Retirement in the Wine Making Region of Mendoza

International Living has recently highlighted Mendoza as the new hot spot to retire. As fun as Buenos Aires is… I think they may be right, for a number of reasons.

One being the reason International Living focuses in on: the increased demand for wine. Mendoza is one of the best places in the world for wine production thanks to its soil and climate. Add to that the fact that the area is full of practiced wine makers and a solid wine production market, and Mendoza is the prime place to create the supply for the growing demand.

An acre of a vineyard in Mendoza can be purchased for just $5,000 US dollars. The same amount of dollars in Mendoza will buy Read more

Complete Guide for Investing in Argentina Real Estate

Before jumping feet first into real estate investment in Argentina, get the inside scoop on what the market is really like. How? Check out this handy guide, “The Complete Guide to Real Estate Investment in Argentina.”

The first edition came out early 2007, so make sure the copy you pick up is the second edition, which was published in November 2008 and has been revised to reflect the latest legal and tax situations. Updated market status, prices, and more make version number two the most up-to-date guide to real estate investment in Argentina.

The book, written by well known author and exporter Simon Fawkes can be purchased from Amazon.com by visiting this link: AMAZON

New Entrance Fees for Visitors to Argentina

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

Real Estate Investment in Argentina

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

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

Stay Healthy and Enjoy more of Argentina

As far as health risks go, Argentina is a fairly safe country for visitors. That doesn’t mean, however, that it is free from all disease, or that visitors shouldn’t take advance precautions. It is always a good idea to buy at least a basic travel insurance plan to help in the event of sickness. Before traveling you can look to the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers, which provides up to date information on current health risks around the world, as well as assists in finding English speaking doctors in foreign countries.

Some of the things to watch out for while in Argentina include the obvious, such as sunburn or sunstroke, food and waterborne illness Read more

Buenos Dias Buenos Aires

Welcome to the Argentina division of the Gringo Report! Being an avid traveler and a certified Gringo, I have dedicated this site to helping other Latino-challenged people navigate through the glorious country of Argentina. Whether you are planning on visiting, investing in, or expating in Argentina, you will find a variety of information regarding everything from where to get the best Argentine steaks to how to get past all the red tape when it comes to residing or investing.

From the gauchos out in the country, to the Tango dancers in Buenos Aires, and the countless businesses popping up in the growing metropolises, Argentina is a country on the move! So sit back, and Read more

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