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@danmarquesp

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Spanish looking for information about Argentina

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Registration: 28 March 2023

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danmarquesp created a thread
7 months ago

Looking for a temperate climate and welcoming people

Hi, I´m from Spain. Currently you meet people from Venezuela and Latin America everywhere around here. Some immigrants from Valencia (Carabobo) and San Cristóbal de Táchira have advised me to visit The Andean area, la ... Read More

danmarquesp replied to a thread
7 months ago
kw2312

Your Advice - Do's and Dont's in Venezuela for vacation -;) ??? by kw2312

Hey - I don't live in Venezuela but want to come and visit by end of this year for vacation (4-6 week) and started researching a bit...therefore, I am open for any suggestions you might have and willing to share with me what places to visit, ...

danmarquesp

About gym pictures: In most gyms you are allowed as long as you don't bother other patrons.  I guess it is general gym/camera ettiquette.  If you are just taking picture of yourself, or general pictures of the area it should not be a ... Read More

danmarquesp replied to a thread
7 months ago
Priscilla

Expand your social circle in Venezuela by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Moving to Venezuela means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop ...

danmarquesp

Hi, Ulrich Some 4 years have passed since your post. I wonder if the situation is still the same. There is an tide of expats from Europe and immigrants from Latin America in Spain. Westerners look for cheaper real estate and better weather; ... Read More

danmarquesp created a thread
7 months ago

Any advice on current situaton will be welcome

Hi. I was planning to visit Venezuela this summer. Heat is a real issue for me, so areas like Maracaibo are ruled out. Venezuelan immigrants talk about Sierra de Mérida, Valencia and, of course, Isla Margarita and other Caribbean beach ... Read More

danmarquesp replied to a thread
7 months ago
pasq05

Merida love to hear from anyone with experiences from there. by pasq05

Hi, Would love to hear about Merida as I have been offered a job there. Is it a safe city and is is safe to walk about. I have been offered a job there so trying to find out any advice about the place. All help greatly appreciated

danmarquesp

Hi. I´m from Spain. Currently you meet people from Venezuela and Latin America everywhere. Some immigrants from Valencia (Carabobo) and San Cristóbal de Táchira have advised me to visit The Andean area, la Cordillera de ... Read More

danmarquesp replied to a thread
last year
cccmedia

Hyperinflation in Argentina by cccmedia

Inflation has been running at an annual rate of over 50 percent in Argentina, for years.As soon as they receive their pay, many in Argentina buy food supplies, then spend the rest of the money on non-perishables or convert it to U.S. dollars up to ...

danmarquesp

Maybe preaching is the right term. Preachers rant on current disasters. Why speak only about Argentina as a wasteland? Expats will keep coming there for a reason. They are not deterred by visions of hell. They are 'expats' not migrants: things are ... Read More

danmarquesp replied to a thread
last year
cccmedia

Hyperinflation in Argentina by cccmedia

Inflation has been running at an annual rate of over 50 percent in Argentina, for years.As soon as they receive their pay, many in Argentina buy food supplies, then spend the rest of the money on non-perishables or convert it to U.S. dollars up to ...

danmarquesp

@cccmedia You have to be careful when using the term 'Hyperinflation' Historically it refers to a concrete event. 'la Hiperinflación', written in capitals, is used to refer to the dire consequences of the external debt management during ... Read More

danmarquesp replied to a thread
last year
Julien

New members of the Argentina forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Argentina forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

danmarquesp

OK. We are simple guests not voters. Forums set their rules, made to be followed. The Argentina Spanish forum is not really bustling with activity. It really puzzles me that no translation into Spanish (or, rather, 'castellano') is allowed in the ... Read More

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last year
Julien

New members of the Argentina forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Argentina forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

danmarquesp

HelloMy interest in the Argentina-Uruguay cultural area also entails awareness of the history and current reality of its people. Any comment or view regarding the Fundación Favaloro has an special value to me.You can listen to René ... Read More

danmarquesp replied to a thread
last year
cccmedia

Hyperinflation in Argentina by cccmedia

Inflation has been running at an annual rate of over 50 percent in Argentina, for years.As soon as they receive their pay, many in Argentina buy food supplies, then spend the rest of the money on non-perishables or convert it to U.S. dollars up to ...

danmarquesp

No chance. A president cannot decide on such an issue: Lula is serving a third term. His heir, Dilma Roussef was dragged long ago by actions and decisions of the PT. There´s no solid ground for agreement and much caution needed. ... Read More

danmarquesp replied to a thread
last year
Julien

New members of the Argentina forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Argentina forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

danmarquesp

HelloMy interest in the Argentina-Uruguay cultural area also entails awareness of the history and current reality of its people. Any comment or view regarding the Fundación Favaloro has an special value to me.You can listen to René ... Read More

danmarquesp replied to a thread
last year
glhartzler22

Getting dollars to Argentina. by glhartzler22

Hello. My name is Leray and we are new to this forum. My wife and I were married 30 years ago. She is an Argentine citizen and we have lived in the USA since we were married. We would like to retire to Argentina. What is the safest way to take ...

danmarquesp

@glhartzler22 good morning. I lived there back in 2001 and we banked in Uruguay and dealt only in dollars. I paid my contractors in cash so we had money transferred to Uruguay went there by ferry ⛴️ and brought back cash. I have a ... Read More

danmarquesp replied to a thread
last year
glhartzler22

Getting dollars to Argentina. by glhartzler22

Hello. My name is Leray and we are new to this forum. My wife and I were married 30 years ago. She is an Argentine citizen and we have lived in the USA since we were married. We would like to retire to Argentina. What is the safest way to take ...

danmarquesp

@danmarquesp thank you so much for your reply. I'm hoping to just find a place to rent and live out my life with a beautiful young lady. As far as rent and food goes what's the average rent and food cost. I'm thinking 2-3000 peso a month. Is that ... Read More

danmarquesp replied to a thread
last year
glhartzler22

Getting dollars to Argentina. by glhartzler22

Hello. My name is Leray and we are new to this forum. My wife and I were married 30 years ago. She is an Argentine citizen and we have lived in the USA since we were married. We would like to retire to Argentina. What is the safest way to take ...

danmarquesp

There's page ( Idon´t know if it can be quoted here) with cost of living calculator, updated and, as far my direct info on places goes, reliable enough. You can compare many cities, break out into many items: rent per sqfoot, furnished, in ... Read More

danmarquesp replied to a thread
last year
glhartzler22

Getting dollars to Argentina. by glhartzler22

Hello. My name is Leray and we are new to this forum. My wife and I were married 30 years ago. She is an Argentine citizen and we have lived in the USA since we were married. We would like to retire to Argentina. What is the safest way to take ...

danmarquesp

Hi.I´m Spanish. Or at least I was born and lived in northwest Spain nearly all my life. The regular stream of people from Argetina is now a torrent. They come to apply for European citizenship: ancestors who once migrated there give the ... Read More