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Punte del Este Travel- please help
Posted on Oct 16, 2009, 00:49:47 by joelmunoz1968
... There's also a very cool beach town not far from Mar Del Plata called Pinamar that is very nice to visit too. El Calafate is very cool. I would highly recommend the glacier hiking tour where you actually get to hike out on the Perito Moreno glacier ...
 
Bus from Bariloche to Perito Moreno Glacier
Posted on Aug 5, 2009, 22:28:02 by mmbcross
Indeed you will have to go via El Calafate. It's not easy to get from Bariloche to El Calafate. It's at least 16 hours of travel time. You should be able to catch a bus that has decent sleeper seats and do the trip overnight. I'm guessing most ...
 
Hitchiking in Patagonia?
Posted on Dec 29, 2008, 15:53:55 by botanisa
We will be travelling around Patagonia 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 ...
 
Calafate
Posted on Feb 15, 2008, 09:05:26 by semi-backpacker
I visited El Calafate for 2 days last year and absolutely loved it. The glaciers are well worth it. I agree regarding the chocolate stores - especially "La Ovejita"...YUMDepending on how much time you're spending in the Patagonia, you might ...
 
Punte del Este Travel- please help
Posted on Oct 12, 2009, 18:59:53 by monar
... - how can we get to our hotel. Would love your input on our itinerary: 4 nights BA --Fly to Salta 3 nights Salta --Fly to El Calafate 2 nights Calafate --Fly to BA, boat to Colonia, bus to Punte del Este 4 nights Punte --bus, boat back to BA fly back to ...
 
Itinerary Help PLEASE
Posted on Oct 1, 2009, 17:15:17 by mmbcross
... '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 4 BUE 5 ...
 
Hotels in Argentina
Posted on Jan 30, 2008, 15:05:50 by mmbcross
... in Argentina. Are they centrally located? BA - Claridge Hotel Mendoza - Cordillera Hotel Puerto Madryn - Peninsula Hotel El Calafate - Posada Los Alamos Thanks Bonnie Claridge is quite pricy (by my standards) but a nice traditional hotel in a ...
 
Argentina with Two-Year Old
Posted on Aug 30, 2009, 19:07:29 by jeandawga
... things that we'd like to do. We'd like to visit Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, and Patagonia - El Chalten/Fitzroy, El Calafate/Perito Moreno, and possibly Ushuaia and Torres del Paine (Chile). I'm particularly concerned about Patagonia. We don ...
 
Argentina for a month- can't wait!!!!
Posted on Feb 18, 2008, 17:31:35 by mmbcross
... on Argentina. You may want 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 ...
 
Argentina for a month- can't wait!!!!
Posted on Feb 18, 2008, 16:37:40 by halelya
... on Argentina. You may want 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 ...
 
Argentina for a month- can't wait!!!!
Posted on Feb 18, 2008, 10:15:27 by mmbcross
... on Argentina. You may want 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 ...
 
two week itinerary
Posted on Jan 16, 2008, 12:07:40 by mmbcross
... 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-BUE ...
 
Another Itinerary Advice Topic
Posted on Nov 25, 2009, 11:32:26 by bsas4you
... be better to go when it cools off a little. Also, keep in mind that in April it's already going to be fall and El Calafate will be pretty cold. I don't think you'll be disappointed wherever you end up choosing to go out of the places you ...
 
Another Itinerary Advice Topic
Posted on Nov 24, 2009, 01:12:11 by mmbcross
... is awfully big. The bus from BA to Bariloche is also 24 hours, so you will probably end up flying to Bariloche and El Calafate. In my experience, fares tend to be cheaper when purchased in local currency (or credit card) within the country, but that could ...
 
Another Itinerary Advice Topic
Posted on Nov 23, 2009, 20:55:33 by laorfamily
Absolutely doable. El Calafate is in Southern Argentina I believe but well worth the trip.
 
Another Itinerary Advice Topic
Posted on Nov 23, 2009, 19:08:49 by crissmancd
... to Argentina for 3 weeks in April. Do you think that's enough time to visit Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Bariloche and El Calafate? Would you advise booking flights beforehand or go to a travel agent while I'm there? I'm also considering taking ...
 
Punte del Este Travel- please help
Posted on Nov 9, 2009, 11:02:29 by rohitw9
... We could also fly into to Montevideo but then do we also need to rent a car?? Is it worth it to go-- seems like long trek? We could just cut it out and do Buenos Aires Salta El Calafate I just love the beach and wanted some lounging time...thoughts??
 
Punte del Este Travel- please help
Posted on Oct 12, 2009, 10:14:40 by monar
... ? We could also fly into to Montevideo but then do we also need to rent a car?? Is it worth it to go-- seems like long trek? We could just cut it out and do Buenos Aires Salta El Calafate I just love the beach and wanted some lounging time...thoughts??
 
Hotels in Argentina
Posted on Jan 30, 2008, 07:30:43 by bonwright
I would appreciate any feedback on the following hotels in Argentina. Are they centrally located? BA - Claridge Hotel Mendoza - Cordillera Hotel Puerto Madryn - Peninsula Hotel El Calafate - Posada Los Alamos Thanks Bonnie
 
Another Itinerary Advice Topic
Posted on Nov 23, 2009, 19:46:01 by kathryn77
I'm unsure off the top of my head where El Calafate is, but the other 3 are definitely do-able in 3 weeks. I bussed all around and picked tickets up as I went. Try to stop in Mendoza too, it's beautiful! And also, if you can see the ...
 
6 week trip to Argentina/Chile
Posted on Nov 19, 2009, 09:03:42 by mmbcross
... ) Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales through the Chilean fjords by Navimag ferry Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Usuahia. North to El Calafate (Perito Moreno Glacier) Trelew (Valdez Peninsula) Bariloche Back to Buenos Aires via Mar del Plata If you need any ...
 
Exploring Patagonia
Posted on Oct 4, 2009, 20:44:11 by andrea
It'll be tight but doable. The W is AMAZING! The full trek takes about 5 days I think. Be sure to stop also in El Calafate to see the Moreno Glacier, and splurge to go ice hiking on it - it's awesome! Andrea
 
Bus from Bariloche to Perito Moreno Glacier
Posted on Aug 5, 2009, 09:40:10 by starlagurl
Hey Gabrielle, here are some blogs from the glacier, they might help you: It looks like you'll have to find a way to El Calafate first.
 
Best hostels in Ushuaia and Iguazu and Tour info
Posted on Dec 26, 2008, 23:11:17 by jklen
... looking for suggestions on hostels/bb's to stay in good location. Already booked V&S in BA and America Del Sur in El Calafate, how am I doing? I am also wondering if it's easy to book tours on the fly instead of prearranged. Has anyone done ...
 
Wanted (new or used) camping equipment
Posted on Mar 20, 2008, 14:46:43 by luchinko
... of any forums, classifieds, websites, noticeboards, shops etc that you would recommend, that would be great! I'm in Buenos Aires at the moment, be here until about 7th April, 2008, then going to El Calafate, then Puerto Natales. Thanks! Lucy
 
two week itinerary
Posted on Jan 28, 2008, 10:48:16 by mmbcross
... for all of your replies. We have narrowed our itinerary down to the following: Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Peninsula Valdes, and El Calafate. This will give us a combination of city and wildlife. Using these destinations and the time period of two weeks ...
 
two week itinerary
Posted on Jan 25, 2008, 08:46:23 by bonwright
... for all of your replies. We have narrowed our itinerary down to the following: Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Peninsula Valdes, and El Calafate. This will give us a combination of city and wildlife. Using these destinations and the time period of two weeks ...
 
two week itinerary
Posted on Jan 25, 2008, 08:41:06 by bonwright
... for all of your replies. We have narrowed our itinerary down to the following: Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Peninsula Valdes, and El Calafate. This will give us a combination of city and wildlife. Using these destinations and the time period of two weeks ...
 
buying hiking equipment in Patagonia
Posted on Feb 27, 2007, 20:50:02 by andrea
You would definitely be able to get gear in El Calafate or Ushuaia. I would say Barioche as well though I have not been there. I wouldn't wait until Puerto Natales (entrance to Torres Del Peine) as it will be a lot more expensive. Andrea
 
Travelling Sth America for 3 months - ADVICE PLEASE :)
Posted on Sep 21, 2007, 17:24:36 by semi-backpacker
... SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA DESERT in the North of Chile---WOW, watching the sunset over Moon Valley was incredible Argentina : The cute town of El Calafate in the Patagonia region of Argentina, also the Perito Moreno Glacier, which is an easy day trip from El ...