want to “legally” stay beyond that time, you may go to the immigration office and pay $300 pesos for a one-time 90 day extension. If you overstay the 90-day … Read more