The Buenos Aires Reality Check
A weekly email about life in Buenos Aires. Real updates on prices, events, and the stuff they don't tell you in the guidebooks.
What You'll Actually Get
Not generic " Buenos Aires is great!" fluff. Real, useful information.
I track the blue dollar, inflation, and actual costs so you know what to expect.
The stuff worth doing, not the tourist traps. From milongas to underground concerts.
When rules change, I figure out what it actually means (not just what Migraciones says).
Sometimes I just need to complain about Argentine customer service. You'll relate.
Recent Issues
The Blue Dollar Hit 1400: What It Means for You
Plus: My favorite new coffee spot in Palermo and why you should avoid EZE on Friday afternoons.
Summer in the City: Empty Buenos Aires
January is magical here. Also: the best ice cream you haven't tried yet, and a visa update.
Surviving the Holidays as an Expat
Christmas alone isn't so bad. Plus: 2025 predictions and my annual 'things I got wrong' list.
These are example topics. Subscribe to get the real thing.
"I started this newsletter because I was tired of outdated blog posts and Facebook groups full of misinformation. I wanted a place to share what's actually happening right now in Buenos Aires."
Mike
Living in Buenos Aires since 2022
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