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Travelling Sth America for 3 months - ADVICE PLEASE :)
Posted by semi-backpacker
Hello! I agree with Andrea on Colonia, Uruguay and Chile. Depending on your travel style four months seems like more than enough time to see it all. My travel style is "cram it all in." I saw 4 countries in South America in 2 weeks and felt ...
What would you do with 7 days in Argentina?
Posted by skylab
... ;s not many options since yeah everything is in fact far but if you'd like a totally different vibe from Buenos Aires, check out Colonia, Uruguay. It takes an hour to get there by boat that's right in BA. Extremely easy. The boat is beautiful and ...
What would you do with 7 days in Argentina?
Posted by semi-backpacker
... ; The town is cute and picturesque and the major attraction, the Perito Moreno Glacier, is well worth it: The option listed above of Colonia, Uruguay is also very good. I loved it there. If you visit my blog, you will see descriptions and pictures to ...
6 week trip to Argentina/Chile
Posted by semi-backpacker
The only thing i would add to the above lists is taking the Ferry from BUenos Aires to Colonia, Uruguay. It's a very unique and fun day trip. Enjoy!
One week Honeymoon in Argentina
Posted by semi-backpacker
... ! When I went to Argentina, Buenos Aires was my least favorite part of the trip. I would definitely recommend taking the ferry into Colonia, Uruguay for a day trip. It's a colonial town, very pretty and quaint. It's a nice 3-hr ferry ride from ...
Colonia del Sacramento tour - Colonia del Sacramento travel question
Posted by andrewjerome
Is it worth going to Colonia del Sacramento from BA? If so, is it easy enough to do without a tour?
Uruguay+Brazil+Argentina in 2 weeks
Posted by kathryn77
... a visa to travel in Brazil?) Once in Montevideo, rent a car and go to Punta Del Este and Colonia del Sacramento, spend 4 or 5 days traveling around southern Uruguay (is there anything specific we need to do in Uruguay? like a must-see? any suggestions ...
Arriving in Brazil, Leaving from Argentina.
Posted by wakingdream
... Fly to BA From BA if you have the time try a cheap flight to northern Patagonia? That would be excellent. If not, BA into Uruguay onto Montevideo and Punta Del Este ( pretty touristy but maybe you don't mind) Then up the coast back to SP Uruguay, ...
Arriving in Brazil, Leaving from Argentina.
Posted by mmbcross
What's the big deal with Uruguay? Apologies to Uruguayans, but this country is so similar to Argentina that it hardly seems worth going out of your way to see. This being said, if time permits it's worth a side trip from BA. My suggestion: If you ...
Uruguay+Brazil+Argentina in 2 weeks
Posted by starlagurl
... cost around $300. Once in Montevideo, rent a car and go to Punta Del Este and Colonia del Sacramento, spend 4 or 5 days traveling around southern Uruguay (is there anything specific we need to do in Uruguay? like a must-see? any suggestions ...
Uruguay+Brazil+Argentina in 2 weeks
Posted by kmm514
... fly from the falls straight to Montevideo?) Once in Montevideo, rent a car and go to Punta Del Este and Colonia del Sacramento, spend 4 or 5 days traveling around southern Uruguay (is there anything specific we need to do in Uruguay? like a must-see? any ...
19 year old daughter and dad to spend a month in Argentina
Posted by starlagurl
... of these . went on two adventures from Buenos Aires, including Colonia and Iguazu. did not enjoy his trip from Buenos Aires to Cordoba. , who is a frequent forum poster, BTW, went to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay after her stay in Buenos Aires
Backpacking South America 2014
Posted by drewcrawf
... Serena Viña del Mar Valparaiso Santiago, Chile Mendoza, Argentina Cordoba Santa Fe Rosario Buenos Aires, Argentina Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay Montevideo Punta del Este La Paloma Montevideo Salto, Uruguay Concordia, Argentina I'm still working ...
5 Months Through South America - Itinerary Advice
Posted by texacalimatt
... Argentinian falls. 3 days max. Fly to Montevideo, Uruguay. Stay for 2.5 - 4 weeks. Study spanish. See sights. Bus through Uruguay to Colonia. Stay for max 1 week. Ferry across bay to Buenos Aires. Stay for 2.5 - 4 weeks. Study spanish. Take tango / ...
Living in Buenos Aires for a few months from July 2010 - any suggestions?
Posted by skylab
... way to practice. is their site. Def check it out. PM me def if you go. Have such good memories there. Next.. Check out Uruguay. It's a 30 min or 3 hr nice boat ride from BA to Colonia. Bring your drivers license and rent out those super mega tiny ...
What would you do with 7 days in Argentina?
Posted by kiwi_surfer
7 days...S*$# lol I'm afraid you are stuck around BsAs with only 7 days. for sure, go to colonia in Uruguay for a day. its really nice, I have a blog entry of photos if u want to check it out that gives u 3 more days. I feel u have 4 choices ...
6 week trip to Argentina/Chile
Posted by mmbcross
Great idea to take the ferry over to Uruguay. Colonia is a really charming little place, and you can add another country to your war chest. Kathryn. QUOTE I chickened out of there because of the mozzies - were they bad? At first I though you were ...
Punte del Este Travel- please help
Posted by joelmunoz1968
... have to sit inside the whole time. The windows are caked over with saltwater so you can't see anythingon the crossing) to Uruguay. There's also a very cool beach town not far from Mar Del Plata called Pinamar that is very nice to visit too. El ...
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
Argentina Planning - November 2009
Posted by kathryn77
... 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
10 Surprisingly Good Destinations
Posted by semi-backpacker
I was pleasantly surprised by Bolivia too - especially the Uyuni region by the Chilean border. Uruguay also had some hidden treasures I didn't expect - especially the Colonial town of Colonia.
Mexico City to Rio overland!!
Posted by mmbcross
... Lakes) Chile: Santiago Puerto Montt Lake Crossing Argentina Bariloche Mendoza Buenos Aires Spend a night at an estancia on the pampas Uruguay Colonia (day trip by ferry from BA) Brazil Iguaçu Falls Curitiba/Paranagua São Paulo Rio de Janeiro 2. Take ...
Wonders of South America!
Posted by semi-backpacker
... in Southern Chile Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon pictured below) in Bolivia Perito Moreno Glaciers in Southern Argentina Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay All such beautiful places!! To see my experiences in these South American wonders, check out ...
Rio to Foz to BA
Posted by whereshegoes
You could always stop in Santa Fe or Rosario....but I would recommend trying to go through Uruguay if you can....cross over on the ferry from Colonia to Bsas.
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