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Argentine emigrants in Kansas delight with low-cost proposal and advise World Cup attendees: 'You have to be prepared'
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Argentine emigrants in Kansas delight with low-cost proposal and advise World Cup attendees: 'You have to be prepared'

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentinian couple Isolina de la Vega and Darío Jerez emigrated to Kansas, USA, seeking a better future and opened an Argentine restaurant called Los Hornos.
  • They found the city welcoming and are preparing for the influx of visitors during the World Cup.
  • The couple advises future visitors to be prepared for long distances and potential punctuality challenges.

Isolina de la Vega and Darío Jerez, a newlywed couple from Tucumán, Argentina, embarked on a new life in Kansas, USA, just four days after their wedding on March 22, 2022. Driven by the hope for a "better future," they adapted to a new country and culture, eventually opening an Argentine restaurant named Los Hornos, offering a menu with a distinct Argentine flavor.

Kansas is not touristy; people have no idea where it is until now with the World Cup. The city is beautiful and the people are super friendly, which surprised us a lot.

— Isolina de la VegaDescribing her impressions of Kansas after moving there.

They chose Kansas, a city now hosting the Argentine national team for the World Cup, despite it not being a typical tourist destination. Isolina, who has a background in gastronomy, and Darío, a former real estate agent, scouted a location 20 minutes from downtown. Six months after arriving, they firmly established their presence in the United States.

Isolina described Kansas as a beautiful city with incredibly kind people, noting that everything closes earlier compared to places like Miami. She highlighted the challenges of progressing in Argentina due to economic and security concerns, which prompted their decision to seek a different quality of life. Their restaurant, Los Hornos, is strategically located just 17 minutes from the team's hotel and about 20 minutes from the stadium.

We faced difficulties progressing in the country, not to mention the economy and security. That's why we came to seek other opportunities. Another quality of life.

— Isolina de la VegaExplaining the reasons behind their decision to emigrate from Argentina.

As the World Cup approaches, the couple anticipates a significant increase in visitors. They advise those planning to attend to rent a car due to the distances between locations and to be prepared for potential time management issues, humorously noting that Argentinians are not always punctual. They are preparing for an "Argentine gathering" event on June 14, two days before the team's debut, to unite fans and tourists.

A World Cup changes everything; you have to be prepared, and Argentinians are not very punctual.

— Isolina de la VegaAdvising potential visitors about the impact of the World Cup and cultural differences.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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