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  1. Standanista avatar

    RE: voltage and plugs in Chile and Argentina

    by Standanista 08 January 2012

    Whatever it says on that website, that's what it is. That website is my all time favourite website of all time.

  2. Justin23 avatar

    RE: Best Way to Get to Antarctica January or February 2012

    by Justin23 08 January 2012

    #7 the internet is quite good in Argentina, i had a decent connection in most patagonian towns.

  3. ban_janti avatar

    RE: voltage and plugs in Chile and Argentina

    by ban_janti 08 January 2012

    #2 You'll be fine ;-)

  4. PhotoYogini avatar

    RE: Using US Dollars in Argentina

    by PhotoYogini 08 January 2012

    You will only be able to use USD in tourist-oriented hotels and restaurants but these days since you can't get USD in Argentina (due to…

  5. markharf avatar

    RE: traveling south to Punta Arenas via camper

    by markharf 08 January 2012

    Ferry to Chaiten from Chiloe (don't count on it running on time), then Caraterra Austral as far south and with as many side trips as you…

  6. ban_janti avatar

    RE: Flying Buenos Aires -> Iguazu -> Rio

    by ban_janti 08 January 2012

    >However the flight to Rio leaves from the Argentinian side which means crossing in and back out of Brazil, is that much hassle and time…

  7. sushi75 avatar

    RE: Trip to South America: Argentina

    by sushi75 08 January 2012

    You're welcome. +I already did read a guide book, but have some difficulties to decide where to go in this short time+ I know that…

  8. nobukow11 avatar

    from El Calafate to Punta Arenas

    by nobukow11 08 January 2012

    I'm travelling in Argentina/ Chile next March. Is it possible to make the El Calafate-Punta Arenas trip in ome day? Thanks.

  9. she_goes avatar

    4 week Argentina, Bolivia, Peru Itinerary

    by she_goes 08 January 2012

    Hello, I am planning to visit Argentina for 4 weeks beginning the last week of March 2012 before heading up to Bolivia for another 3…

  10. CometsComeBack avatar

    Flying Buenos Aires -> Iguazu -> Rio

    by CometsComeBack 08 January 2012

    Heres my schedule for May Day 1 morning flight BA to Iguazu Day 2 evening flight to Rio I'm wondering how best to organise this trip…

  11. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: Bus from Puerto Iguazu to Rosario

    by mendocinateacher 08 January 2012

    Yes, the Rosario bus terminal website is great. I wish all terminals in Argentina had such sites. For comparing bus lines, prices and…

  12. cristianivan avatar

    Re: Mitsubishi L300 Van 4x4 2.5TD for Sale in Argentina, Chile or Bolivia

    by cristianivan 08 January 2012

    Hi, can you please provide us with some more information including pictures? we have got two children 2 and 5. is your van suitable for…

  13. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: ushuaia - start point of a cycle tour - equipment

    by mendocinateacher 08 January 2012

    I do not use it, so I do not know firsthand. Somebody else should say. However, it is my belief that the alcohol is avaiilabe in drug…

  14. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: H2A visa

    by SoloHobo 08 January 2012

    Try Argentina...

  15. spampants_ avatar

    RE: Anyone been to Cambodia..

    by spampants_ 08 January 2012

    I'd join you, but I'm going to Argentina instead. Then I'm figuring out where else I'll go.

  16. sushi75 avatar

    RE: fizt roy area

    by sushi75 08 January 2012

    I hope you'll have as a plesant stay as we had. The place should be still owned by a young friendly couple having a (now) 2/3-year-old…

  17. ban_janti avatar

    RE: voltage and plugs in Chile and Argentina

    by ban_janti 08 January 2012

    Same valtage (220V) but different plugs from time to time. As you already see in the chart Argentina uses both Euro and Aussie type plugs,…

  18. cheshireindian avatar

    Using US Dollars in Argentina

    by cheshireindian 08 January 2012

    I've read a few threads but haven't really spotted any definitive answers; could any one who is in Argentina or has been there recently…

  19. travelbug7467 avatar

    single female travel to Madagascar in April-May

    by travelbug7467 08 January 2012

    Hi All! I have always wanted to go to Madagascar to see the lemurs & wildlife :) I think I will head there this April/May. I am thinkin…

  20. gkunrun avatar

    RE: Visa Hassles for The Indian Backpacker - A Solution

    by gkunrun 08 January 2012

    Minor update: 1) Got Colombian visa at the embassy in Lima (Peru). Some people were unfriendly, especially the screening lady. Had to…

  21. linfield avatar

    RE: Trip to South America: Argentina

    by linfield 08 January 2012

    Definitely worth seeing Iguasu. Dont miss it. Order a cama completa when buying your bus ticket and you get a fully retractable chair-come-…

  22. cfeld90 avatar

    voltage and plugs in Chile and Argentina

    by cfeld90 08 January 2012

    Hello everyone! For those of you who have been to several continents, do you know if you can use the same voltage/plug adapters in mainland…

  23. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: ushuaia - start point of a cycle tour - equipment

    by mendocinateacher 08 January 2012

    No problem with the screw-on gas cannisters, available at sports stores, hardware stores (ferreterias, the cheapest) and many hostels…

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    RE: 5 days in Ushuaia and 2 in El Calafate

    by jayanraj 08 January 2012

    hi there, Just returned from Argentina. *Ushuaia* - Visited Tierra del Fuego national park twice. Beaver's dam was cool. Would have…

  25. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: Trip to South America: Argentina

    by mendocinateacher 07 January 2012

    The buses are amongst the most comfortable in the world. Have done the overnight run from BA to Iguazu many times, it is no big deal,…

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