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Mendoza Slideshow
Forums from Mendoza, Argentina
santiago - beunos aires
Posted by scott_johnston
Hi Scott, Firstly, the bus journey from Santiago to Mendoza, Argentina, is BEAUTIFUL!! (So don't fall asleep, and do it in the daytime so you can see it) I loved Mendoza, and if you like red wine, this is the region where about 80% of ...
santiago - beunos aires
Posted by kathryn77
Hi Scott, Firstly, the bus journey from Santiago to Mendoza, Argentina, is BEAUTIFUL!! (So don't fall asleep, and do it in the daytime so you can see it) I loved Mendoza, and if you like red wine, this is the region where about 80% of ...
6 week trip to Argentina/Chile
Posted by kathryn77
... / Irish duo? What is your main interests, as it may help in people's suggestions for you...? E.g. if you like fine wine, Mendoza Argentina, is the place to go. If you want to see traditional Argentina, Salta and further north are key; for big city ...
Backpacking South America 2014
Posted by drewcrawf
... Salta, Argentina Calama, Chile Antofagasta Caldera Bahia Inglesa Copiapó La Serena Viña del Mar Valparaiso Santiago, Chile Mendoza, Argentina Cordoba Santa Fe Rosario Buenos Aires, Argentina Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay Montevideo Punta del Este La ...
Top Ten Hostels Worldwide
Posted by nixsboys
... , Canada 2. USA Hostels San Diego, San Diego, USA 3. Clarence Castle, Toronto, Canada Latin America: 1. Hostel Lao, Mendoza, Argentina 2. American del Sur Hostel Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina 3. Hostel Estoril, Buenos Aires, Argentina Asia: ...
10 Day Itinerary
Posted 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
Mendoza to Patagonia - Puerto Moreno travel question
Posted by saidademadryn
Hello, My husband and I want to visit Argentina next xmas, and were wondering how we could do Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Patagonia in 2 weeks. The flights seem expensive with Lan, are there any you would suggest? Is it best to leave from Buenos Aires ...
Mendoza to Patagonia - Puerto Moreno travel question
Posted by patrick-wa
... 't have your air tickets yet one other option is flying into BA and out of Santiago (avoiding that trip across Argentina) taking the bus from Mendoza to Santiago over the Andes. (and it's easier getting out to the airport in Santiago that in BA). ...
Going to Bs As, Mendoza, & Iguazu - best way to travel?
Posted by cj33414
Hi everyone, I feel so lucky I found this forum! My husband and I will be traveling to Argentina in November. We plan on doing one week in Buenos Aires and then see Mendoza and Iguazu. Right now our tentative itinerary looks like this: BS AS - ...
Argentina Planning - November 2009
Posted 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 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!!!
Going to Bs As, Mendoza, & Iguazu - best way to travel?
Posted by cj33414
... were going for. We are going from 11/4 to 11/18 - with the first 7 days in Bs As, the rest split between Iguazu and Mendoza (right now our tentative itinerary has us 4 in Mendoza 3 in Iguazu, just because I have a feeling we're going to love Mendoza). ...
Mendoza to Patagonia - Puerto Moreno travel question
Posted by mmbcross
... DVD movie is not working well, so with such comfort, we are all soon sound asleep." These buses run all over Argentina. From Mendoza its a long 17-hour run along the foothills of the Andes to Bariloche. Nevertheless it's a very scenic route and a ...
Argentina Planning - November 2009
Posted by kathryn77
... . We will definitely go to La Boca area as well, I'll have to check out what's in Mendoza, I believe that's the wine country of Argentina no? Thank you for the recommendations - Kathryn. If anything else comes to mind, please feel free to ...
Horse riding
Posted by mmbcross
If you are looking for horseback riding, you just can't go wrong in Argentina. For true equestrian delight, stick to the Pampas in Argentina, which run pretty much from north to south through the centre of the country. Mendoza is in the Andean ...
Going to Bs As, Mendoza, & Iguazu - best way to travel?
Posted by mmbcross
... did our trip on CATA: Here is a great site that covers everything you need to know about transport in Argentina: By all means fly the Mendoza/Iguassu/Buenos Aires portions. Just Iguassu/Buenos Aires is around a 20-hour haul. Here's the link ...
Argentina Planning - November 2009
Posted by junosakai
... a traditional steakhouse - yum! Check out La Boca area when you are down at the football If you have time, you could take the boat to Colonia del Sacramento or Montevideo in Uruguay - or take a bus over to Mendoza in Argentina - lovely there too
Going to Bs As, Mendoza, & Iguazu - best way to travel?
Posted by kathryn77
... do you have for your trip? That might help with the bus or plane advice. I travelled everywhere by bus, and the buses in Argentina are great. You also get different types of seats, the most expensive recline right back like a bed. From BA it's ...
Argentina Planning - November 2009
Posted 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 ...
AR in April - Itinerary Help
Posted by mmbcross
... to El Calafate Day 3: See glacier Perito Moreno and catch 7:20PM flight to Bariloche Day 4-7: Bariloche/Lake District Night 7: night bus to Mendoza The bus from Bariloche to Mendoza is 17 hours Day 8: Wine tour in Mendoza and overnight bus to BA ? Yes. ...
Argentina at Christmas / New Year
Posted by maratial
... in mind that Salta and Mendoza are generally warmer than that date Bariloche. Greetings Hi, I am currently planning a trip to Argentina for a month over Christmas / New Year, and trying to decide where we spend Christmas / New Year. Currently ...
Mendoza to Patagonia - Puerto Moreno travel question
Posted by emmilyis
Hello, My husband and I want to visit Argentina next xmas, and were wondering how we could do Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Patagonia in 2 weeks. The flights seem expensive with Lan, are there any you would suggest? Is it best to leave from Buenos Aires ...
Another Itinerary Advice Topic
Posted by mmbcross
... to see in this area. Do a one, or better still, a two-day visit so you can do the Brazilian side as Kathryn suggests. Argentina 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. ...
Argentina Planning - November 2009
Posted by ellenmilton
... year, I´d think of a short flight to Brazil ... Similar question as Amanda but a little different ideas: We will be in Argentina Oct 31- Nov 14. We want 9 days of travel and 4 days of beach. Would really appreciate suggestions-- We were thinking ...
Argentina Planning - November 2009
Posted by monar
Similar question as Amanda but a little different ideas: We will be in Argentina Oct 31- Nov 14. We want 9 days of travel and 4 days of beach. Would really appreciate suggestions-- We were thinking 3 days Buenos Aires 3 days Mendoza 3 days Patagonia- can ...
Itinerary Help PLEASE
Posted by monar
We will be in Argentina Oct 31- Nov 14. We want 9 days of travel and 4 days of beach. 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 ...
10 Day Itinerary
Posted by dleventhal
Hello, Can anyone help me with an itinerary for a 10-12 day trip in Argentina in late April, early May? I am in a group of 3 people, traveling with my mom and a friend. We cannot do any intensive hiking as my mom has bad knees. We are more interested in ...
Places to Visit in Argentina?
Posted by danatregea
IF U RE PLANING TO GO TO MENDOZA I RECOMEND YOU TO HIRE A MOTORBIKE AND GO TO CACHEUTA MOUNTAIN, ALSO IN A SCOOTER YOU CAN DO BOTH WINE TOURS IN ONE DAY AND NOT CYCLIING IN THE HOT SUMMER OF MENDOZA. IS A VERY GOOD IDEA!! MENDOZA HAS A LOT OF GOOD ...
AR in April - Itinerary Help
Posted by ermie12
... Iguazu and BA. Ushuaia (for the penguins) El Calafate (for the glacier perito moreno) Bariloche (for rafting, chocolate and hiking) Mendoza (do they have rafting?, wine tour) Original plan was to: Arrive PM into Ushuaia via flight Day 1: Penguins Day ...
Accomodations in Cordoba, Salta, & Mendoza
Posted by grumpytraveller
... " though, its a dump. Backpackers has a very good travel agent for onward bookings and excursions as well. As for Mendoza, I can't recommend the Hostel Lagares highly enough; the most friendly and helpful staff I've met in nearly six months&# ...