Relocating Family to Argentina

[Bluumoon]

Our good friends spent the summer in Argentina. Couple things I found interesting. Nearly no hard currency was utilized/available, even for cab rides or small items bank trasfers (or some kind of digital currency) was utilized, to the point they had to call an Argentinian friend in the US to pay for a cab when leaving the country. Inflation was a major issue for locals, our Argentinian friend who hosted works out of country to own property and support his mother in country.

You had to show IDs to buy grocerys. The idea of this makes me very uncomfortable.... I could deal with it as a visitor, terrifying to think that could be a thing here...

Got pulled over on the way to the airport for no reason and had an "interesting" interaction with local authorities, no bribes or anything, but very invasive. Purportedly child trafficking is a big issue there and the authorities were making sure all everything was above board with all the kids in the car.

LOTS of MEAT. Our friend struggled with it, wouldn't both me in the least.

Our friends are very well traveled (have lived in Europe/Africa/Scandanavia/Afghanistan/Asia) and said they would go back and spend time, but some of the Gov/Social/currency issues are pretty sketchy.

 

[RufusB.Marion]

My boss is down there all the time for a side hustle watch business he is building. Speaks super highly of the people, place, and food. Jealous of the opportunity, hope you take it!

 

[JBahr]

Again, THANKS for all the replies! I knew I would get at least "food for thought" from this and it did not disappoint. Lots of further research to do, lots of logistics still to work out if we decide to do it.

Certainly interested in the homeschool conversation and people's opinions/experiences. No need to argue though. We are looking for educators that want to travel with us right now. Had one who was interested but backed out because of their parents health. But the idea is that we build a curriculum using one of the many resources out there now and the kids would be taught 3-5 hours a day 4 days a week, with some built in care when my wife or I are not able to be present.

I love the American Mountain West and told my wife I will not permanently leave. 80% of my immediate family is now in Colorado and I want my kids to spend significant time here. We will be back, even if is not Denver. Hoping the finances work as planned and we can liquidate some/sell Denver house and relocate to something more remote. Part of my goal is to get my wife out of the big city mentality, and she might not realize that Patagonia will accomplish that.

I'll update this thread when we get further along. And yes, if I end up in an outfit with ties to the outdoors I will let y'all know.

 

[Coveyleader]

If you play your cards right, you can head down to Denver and practice your language skills before you leave! Get your ear tuned in. Good luck, bring plenty of Dollars down there, you can double or triple it!

https://bluedollar.net/

 

[Mojave]

Part of my goal is to get my wife out of the big city mentality, and she might not realize that Patagonia will accomplish that.

dude, this!

I took my wife to Rovaneimi, Finland. She is a San Diego girl and we spent a week in a cabin in June of this year with the kids. Tried to catch fish, caught a couple and did some tourist stuff. A week in a cabin, went from I don't think I will like that to be being booked again for next year.

Straightened my kids out too. No computers, phone, TV, video games not tech for a week. Was wonderful.