Same sex couples in Argentina have enjoyed legal gay marriage for over 16 years. The country’s groundbreaking gay marriage law, signed by President Cristina Kirchner on July 21, 2010 was at the time the only of its kind in Latin America. According to the group, Comunidad Homosexual Argentina (CHA) after two years, 6,000 same sex … Read more
If you’re enjoying Argentina and want to stay longer, extending your tourist visa is a straightforward process—provided you know what to expect. If you’re visiting Argentina on a tourist visa, you’ll typically be granted 90 days upon entry. But what happens when those three months are up? You have two main options: renewing your visa at Migraciones or taking … Read more
The Banco de Alimentos, or the ‘Food Bank’ is an organization that makes it easy for non-natives to do just that. The operation requires volunteer assistance to sort and classify the donations they receive. Volunteers work in three-hour shifts, mornings and afternoons. Volunteering with a local organization is a great way to meet new people … Read more
It takes about two minutes after arriving in Argentina to notice that Argentine Spanish is distinct from Iberian Spanish and the U.S. ‘food truck Spanish’ of those who only took remedial Spanish in school. At first, it sounds like bastardized Italian (thanks to Argentina’s many Italian immigrants) and it differs considerably from the Spanish spoken … Read more
Foreigners living in Argentina will soon discover the importance of Día del Amigo (Friend’s Day) if in the country on July 20. While not an official public holiday, Día del Amigo is a quintessential Argentine celebration. It is a important day to send messages and meet up with close friends — and the holiday cranks up even … Read more