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  1. Crossfit Junkie

    What place has the best medialunas in Buenos Aires?

    We tried many places and they were all good. Some were fresher than other places. We liked Dos Escudos a lot in Recoleta on Montevideo street near the Park Hyatt hotel. https://maps.app.goo.gl/ix11ti9V18z1wFAa7
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    What is the best Steak to order in Argentine restaurant?

    We went to Don Julio during our vacation and it was excellent but it was also very expensive! We went to a very local place with almost no tourists. It was called La Choza de Gascon near Palermo Soho. Very affordable and it was good. Not as good as Don Julio but was a fraction of the price.
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    Milei decided to suspend the content of social networks and websites of Public Media

    What changes in Argentina! We just went last year and prices seem up! We still want to come back. Also noticed this closing too.
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    Any gyms in Buenos Aires that have lap swimming pools?

    One day my daughter wanted to swim laps and the hotel concierge recommended this place. https://natacion.com.ar/sabado-20-de-diciembre-torneo-de-natacion-master-en-geba/
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    Am I the asshole? You be the judge please

    My family and I travel around in Latin America quite a bit and it's not uncommon to find beggars. Most places don't let these people come inside the store. It sounds like they were already inside the restaurant? How we handle it is usually giving them a few small coins if we have it. If...
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    Banking Credit Card real-world rate "MEP" transaction repo (Dec2023)

    Thank you so much @StatusNomadicus for posting these. It looks like MEP and blue dollar are going up like some on the forum have predicted. I hope it keeps going up by the time we arrive.
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    Newcomer Gyms in Recoleta that have Crossfit? Open in January ?

    Thank you so much! That looks a bit further down for me on the outer edge of Recoleta and really Palermo. I'm near the Recoleta Village area so it's a bit far. But thanks for posting it.
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    Love Advice - Fell in love with an escort in Buenos Aires - Is it real love?

    This was terrific! I'm also going to sign up on X to read the others. Are you done with the book? Where can I buy it? I just signed up at your website www.3yearstolive.com but is the book almost done? I will pay to buy it now if it's done.
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    Love Advice - Fell in love with an escort in Buenos Aires - Is it real love?

    I'm deeply sorry for the loss of your wife @fool in love! I can't even imagine what you are going through. I have to agree with the others that say this won't work out. I am trying to imagine the reverse but I would have so many doubts. It sounds like your new friend hasn't been doing this...
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    Food & Drink Does anyone else notice their coffee recently not tasting good?

    I just saw another post about bad coffee. Can this really be true? I'm disappointed as a coffee lover. My hubby as well.
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    Food & Drink Is there any fresh food delivery service or personal chef I can hire in Buenos Aires?

    Wow, bad coffee? I also heard many of the locals are descendants from Italy. I would have thought the coffee would be very good there. Strange. PS - I just saw this post about the bad coffee. I'm super surprised about this -...
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    Politics Thread: President Javier Milei - Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) in real-time

    Am I mistaken that this President has only been in office a few days?? Wow, this is a lot of changes. Things sound like they are going to either end up really good down the road or really bad. I don't know enough about Argentina to tell which but it sounds like the country had a lot of...
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    Politics Under Argentina’s New President, Fuel Is Up 60%, and Diaper Prices Have Doubled - New York Times

    Wow prices sound like they are surging. I realize maybe it's just fuel and as a tourist maybe we won't fully feel it as we don't plan to take the subway or buses but I'd assume if fuel has truly gone up 60% are Uber prices quickly rises? Any boots on the ground reporting? What about...
  14. Crossfit Junkie

    Best places for Tango classes in Buenos Aires?

    I am coming to Buenos Aires next month in January 2024 and I'm coming with my husband and my 14 year old daughter. My husband is not thrilled about tango classes but my daughter and I are interested in possibly taking some tango classes. We are staying in Recoleta but I heard most of the tango...
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    Food & Drink Best Empanadas in Buenos Aires - List of Restaurants with the Best!

    Wow!!! You all are making me hungry. I am so thankful I went on Twitter to find this forum. I will try El Sanjuanino as it's near our hotel. We are staying at the Park Hyatt in Recoleta. This one looks to be just one block over!!! I'm so excited for our trip next month.
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    Food & Drink Pizza Restaurants in Buenos Aires - What are some of your favorite pizza places in Buenos Aires, Argentina?

    Thank you!!! My daughter isn't a big steak fan and I was worried but her favorite food is pizza so this list is timely. Thanks to all for taking the time to post these gems.
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    Travel Amazing personal travel concierge and travel guide - Sandra Gutrejde

    Thank you!!! Sandra sounds perfect. We always like a locals perspective. There is so much content online you never know what is going to be good. I have found when traveling with my daughter and husband having an expert often times saves a lot of time. Time = money on vacations.
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    Newcomer Visa Exchange Rates

    Thank you @StatusNomadicus !!! Your posts are helpful and gives us newbies reassurance how things will be. It sounds like things are constantly changing there. The hotel told me that the rate should keep improving for me with my American credit card. I hope so! I will look out for your great...
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    Newcomer Gyms in Recoleta that have Crossfit? Open in January ?

    Thank you so much!!! This looks perfect for us. I will ask the hotel to call them as I don't speak Spanish. I will post back about my experience with them.
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    Newcomer Gyms in Recoleta that have Crossfit? Open in January ?

    I am coming to Buenos Aires in January. I heard that many locals are gone in January. Will everything be open? I will probably stay at the Loi Suites hotel in Recoleta. I am coming with my husband and teenage daughter that all are into fitness and love crossfit. Can anyone tell me if they...
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