kmkrnn

We just returned last week from may of the places you are looking at. 3-4 days in BA is enough when there is so much else to do. We took the signaturetours city tour and that got you oriented and exposed to all parts of the city. It was 3 hrs ..don't have an email . The concierege arranged it, but you can google it I am sure

We loved Mendosa. Our meal and tour at Ruca Malen was out standing. Azafran was so good we ate there 2 nights. The city is laid back. Try to get on one of the high mountail tours also.

Igazu is beautiful. We stayed at the Sheraton on the Argintine side. The falls are seen out the lobby window, that is how close you are. The paths to the falls are literally a 2min walk away. Food is a bit boring in the hotel and town is a $50 taxi ride away, so you are a bit of a captive audience. 2 days are pleanty to see and do what you want.

You ae aware that inter South American flights are VERY expensive. This may limit some of your destinations. See our trip report RHKKMK's visit to South America as reported on the SA board.

Enjoy

not_enuf_vaca

I am struggling mightly with my trip this December. Never been to South America before. I want to do a mixture of City and Nature - I love both. I can shop like a fiend but love nature and hiking. I am having problems making everything line up the way I would like because of limited flights for LAN. We are landing Xmas EVE in BA so our first two days we can see the city, but museums and shops will be closed. I was also hoping to do a day trip or two from BA? (Tigre, Uruguay).

So, we have 8 days in BA, 2 nights and one full day in Iguazua plus an afternoon and an evening, 7 full days in Salta and area. And 3.5 days in Mendoza (yes love food and wine). How does this sound??? Thanx!

flintstones

7 days in the NW will let you see a lot!
I think you only run a risk; falling in love with the area nad maybe, as Crellstone you will wish to buy a place and stay...LOL!
If you need any other info about the NW feel free to ask as many questions as you consider convenient...
Warm regards.
Flintstones

flintstones

not_enuf_vaca; In the NW do not miss to eat a lunch at YACON in Tilcara, the quinoa pie, the humitas, and the cheese empanadas are fantastic.
The best beef empanadas are in SALTA, specially at DONA SALTA, close to St Francisco Church.
LA LEÑITA at Balcarse and Alsina St is a great place for you to get a good parrilla.
EL TERRUÑO in Cafayate, in fron of the main square... Yummmm....
get some goat cheese from Cabras de CAfayate, and get some torrontes to it it by the pool at KILLA,... or wherever you stay.
Have a great tome!
Flintstones...

not_enuf_vaca

Ohhhhh Im getting so hungry

flintstones

And thirsty...
Do not miss a bottle of the famous torrontes! Just as an advance see www.undiscoveredwines.com. Torrontes is a young wine which should be drunk cold, about 8° centigrades, excpet for the Domingo MOlina at Domingo Hermanos it was not aged in barrels. It is a White young wine... which developed very well here because of the sandy soils and the sunny weather (350 days of full sun)with cool nights. The torrontes is like feeling the sunshine in the throat! Great companion for goat cheese, any cheese, some cold meat, and also with empanadas. Torrontes is fruity but dry... delicious!!!!
Flintstones...

crellston

not_enuf - Your itinerary sounds great (makes me wish I was back there!). You should definitely try and fit in a trip to Colonia in Urugauy for a day. It is only an hour or so by ferry and there is alot to see in a very small area. You can buy a ticket which gets you into all of the UnESCO sites and it is a very pretty town so just wandering around is a great way to spend a day. Another option is to rent a golf buggy and get out to some of the beaches outside of town or maybe hire a guide upon arrival. Weekdays will be a LOT quieter.

Tigre was also good, if a bit too touristy in the centre and markets for my tastes. It is easy to get the train out there an then jump on a boat to explore the waterways.

You will not regret your 7 days in the NW. Spectacular scenery and great food. Two great palces to stay are Casa Hernandez in San Lorenzo just outside of Salta and Finca La Paya just outside of Cachi


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skatedancer

not_enuf - if you like wines, then look into a stay at Colome in Molinos. It may be the most expensive lodging but it has the best wines! Request a room on the side that faces the pool for the best view. Stay at least two nights there if you do go!! You must have at least a full day to enjoy the setting and do take a horseback ride. Splurge and order the wine that comes from their oldest vineyards, which are the oldest in Argentina. Upon our return, our friend battled against some of the top restaurants in New York to get a case of it from the distributor!

not_enuf_vaca

Colome in Molinos looks beautiful - but way out of my price range! Especially as I hadn't planned on dropping 1800 on domestic airfare!

milla

Let s see kristind05, a bit late though
TEN DAYS IN ARGENTINA just to wet your appetite !

Obviously you will have to choose between Calafate and Mendoza. You dont have glaciers anywhere else in Argentina but you do have excellent wineries in the south of Salta and for many people a richer experience.


1. night buenos aires
2. bs as iguazu night iguazu
3. direct flight iguazu salta night salta
4. night salta
5. night salta
6. salta bsas night in calafate
7. night calafate
8. night in buenos aires
9. buenos aires
10 buenos aires

good luck and welcome to any region in Argentina.
milla

flintstones

10 days! almost nothign for such a huge country! YOu have to choose one destination... and come back, of course!!!!
Flintstones

grazzita

please I need some info from graziella5b, we are going to montevideo and i saw in your post about hand made lingerie you usually buy there. is there any place or shop?
thanks,
if you have any other tip for montevideo...

avrooster

grazzita:

I suggest you post the question in Graziella's "Which is the name of the great Italian restaurant in Campana, Argentina?" thread, because she is more like to look at it.

You could also post it as a new thread, using as a title something like "Question for Graziella5b".

MarnieWDC

Grazzitaoes this help?

From Graziella5b's response on Uruguay Forum.

"Because I am a woman I love their lingerie for women, hand made , that I have not even seen in Europe at great prices. Also hand made sweaters and many things sold in a place call Manos del Uruguay."

Happy shopping, ~MarnieWDC

avrooster

Great research, Marnie!

http://www.manos.com.uy/

Click on "Where we are" and on "Business Premises". They have several locations.

Have a great time in our sister country, grazzita.