Tips to Stay Safe in Argentina

Buenos aires safety

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, …

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Gauchito Gil: Argentina’s Cowboy Saint

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

Le Merval — The Stockmarket Concept Bar

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.