The guys at Customs know this, that’s why travelers who come from Miami are given a few more minutes of time to check their luggage and check if purchases exceed the ancient and outdated “franchise” of U$S 300 that we Argentines enjoy.
But, despite this, those who visit Miami do not stop taking advantage to make purchases, whether individual or family, because it is about taking advantage of the offers and liquidations “seriously” that make the big brands distributed in the several and large existing malls.
Getting discounts of 30/40 and up to 60% on clothing and footwear is an opportunity that cannot be missed. Brands such as Tommy, GAP, Polo, Timberland, Nike and Adidas mark their products with significant percentages of off, discounts.
Dolphin Mall, Ventura Mall and other large supermarkets, as well as the shops of downtown Miami, are invaded by thousands of inhabitants of the America located south of the Rio Grande, which separates Mexico from the USA.
Most buyers are Spanish speakers, which has forced stores and businesses to increase the number of sellers who speak Spanish and, when not, Spanglish, that rare mixture of Spanish and English.
Of course, this is a characteristic of Miami: many of its inhabitants speak Spanish, since the number of Latin Americans living there is increasing.
And that consumerist “fever” that wins visitors is also reflected in a symptomatic fact: the number of businesses dedicated to the sale of suitcases and bags. Many travel with a small suitcase and return with one or two larger ones.
And if it is about large consumption, an exemplary case was that of Alberto, an Argentine who was part of the car trip from Orlando related at the beginning: in an Apple Store, official store of the brand, he bought three iPhone 6, the latest model of this smartphone of the manzanita.
Then he continued with other purchases, which were joined by his friend Santiago, in BestBuy, the large electronics store and, as if this were not enough, Oscar, another member of the group, brought a mountain bike.
It is unknown until now what will have been the fate of these three buyers when passing through Argentine Customs.
What you need to know
How to get there: Copa Airlines operates daily from Córdoba with five frequencies to Miami and four to Orlando, with connections at the Hub of the Americas in Panama.
It is possible to get fares to Miami departing from Córdoba from U$S 1,384. To Orlando, rates from U$S 1,765. These prices include taxes, fees and collection of 35% of Afip. They do not include issuance fee in sales offices, of U$S 33.75 per passenger.
The connections are immediate, having the possibility of including a stop in Panama, enjoying two destinations in the same trip. Copa currently operates to 11 destinations within the United States: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, New York, Washington DC, New Orleans, Orlando, Tampa, Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and offers the possibility of reaching one destination and returning from another, with greater travel flexibility.
Recently, Copa Airlines announced a daily flight to San Francisco starting September 17, with which it will add a total of 12 destinations in the United States.
More information: call center 0810 222 2672; Copa office in Córdoba, Avenida Vélez Sársfield 478; Web: www.copa.com, or consult your trusted travel agent.
Accommodation: Leslie Hotel, 1244 Ocean Drive, Beach.
Rate: from U$S 251 per night in King de luxe or Queen de luxe room, double base. Includes Continental breakfast, Internet access, business center, gym, media room, armchairs and towels for the beach and use of the pool and jacuzzi located on the terrace of the hotel.
Source: https://www.lavoz.com.ar/turismo/miami-el-paraiso-de-las-compras