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Tap water: 100% safe to drink throughout Buenos Aires. Tastes heavily chlorinated — many buy 6.5L bottles (800 ARS) or use Brita-style filters (12,000 ARS at Jumbo). Food safety: First-world standards in restaurants. Street food (choripán, empanadas) from busy vendors is perfectly safe. The danger: mayonnaise-based sandwiches (milanesa completa) sitting in deli windows — that's your food poisoning risk. Ice: Made from tap water, completely fine. Produce: Wash fruits/vegetables from markets (residual pesticides), but pre-washed restaurant salads are safe. Dairy: All pasteurized, including artisanal cheese at markets. Meat: Argentina takes beef seriously — even sketchy-looking parillas are safe. Order 'bien cocido' if you want well-done. Common issues: Rich food and wine causes more problems than bacteria. Fernet helps digestion (local wisdom). Pharmacies: Every corner has one. Buscapina for stomach cramps, Imodium for emergency bathroom situations, all available without prescription.
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