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  1. didib239 avatar

    Drinking water at Corona del Inca (La Rioja, Argentina)

    by didib239 19 May 2012

    Hi, we are thinking of spedning some time days at the Corona del Inca crater next year for Trekking / Mountaineering. Is there any drinking…

  2. jonarun avatar

    Talampaya!

    by jonarun 25 February 2012

    Hola! I am now in La Rioja and missed the morning bus to Parque National Talampaya. I was wondering if it is worth it to stick around…

  3. belenboix avatar

    RE: Ischigualasto and Talampaya

    by belenboix 22 August 2011

    Hi there. I would recommend going to the parks on two different days. They are very big, and you wouldn´t want to miss the highlights.…

  4. cmeehan avatar

    Itinerary Help

    by cmeehan 16 May 2011

    Hi all! I am new to the forum but spent literally all day browsing through various posts to help me plan my summer trip to South America.…

  5. voyagingknoxvillian avatar

    RE: Argentina - round trip in Northern Argentina: advice needed

    by voyagingknoxvillian 06 January 2011

    About Cordoba: You can take a bus from Cordoba to Alta Gracia every hour. Alta Gracia is a nice little day trip from Cordoba. I am…

  6. obispo avatar

    RE: 15 day itinerary: Iguazu, Salta, Talampaya, BA, El Calafate?

    by obispo 25 November 2010

    well the La Rioja part isn't to stop in the city itself... my friend wanted to head that way as another friend of his lives in a town…

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    15 day itinerary: Iguazu, Salta, Talampaya, BA, El Calafate?

    by obispo 25 November 2010

    I'm going to Argentina in a couple of weeks time, slightly last minute trip but now arranging details. A friend will join me for part…

  8. bamemory avatar

    Re: Rio Paraguay; Rosario a Corrientes

    by bamemory 23 October 2010

    The river is Parana not Paraguay. Nobody will take the trouble to give you a free ride. It is dangerous for you and for the one who picks…

  9. frogstudio avatar

    RE: train, boat & El Parque Nacional Talampaya.

    by frogstudio 17 September 2010

    Hi!!!! I'm argentinian and have been to Talampaya several times (my family is from La Rioja, the province where Talampaya is). So, on…

  10. bamemory avatar

    Re: Horse-riding through Patagonia - and beyond?

    by bamemory 31 July 2010

    *+Lost in Argentina!+* *+Posted: 01-24-07+* Hello, I am the father of Annagreth Wuergler (31), who, travelling on her bike in the…

  11. jamesbrunker avatar

    RE: North/Centre Argentina

    by jamesbrunker 27 July 2010

    Agree with above, with 4 weeks you've got plenty of time to play with and get to soem more off beat areas on the route you mention. Nahuels…

  12. Brazendale avatar

    RE: Mendoza to Salta - where should I stop along the way?

    by Brazendale 08 December 2009

    Spend a couple of days around La Rioja visit Ischigualasto and Talampaya parks, maybe Laguna Brava. Heading northwards from there go over…

  13. bamemory avatar

    Re: Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Santiago de Chile

    by bamemory 05 December 2009

    *24-January-2007 post:* *Lost in Argentina!* I am the father of Annagreth Wuergler (31), who , travelling on her bike in the region…

  14. Brazendale avatar

    RE: Mendoza to Salta - What Route?

    by Brazendale 28 November 2009

    Returned last week-end from Argentina, we drove from Salta (and back) to Villa Union for Ischigualasto, Talampaya and Laguna Brava. …

  15. bamemory avatar

    Re: Hitch hiking from San Pedro to Argentina

    by bamemory 01 November 2009

    *24-January-2007 post:* *Lost in Argentina !* Hello, I am the father of Annagreth Wuergler (31), who , travelling on her bike in th…

  16. bamemory avatar

    Re: Travel companion Hi: I want to travel to all south america on a budget, I

    by bamemory 23 October 2009

    *Posted 24-January-2007* *Lost in Argentina !* Hello, I am the father of Annagreth Wuergler (31), who , travelling on her bike in…

  17. Brazendale avatar

    RE: Ichigualasta (Valle de la luna) at sunset/sunrise in Nov 2009

    by Brazendale 19 October 2009

    We are driving a round trip from Salta to Villa Union (with couple of stays on the way there/back) specifically to visit Talampaya and…

  18. jamesbrunker avatar

    RE: Parque Ischigualasto

    by jamesbrunker 12 October 2009

    You'll almost certainly have to go via San Juan or La Rioja, think the public bus service is more frequent from San Juan (3-4hrs to San…

  19. bamemory avatar

    Re: 3 - 4 weeks in Argentina

    by bamemory 30 September 2009

    *Lost in Argentina!* *Posted: 01-24-07* I am the father of Annagreth Wuergler (31), who , travelling on her bike in the region of La…

  20. roman26 avatar

    RE: Mendoza -- Jachal / Rodeo / Iglesia -- Barreal

    by roman26 25 August 2009

    I spent 4 weeks in Argentina last february and we went from Uspallata (Mendoza) to Jachal in one day, passing the valley of Calingasta.…

  21. jamesbrunker avatar

    RE: Logistics regetting to Talampaya and Ischigualasto

    by jamesbrunker 28 July 2009

    Probably easier to do from San Juan, you will almost certainly go via BA if you fly. Main base for these Parks is San Agustin del Valle…

  22. Elcontador avatar

    Logistics regetting to Talampaya and Ischigualasto

    by Elcontador 24 July 2009

    I might try to visit Talampaya and Ischigualasto in my September trip to Argentina. I will probably be heading north from Patagonia (though…

  23. Elcontador avatar

    RE: Need help with internal flights in Argentina

    by Elcontador 23 July 2009

    Update - If any of you guys come to Los Angeles, let me know & I'll buy you at least one beer! My flights are booked. LAX - BA 1 Sept.…

  24. thrudur84 avatar

    RE: Travel partner November-December

    by thrudur84 11 July 2009

    We are going to Ecuador 4th Jan... arriving in Lima, Peru, around end of Jan for my friend who hasn't been to Machu Picchu, then we'll…

  25. thrudur84 avatar

    RE: chile or argentina?

    by thrudur84 03 July 2009

    I agree but also slightly disagree with vnrose about the itenerary, but do basically agree. I'd just do it a little different, cause I…

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