Buenos Aires AND Iguazu Falls?

Old Aug 1st, 2016, 08:55 PM
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Buenos Aires AND Iguazu Falls?

I am planning a trip to Buenos Aires mid October. I will only have about 5 days there due to travel times. I am going specifically to go to Lujan Zoo, but want to make the most of my trip. Should I attempt to add Iguazu Falls to this trip? Any suggestions as to how to get the most out of this trip would also be greatly appreciated. If you could also help me dispel my fears....I am a single, mid life woman, traveling alone for the first time outside of the US (other than Canada)
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Old Aug 1st, 2016, 10:06 PM
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"Should I attempt to add Iguazu Falls to this trip?"

Yes, yes and yes. This is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Don't miss it. 2-3 days is ideal, if your schedule permits. Stay at the Sheraton for maximum convenience. It is pricey, but so very convenient (right inside the park).

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Old Aug 2nd, 2016, 05:28 AM
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2-3 days, including time to travel in and travel out by plane, allows you to see the falls from both sides (Brazil and Argentina), visit the interesting bird park, and take a boat trip under the falls (from either side). The Brazilian side takes about 3 hours, the bird park about 2, the Argentine side can be seen quickly in about 5 hours, and it's about an hour to cross the border.
If you hold a US passport, you will need a visa to see the Brazilian side(where most of the iconic photos are taken, looking back onto the Argentine side), and the bird park and take the Macuco Safari trip under the falls.
If you think you'll never be back in South America again, perhaps try for a quick look at least.
But really 5 days is not enough to do justice to Buenos Aires itself, if you are into cities.
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Old Aug 2nd, 2016, 05:34 AM
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Also.....
Foz do Iguacu and Puerto Iguazu are not places where crime is a big concern, nor sexual harassment, so insofar as traveling solo as a woman, no problem IMO (as one who often does there).
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Jodie316: Considering what I have read about the Luján zoo, you are probably into defending animal rights and, if so, as an animal lover, I'd like to help you with that.

If interested, e-mail me to: albertovgalloATyahoo.com

Should you have any worries (and you should, as a woman traveling alone) you can research me here and on Trip Advisor where, years ago, I used to post as http://tinyurl.com/ztjnlfm

An extreme (LOL) example: http://tinyurl.com/zy3cltv

About your Iguazú question, as said above, you need 2 or 3 days. So, you'll have to decide whether or not you can fit that into your schedule.

Can we help with anything else related to your travel plans for Argentina, Jody316?

For instance, yesterday I boarded a cab driven by a lady, which is quite unusual in Argentina and she seemed like a very good choice to have her meet you at our EZE international airport. Her fee was quite competitive.

Anyway, I'm sure you'll have a great (but short) time in my country, Jody316.
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Old Aug 3rd, 2016, 10:30 AM
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Thank you AVROOSTER. I will email you
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Old Aug 3rd, 2016, 10:36 AM
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Thank you to Vic and Samba also. Much appreciated input. Getting very excited for trip. May suffer mega Jet Lag, but definitely will see falls!
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Great!

I'll check my mail all the time. LOL!!!!
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Old Aug 3rd, 2016, 04:51 PM
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avrooster my email to you came back. It said no yahoo account. Email me at [email protected]

I was clarifying that I am an animal lover not a rights activist. I support zoos and their missions to save the animals and educate the public.

The Zoo is my main reason for travel, but the falls is an added bonus as I love to take photos of falls. I am hoping to use photos to include in a travel article I will be writing and hoping to get published.

I would be very interested in getting the info for the cabbie. Does she happen to speak English? I know very little Spanish

Any suggestion on must see sight would also be appreciated. I am definitely going to see the falls, but to do it for the best use of time it looks like I will fly into Buenos Aires and take the next flight to Iguazu Falls. I am sure to have serious jet lag but it will be well worth it!
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Jodie316: I'll e-mail you.

I have heard that people who use AOL sometimes have trouble e-mailing people in Argentina.

When we manage to get in touch, please tell me why the main purpose of your visit to Argentina seems to be visiting the Luján zoo.

It would be even better if you posted about it here, so all forum members understand.

I have never been to the Luján zoo. That said, most of what I have read about it and the kind of pictures taken suggests the animals MUST be drugged.

This is illegal and so is the close interaction of the animals with the human visitors, or so I understand.

Some links:

https://www.change.org/p/cierre-del-...an-prensalujan

http://tinyurl.com/jcm5y2m

http://www.zoolujan.com/?gclid=CP3I6...zoo-lujan/cqs2

https://es-la.facebook.com/CierrealZoodeLujan/

See the picture of the woman riding the lion!

https://www.veoverde.com/2013/04/zoo...jes-argentina/

http://www.lanoticia1.com/noticia/la...jan-82424.html

E-mailing you in a little while, Jody316.
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Thanks for posting those links Avrooster. This Luján zoo looks like a truly appalling place. Why anyone would condone such treatment of animals by visiting is beyond comprehension!
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Jody316: I don't think it is a good idea to post your e-mail address in a public forum, which is why I posted mine without the @

If you wish, you can write to the moderators [email protected] asking them to remove the post in which you included your e-mail.

You can also contact them via the ! sign in the triangle at the upper right of your post, telling them the same thing.

No matter what, you'll have a great time in my country, jody316. My only worry is: only FIVE days?????
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Well, crellston, many people seem to enjoy it. Never mind the animals.

The most popular travel forum gave them their "certificate of excellence"!

The people who know me are fully aware of how I feel about THAT.

Have a great time in my country.
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"Should you have any worries (and you should, as a woman traveling alone) "

I am assuming from prior posts, avrooster, that you are not female, and cannot comment from personal experience. As respectfully as possible, I find the comment more than a little patronizing, that we "should" be worried when solo because we are outside a more familiar sphere, rather than at home, and unhelpful to assume that we need someone external to emphasize such a point. As a woman who has often traveled solo for decades in "exotic" destinations as well as more familiar ones, I would contend that the worries are the same as, for example, walking to the car in a parking garage at home, and are a constant part of our lives as women in this day and age. We are vulnerable even in our own homes. The same situational awareness serves us women both in unfamiliar and more familiar situations. Rather than tell us how we "should" be feeling, worried, encourage 'us' to go into the world iconfidently.
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SambaChula:

I certainly have no desire to get into an argument with you.

The OP said: "If you could also help me dispel my fears".

And I gave her MY point of view about the risks associated with contacting people met on the Internet.

If someone else (besides the OP) finds it "more than a little patronizing", there is nothing I can do about it.

The OP certainly did NOT have a problem with it.

Have a great time in my country, where SOME guys (such as yours truly) still open the door for ladies to pass first.
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Jody316:

I e-mailed you and it came back as "undeliverable".

I'll try to contact you from a gmail address.
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As an aside, the shares of the "most popular travel forum" are down 8% today.
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Jody316:

My e-mail to you from a gmail address was NOT rejected.

Please acknowledge receipt.
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OP said: "If you could also help me dispel my fears....I am a single, mid life woman, traveling alone for the first time outside of the US (other than Canada)"

Jody316: I think you are wise to have asked for help allaying your fear of first time travel outside your home base. We had the same type of concerns the first time we left home for a trip abroad.

I also don't think people are "looking down their nose" at you when they ask you to "watch your step". We tried to read as much information as we could find regarding the "standard" street crimes found in BsAs before we visited. Of course many of those petty crimes are encountered in major cities all over the world, but we still read up on them before we travel. The information we've gleaned has helped us stay safe in many places. (I could list those far-flung places here, but feel it unnecessary.)

Have a great time on your trip. You'll love Argentina and the wonderful people there.

The falls can be a stretch with only 5 days in Argentina, but if they are at the top of your must see list, by all means make the trip.

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Avrooster.
Received email. Thanks. Tentative dates are 10/8 - 10/16 or 17. I have chosen Hotel Etoile in BA and Sheraton Parque Resort in Iguazu.
I learned about Lujan Zoo by accident on line. Thrilled with opportunity to be up close and personal with animals. I think it stems from my childhood, a show called Daktari that featured a tame lion named Clarence. The falls fascinate me as I grew up close to Niagara Falls here in the US. I love taking pictures of falls. Animals and falls...two of God's great creations.
From research so far here is a list of probable things I will do: Lujan Zoo, Iguazu Falls, 1/2 day small group photography tour, 1/2 day personal shopping tour, A tour that includes all major sites, a gaucho tour, a Tango show, and some great dinners. Have to find time to fit a Massage in there also.
Contrary to previous research I just found better pricing flyin on the weekend rather than mid week. This may have given me an extra day as well.
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