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    Newcomer Hi, are there any hotels that will let you use their pools for the day?

    Hi just wondering if there are any hotels that have a day pass to use their swimming pools? Thanks
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    Banking ATM Maximum Withdrawal Limit with Foreign ATM card

    A captive audience? Where else is a tourist going to go for cash? "Cuevas" probably scare the hell out of most tourists. I assume the $10USD charge only applies to foreign cards - not local accounts. Another factor maybe that some US bank accounts reimburse you for ATM fees, so in those cases...
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    Economy It's Too Expensive Here!

    There must be cheaper places than the north of England.
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    Banking Dollar Deposit In Argentine Bank Account

    I don't have an answer to your question, but if the portero is a known thief, could you invest in one of those security cameras that sends images to the internet? That way, even if he found the camera and destroyed it, it would have already sent the images online. Then, if he commits a theft...
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    Economy It's Too Expensive Here!

    I know this is an old theme but I'm interested if there are others who find the cost of living difficult to manage. With the dollar stagnant against the peso, I find my costs all the more out of control. The BA Herald had an article the other day predicting 45% inflation this year.
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    Newcomer What fresh insanity is this?

    Yes man, I understand that. However, what was the context of my initial comment? People were horrified by the news of the indoctrination in the schools and wondering how Argentina tolerate such madness, as if this was the horrors of the horrors? I just pointed out that, despite the fact that the...
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    Newcomer What fresh insanity is this?

    Oh, I see. Bashing Argentina is fair game. Bashing the US is...well, save any criticism for the elections. Got it, Just added you to my ignore list.
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    Electronics Gas / Electric & broadband costs in Buenos Aires

    Gas and electricity payments need to be made in dollars, which is ironic given the challenges in obtaining dollars. The approximate monthly cost for gas and electricity is around $15,000 USD. On the bright side, broadband is both affordable and reliable, costing around 100 pesos per month...
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