My family with two boys are moving to Canning, near Ezeiza. The wife is a Porteña, now a dual US citizen. My fixed pension, then SS will always be in USD. We bring $20k there every trip, flying in on 2 separate days, to avoid the 50% tariff on cash, and rent a safety deposit box annually at a bank. Western Union transfers your $ to ARP at the blue rate. In addition, anyone with any passport can open a bank account in Montevideo, for electronic transfers from the US. Homes there are only sold in USD, financing is almost impossible without a national credit rating, so cash is the best option for us. We also have her family there, we may maintain a residence here in the USA. January - March are too hot and humid there for us. (We live in frigid Michigan) Her family all have Avocado, Banana, lime, orange trees in their yards. It will be nice to have morning coffee, and pick my breakfast off of trees. We have been to Rosario, Misiones, Ushuaia, and Mar de Plata, but for finding variety and availability in electronics, food, malls, museums, cultural centers, Capital Federal is our source. After 30 trips there, I found the 24 hour city noise, and high rise apartment living as undesireable. Gas is really cheap there, so we can drive 40 minutes into the city, then return to the quiet suburban home in a barrio cerrado. We love Argentina!

Argentina is intriguing to me. I would want to live in the southern part away from cities if I moved there.

I think about moving there all the time. I thoroughly enjoyed the time I lived there in the 90's. I lived a year in Rosario, Santa Fe in and around in various suburbs. 5 months in Venado Tuerto, 2 months in Gueleguaychu, Entre Rios, 2 months in a little Villa Hernardarias, 2 months in the Villas in Santa Fe(that was rough), 6 months in Villa Gbr. Galvez(best place ever). The people are what made the stay the best, the food was incredible and so many dogs everywhere!

@markrush2319

Жыл бұрын

So true. I lived in Buenos Aires for nearly 10 years and lived in different parts of the city but for me the best neighborhood was Congreso it had everything you needed to live like a local.

@j_oleksa

Жыл бұрын

Mate live is too short , make a move soon , it seems your passion is in BA

@Cindy-dl8fv

Жыл бұрын

Adelante!!! 👏👏👏

I met my girlfriend online and I went to Argentina for a month, and I fell in love with the country, I plan on living there I just need a way to find a job there or online.

@angelmartin2000

8 ай бұрын

come to argentina, you speak english, you will get a grat job, compañi always need people than know speak english!

I lived in Buenos Aires Argentina for nearly 10 years. And I purchased a home in Mar Del Plata. Both cities are close enough you can enjoy both cities without too much difficulty but my preference is Buenos Aires for all its diversity but Mar Del Plata is great just for relaxing 😌.

@Cindy-dl8fv

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@Cindy-dl8fv

Жыл бұрын

How did you manage to bring $ from US to Argentina

@markrush2319

Жыл бұрын

@Cindy the easiest way is to send yourself money thru Western Union. And when you send money thru Western Union to yourself you will receive the "Blue" rate which will double your purchasing power in Argentina 🇦🇷. The next way is to bring cash you can enter Argentina with up to 10,000 dollars US without any problems and exchange those dollars at the blue rate on the street never use the ATM in Argentina or your debit or credit card you will pay twice as much for everything and there are high transactions fees also.

Amazing story! I plan on living in Argentina (for a year or two at least) when I retire at the end of 2023. I'll definitely be living in Buenos Aires. My employer asked me to work remotely for a year or two after I retire. Since Argentina is one hour ahead of the Bahamas, it is a perfect place for me to work remotely. I've been to Argentina twice in the past, but it was not in this century. So, I plan on vacationing in Argentina for two to three weeks in January to see if it's right for me. Argentina is my retirement Plan B. I originally planned to retire to Italy, but BREXIT threw a spanner into the works of my original plan. BTW, I'm a US/UK dual national and will never return to live in the USA, the UK maybe.

@bonegrubber

Жыл бұрын

I lived in Argentina for a two years and people would often asked if I was from inglaterra because if I was they were going to hate me due to war over the Las Malvinas and I would tell them i was from alemania and they'd be like "oh your cool then"

@tamics9978

Жыл бұрын

@@bonegrubber Eso no es cierto. No he escuchado a ningún inglés que se quejaran los demás por su nacionalidad viviendo en Argentina. Por favor. Menos las generaciones de ahora van a odiar a los nacidos en Reino Unido. El pueblo no tuvo la culpa fueron los gobiernos que planificaron era maldita guerra. Los argentinos no solemos odiar a personas de otros países.

@jayk9653

Жыл бұрын

@@bonegrubber Mira te cuento que Argentina es el pais con mas fan de Rolling Stones y de Beatles. Y los argentinos son tan inteligentes y de buenos modales que saben muy bien separar el conflcto politico de lo cultural.

@crazyyoutuberguy

Жыл бұрын

@@bonegrubber Hey Matt, have you ever been to an AA meeting?

@bonegrubber

Жыл бұрын

@@crazyyoutuberguy An Argentina is Awesome meeting?! I think I'm in one now

Beautiful. This is inspiring.

Thank you for sharing your personal story.

Que linda historia! Que bueno que estes en Mar del Plata y que ayudes a otros con tus consejos y con tu historia de vida! Buena vida!

Great video! Glad you made it because I’m in a similar breaking point where you were in 2020. Wanted to move to Mexico just to see what it’s like and be with my family. Give it a year and hopefully I follow in your footsteps. Side note you’re videos are making me interested in Argentina. Might have to check it out soon!

@StoneyVintson

Жыл бұрын

Which part of México are you pondering? I am trying to visit Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil soon. Too much time will pass if you let others determine your path. Sieze the opportunity if it is possible. I recommend at least a six month stay in each place for a more meaningful experience.

Thanks for the video

Thanks for great videos …… honest advice

Thanks for video.

Awesome channel!

i got a crib in Cordoba :) love Argentina, plan is to move there long term within the next few years

Got priced out of the States as soon as I lived on my SS alone, years ago. Got to hop on the same boat soon or later.. see ya there..

Lord, im 14 and my parents have decided to move to mendoza i have a lot of family here and i don't mind too much but im pretty nervous for the schools and stuff since im still getting used to speaking spanish.

@teresitagallo6672

Жыл бұрын

Good luck1 Have you moved yet? Wish you best of lucks

@lordofrims

2 ай бұрын

Don't worry, people here always will try to accommodate you and make you feel welcome.

@lupelostra

21 күн бұрын

You will be accepted don't worry. ❤

bienvenidos a Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷

Mar del Plata!!! 🇦🇷💪🏻 Mí Ciudad!!!!!!!! 🙌🏻🫶🏻

Amazing video, Nice country Argentina ,greetings

@sitopoema

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

That’s awesome! My dads side of the fam is Argentinean and I just recently visited BA and Argentina in general for the first time. I will say I got a similar feeling like I did when I visited MX and that is being able to notice instantly how life feels slower compared to the states and family time/socializing daily/unity is much more evident and important. It was easy to fall in love with the country for sure. 👍🏽

@freekarg

20 күн бұрын

no tenemos la cultura mexicana..eso por favor no es asi

What a cool experience ! I grew up in Sarasota, Florida…home of Ringling Brothers. When I was young, I remember seeing lots of circus people, including acrobats. Go for it !

nice video good luck god bless john miami

Welcome ⭐⭐⭐🇦🇷

Thank you for this video. First one I've seen featuring Mar del Plata that actually showed what the city itself looks like. All the others just show the beach and girls in skimpy swimming suits.

wait you lived in vegas before?? what a coincidence lmao. now i’m considering studying in argentina. i’m visiting right now for the same reason you did

😍

Hey Sito! I am planning on moving to Argentina within the next couple of years. One video idea I hope maybe you can make a reality of is what are the steps or challenges of starting a small business in AR? I realize this may be outside your wheelhouse but wonder if you know any small business owners and their thoughts. Peace and good vibes!✌✌

@sitopoema

Жыл бұрын

Of course, right now I’m in the beginning, beginning stages of everything but I may be starting a small business myself. And if I do go through with it, I’ll be documenting the process.

So you did have more of a reason than the young lady. Good for you. The world is your oyster. If you can afford to be there, your family is there and you are happy, I don't know why you would come back to the US. Take care my young friend.

Great video! what visa did you get to come to argentina? how was the process to get it??

I love your videos! I lived in MdP for 21 years growing up. I left in 1999. I am thinking of moving back for 6 month or so in the near future if it works out. So much to deal when you have a family and 4 pets. Do you know anything about traveling with pets?

@sitopoema

Жыл бұрын

I have a dog in Argentina and I was looking to send her to United States I’ll be moving back to the states soon and wanted to have my dog there before but it was a pretty complicated process and the shipping agent wanted to charge me over $3000 USD I’m still looking for an alternative.

I like small towns. I'm a farmer in the US and I'm sick of it. What are the small towns like?

@sareei003

4 ай бұрын

Did you go?

@Pentonavalsolutions

16 күн бұрын

You ll love them. Quiet, peaceful and filled Witherspoon nice and warm People.

Ojalá puedas tener tu propio circo en mar del plata. Tienes un enorme potencial!!

Bienvenido a la tierra del mate, las charlas, las juntadas y la calle !! AR ♥ Es muy loco porque tenes genes Argentinos pero hablas ingles norteamericano fluido jaja Abrazo de un Cordobes !

bad ass, teach some of the progressions for trapeze

Cool to know the why behind why you moved. Question is did you apply for citizenship/residency so you can stay indefinitely?

@sitopoema

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been needing to apply for it, but I’ve been putting it off. As of now, I’ve been leaving every three months in order to not over do my stay.

Many Italians there, and Brazil.

Which is safer Mar del plata or buenos aires

How much prescription glasses cost there?

Where are you originally from and for how long did you live in the US?

Great video! I do have 1 question, how do you deal with taxes? I mean, how do expats deal with income tax?

@sitopoema

Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t give you an honest answer because I file my taxes in the United States

Do you know any hand to hand acrobats in BA? Also why are you definitely moving back to the US?

Hey Sito... I was very intrigued when you discussed how your effective rent declined from 218/mo down to 135/mo due to the inflationary pressures Argentina is experiencing right now. It's obvious to me that you maintain your capital in US Dollars as opposed to the Argentine Peso; I guess you only convert as much as you anticipate using over a period of time. Does the banking system there allow for US Dollar denomiated deposits? I've looked on different Expat forums and this seems to be one subject everyone glosses over. Still looking to head your way by the beginning of Summer... thanks for the help.

@sitopoema

Жыл бұрын

Correct it stays in a US account until i need it and only use little by little converting when ever i need cash. but never in big amounts. And for your last question as far as i know there are not too many solutions on depositing UDS into a account here. There are so many restrictions for buying and holding on to USD here, but there my be a way for expats but i never looked in to it.

@edsmusic5823

Жыл бұрын

@@sitopoema Just for clarification Sito... you are using a bank back in the States yet when you need local peso's... you go to a local bank in Argentina... Or... do you hit one of the exchanges... but in either case you're pulling funds using bank card from your US bank? Just trying to iron out the mechanics of the whole thing my friend. Thanx for getting back to me.

@StoneyVintson

Жыл бұрын

An Argentine from Mar de Plata that I met in Guadalajara used a crypto credit card. I wish I would have written down which card he uses. Some of my former Argentine coworkers work remotely as software developers for a US company. I should ask them what they recommend.

@IchiMuSai

Жыл бұрын

@@StoneyVintson Hey Thanks Sito... with the collapse of the crypto market this year, I'm a little leery about that whole thing. I'll just follow your lead. Leave my money in the States for the time being and when I do need peso's I can go to one of the exchanges. I know you don't get the best rate with them as opposed to the "street" exchanges but once I get past the initial 90 day period and I'm settled into a long term lease on a place, I can go across the bay to Uruguay and take advantage of their more sophisticated banking. I guess the only way to find out for sure is to find out for sure once I get down there. Still though I'd be interested in what your former colleagues have to say on the matter.

@IchiMuSai

Жыл бұрын

OOOOPPPS! Sorry Stoney... its Sunday morning and I haven't had my cup of mental clarity / motivation yet. Thank you for your reply!

Great video. What’s the price of two bedrooms in your complex?

@sitopoema

Жыл бұрын

I believe my neighbors are paying about double what I’m paying

@darkmattersproject2951

Жыл бұрын

@@sitopoema That’s great. Thanks

Did you moved from Vegas ? Thats where I will be moving from…😊

You from Vegas bro?

the fact that half your family is from here makes so much sense, you just look like a lot of people here you didnt seem american to me

Romperla

How you do your yearly US taxes while in Argentina?

We are American family with two you kids and we know very little Spanish. Do you think it would be a good idea for us to move to Argentina? Thoughts on BA vs further south / rural in the country for our situation ?

@matiascassola8024

9 ай бұрын

Yes, go to Argentina, the people are very friendly and even if you speak English they will try to understand you because many Argentines speak English, besides their cities are very beautiful, you should see Mendoza

@aceofspades6667

9 ай бұрын

@@matiascassola8024 thanks I will plan a trip in the spring to see the country a bit more.

hey sito, i wanna to know whats the climate is like there in mar del plata , buenos aires , does it get too cold as i have problems with cold temp.

@sitopoema

Жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you for the comment. Yes, the temperature does get very cold in mardelplata and also Buenos Aires, but Buenos Aires does tend to go more on the warmer side during the winter but it’s still cold.

@amanraj4884

Жыл бұрын

@@sitopoema thanks for the reply.

Why would you go back? If you had cash flow from america would you consider staying ?

@sitopoema

Жыл бұрын

Yes and no. there are some things that are still hard for me to get used, mostly it’s the Material things that’s harder to get here that drives me crazy lol

How long is the trip from your hometown to Argentina?

@sitopoema

Жыл бұрын

its almost 24 hrs

Is it a safe and clean area? I heard things about other countries next to it about being dirty and dog poop everywhere. Is Argentina different? Thanks.

@victorArias-k9n

3 күн бұрын

depende la ciudad. en bs son más permisivos con las mascotas... pero en Mendoza no. si ensucias debes limpiar.

makes sense. las vegas is so gross. i've only been to the airport there and would never go to the actual city.

Do you still do the trapeze for work??? Amazing! What does you wife do?

@sitopoema

Жыл бұрын

hey, as of right now no but maybe again some day for now i just stick to trampoline

i'm straight and all but damn, this guy is good looking.

what's your rent?

why do u want to move back to US? 🤔

Bro stop talking about the trapeze and tell me what song that is tho

I want to move there only thing that scares me is crime

@denebola83

19 күн бұрын

Generally, and compared to other countries in the area, it is a safe country. In the provinces one can almost live in peace, we don't have that feeling that someone is going to attack us.

A Argentina podem comprar o Brasil nunca 🇧🇷💪

Entonces no sos o argentino vos? O si?

The U.S. has lost its splendor. Ppl in the cities are super rude. No public transportation, no siestas, etc 🤣

Interesting! I thought the reason you moved there was the wife…I didn’t know you were in the circus. You still do trapeze?

@sitopoema

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, no I don’t do trapeze anymore but I I do still do some acrobat stuff !

Me gusta tu programa aunque es evidente que yankee no sos y que tenés "demasiado" acento argento.... Jajaja, te agarré tránsfuga 😂😂😂. Queda evidente cuando pronuncias Mar del Plata

🤝🇨🇦🤲🍋🍊 Are you from Argentina

@sitopoema

Жыл бұрын

Hello, no I’m from the United States

Los nombres de las ciudades ya te salen con acento porteño 🤣. Bienvenido !