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  1. carioca

    Newcomer Is the Polo Club area safe during concerts?

    Similar to the previous message, I frequently stay at a family apartment in Cañitas with a view of the venue, and it's always charming. The neighborhood is safe and offers plenty of restaurants and bars for before or after the concert. Consider stopping by Arcos de Palermo for a good option...
  2. carioca

    Newcomer Taxis in BA

    I'm not entirely sure if it's just my perception, so I want to share my experience with taxis in Buenos Aires. In other Latin American countries, when you take a taxi, you usually ask the driver how much it will cost to reach your destination. This provides an opportunity to discuss the price a...
  3. carioca

    Newcomer Is a VPN necessary?

    I use a VPN on my phone primarily for secure banking transactions. However, another key reason I opted for a VPN is to configure it on my Firestick. This enables me to set the Firestick to my home country, granting me access to all the apps specific to my home region, such as Netflix, Apple TV...
  4. carioca

    Newcomer Warning Credit Card Con

    I never encounter any issues; my transactions are consistently charged in my home currency (CAD) as indicated in my profile settings.
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