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New Entrance Fees for Visitors to Argentina

October 31st, 2008 | Argentina - Business, Argentina - News, Argentina - Relocation | 2 Comments »

Argentina’s Interior Minister Florencio Randazzo announced in a recent press release that starting January 1st, 2009, new entrance fees will be applied to those visiting Argentina.

Foreigners entering Argentina will be charged similar amounts to what Argentines are charged for a comparable visa.

The main countries affected by the new visa charges are Australia, the United States, and Canada. Randazzo states, “Argentine citizens visiting the United States must pay a visa of 134 dollars, while US citizens visiting Argentina may enter the country for 90 days free of charge.”

He went on to say, “This is an act of justice. The fee is reciprocal; it is not restrictive in nature, not at all.”

For the Read more

Which is Better for Argentina, Obama or McCain?

October 26th, 2008 | Argentina - News | No Comments »

A recent poll published in The Argentine Post reveals that the majority of Argentineans prefer Obama over McCain for the next United States president.

Poliarquia, the consulting firm that led the survey clearly states that, “Barak Obama is the preferred candidate among Argentines.” Of the poll, Obama supporters made up 64%, while 19% supported McCain, and the other 17% remained uncertain.

McCain has shown little interest in Latin American countries, while Obama has expressed his desire in investing to help eradicate the severe poverty felt throughout Latin America.

Obama’s tax reforms would mean less investing by the wealthy in Argentina, but the possibility of more middle class vacationers being able to afford a Read more

Guide to Make Money and Travel Full-Time

October 26th, 2008 | Argentina - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

Chris Guillebeau is the mastermind behind “The Art of Non-Conformity,” an online blog that touches on unconventional strategies for life, work, and travel. He is also a friend of this traveling gringo. Chris is an amazing character who has spent time the last ten years self-employed, four of them in West Africa as a volunteer aid worker.

Chris’ most recent project is a series of Unconventional Guides and other informational products. These will be available for purchase and expound upon the topics he regularly tackles on his blog: Life, Work and Travel.

The Unconventional Guide to Working for Yourself is an authoritative look at being self-employed. It explains how you can make money and spend Read more

Real Estate Investment in Argentina

October 14th, 2008 | Argentina - Business, Argentina - Relocation | No Comments »

If 2008 resembles 2007, then take a closer look at real estate in Argentina. Currently, the country’s economy is improving and democratic reforms have caused a surge in the real estate industry. Purchasing in Argentina has several plus sides: low expenditures on property, a low tax policy on real estate, a flourishing buy to let market and capital appreciation.

There are currently many property bargains in Argentina and combined with the current state of the US dollar, buyers are able to purchase more for their money than in their home country. European investors in particular are enjoying a great value for their money.

Although Argentina isn’t experiencing the lows it was in 2002, and prices are on Read more

Argentina is the Place to Escape the United States Recession

October 8th, 2008 | Argentina - Relocation | No Comments »

As the US economy continues to decline Americans are being forced to change the way they handle their dollars as they slide in value against the British pound and the Euro. As businesses buckle down to face the brunt of a world recession many are left wondering how the US is going to weather the storm and if, when the dark clouds of decline finally rise, the economy will be able to recover.

Many businesses have already taken steps to recession-proof themselves by trying to draw in foreign sales. In recent article from Business Week it was stated that “the strongest U.S. companies may be the ones with the biggest footprint abroad.” By having their fingers in multiple Read more

Wine Tasting Tours in Mendoza

October 3rd, 2008 | Argentina - Must See or Do | 1 Comment »

Just mentioning Mendoza, Argentina calls to mind images of vineyards and the scents, smells, and tastes of wine, and not without good reason. Mendoza, located in the Andes where the climate is temperate is considered by many to be one of the finest wine-making regions in the world.

Most bodegas, as wineries are called in Argentina, require no reservation to visit, and are either free, or relatively inexpensive. Still, due to the daunting task of exploring the vast expanse of the region, many choose to use a guide to help them navigate their way through the many wineries.

One of the most trusted and well known tour operators is Ampora Wine Tours. They provide a Read more