Does anyone have any recommendations for spending some time hiking in the BA area? A friend of mine only has a few days in BA and was looking to do some hiking. I was wondering if anyone could recommend nearby day trips, or maybe a single overnight trip?

I know of such trips in Mendoza, but she doesn't have time to spend flying somewhere else. I was wondering if anyone had such an experience at any of the estancias within range of BA, that they might recommend.

Thanks.

Hi, I have not done this but we plan to ... our friend has a home in Bariloche and he has been sending fabulous photos of he and his friends ( and elderly mom) hiking. They all look very fit and seem to be having such fun that my husband and I might try it too.
This would not be a day trip though, as you need to fly there.

There are a few estancias that people love.
Los Dos Hermanos is one ... if you just google Estancias Buenos Aires, you will find more names. I can't wait to go but my husband is not in the mood for horses this summer lol.

This lady wrote a great trip report on TripAdvisor - this part might be of interest to you..
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic....html#16339110

Gracias Scarlett,

Tell DH that next year we will drag him (and you) to an Estancia with us - and let Torrontes be the carrott -

Warm regards, ~Marnie

LOL, he does like that Torrontes ..
Looking forward to next year ~

You can spend a pleasant half day walking in the nature reserve on the banks of the river right in the heart of BA.

Thanks for the responses.

Tim

Bariloche is not exactly close to Buenos Aires.