Argentina Travel Forum

I don't live in Buenos Aires for long during the year, but I'd like having a fast xdl connection there without wasting my money. As some relatives of mine are living two blocks far, I thought to make an air-brigde (wi-fi) between as both apartments see each other and it should be not a problem... today, who knows in future? a big house would be build in the middle (nothing easier in BA).

I thought about fibertel as I got cablevision in my apartment like my relatives have in their one and when my wife and I were in BA, they don't need having internet, but could I take the modem/router from my apartment and take it to their when we are leaving?

will it work?

thanks


p.s. Sure, I could ask to my relatives, but I better don't otherwise I'll have xdsl in my apartment and they pay for it.... very kind from them, but I don't want.

I am talking about a home-size globe (maybe 30 cm diameter) with a small lamp inside so the continents are shining through.
I might need it for a few photos, but dont want to bring mine in the flight-luggage.

Hello,

My girlfriend and I are planning to go and travel around Southamerica in about 3 months time and we are planning to buy a second hand van (VW type)in Buenos Aires.

Does anybody know a place we could find a second hand dealer in Buenos Aires?
Has anyboady had the experience of buying a car for long period travelling purposes?

Thank you in advance,
David

We plan to fly into Ushuaia ( from El Calafate ), and then go into Chile ( presumably through Punta Arenas ), see Torres del Paine, and then fly to Santiago.

The general question is how should we do it?

The particular questions are:
1) Is it easy to rent a car in Argentina and drop it off in Chile?
2) What is the best way to get from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas? Car/ferry? Bus/ferry? Fly? ( not interested in cruise ship )
3) Where is a reasonable place to stay while visiting Torres del Paine? Puerto Natales?
4) Where do we catch a flight from southern Chile into Santiago? The best we can find requires going back south to Punta Arenas.
5) Or should we scrap the plan above and take the different route of El Calafate to Torres del Paine, back to El Calafate, then down to Usuaia?

Also, any general advice on the whole plan would appreciated.
Thanks
-HB

We plan on travelling by car from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier, to El Chalten and to Torres del Paine National Park and to go around in the park a bit. What is the state of the roads there? Is it necessary to rent a 4x4 or will a normal car do? (The 4x4 are a lot more expensive). Does anyone know an affordable car rental company there?

Does anyone know how best to do this and how long it should take?

Is there an on-line service for Argentina like Expedia or Orbitz? I know about Despegar.com. Are there any other on-line travel booking sites?

I am planning to travel to Buenos Aires in August to study Spanish for a month. I thought that taking classes at the University of Buenos Aires would be a good idea and I found this company (GIC Argentina) online that would register you for classes at UBA and also provide accomodation. Did anyone have experience with them?

Thanks,

I'm visiting in October and would like to hire a 4WD to see the lakes. Where is a good place to do this in Bariloche? I'd also like to drive to Peninsula Valdes on the Atlantic coast from Bariloche to see the whales - any tips? Is it possible to do this drive at this time of year and how long will it take?

Hi there,

I'm getting there by taxi or remise and I want to make sure the check in desks are not a long walk away - is the terminal quite small?. When checking in (with LAN), is the last check in time half an hour before flight departure?

Thanks

Hello

i was wondering if any of you has any experience with currency exchange in argentina... is better a bank than an exchange office or the rates are similar? what about changing some cash in the airport, is the rate decent or better get money with my credit card? are the rates similars in bs as, mendoza and salta? I guess changing euros should not be a problem anywhere in argentina...

I'm thinking of booking the Mare Australis cruise to Punta Arenas as part of my honeymoon. Probably January 2009.

It looks fabulous but it's a big investment! Any views on whether it's worth the price would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Hi All-
We will be visiting BA in November. Can anyone recommend a good city tour or know of a local guide who could provide a tour? Thanks for your help. -T

Hi

I have a few questions about Aerolineas Argentinas that i hope people can help me with.

I want to fly from BA to El Calafate and the cheapest option looks to be Aerolineas Argentinas. However i have a few concerns about using this airline.
Is it true that the charge extra for tourists?
When i try to look for flights on their site they ask for country of residence and Ireland is not an option that i see, does this mean that i am unable to book with them?
I tried using a site www.edreams.com which offer the flights i require, but i have never used this site before, and would like to hear experiences of people who might have used this site to book flights with Aerolineas Argentinas.
Will there be an extra charge when i check in for my flight because of my nationality if i book through this site?

Thanks in advance for your reply!!

Hey everyone! I've been looking through the forums for a few months now, but I have a question that I haven't seen answered yet.

I'll be arriving in BsAs within a few days, and I'll be staying for about six months. Having spent almost my entire life in the US, I'm sure that there are certain laws, freedoms, and social norms that I likely take for granted that may not hold true in Argentina. If any of you could give me some pointers on any pitfalls I should avoid regarding laws or other rules a foreigner might not be aware of, I'd appreciate it immensely.

Thanks in advance!

Hello, I am thinking to go to El Calafate in the end of October to visit the glacier. How is the bus transportation in this area during this time of the year and do you think it will be worth it to go to Torres del Paine?

After that I will travel to Bariloche and I would like to know how to get there by bus. I saw a bus tour that travels the route 40 but it looks it doesn't operate at this time of the year, any other suggestion?

Thanks a million

Hello Guys

Is bungalow Peuma Ni a good hotel? its close to center?

any information will be useful.

cheers

Marcal

My friend - blond headed, blue eyed, twenty five year old female - is travelling to Mendosa with her Argentinien husband of one year come Christmas, 2008. We are concerned about her safety and her safe return. She will be staying in his family home for three weeks. What warnings should she be aware of. Concerned friend

Hi

Just about to confirm our flights for a 6 week trip to Argentina - Travelling out on Boxing Day this year and returning the first week in February 09. At the moment we are planning to stay in Buenos Aires for about 5 days at the start of the trip and then eventually return there at the end.

The plan is to go via bus down to Patagonia, and then fly up to Santiago in Chile. Then to get the bus across the Andes to Mendoza, before returning to Buenos Aires.

Just wanted some advice on the bus trip down to Patagonia, which places should we aim for (or avoid). Obviously want to do Whale Watching, go to the Moreno Glacier...etc. Also we like to do a Gaucho trip and visit a Vineyard (or 2)

Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated - where to go, what to take, what to avoid, general tips

Many Thanks

Mark

Hi,

My girlfriend and I will be in Buenos Aires during the first week or ten days of August which will include her birthday. I'd like to do something to surprise her, but I'm not at all familiar with the city. I'm thinking maybe a nice night out or a day trip somewhere, but I'm really open to any other suggestions as well. I should mention that neither of us are interested in dancing which sort of eliminates a few of the more obvious possibilities. Maybe theater? Can anyone recommend a theater? She is Colombian so one possiblity would include a Colombian restaurant. Does anyone have any recommendations along those lines? Looked through the restaurant listings on the site and didn't see anything.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions anyone might have.

-rs1971

I'm headed to BsAs in August and want to catch the first Boca Juniors game of the season. I'm pretty short on time while I'm down there and would like to get an overnight bus the same night.

Does anyone know if they hold games at a regular time, or what the latest I could expect to be out of the game by?

Thanks!

Family of three (Mom, Dad & Teenager) planning to rent apartment (via bytargentina?) for X-Mas week. Have reviewed this board but can't decide between Palermo (Viejo?) and San Telmo. Looking for local neighborhood "feel," restaurants etc. vs shopping & night life but also concerned about safety. Minimal Spanish but very comfortable in urban environment. Would appreciate any general tips on one area relative to the other. Thanks.

My BF and I will be flying into Buenos Aires and staying for 10 days. I'm really excited to go and have so much time to spend, however with that said- I think it would be nice to visit some nearby towns. Any suggestions for good day trips from Buenos Aires? I know we would like to spend the day riding at an Estancia.. so if you have recommendations that would be great!

I'm planning a vacation to Argentina and Chile. The tentative schedule is as follows:

Fly into Buenos Aires, stay 2 or 3 days

Go to Peninsula Valdez ( hope to catch the tail end of right whale season ) stay 2 or 3 days

Fly to Tierra del Fuego, stay 1 or 2 days

Ferry to Punta Arenas, Chile

Fly to Puerto Montt, stay a 1 or 2 days

Bus to Santiago, stay 2 or 3 days

Fly to Igazu ( Igacu? ), stay 1 or 2 days

Fly back to Buenos Aires, fly home


In general, does this all seem reasonable? Have we missed something really important? ( not into night life, more interested in nature or cultural stuff ).

In particular:
1) What is the best way to travel to and from Peninsula Valdes? Plane? Bus? Car? What city/town tends to serve as a base for gringos going to the peninsula?
2) Are the other choices of bus or plane reasonable? ( I'm assuming that we will use cama-ejec or cama suite when on busses, economy class on airlines ) Are we flying over scenery that we should go through?
3) We are thinking of doing this in late November, when it is getting warmer, but not into the December tourist season. Is this an ok time?
4) When using a bus, can one find shower facilities easily, like it can be done at major truck stops in the US?

Thanks

Hi,

Does anyone know how long BA to Salta would be by bus?
Also, is it possible to hop off and on with the same ticket?

Looking to cover this distance while stopping off in different towns along the way in about 12 days. Is this feasible?

Many Thanks,
Orla

Hello,

We are looking to hire a car and drive from Mendoza to Bariloche in November. We have about a week to cover the distance before our flight leaves from Bariloche to Calafate. Can anyone advise on good places to visit?

Thanks!!!

Hi there - Is the best place to stay Recoleta? I'm looking for a good time and fun nightlife. Can you please suggest a nice 3 and 4 star hotel in that area. Also, is there a direct flight from BA to Floripa? Thanks!!

Hello,

Two years ago I stayed in a hotel in Belgrano, it was off Cabildo, going up on the right, around number 2000 +. I cannot remember the name of the hotel. It had a strange name, sounded like japanese to me. Cannot find the name anymore.
Can anybody help.

Thanks and best regards

Pierre

hi, some jewellery is being sent out to me from canada and i need to find the safest address i can (post office?) for it to be sent to - i have an apartment but that seems really unreliable for it to go to..... any ideas on the best way to do this?
many many thanks
james

We will be in BA from late September to early October. I realize it will be about spring, but what will the weather be like, and what kind of dress is typical at that time (is it warm enough for sandals/sleeveless tops, or would layering be a good idea?)