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  1. beerfree avatar

    RE: Driving in Argentina/Chile

    by beerfree 10 May 2012

    Agree with above. Take buses for the long distances and hire a car locally. You could hire a car in Cordoba and drive around the Sierras…

  2. nahuel avatar

    RE: 5 Weeks Itinerary Argentina & Chile

    by nahuel 07 May 2012

    If you decide to include the Uyuni saltflats you might better go from Salta to Tupiza, take the tour from there and get dropped at san…

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    RE: 7 week itinerary

    by nahuel 02 May 2012

    I would do Buenos Aitres, the amazing area around Salta (Tilcara, Cafayate, cachi, Purmamarca, HUmahuaca) and on to San Pedro de Atacama…

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

    by nahuel 02 May 2012

    Bariloche itself isn´t a good deal, but not far away are good areas for hiking allthough it is a bit late for the mountains. A great place…

  5. jamesbrunker avatar

    RE: Iguazu - Tarija by bus

    by jamesbrunker 30 April 2012

    Tarija's not that bad a destination bjr! The town itself doesnt have much to see in way of sights but its relaxed, has decent bars and…

  6. eldemian06 avatar

    Re: Any interesting stops between Salta -> Mendoza?

    by eldemian06 26 April 2012

    Hi! It will depend on how much time you have before you head to Santiago, but if you have some days, I suggest to fly to Salta and: -…

  7. nahuel avatar

    RE: Chile or Argentina after Salar de Uyuni?

    by nahuel 23 April 2012

    The area around Salta is amazing. The small villages of Cafayate, Purmamarca and Tilcara are amazing, the scenery incredible and lots…

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    RE: Any interesting stops between Salta -> Mendoza?

    by nahuel 20 April 2012

    I would focus on the surroundings of Salta too. The landscape around there is much more spectacular than around Cordoba. The small villages…

  9. Williamsontherocks avatar

    RE: Need a rental car to explore Salta region??

    by Williamsontherocks 23 March 2012

    As said above for Cafayate and Cachi you will need a car, bit for the Quebraada de Humahuaca it is not exactly necesary but if you don´t…

  10. hodol88 avatar

    Need a rental car to explore Salta region??

    by hodol88 23 March 2012

    I will be in Salta from 4/6 to 4/13. I am thinking about the following itinerary: 1. Cafayate 2. Cachi 3. Purmamarca (Salt flat) 4.…

  11. LuZbelito avatar

    RE: Names

    by LuZbelito 22 March 2012

    Good call on Antofagasta. Chuquicamata Mancora Riga Humahuaca Purmamarca

  12. LiliKo avatar

    NW Argentina- trip report

    by LiliKo 13 March 2012

    Thanks to all the help we got here. our 10 days trip to the North West ended w/out a hitch. Glad we did it... Day 1-3- Stay @ Ghala Hotel…

  13. batigol309 avatar

    Re: Norte de Argentina en Marzo / Abril

    by batigol309 13 March 2012

    Hola, i have been in this area for the past 10 days and i think there was rain for maybe half a day of rain ( to be fair it rained enough…

  14. Standanista avatar

    RE: Uyuni Bolivia to Salta Argentina helllllp ;)

    by Standanista 10 March 2012

    #5: Yep, I'll correct you! :) There are four trains a week in each direction and they're generally reliable outside of the wet season,…

  15. Williamsontherocks avatar

    RE: Grad Trip 2012 - Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Chile

    by Williamsontherocks 09 March 2012

    the surroundings of Salta need more time. This area is amazing. Spend some time in Tilcara, Purmamarca, Humahuaca and Cafayate Cachi.…

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    RE: Argentina North / South?

    by kalikalooti 05 March 2012

    Hi all, Thanks very much once again! So based on everything you all have said, I've now decided to go to the area around Jujuy... Purmam…

  17. Williamsontherocks avatar

    RE: Argentina North / South?

    by Williamsontherocks 02 March 2012

    The wine is just something more in this part and only in Cafayate and Cachi. The real interesting thing about this region are the levley…

  18. Williamsontherocks avatar

    RE: Argentina North / South?

    by Williamsontherocks 01 March 2012

    go to the area around Salta, to the small towns like Tilcara, Purmamarca, HUmahuaca, Cafayate

  19. Williamsontherocks avatar

    RE: NW Argentina- Salta

    by Williamsontherocks 22 February 2012

    Cafayate and Cachi are bet sone together and with a car or less good a tour. Public transport to Cafayate is possible but lots of good…

  20. jaloisio avatar

    RE: Week trip - San Miguel de Tucuman to Salta loop

    by jaloisio 20 February 2012

    I did 2 years ago the road SAC-Cachi, but the other way as you plan is safer, the rivers are near La Poma, so if they are high it is easier…

  21. alanymarce avatar

    RE: Week trip - San Miguel de Tucuman to Salta loop

    by alanymarce 20 February 2012

    Some reactions and comments, based largely on a recent trip through all of this area (and some prior experience principally around Salta,…

  22. lucapal avatar

    RE: NW Argentina- Salta

    by lucapal 19 February 2012

    There are buses from Salta (via Jujuy)to Humahuaca etc...no need for a tour group. Personally I like Tilcara more-some good food,nice…

  23. jakeafox avatar

    Any interest in renting a car in Salta?

    by jakeafox 15 February 2012

    I was hoping to get a few people together to rent a car to explore the areas surrounding Salta. I´ll be arriving in Salta the morning…

  24. jakeafox avatar

    Any interest in renting a car in the Salta area?

    by jakeafox 13 February 2012

    Hey, My name is Jake, and I hoping to get a few people together to rent a car to explore the areas surrounding Salta. I´ll be arriving…

  25. jakeafox avatar

    Re: la chaya in la rioja

    by jakeafox 01 February 2012

    Found this information on Argentinian Carnival: http://www.carnaval2012.com.ar/index.php... I'm hoping to be in Humahuaca, which is also…

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