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  1. Oatmeal

    How much are you allowed to bring into Argentina (Goods allowance) for Tourist and Resident?

    As the question states, what is the allowed value in goods one can bring through the airport? Are customs strict? We plan on traveling and buying (stocking up) on some stuff including clothes and a visit to Ikea for the house. Are the allowance differrent for Tourist and Resident? Thank you.
  2. L

    German tourist lost in the Tres Marías de San Juan Mountains

    Very sad situation. This German 19 year old girl going to volunteer in Argentina is missing. Hopefully they find her. https://www.diariohuarpe.com/nota/alemana-perdida-en-el-cerro-tres-marias-de-san-juan-la-hipotesis-que-se-baraja-202452418500
  3. T

    Help! My tourist extension visa was denied today

    I hope all of you good people can offer me some advice. I have also posted on other forums trying to get reassuring advice. I have been to Argentina before so this isn't my first trip. This latest trip I arrived to Argentina at the beginning of January 2024 and I was planning to stay here in...
  4. AlexHund

    Newcomer Tourist bus - 24-hour pass

    With a 24-hour pass, I can freely get on and off at any designated stop, allowing me to explore the city at my own pace. They provide an audio-guided tour that unveils every corner of Buenos Aires, spanning from the historic neighborhoods of La Boca, San Telmo, and Puerto Madero to various...
  5. M

    Visas Overstaying tourist visa for 1-2 years

    I have read many of the 'overstay pay the fine' threads but I have never seen anyone comment on overstaying for a long period of time like a year or more. If the fine is based on overstays of less than 2 years are there really no issues if you overstay under that? If that is the case, then why...
  6. D

    Visas Re-entering as a tourist after Temporary Residence

    My temporary residence of one year expires in mid-December. Not sure if I care (or can for that matter) renew it. If I travel home for the holidays and and try to re-enter in January (for 90 days) would I have issues? Since I will entering under a different category my guess is 'no' (last time I...
  7. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News The Airbnb effect: the other face of Buenos Aires’ tourist boom - Buenos Aires Herald

    The Airbnb effect: the other face of Buenos Aires’ tourist boom - Buenos Aires Herald March 11, 2023 FACUNDO IGLESIA When Franco Morán, 27, called to renew the contract for the studio apartment in San Telmo he had been renting for a year, his realtor told him he had less than a month to...
  8. DamianN

    Newcomer What kind of tourist hates Buenos Aires?

    I'm considering a trip to Buenos Aires this year, particularly in August (the weather seems ideal for me). While there's a wealth of fascinating information online about Buenos Aires, I've come across a few individuals who express strong negative sentiments about the city. Drawing from your...
  9. F

    Visas Can a 30-week pregnant woman enter Argentina on a tourist visa?

    can my wife Enter in Argentina after 30 weeks pregnancy on Tourist visa?
  10. overstayed

    Legal Any risk to constantly overstaying on tourist visa? How many times can you do border runs in Argentina?

    I hate to admit this on a public forum but like many expats, I admit it. I'm a perma-tourist. I am American and fell in love with Argentina about 6 years ago. I don't have the money to go through the legal process to get my DNI. I would totally get it as there is no downside for me as I...
  11. RN in BA

    Buenos Aires is incredibly cheap for tourists now - but will it last? - Star Tribune

    Buenos Aires is incredibly cheap for tourists now - but will it last? Taylor Swift and a special "tourist dollar" made one of the loveliest and safest cities in South America very appealing. By Simon Peter Groebner Star Tribune DECEMBER 8, 2023 — 7:50AM Argentina’s presidential palace, the...
  12. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News The traditional street in the center of Buenos Aires that was reborn and is the one chosen by tourists - La Nacion Propiedades

    The traditional street in the center of Buenos Aires that was reborn and is the one chosen by tourists November 29, 2023 The brands are installed with gastronomic proposals that attract Latin American tourism Florida Street today is more active than ever with the opening of new stores...
  13. BuySellBA

    Trip Reports Watch our YouTube Channel - "Buenos Aires as a Tourist" which is a great collection of Videos to Watch if you're coming to Buenos Aires

    Watch our YouTube Channel - "Buenos Aires as a Tourist" which is a great collection of Videos to Watch if you're coming to Buenos Aires https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_b5fo3wM-1AnCFnx3QiBkCm0T6REyzm
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