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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…
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…
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…
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…
RE: Trekking Argentina Late April

by WILLEMSPIE 25 February 2012

Most suitable in late April: trekking in the NOA (North West Argentina). My prefered trek in this area: Tilcara to San Fransisco. You…
RE: NW Argentina- Salta

by jaloisio 22 February 2012

Salta can be a first point fo arrive and go to Cafayate and Cachi, done together as said by Williamsontherocks. After that Jujuy or a…
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,…
NW Argentina- Salta

by LiliKo 18 February 2012

Hello, We're planning to go to Salta for 10 nights. end of Feb. traveling only by public buses. Pls comment is this is doable? Fly to…
Re: Salta & surroundings - what to see ? 4 days

by trevorandfiona 24 January 2012

You could go South to Cachi and the other lovely little villages along R40 - the drive from Salta, along the Recta del Tin Tin, is worth…
RE: 5-week itinerary in north Argentina

by Williamsontherocks 17 January 2012

looks like a very good itinary except Tafi del Valle might be a bit too long. Would spend more time around Tilcara, Purmamarca and this…
RE: South America in a month??

by Williamsontherocks 03 January 2012

Tren de las Nubens in Salta is an expensive tourist trap. Much better to visit Cafayate, Cachi, Purmamarca, Tilcara, Humahuaca, Iruya…
RE: Seeking automatic car rental in Salta

by jaloisio 22 November 2011

It is safe to drive in Salta region. You have to be careful in big cities, my wife lost all documents in Salta Continental Hotel breakfast,…
RE: Salta-Jujuy itinerary, trekking, cycling

by WILLEMSPIE 12 November 2011

Iruya probably.
RE: A month in N.Argentina

by philmar 11 November 2011

Thanks Roberto, I am not a poor shoestring backpacker (any more). The question remains....how MUCH money would a taxi driver expect per…
RE: Tips/hints/suggestions for a photoTour of NorthEast Argentina

by philmar 11 November 2011

I'm thinking I'll forget about Bariloche and Chiloe for another decade...maybe when I go to the Antarctic. So I'll spend my 3 solo weeks…
RE: Tips/hints/suggestions for a photoTour of NorthEast Argentina

by nahuel 09 November 2011

Around Salta/Jujuy there are a lot of tour operators offering local tours and it is an incredible place for photos. Purmamarca, Tilcara…
RE: A month in N.Argentina

by jaloisio 02 November 2011

Cordoba is a big city, slow roads around it, not much to see. Stay more time in Salta/Jujuy region. The above towns are very scenic (Iruya,…
RE: A month in N.Argentina

by nahuel 24 October 2011

One of the highlights are the small towns around Salta. Cafayate and Cachi (some estancia staying if you want) and Tilcara, Purmamarca,…
RE: Salta

by nahuel 11 October 2011

as already said above do not spend 4 nights in Salta. The best things are pretty far wau to do them as daytrips and there is very good…
RE: From Córdoba, AR to Lima, Peru...in about 4 weeks?

by Williamsontherocks 28 September 2011

Nothing against Chile but your best route is via Salta and Bolivia especially for the idignous and the culture. Chile north from Santiago…
RE: Salta - car rental

by nahuel 28 September 2011

Late november is still dry season so even some of the dirt roads like the one to Iruya should be fine. The one from Cachi to San Antonio…
RE: Salta - car rental

by nahuel 27 September 2011

4x4 is usually very expensive and for most roads and 95% of the sights not necesary at all. When are you going??? Any normal car can go…
RE: two weeks trying to see BA,iguazu, mendoza and possibly salta?

by nahuel 20 September 2011

With only 2 weeks I would focus on BA, 2 days in Iguazu and 5/6 days in Salta and the surroundings which are amazing. Do not understimate…
RE: Argentina, Chile, Peru

by nahuel 15 September 2011

Iguazu - BA is a bit less than 20 hours. Ba - El Bolson about 24 hours or a bit more. You have to change bus in Bariloche. El Bolson is…
RE: Comfort Trekking in Argentina

by eurotrash 14 September 2011

The only places off the top of my head with refugios similar to TdP are the Nahuel Huapi traverse near Bariloche, and the mountains near…