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  1. BuySellBA

    Outbound tourism from Argentina to Chile up 130% Year over Year

    Outbound tourism from Argentina to Chile has skyrocketed in 2024, confirming the trend of recovery and surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The most recent data shows a significant increase in the flow of Argentine tourists to Chile. Outbound tourism from Argentina to Chile recorded an impressive...
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    Economy “Even dulce de leche is cheaper in Chile”: surprise in the neighboring country due to how expensive Argentina is in dollars - Infobae

    “Even dulce de leche is cheaper in Chile”: surprise in the neighboring country due to how expensive Argentina is in dollars - Infobae Source...
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    Economy Shopping boom in Chile: how much do Argentines save by buying tires from across the border? - Infobae

    Shopping boom in Chile: how much do Argentines save by buying tires from across the border? - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/09/18/boom-de-compras-en-chile-cuanto-se-ahorran-los-argentinos-al-comprar-neumaticos-del-otro-lado-de-la-frontera/ September 18, 2024...
  4. Uncle Wong

    Are there many Haitians in Chile?

    Lately I noticed a lot of Haitian refugees or immigrants while in Mexico. I just saw this video and was surprised to see Haitian immigrants all the way down in Chile. I didn't see any at all in Argentina but are there a lot in Chile? Anyone know why they are all the way down in Chile...
  5. Digital Nomad

    Argentina installs solar panels in Chilean territory by mistake - Oops

    Not sure how this could have happened. Oops. https://en.mercopress.com/2024/06/17/argentina-installs-solar-panels-in-chilean-territory-by-mistake?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_content=main&utm_campaign=rss&ct=t(RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN)
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    "Boom of Argentinians in Chile"

    Not only are we being compared to Spain, now it's also Chile. It's interesting to think that not too long ago, it was them coming here to buy things.
  7. Digital Nomad

    Chile launches new high-speed train service

    Cool that Chile just added a new high-speed train. While Argentina is cutting back, it is good to see Chile adding to their network. https://en.mercopress.com/2024/01/20/chile-launches-new-fast-train-service
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    Economy Shopping tours to Chile: what were the five products most purchased by Argentines on the XXL weekend - Infobae

    Shopping tours to Chile: what were the five products most purchased by Argentines on the XXL weekend - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/04/04/tours-de-compras-a-chile-cuales-fueron-los-cinco-productos-mas-comprados-por-los-argentinos-en-el-fin-de-semana-xxl/ April 04...
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    Economy Why in Argentina poverty continued to increase while Uruguay and Chile managed to reduce it - Infobae

    Why in Argentina poverty continued to increase while Uruguay and Chile managed to reduce it - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/04/03/por-que-en-la-argentina-siguio-aumentando-la-pobreza-mientras-uruguay-y-chile-consiguieron-reducirla/ April 03, 2024 Countries with...
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    Banking Get USD in Santiago, Chile

    I'm going to Santiago, Chile, soon and I wanna try to get USD there with my ATM or Credit Card from a Swiss account. Anybody has done it before and can tell me which bank to go to? Don't feel like wasting to much time looking around so thanks for giving me a specific hint (I know this might...
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    Newcomer If I can only choose one, which is better: Santiago or Buenos Aires?

    I understand that this is a broad question, Santiago or Buenos Aires! We are a group of two couples traveling in January 2025, en route to Patagonia. We have a limited timeframe of 2-3 days and would like to explore one major city—either Buenos Aires or Santiago. Our focus is on immersive, local...
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