Requirements
- Target platform
- OpenClaw
- Install method
- Manual import
- Extraction
- Extract archive
- Prerequisites
- OpenClaw
- Primary doc
- SKILL.md
Navigate Buenos Aires as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, visas, and local insights.
Navigate Buenos Aires as visitor, resident, tech worker, student, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, visas, and local insights.
Hand the extracted package to your coding agent with a concrete install brief instead of figuring it out manually.
I downloaded a skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder and install it by following the included instructions. Tell me what you changed and call out any manual steps you could not complete.
I downloaded an updated skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder, compare it with my current installation, and upgrade it while preserving any custom configuration unless the package docs explicitly say otherwise. Summarize what changed and any follow-up checks I should run.
User asks about Buenos Aires for any purpose: visiting, moving, working, studying, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data.
TopicFileVisitorsAttractions (must-see vs skip)visitor-attractions.mdItineraries (1/3/7 days)visitor-itineraries.mdWhere to stayvisitor-lodging.mdTips & day tripsvisitor-tips.mdNeighborhoodsQuick comparisonneighborhoods-index.mdPalermo, Belgrano, Nunezneighborhoods-norte.mdMicrocentro, San Nicolas, Retironeighborhoods-centro.mdSan Telmo, La Boca, Barracasneighborhoods-sur.mdCaballito, Almagro, Villa Cresponeighborhoods-oeste.mdPuerto Madero, Recoletaneighborhoods-premium.mdChoosing guideneighborhoods-choosing.mdFoodOverview & dining scenefood-overview.mdArgentine cuisinefood-local.mdInternational & fine diningfood-international.mdBest areas for diningfood-areas.mdDietary, tipping, customsfood-practical.mdPracticalMoving & settlingresident.mdTransport (subte, colectivos, taxis)transport.mdCost of livingcost.mdSafety & securitysafety.mdWeather & seasonal tipsclimate.mdLocal services (banking, SIM)local.mdCareerTech industry & salariestech.mdBusiness setup & regulationsbusiness.mdVisas (work, residency, digital nomad)visas.mdStartups & fundingstartup.mdLifestyleCulture & customsculture.mdHealthcare & insurancehealthcare.mdSchools & educationeducation.mdExpat lifestyle & sociallifestyle.mdDriving & car ownershipdriving.md
Role: Tourist, resident, tech worker, student, entrepreneur, digital nomad Timeline: Short visit, planning to move, already there Load relevant auxiliary file for details
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.
ItemRange (USD at blue rate)1BR rent (Palermo)$400-700/month1BR rent (Recoleta)$500-800/month1BR rent (outer barrios)$250-400/monthSenior SWE salary (USD)$3,000-6,000/monthSubte monthly pass~$15Dinner for 2 (nice restaurant)$30-60Asado for 4 at home$20-30
Buenos Aires is very affordable for dollar earners: Housing: 20-30% of budget typical for expats Food: Excellent quality at low prices (especially beef, wine) Services: Very cheap (cleaning, laundry, repairs) Tech salaries: Often paid in USD, huge advantage Hidden costs: Importing goods expensive, electronics cost 2-3x US prices
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.
ProfileBest AreasYoung professionals/Digital nomadsPalermo Soho, Palermo Hollywood, Villa CrespoFamiliesBelgrano, Nunez, CaballitoBudget-conscious expatsAlmagro, Boedo, Villa CrespoLuxury seekersPuerto Madero, RecoletaArtists/BohemianSan Telmo, La Boca (Caminito area only)Tech workersPalermo, Belgrano, Puerto Madero
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: Digital nomad hubs: Palermo cafes, coworking spaces Expat groups: Active Facebook groups, meetups Languages spoken: Spanish dominant, English in tech/tourism Integration: Easier than many cities due to welcoming culture Dating scene: Active, Tinder/Bumble popular
Key laws visitors/residents should know: Marijuana: Decriminalized for personal use, but selling illegal Alcohol: Legal at 18, widely available Protests: Common, mostly peaceful, avoid area during Photography: Generally permitted, ask before photographing people Noise laws: Exist but loosely enforced, expect late-night noise Consumer rights: Strong protection laws, refunds possible
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 This skill NEVER: Makes network requests or API calls Accesses calendar, email, or contacts Stores data or creates files Executes code or scripts Modifies its own SKILL.md
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