So far, Buenos Aires has been incredible. I almost missed my flight in Santiago, even though I arrived at the airport two hours early. There was only one staff member handling check-in, and when it was finally my turn, he told me I was late. I insisted there were still 40 minutes left and explained I had been waiting in line for over an hour. I didn’t blame him since he was the only one managing everything. Eventually, he issued my boarding pass, and I made it to the plane on time. I found the JetSmart staff to be friendly overall.
In Buenos Aires, we waited in line for over 80 minutes at immigration, even though there were more than eight officers working hard. It’s clear that a lot of people are visiting Argentina! The actual immigration process took just two minutes, and the officers were very friendly—kudos to them! The airport also offers free, unlimited Wi-Fi, which is amazing. Compared to Frankfurt in Germany and Gatwick in England, where you only get one hour of slow internet, or Panama, where there’s no access at all, Argentina gets a perfect 10/10 for this. Wi-Fi is a necessity these days, like water, and should be available in all airports.
At the airport, I visited the information center, where a very helpful lady provided me with a map, marked important tourist spots, and gave me some great advice. She was fantastic, and I really appreciated her extra tips, even though I had already researched some of the information. It’s always nice to hear such details from an official representative.
Later, I requested an Uber, but the driver tried to charge me again using his card reader. I refused and told him to drop me off immediately, as I wouldn’t accept being double-charged. He backed off, and though I was a bit stressed, he didn’t bring it up again when we arrived. He even asked for a 5-star rating, and I still gave him a tip as promised.
Next, I went to the Movistar office to get a SIM card. Unfortunately, the agent wasn’t very friendly, especially after I apologized for not speaking Spanish. I think it’s common in big cities for people to be stressed. She couldn’t explain the plans clearly, so I decided to check their website myself. The plans were disappointing—only 1GB or 2GB of data, which wasn’t enough for me. I left and went to Claro instead. They had a ticket machine, and I selected the tourist option. An agent who spoke excellent English assisted me—I was impressed by how fluent both he and his colleague were. I got a 25GB plan for 18,000 pesos, with the option to add unlimited calls later for 5,000 pesos online. They accepted my Visa card and required my passport. It was a good experience overall. I ordered another Uber to head back, and everything went smoothly—the car was on time and clean.
Now, I’m finally seeing Buenos Aires with my own eyes—a dream come true! Walking on the land of the football champions I’ve admired since childhood is surreal. My journey continues, and I’m excited for what’s next! 😀
this is my experience getting to Argentina
