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Side trips from Buenos Aires?
Posted on 12/11/18 at 10:44 pm
Posted on 12/11/18 at 10:44 pm
Planning to visit Argentina for 7-9 days. Late May 2019. No kids. 40th bday w/ the lady friend. Budget not a concern. Two days allocated for travel which leaves a full week to explore.
Looking for side trips. Iguazu Falls for 36 hours is happening. 2-4 days in BA is a must. Any suggestions for the remaining days (3-4)?
Looking at Patagonia, Mendoza, Santiago, Montevideo as options. Having trouble deciding. They all look amazing. Any experiences would be grateful. TIA
Looking for side trips. Iguazu Falls for 36 hours is happening. 2-4 days in BA is a must. Any suggestions for the remaining days (3-4)?
Looking at Patagonia, Mendoza, Santiago, Montevideo as options. Having trouble deciding. They all look amazing. Any experiences would be grateful. TIA
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Posted on 12/12/18 at 7:21 am to kciDAtaE
I would try and do Montevideo for sure. Uruguay seems awesome.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 10:43 am to kciDAtaE
I had a blast in Bariloche. Late May is a bit awkward timing for that though. Probably too early to ski but will still be colder weather. All of the locals told me to check out the vineyards in the Salta region when I came back.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 8:31 pm to S
Have you been to Montevideo? Any recs?
Posted on 12/12/18 at 8:32 pm to LSUsuperfresh
Thanks. Wasn’t sure which town to target in Patagonia. Bariloche looks legit
Posted on 12/12/18 at 8:57 pm to kciDAtaE
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:19 pm to kciDAtaE
Duh. Take the ferry to Colonia, Uraguay.
You know you’re going late fall, right? We’re going in March. End of summer.
You know you’re going late fall, right? We’re going in March. End of summer.
This post was edited on 12/12/18 at 9:21 pm
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:46 pm to kciDAtaE
You could take the ferry over to Montevideo and then Punta del Este. The ferry ride is super easy from BA. If you want to go to Patagonia you can do a flight in to El Calfate. From there you could spend one day doing the Perito Moreno Glacier and one day doing El Chalten.
There's a domestic airport within the Palermo neighborhood in BA, easily accessible within the city. I did a trip review on here not long ago if you want some more info.
There's a domestic airport within the Palermo neighborhood in BA, easily accessible within the city. I did a trip review on here not long ago if you want some more info.
Posted on 12/13/18 at 8:23 am to kciDAtaE
If you pull the trigger, let me know. Chocolate, wine, steak, and beer are things to look forward to if you do visit.
Posted on 12/13/18 at 8:35 am to kciDAtaE
Ferry to Colonia is a great and easy one. Cool place. Salta is also awesome. Like another planet.
Posted on 12/14/18 at 10:37 pm to kciDAtaE
I visited Argentina, Brazil, and Chile last September. I'd recommend more than 2 days in Buenos Aires because there is a lot to do. If you want to see both sides of the falls, you will have to hustle for a 36 hour trip. Immigration lines can be long. I can give you some tips I learned from trying to squeeze in the Argentina side with limited amount of time and failing to see more than a tiny waterfall. 
For only a week long trip, Montevideo is a good side trip from Buenos Aires. A couple I met on Easter Island told me they loved it so much they are considering moving there. Colonia is a simple day trip from Buenos Aires.
Mendoza is beautiful. I stayed in Lujan de Cujo at an Air BNB for most of the stay. Perfect location for wine tours and day trip into the Andes.
Santiago surprised me. It has more of a colonial Spanish feeling because of the buildings. Very clean city. People are extremely friendly and curious about American politics. Like Mendoza, the backdrop of the Andes makes Santiago a gorgeous destination.
Whichever place you choose, you can't go wrong. Look at flight times and connections. I found that there were not many direct flights and some were only on certain days of the week.
For only a week long trip, Montevideo is a good side trip from Buenos Aires. A couple I met on Easter Island told me they loved it so much they are considering moving there. Colonia is a simple day trip from Buenos Aires.
Mendoza is beautiful. I stayed in Lujan de Cujo at an Air BNB for most of the stay. Perfect location for wine tours and day trip into the Andes.
Santiago surprised me. It has more of a colonial Spanish feeling because of the buildings. Very clean city. People are extremely friendly and curious about American politics. Like Mendoza, the backdrop of the Andes makes Santiago a gorgeous destination.
Whichever place you choose, you can't go wrong. Look at flight times and connections. I found that there were not many direct flights and some were only on certain days of the week.
Posted on 12/16/18 at 10:59 pm to lagniappe14
Thanks. Good info.
Good info from all. That’s why the travel board is legit.
Thinking BA for an extra day now. I’ll update with any tips for those interested.
Good info from all. That’s why the travel board is legit.
Thinking BA for an extra day now. I’ll update with any tips for those interested.
Posted on 1/26/19 at 8:08 pm to kciDAtaE
So I found some relatively cheap flights and booked the trip. We will have 6 full days and thinking 3 nights in BA. 2 nights in Montevideo and one night in Iguazu.
Does that sound reasonable? Meaning, am I forgetting something or will that be too hectic?
Any advice would be appreciated
Does that sound reasonable? Meaning, am I forgetting something or will that be too hectic?
Any advice would be appreciated
Posted on 1/26/19 at 10:12 pm to kciDAtaE
Taxis in Buenos Aires are very reliable and affordable, I never once felt like I got scammed. However, the touristy areas are overrun with shady taxis that will extort you big time. The worst spots are EZE (international airport), Aeroparque (domestic airport) and the Buquebus Ferry to Montevideo.
If you are going to/from these locations I'd strongly recommend you schedule a remis taxi service online beforehand. It will be more expensive than normal but it's worth the effort.
If you are going to/from these locations I'd strongly recommend you schedule a remis taxi service online beforehand. It will be more expensive than normal but it's worth the effort.
This post was edited on 1/26/19 at 10:14 pm
Posted on 1/26/19 at 11:35 pm to kciDAtaE
A lone night in Iguazu means you will likely see only one side of the falls unless you have an early arrival and late departure. Decide on which side you want to prioritize and go with that.
The remis service at the airport gave me the best driver. She spoke fluent English (a first for any of my drivers), and she was happy to share info as she drove me to the Brazilian resort where I stayed.
The entrance to the Argentinian side of the park is close to the airport.
If you opt for the Brazilian side, you might be able to squeeze in a visit to the Bird sanctuary.
Either way, since time is limited, look into hiring a private guide. It will save you time. You might even squeeze in both sides.
My friends booked our stay on the Brazilian side because they were coming from Sao Paulo. We stayed at the Wish Resort, which has a golf course and all you can eat breakfast buffet/omelette station. They have a tour agency onsite.
Our first night there, we attended Brazilian dinner that showcased the dancing of all the South American countries. Food was so-so, but we all enjoyed the dancing.
Next day, we were with a tour. We stopped at the aforementioned bird sanctuary (highly recommend) before heading to Brazilian park. We were free to roam at our own pace once we were inside the park. The finale was a boat ride into the falls. Unfortunately, we experienced a down pour of epic proportions, and we did not complete it. I bumped into an American couple I met on a food tour in BA, and they had a private guy who had taken them off the beaten path. I probably would have preferred that over a tour bus.
The last morning, I hired a driver to take me to the Argentinian side while my friends went into town. My adventure ended up being a waste of time and effort. I busted my tail and didn't see the beautiful falls. My friends, on the other hand, enjoyed a leisurely morning shopping and having lunch.
Tip: Get a ticket for the train to Devil's Throat (Argentinian side) before you get to the train station. For whatever reason, they do not give the tickets at the station. Since I was short on time, it caused me to miss out on a close-up of Devil's Falls.
The remis service at the airport gave me the best driver. She spoke fluent English (a first for any of my drivers), and she was happy to share info as she drove me to the Brazilian resort where I stayed.
The entrance to the Argentinian side of the park is close to the airport.
If you opt for the Brazilian side, you might be able to squeeze in a visit to the Bird sanctuary.
Either way, since time is limited, look into hiring a private guide. It will save you time. You might even squeeze in both sides.
My friends booked our stay on the Brazilian side because they were coming from Sao Paulo. We stayed at the Wish Resort, which has a golf course and all you can eat breakfast buffet/omelette station. They have a tour agency onsite.
Our first night there, we attended Brazilian dinner that showcased the dancing of all the South American countries. Food was so-so, but we all enjoyed the dancing.
Next day, we were with a tour. We stopped at the aforementioned bird sanctuary (highly recommend) before heading to Brazilian park. We were free to roam at our own pace once we were inside the park. The finale was a boat ride into the falls. Unfortunately, we experienced a down pour of epic proportions, and we did not complete it. I bumped into an American couple I met on a food tour in BA, and they had a private guy who had taken them off the beaten path. I probably would have preferred that over a tour bus.
The last morning, I hired a driver to take me to the Argentinian side while my friends went into town. My adventure ended up being a waste of time and effort. I busted my tail and didn't see the beautiful falls. My friends, on the other hand, enjoyed a leisurely morning shopping and having lunch.
Tip: Get a ticket for the train to Devil's Throat (Argentinian side) before you get to the train station. For whatever reason, they do not give the tickets at the station. Since I was short on time, it caused me to miss out on a close-up of Devil's Falls.
This post was edited on 1/26/19 at 11:52 pm
Posted on 1/26/19 at 11:50 pm to Jabroni
Uber is a good choice, too. Very cheap. I also enjoyed the double-decker tour bus one day. Boca and San Telmo are not as safe as other touristy areas. The bus allowed me to hop on and off (San Telmo has a bustling Sunday Market), and I didn't have to worry about getting a shady driver.
Since I was solo for this portion of my SA trip, I stayed at Miravida Palermo. It is a boutique hotel with a wine bar. Quite lovely with excellent concierge service. It's in a hip neighborhood with great food.
I did a food tour of the neighborhood. For a 3 hour tour, it packed in a lot. Only 4 of us were on the tour, so it is manageable. The guide was superb and answered all our questions, and the guide ordered additional food (blood sausage) at our request. Oh, and the food was good.
P.S. If time allows, visit the Japanese Gardens. Lovely. Across the avenue is the Rose Garden, which my concierge told me is her favorite place when the roses are blooming. Across from that and catty-corner to the Japanese Garden is a space ship like building (Planetario). It had digitized graphics circling the building. Very cool from the outside.
Since I was solo for this portion of my SA trip, I stayed at Miravida Palermo. It is a boutique hotel with a wine bar. Quite lovely with excellent concierge service. It's in a hip neighborhood with great food.
I did a food tour of the neighborhood. For a 3 hour tour, it packed in a lot. Only 4 of us were on the tour, so it is manageable. The guide was superb and answered all our questions, and the guide ordered additional food (blood sausage) at our request. Oh, and the food was good.
P.S. If time allows, visit the Japanese Gardens. Lovely. Across the avenue is the Rose Garden, which my concierge told me is her favorite place when the roses are blooming. Across from that and catty-corner to the Japanese Garden is a space ship like building (Planetario). It had digitized graphics circling the building. Very cool from the outside.
Posted on 1/27/19 at 12:36 pm to lagniappe14
Thanks. We only plan to see the Argentine side of the falls. Can’t decide if we want to see it via boat, helicopter or walking. Perhaps all three. Definitely walking trails. I have to decide on the other two
Posted on 1/27/19 at 1:00 pm to kciDAtaE
You'll have a great time. Enjoy!
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