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  1. Rosmary H

    Anyone else's power going out from the Polar Cold Front? Friends in Quilmes keep having power go out past 2 days?

    It was a massive outage that mainly affected the southern area. A friend of mine in Lomas de Zamora was without power for 17 hours. They say it’s due to excessive energy consumption caused by the polar cold front. I honestly think this should be a top priority, there’s no way to get through this...
  2. Rosmary H

    Buenos Aires in Winter – Worth it or better to wait for spring?

    I love it! I prefer winter in Buenos Aires to winter in Canada without a doubt. Of course, the apartments are cold, so if you're planning to come now, bring slippers and blankets, but walking around is really pleasant, you don't melt like you do in January. And the cafés are very lively.
  3. Rosmary H

    Newcomer Supplies for diabetes passing through customs

    In my experience with Argentine customs, it seems their focus is on items brought in quantities for resale rather than those intended for personal use. While it might be prudent to have a printed prescription, I find it hard to believe that personal medical supplies would attract much attention...
  4. Rosmary H

    Newcomer The friendliness of the people is truly remarkable!

    Hello! I've recently joined this forum; I stumbled upon it while planning our 22-day trip to Argentina, and I appreciate being well-informed, so thank you all for your help. What surprises me is that no one mentions how friendly the people are here. Perhaps it's because I'm in my 60s, but I'm...
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