Dealing with Money in Argentina: Cash, Credit Cards, and Change
Cash is still king in current-day Argentina, but thanks to new regulations that allow for a more favorable rate for credit cards this is changing, so read on. 2023/4 Update …
Cash is still king in current-day Argentina, but thanks to new regulations that allow for a more favorable rate for credit cards this is changing, so read on. 2023/4 Update …
Argentina is a bit of an outlier when it comes to crime, on a continent often painted with a broad brush regarding safety concerns. Along with neighboring Uruguay and Chile, …
They say that Argentines are Italians who happen to speak Spanish. With several waves of immigrants arriving from the boot-shaped nation since Argentina won independence from Spain, it seems every …
Argentina’s First Division Super League are the best teams in the Argentine football. In 1893 Argentina was the first country, aside from the United Kingdom, to establish a national football …
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Folk Saint. War hero. Outlaw deserter. Dubious myth. Antonio Mamerto Gil Núñez, better known as “Gauchito Gil” is the colorful figure who represents many things to many different people in his native Argentina. Imagine Robin Hood meets patriotic soldier meets protective Saint and you will have some idea of the many sentiments this mercurial character elicits in Argentine popular culture
One of the most important decisions any overseas visitor will have to make when coming to Argentina is which football club they are going to support. Everyone in Argentina has …
Despite being less well known than many downtown after office bars, Le Merval tends to become an instant favorite for those who do discover it…Le Merval has the usual happy hour specials, but what sets it apart is its ‘stock market’ price list.
Ricardo Aristides GuerreroOwner, Casa Pintos Tobacco ShopAvenida de Mayo 738, downtown Q: How many years have you been here? I’ve been here 50 years, since 1960 although we were in …
Editor update: Unfortunately the Pitch & Putt closed in 2022 If you’re a beginner at golf, have the family in tow or you’re a golf addict on vacation who needs …