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Argentina Planning - November 2009
Posted on Apr 6, 2009, 11:26:05 by mandany
Hello, I am planning a trip for November 2009 for my boyfriend and I to Argentina. This will be our first trip to Argentina and since we don't know when we will be able to make another trip back we would like to see and do as much as possible without ...
 
Iguaza Falls and Bariloche
Posted on Feb 8, 2008, 19:26:09 by mmbcross
... visit Cerro Catedral (in winter, the country's main ski complex). Return to the hotel. Stay overnight. DAY 03: Bariloche - Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest - After breakfast go to Puerto Pañuelo, along scenic Av. Bustillo, and start a boat trip ...
 
Iguaza Falls and Bariloche
Posted on Feb 7, 2008, 15:56:43 by dleventhal
Hello, Thank you for the previous replies to my question about Bariloche. I have my tickets purchased, and am now figuring out what do in between Can someone please help on the following? 1) Can,and should, we fly to Iguazu Falls from BA and do it in ...
 
Itinerary Help PLEASE
Posted on Oct 1, 2009, 17:15:17 by mmbcross
... . Here's a two week itinerary I suggested to someone a few months ago: Buenos Aires BUE (of course), Mendoza MDZ, Bariloche BRC, El Calafate FTE (Perito Moreno Glaciar) and Trelaw REL (Valdes Peninsula). Day 1 Arrive BUE overnight flight 2 BUE 3 BUE ...
 
Argentina Planning - November 2009
Posted on Oct 1, 2009, 07:54:58 by ellenmilton
... Would really appreciate suggestions-- We were thinking 3 days Buenos Aires 3 days Mendoza 3 days Patagonia- can't decide between Bariloche or Calafate *My husband has seen Iguazu already... 4 days Uruguay Punta del Este for beach Also, what do you ...
 
Argentina Planning - November 2009
Posted on Jul 7, 2009, 20:58:30 by ellenmilton
Hi there!!! I'm happy to hear that you want to visit Argentina. I'm sure you'll love it!! (I live in BA) I was reading your planning and I wanted to give you my opinion about it. I think that what you want to do is feasible ...
 
Argentina Planning - November 2009
Posted on Apr 6, 2009, 18:07:59 by kathryn77
... but it gets very cold in winter, and I'm not sure of the effect on transport. I DID go to Mendoza, and I loved it - I noticed you like your wine, well, Mendoza is the wine capital of Argentina - I swear, it's cheaper than water!!!
 
Argentina in winter (August)
Posted on May 6, 2008, 09:58:13 by mmbcross
... As you get further south, so the weather gets colder. BA in the winter is like London, cold and wet, though it never snows. Bariloche in the Andes is ski season. Patagonia is frigid, windy and often snowbound. This being said, north of BA you are getting ...
 
Argentina for a month- can't wait!!!!
Posted on Feb 18, 2008, 17:31:35 by mmbcross
... them to get advice. Places to visit should be Ushuaia, El Calafate (Perito Moreno Glacier), Valdes Peninsula (wildlife), Bariloche (scenery). Find hostels in B.A.? Take a look at the Trip Advisor page: Good luck Martin Hello Martin Thank you ...
 
Argentina for a month- can't wait!!!!
Posted on Feb 18, 2008, 16:37:40 by halelya
... them to get advice. Places to visit should be Ushuaia, El Calafate (Perito Moreno Glacier), Valdes Peninsula (wildlife), Bariloche (scenery). Find hostels in B.A.? Take a look at the Trip Advisor page: Good luck Martin Hello Martin Thank you ...
 
10 Day Itinerary
Posted on Jan 25, 2008, 16:46:46 by mmbcross
... del Paine. Patagonia is a trip in itself, and can be quite rugged. Anyway, it's in Chile, and somewhat complicated to get there from Argentina. Read my blog about our trip. If you need more info please contact me via this blog. Cheers Martin
 
Itinerary Help PLEASE
Posted on Oct 1, 2009, 12:42:43 by starlagurl
Choosing between Bariloche and Calafate, I think I would choose Calafate: That's a choice between two beautiful scenes: Bariloche: and Calafate:
 
campervan travling in Argentina
Posted on Sep 30, 2009, 16:01:38 by mmbcross
... time on the way but i can not take a bus drive of 24 hours with small children and an infant. Indeed touring in Argentina will be quite a different experience than in New Zealand. More cattle, less sheep! Because of the distance involved, I would ...
 
bariloche or Mendoza in early September ?
Posted on Sep 7, 2009, 14:44:47 by lexicon.
... 2 days ago. Went to San Martin de los Andes for a day..and just arrived in Mendoza today. They got dumped on in Bariloche couple days ago (snowed for 2 days straight)...hiking is not the best this time of year, more ski, but might be accessable depending ...
 
bariloche or Mendoza in early September ?
Posted on Aug 28, 2009, 19:45:08 by jeffs
... will be open and are pretty good. Obviously the views are stunning. Mendoza is obviously the place for wine. If you head to Bariloche i'd recommend staying at 1004 hostel - amazing views and smack bang in the middle of town! A week in BA is ...
 
Hitchiking in Patagonia?
Posted on Dec 29, 2008, 15:53:55 by botanisa
... for 3 weeks in January and February. We will fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate at the beginning of the trip and fly from Bariloche back to Buenos Aires at the end of the trip. We want to go from El Calafate down to Torres Del Paine and wonder if ...
 
Travel mate Argentina 1st 2 weeks of Dec 08
Posted on Jul 4, 2008, 13:25:42 by njtravel
Hi! my name is Nati. Me an my husband will be traveling to Argentina for a month (form Boston). I am from Buenos Aires and my husband American (Yankee) he doesn't speak any spanish. We always go for XMAS n New Year. The thing is that the 1st 2 ...
 
Argentina for a month- can't wait!!!!
Posted on Feb 18, 2008, 10:15:27 by mmbcross
... to take some time to go over them to get advice. Places to visit should be Ushuaia, El Calafate (Perito Moreno Glacier), Valdes Peninsula (wildlife), Bariloche (scenery). Find hostels in B.A.? Take a look at the Trip Advisor page: Good luck Martin
 
two week itinerary
Posted on Jan 16, 2008, 12:07:40 by mmbcross
... can do a two-week itinerary and see the best of Argentina: Buenos Aires BUE (of course), Iguassu Falls IGU, Mendoza MDZ, Bariloche BRC, El Calafate FTE (Perito Moreno Glaciar), Ushuaia USH (Tierra del Fuego) and Trelaw REL (Valdes Peninsula). Day 1 USA- ...
 
Spanish in Argentina-Patagonia School
Posted on Jun 24, 2007, 15:37:12 by pinossouth
[b] I am studing Spanish in Patagonia School, the school is excellent it is in Bariloche. Bariloche is a wonderful city, now is winter, is snowing. I am living in a homestay, friendly family who gave me an inisght into their culture and made me feel like ...
 
Argentina Planning - November 2009
Posted on Sep 30, 2009, 20:49:33 by monar
... Would really appreciate suggestions-- We were thinking 3 days Buenos Aires 3 days Mendoza 3 days Patagonia- can't decide between Bariloche or Calafate *My husband has seen Iguazu already... 4 days Uruguay Punta del Este for beach Also, what do you ...
 
Itinerary Help PLEASE
Posted on Sep 30, 2009, 20:34:53 by monar
... Would really appreciate suggestions-- We were thinking 3 days Buenos Aires 3 days Mendoza 3 days Patagonia- can't decide between Bariloche or Calafate *My husband has seen Iguazu already... 4 days Uruguay Punta del Este for beach Also, what do you ...
 
bariloche or Mendoza in early September ?
Posted on Aug 22, 2009, 07:44:14 by peterfromwigan
Hi, I'm planning a two week trip to Argentina and want to do some hiking in addition to a week in BA. Bariloche sounds more appealing but I am concerend that it may more of a place for Skiing rather than walking in September. Any thoughts most ...
 
Does Lan Airlines charge double for Americans?
Posted on Apr 29, 2009, 14:59:14 by bsas4you
... about cheaper tickets, because they often have better connections and will let you pay "Argentine" prices. This is especially important for local flights around argentina, like to ushuaia, iguazu falls or bariloche. Cheers! Sam BsAs4u
 
One week Honeymoon in Argentina
Posted on Apr 23, 2009, 20:44:00 by mmbcross
... to check the weather at weather.com to see if it will be to your liking. If you are into skiing, a short trip to Bariloche would be great. Iguassu is pretty much the same all year. Mendoza could be quite chilly. Uruguay makes a great day trip by fast ...
 
19 year old daughter and dad to spend a month in Argentina
Posted on Mar 30, 2008, 20:34:57 by 007chiro
... on Moreno Glacier although touristy is definately recommended especially if you have never seen/walked on one before. I also really like Bariloche, Villa La Angostura and Mendoza, not sure if like Moreno they are a bit far but thought id mention it as ...
 
Bonita (Brazil) to Buenos Aires... best route of travel, places to stop?
Posted on Feb 14, 2008, 15:41:49 by aliveagain
... from Asuncion to Quito. Let me know if I have the right place, or if there is still another Bonito in Argentina. Cheers Martin Hey, sorry I confused pampas with pantanel i think.... but anyways the problem with iguasso falls is that i would have ...
 
Bonita (Brazil) to Buenos Aires... best route of travel, places to stop?
Posted on Feb 10, 2008, 21:37:48 by mmbcross
... OK. I've got it. I have just one little difficulty. The only Bonita I can find is in the Province of Neuquen down near Bariloche. Is this the right Bonita, or is there another one? With that info in hand, I think I can help you with a couple of ...
 
buying hiking equipment in Patagonia
Posted on Feb 21, 2007, 14:22:04 by peacefrog
... to get new ones in Patagonia, with enough choice and reasonable prices? I am now away from Santiago an Buenos Aires, How is it in Bariloche and Ushuaia? I was told there was a zona franca between Chile and Argentina, anyone been there? Thanks in advance
 
Exploring Patagonia
Posted on Sep 26, 2009, 20:26:37 by echterling
... time. If you get a good weather window, you can see most of Los Glaciares near El Chalten in three or four days. Bariloche is beautiful, and from there you can do the cruce de lagos into Chile. Beautiful way to cross the border, I highly recommend ...