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    Newcomer Internet Cafe

    Thank you all for your help! it was really urgent :)
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    Newcomer Internet Cafe

    I'm in Palermo but can move to another neighborhood
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    Newcomer Internet Cafe

    Hey there, I'm in a bit of a bind and need to use a computer ASAP, but I don't have my own laptop. Does anyone know of an internet café or somewhere I can access a computer? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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    Newcomer Buquebus Inquiry and Recommendations for Montevideo and Buenos Aires

    What is the price difference between the classes? I know it will vary but is it a huge difference? What website is it? Are there multiple sites or just the main site?
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    Legal How do i know if my package is stopped at customs?

    Has anyone ever purchased anything from Amazon.com in the USA and shipped to Argentina? I can't find a lot of stuff here even on Mercado Libre. Has your item actually made it here? Shipping prices are sky high but I am more interested on if it will actually make it here and what additional...
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    Newcomer Can I sign up for Mercado Libre on a 1 year tourist visa in Argentina? Help.

    Someone told me that they thought Mercado Libre allowed now foreigners to sign up for an account. Does anyone know if this is true or is this false information?
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    Food & Drink Don Julio - Which wine do you recommend?

    Please share your experience. We're currently on the waiting list and are contemplating whether attending is something we'd like to do.
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    Newcomer What aspects of Buenos Aires are unexpected to you?

    Palermo is a sizable area, and the experience can vary significantly depending on the specific block. I believe it would be ideal to preserve the blend of historic mansions and modernized high-rises. Personally, I enjoyed the somewhat upscale atmosphere, and the presence of splendid trees added...
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    Newcomer What aspects of Buenos Aires are unexpected to you?

    Indeed, you're correct; I've encountered challenges in various places around the world. Adding to the surprises, the electrical outlets posed another hurdle. Despite bringing a European adapter, I discovered that it wasn't suitable. As a result, I've unintentionally started a collection of plug...
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    Newcomer What aspects of Buenos Aires are unexpected to you?

    I've been here for three days out of my eight-day stay, and a few things have caught me by surprise: There have been periods of high wind every day. I've noticed odd videos of people wearing earphones in various apartment building lobbies. I wonder who these people are and if they are being...
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    Newcomer Inquiries regarding the general strike scheduled for January 24th

    We are planning to fly from Buenos Aires (AEP) to Ushuaia on January 24, and we're uncertain about the potential visible effects of the strike on visitors like us in the city.
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    Economy Argentina isn't the affordable option

    Perhaps that might not be the ultimate solution, but do you genuinely believe stores couldn't have backup power sources, like batteries, to sustain operations during a blackout? Do you not think that cashless societies are already under consideration? Do you happen to have a Mercado Pago account?
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    Economy Argentina isn't the affordable option

    A potential solution could involve introducing a reloadable gift card, similar to a SUBE card, to complement cash transactions. Have you ever experienced a situation on a bus where your SUBE card didn't function due to a blackout?
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