Buenos Aires: Newest Expat Oasis

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7-07-2006 @ 2:57AM

Jeffrey said...

Before y'all pack up your bags and head the Buenos Aires, consider a few points:

the people really speak Spanish and they mostly only want to speak Spanish and the Spanish they speak is exceptionally unique to BA, meaning if you learn it (not as easy as you thin) you will sound funny to other Spanish speakers

the food is out of this world, but the range is extremely limited (meat, pastas, wine, and ice cream are the stars) so real foodies will quickly go crazy for lack of variety (for example, no Indian food worth mentioning)

it is really not as cheap now as touted, especially in the more popular central safer neighborhoods

Well, I still love it, but be warned. In addition to younger expats, there are also older retirees moving to Argentina (http://www.retireaway.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=86)

Ciao, and enjoy.

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