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Cristo Redentor crossing closed: what to check before travelling from Mendoza to Chile

The Cristo Redentor crossing was listed as closed because of adverse weather, with a total closure reported at the International Tunnel section. Here is what to check before leaving.

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A Rosario avenue with people walking and cycling during a recreational morning.
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Rosario schedules Calle Recreativa on Sundays from November

The municipal agenda lists Calle Recreativa from November 1 to December 27, free of charge on Sunday mornings, with recreational activities and Tango en Calle.

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Residents in a Buenos Aires province square during a cultural festival.
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Azul enters Cervantino week: how the festival is moving the city

The 20th Festival Cervantino de la Argentina began on October 23 in Azul and runs through November 1 with more than 75 official activities.

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A municipal drone flying over an urban waste-dumping area in Córdoba.
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Córdoba adds drones to monitor illegal dumping sites

Córdoba City Hall announced on October 21 that it has begun using drones to monitor illegal waste dumping. The first reported operations included two detections on Bulevar De los Polacos, near Alto Perú.

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An illustrative transport check on an Argentine urban-industrial avenue, with a bus, a truck and inspectors without visible logos.
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Campana and CNRT to coordinate transport checks

Argentina’s transport regulator said on October 21 that it signed an agreement with Campana’s local government to strengthen checks on passenger and freight transport in a key Buenos Aires logistics hub.

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A nighttime road closure with cones and barriers on an urban avenue.
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Night closures on Chacabuco as Córdoba roadworks enter a new stage

The Córdoba municipal government said works on bulevar Chacabuco moved to the west side, with night closures between Plaza España and bulevar San Juan.

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Fans walking at dusk toward a stadium in Mendoza.
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Boca-Banfield Copa Argentina semifinal gets Mendoza venue

AFA scheduled the Banfield vs Boca semifinal for Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza.

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A person paying with a phone at a public transport fare validator.
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Mendoza outlined how to pay fares on buses and the Metrotranvía

MendoTran said on October 16 that passengers can pay with bank cards, NFC devices and SUBE Digital, with an important note for riders using fare benefits.

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Passengers with luggage in a generic Argentine airport terminal.
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JetSMART Chile authorized to operate domestic and international flights in Argentina

Disposition 27/2026 authorizes JetSMART Airlines S.p.A. to run scheduled passenger and cargo services. The approval does not yet mean new timetables, fares or routes on sale.

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A public technology classroom with young people using computers and a 3D printer.
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Rosario’s Tecnoteca reaches the 2026 Sadosky Awards final stage

The municipal public technology training space is listed among the finalists for the 22nd Sadosky Awards, with the ceremony scheduled for October 14.

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Travellers with backpacks and suitcases at an Argentine terminal after a long weekend.
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Shorter getaways: the key figure from Argentina’s long weekend

CAME reported that 1,490,400 tourists travelled around Argentina during the October 12, 2026 long weekend. The number rose from 2025, but the average stay fell to 1.8 days.

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An urban avenue with cones and roadworks, illustrative of a traffic closure.
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Córdoba: planned closure on Chacabuco Boulevard for asphalt works

Córdoba City Hall announced a full closure of the private-vehicle lane on Chacabuco Boulevard, between Plaza España and Illia Boulevard, for Monday, October 12, 2026.

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A neighborhood food night with tables and residents in Rosario.
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Rosario’s Noche de Colectividades: venues open this Sunday

Rosario closes its 2026 Noche de Colectividades on Sunday, October 11, with traditional food, open venues and cultural programming ahead of the national festival.

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A central Córdoba street with cones, barriers and pedestrians during a traffic operation.
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Córdoba hosts the Plurinational Gathering: key closures and times from October 10 to 12

The 39th Plurinational Gathering begins this Saturday in Córdoba city, with events through Monday and a municipal traffic plan affecting Centro, Alberdi and Nueva Córdoba.

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An urban Rosario street at dusk, with pedestrians, traffic cones and a bus taking a detour.
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La Noche en mi Barrio closes Mendoza: Rosario detours this Saturday

Rosario’s city government scheduled La Noche en mi Barrio – Azcuénaga for Saturday, October 10, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; the full Mendoza closure will run from 6 p.m. to midnight.

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Visitors browsing book stands inside a cultural center.
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Rosario Book Fair opens at Fontanarrosa with free QR admission

The 2026 Rosario International Book Fair opens on Thursday, October 8, at Cultural Fontanarrosa and runs through October 18, with free access through a personal QR code.

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A generic automotive assembly line with pickup bodies and workers, used as editorial illustration.
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Santa Isabel back in focus with the Renault Niagara launch

The Municipality of Córdoba reported the Renault Niagara launch at Santa Isabel on October 6. The pickup is made in Córdoba and aimed at the Latin American market.

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Neighbors gathered in an urban park in Rosario in front of a giant screen during a football farewell atmosphere.
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Rosario says goodbye to Messi with a giant screen and free activities

On Tuesday, October 6, Rosario will host a free public farewell for Lionel Messi at Parque Héroes de Malvinas and the Santa Fe Sports Museum, with activities from 5 p.m. and Argentina-Benin on a giant screen from 8 p.m.

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An urban gym with machines, a counter and natural light.
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Rosario approved new rules to license and inspect gyms

Rosario’s City Council approved an ordinance updating requirements for commercial gyms, with a focus on safety, CPR training, medical coverage, ventilation, water access and building conditions.

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Passengers with luggage inside an Argentine airport, with a runway and generic aircraft in the background.
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Rosario launches direct Madrid flight, opening a European gate beyond Ezeiza

World2Fly’s Madrid-Rosario route began on October 1, 2026, bringing Rosario’s airport into Argentina’s federal conversation on international connectivity.

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Two people check a phone and map outside a generic Buenos Aires theater entrance, an illustrative non-documentary scene.
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FIBA 2026: how to plan a weeknight theatre outing

The Buenos Aires International Festival runs until September 20, 2026. A practical guide to choosing a show, checking venues and confirming tickets before heading out.

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A quiet urban shopping street with closed shutters, pedestrians carrying bags and one person checking a phone.
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Commerce Workers’ Day: how to plan your shopping for Monday 28

Argentina’s 2026 commerce workers’ observance was moved to Monday, September 28. Before heading out, check opening hours and handle essentials without assuming every shop will open or close.

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A person checks a map and phone on a tree-lined Buenos Aires sidewalk facing urban architectural facades.
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Open House Buenos Aires 2026: how to plan a neighborhood route

The architecture and urbanism festival takes place on October 3 and 4, 2026. Here is what to check before heading out, how registration works, and why the official catalogue is your best map.

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A small group walks along a cobblestone street inspired by San Telmo, with old façades and natural light.
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San Telmo on foot: a free guided visit on October Thursdays

Turismo Buenos Aires includes “San Telmo, bohemio, histórico y cultural” as a free guided route requiring registration. The plan should be confirmed at the official source before booking.

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A tree-lined Recoleta sidewalk with classic façades and people walking calmly.
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Recoleta on foot: a Tuesday guide to seeing the neighborhood slowly

A weekday plan for walking through Recoleta at an easy pace: architecture, squares, cultural stops and an official guided tour that requires prior registration.

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Illustrative image of Buenos Aires and Avenida 9 de Julio at sunset
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Buenos Aires never turns down the volume

Between cafés, stages and conversations that linger, the city always has another story to tell.

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A cortado on a marble table inside a quiet Buenos Aires café.
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Cafés worth lingering in

A cortado, a table and some time. The small luxury of taking a break in Buenos Aires.

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