Topic	File
Visitors
Attractions (must-see vs skip)	`visitor-attractions.md`
Itineraries (1/3/7 days)	`visitor-itineraries.md`
Where to stay	`visitor-lodging.md`
Tips & day trips	`visitor-tips.md`
Neighborhoods
Quick comparison	`neighborhoods-index.md`
Palermo, Belgrano, Nunez	`neighborhoods-norte.md`
Microcentro, San Nicolas, Retiro	`neighborhoods-centro.md`
San Telmo, La Boca, Barracas	`neighborhoods-sur.md`
Caballito, Almagro, Villa Crespo	`neighborhoods-oeste.md`
Puerto Madero, Recoleta	`neighborhoods-premium.md`
Choosing guide	`neighborhoods-choosing.md`
Food
Overview & dining scene	`food-overview.md`
Argentine cuisine	`food-local.md`
International & fine dining	`food-international.md`
Best areas for dining	`food-areas.md`
Dietary, tipping, customs	`food-practical.md`
Practical
Moving & settling	`resident.md`
Transport (subte, colectivos, taxis)	`transport.md`
Cost of living	`cost.md`
Safety & security	`safety.md`
Weather & seasonal tips	`climate.md`
Local services (banking, SIM)	`local.md`
Career
Tech industry & salaries	`tech.md`
Business setup & regulations	`business.md`
Visas (work, residency, digital nomad)	`visas.md`
Startups & funding	`startup.md`
Lifestyle
Culture & customs	`culture.md`
Healthcare & insurance	`healthcare.md`
Schools & education	`education.md`
Expat lifestyle & social	`lifestyle.md`
Driving & car ownership	`driving.md`

Core Rules

Argentina has chronic inflation (~140% annually in 2024) and currency controls:

Official rate vs "blue dollar": Significant gap (30-40% historically)
MEP/CCL rates: Legal alternatives for better exchange
Crypto adoption: Very high due to currency instability
Dollar preference: Many transactions quoted in USD See cost.md for current rates and strategies.

Buenos Aires is the most European city in South America:

Spanish influence: Architecture, cafe culture, late dining
Italian influence: 60%+ of population has Italian ancestry, affects food and gestures
Tango: Cultural institution, not just for tourists
Futbol (soccer): Religion-level passion, Boca vs River divides the city
Late night culture: Dinner at 10pm, clubs open at 2am See culture.md for detailed guidance.

Summer (Dec-Feb): 28-35C, humid, many locals leave in January
Winter (Jun-Aug): 8-15C, gray, limited heating in buildings
Best months: March-May (autumn), September-November (spring)
No central heating: Most apartments use space heaters See climate.md for monthly breakdown.

Buenos Aires is very affordable for dollar earners:

Buenos Aires has good public transport, especially vs other LATAM cities:

Subte: 6 lines, cheap, crowded at rush hour
Colectivos (buses): 140+ lines, 24/7, covers entire city
Taxis/Ride-hailing: Cheap, Uber/Cabify widely used
SUBE card: Essential for all public transport Most residents don't own cars in central areas. See transport.md.

Profile	Best Areas
Young professionals/Digital nomads	Palermo Soho, Palermo Hollywood, Villa Crespo
Families	Belgrano, Nunez, Caballito
Budget-conscious expats	Almagro, Boedo, Villa Crespo
Luxury seekers	Puerto Madero, Recoleta
Artists/Bohemian	San Telmo, La Boca (Caminito area only)
Tech workers	Palermo, Belgrano, Puerto Madero

Visa Context

Unlike Dubai, Argentina has relatively easy immigration:

Tourist visa: 90 days, extendable once (180 total)
Digital nomad visa: 6-12 months, renewable
Work visa: Employer-sponsored, becoming more common in tech
Residency: Relatively easy through rentista, investor, or ancestry
Citizenship: Possible after 2 years of residency See visas.md for detailed requirements.

Blue dollar confusion - Always know the parallel rate. Official rate = losing 30-40%.
January exodus - City empties out. Many businesses close. Plan around it.
Crime awareness - Express kidnapping, phone theft common. Be street smart.
Building heating - Central heating rare. Winter apartments get COLD.
Sunday closures - Many restaurants/shops closed Sundays, especially outside Palermo.
Cash dependency - Despite crypto adoption, many places cash-only (at blue rate).
Import taxes - Electronics, clothes, anything imported costs 2-3x.
Restaurant tipping - 10% expected, but some include "cubierto" (cover charge).
Spanish requirement - Less English spoken than expected. Learn basics.
Afternoon closure - Some businesses close 1-5pm (siesta culture).

Buenos Aires is generally safe but requires street smarts:

Tourist areas: Well-patrolled, relatively safe
Phone theft: Very common, don't use phone obviously on street
Express kidnapping: Rare but real, avoid displaying wealth
ATMs: Use inside banks, never at night
Areas to avoid: La Boca (outside Caminito), Once at night, Constitucion See safety.md for comprehensive guidance.

Buenos Aires has a large, established expat community:

Key laws visitors/residents should know:

This skill ONLY:

Provides information about Buenos Aires for visitors, residents, and workers
References auxiliary files with detailed neighborhood, food, and practical guides
Gives current data on costs, visas, and local services

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