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  1. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: Mendoza-bus from santiago and what to do

    by mendocinateacher 21 May 2012

    Yes, possible closures, check the weather just before to see if possibility of closures over the following week before buying bus tickets.…

  2. desafio2012 avatar

    RE: Smaller cities/towns in Mendoza area & also Lake District in Argentina

    by desafio2012 21 May 2012

    I would agree with El Bolson, I was there last month, great place with lots of character and incredible hikes. For Mendoza, where I have…

  3. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: Day hikes and MTB in Argentina & Chile late Dec / Jan

    by mendocinateacher 24 March 2012

    Some ideas on Mendoza day hikes A. Half Day Cerro de Arco hike Bustop in front of AMICANA, Calle Chile 987, to wait for first bus,…

  4. iviehoff avatar

    RE: Cycling from Santiago to La Paz

    by iviehoff 16 February 2012

    I would advise cycling on the Argentine side of the Andes, it is more scenic, and a greater variety of quieter roads to use. You have…

  5. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: Mendoza Hiking

    by mendocinateacher 08 January 2012

    DAY HIKES NEAR MENDOZA A. Half Day Cerro de Arco hike Bustop in front of AMICANA, Calle Chile 987, to wait for first bus, Linea 3, #…

  6. vnrose avatar

    RE: Andes day trip from Mendoza by bus

    by vnrose 28 November 2011

    You can get a bus from Mendoza bus station to Uspallata (Expreso Uspallata, I think). There are about 3-4 a day. Check times for returning.…

  7. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: Better base for day hikes--Mendoza or Santiago?

    by mendocinateacher 07 September 2011

    Hikes around Mendoza A. Half Day Cerro de Arco hike Bustop in front of AMICANA, Calle Chile 987, to wait for first bus, Linea 3, # 1…

  8. dancefitnesstravel avatar

    Travel tips for Argentina!

    by dancefitnesstravel 18 February 2011

    I've been in Argentina now for 5 weeks. Two weeks ago I headed for a trip to inland Argentina with my family. We took buses to the cities…

  9. voodoo_ray avatar

    Argentina - Mendoza Province

    by voodoo_ray 01 February 2011

    I have five nights with two friends to travel around Mendoza province. We all have kids, that won’t be coming, so it’s an opportunity…

  10. smartcookiee avatar

    RE: Argentina for 2 weeks - what is realistic outside of BA?

    by smartcookiee 22 December 2010

    If your looking for a get away location out side of BA with a focus on ¨ quieter, not overly touristed, picturesque places. Nice estancia…

  11. WILLEMSPIE avatar

    RE: Santiago to Uspallata

    by WILLEMSPIE 15 December 2010

    Take any bus to Mendoza, it passes Upsallata.

  12. davidkoagi avatar

    Santiago to Uspallata

    by davidkoagi 15 December 2010

    Hey guys, At the end of March 2011 I gonna be in Santiago and I plan short trip (2-3days) to Uspallata in Argentina. Is there any direct…

  13. marsypan avatar

    RE: Biking from Santiago to Mendoza

    by marsypan 13 September 2010

    I've cycled from Uspallata to Santiago using this pass. As #1 mentioned it is completely possible by bike apart from the one tunnel sectio…

  14. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: Biking from Santiago to Mendoza

    by mendocinateacher 13 September 2010

    Hi, the route can be done by bicycle, the only problem is going through the tunnel of 2 kms at the border. You could hitchike that part…

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    RE: Uspallata or Puente Del Inca?

    by eeuunikkeiexpat 01 May 2010

    Actually you can catch the bus from Uspallata to Chile. Check out the Andesmar booking site. Other than that, great info mendocinateacher…

  16. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: Uspallata or Puente Del Inca?

    by mendocinateacher 01 May 2010

    You can no longer go into springs/spa at Puente del Inca, the bridge and the spa on the other side are shut off because the bridge is…

  17. jaloisio avatar

    RE: Uspallata or Puente Del Inca?

    by jaloisio 29 April 2010

    Puente del Inca has more to see. The spa ruins still with warm water you can bathe in, the chapel, the natural bridge and the Aconcagua…

  18. Loscar avatar

    RE: The Best Itinerary for Camping Through Patagonia

    by Loscar 20 January 2010

    As behi13 said, if you try to cover Patagonia, Southern Chile, Northern Chile, Northern Argentina and Bolivia, you'll be on a bus the…

  19. gilla avatar

    Uspallata

    by gilla 17 January 2010

    Hello there, before going to Mendoza I thought it would be nice to rest a few days in Uspallata( we are coming from Chili). Can anybody…

  20. Loscar avatar

    RE: A Nice place to Chill In Argentina....

    by Loscar 16 January 2010

    First of all I have to say that NorthAmerican's suggestion to do the Andean crossing by road is very wise. Make it sure to make it during…

  21. vnrose avatar

    RE: andes tours

    by vnrose 11 January 2010

    There are a lot of companies doing the trip and it also isn't that expensive to hire a remise, car and driver, if you can get a couple…

  22. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: hitchhiking from Los Andes to mendoza ON 25 DECEMER

    by mendocinateacher 23 December 2009

    Good luck! Yeah, the bus charges for crossing the border are high because of administrative charges and delays for the bus companies,…

  23. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: hitchhike from los andes in chile to Mendoza on 25 - 12 !

    by mendocinateacher 23 December 2009

    Good luck! Yeah, the bus charges for crossing the border are high because of administrative charges and delays for the bus companies,…

  24. savan avatar

    hitchhike from los andes in chile to Mendoza on 25 - 12 !

    by savan 23 December 2009

    Hi Now I am in Valparaiso -chile. The bus going from here to Mendoza charges the same fee - 28 US $ - for dropping me also halfway at…

  25. savan avatar

    hitchhiking from Los Andes to mendoza ON 25 DECEMER

    by savan 23 December 2009

    Hi Now I am in Valparaiso -chile. The bus going from here to Mendoza charges the same fee - 28 US $ - for dropping me also halfway at…

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