Note that buying a smart phone, and especially an iPhone, is extremely expensive in Argentina due to import restrictions β and they are not widely available.
This makes them easy targets for theft. This goes for tablet computers and laptop computers, too. Embassies and consulates are found in Buenos Aires.
Some other cities around Argentina especially near the borders also have the consulates of certain countries. Citizens from some countries have to pay a reciprocity fee tasa de reciprocidad before arriving in Argentina; ideally you'll be reminded of this when you buy your airplane ticket.
This fee is equal to what Argentines are charged for visas to visit those countries. You'll need to pay this fee online via credit card; see www. Check current regulations as rules can change quickly.
In Argentina was the first country in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage. The country has become increasingly gay-friendly over recent years. Homophobia rarely takes the form of physical violence, however, and gay people regularly travel throughout the country to return home with nothing but praise. When it comes to public affection, Argentine men are more physically demonstrative than their North American and European counterparts. Behaviors such as kissing on the cheek in greeting or a vigorous embrace are innocuous even to those who express unease with homosexuality.
