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Argentine retirees live in a motorhome

26.08.2026 13:35 1 min 1 source РУС
Clarín SPA
Argentine retirees live in a motorhome
Original source: Clarín

An Argentine couple converted an old bus into a motorhome and have been traveling through South America for over a year. They left their work routine behind and turned the vehicle into their home.

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Argentine retirees live in a motorhome

26.08.2026 Clarín SPA Original source

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Updated: 22.08.2026

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$1.43 /l

ARS2,152.59 · €1.22/l

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cheaper than 51% of countries

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$1.60 /l

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cheaper than 51% of countries

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$1.52 /l

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74 of 142

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$1.67 /l

ARS2,523.53 · €1.43/l

12 of 40

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$0.53 /l

ARS799.98 · €0.45/l

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