We are interested in going to Argenta, probably just Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls for about a week. We are used to arranging things on our own but I've noticed that there is a lot of talk about travel agents on this board. Is travel in Argentina more complicated than other places?

(apologies if this is a repeat, don't see my original message on-line)

More complicated? No, but some prices are reserved for residents of Argentina or for those booking within Argentina...which means a local agent can often save you money....

My advice is to check the best prices you can get on your own, then check with a local agent and see if he/she can save you money.

honest piece of advice, drdawggy. First they should check all prices and then ask to see if they can get better ones with an agent.

Organizing a trip to a country you have never been to is rather difficult. Having a contact helps, here and everywhere. The web info is not always clear or with updated rates.
Getting low rate tickets is cheaper in Argentina, I guess. But it is not only money what counts when people think about a TA. It is to rely on a local who can advise you about location, services, good offers, distances, other alternatives and what not.

Definitely, Argentina is not more complicated than other places.

Better, yes. More complicated, no.

Argentina offers spectacular scenery, friendly people, great food and entertainment. What more could a person ask?

Having just completed all of the reservations, etc. for our 3 week trip to Argentina and Chile, the agents must work for $0.20 US an hour or gringo tourists are getting way ripped off.
M (SMdA, Gto., MX)

Hi I agree with drdawggy Travel agents can be very useful in Argentina ...when looking for a travel agency be sure your are dealing with a properly registered one, one than gives you its addrerss, phone, e mail, plus proper ID as a bona fide agency.
Look in this forum or other forums and choose one agency that has been recommended not by one but by many former clients.

Thanks for the input!