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    RE: Transport strike/protests

    by playablanca 11 May 2012

    I may stay put in Tilcara tomorrow then rather than try to go to Bolivia. A wasted bus ticket but luckily it wasn't too expensive and…

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    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…

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    RE: Realistic Argentina Budget & Costs

    by nahuel 08 May 2012

    This would be around USD 40 and is usually not enough. Of course it depends a lot on your way of travelling and which parts of both countrie…

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    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: 5 Weeks Itinerary Argentina & Chile

    by nahuel 07 May 2012

    That´s the problem if you look for advice on a forum. Often you will be more confused afterwards. Overall it looks fine and perfectly…

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    RE: Mendoza or Cordoba

    by nahuel 02 May 2012

    Referring the boat cruise. I did it and it was really very nice, much better scenery than along the road.. It was much cheaper at that…

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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…

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    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…

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    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: -…

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    RE: Trek in May in Argentina or Chile

    by beerfree 24 April 2012

    southern Patagonia is one of the best places in the world for trekkingbut indeed mid day is the late autum and now could be possible at…

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    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: Tours and travel buddy in San Pedro

    by Willythommo 22 April 2012

    Hi there, I´m James and I´m going to Chile with my wife on Tuesday, 25th of April. We are leaving from Tilcara, Jujuy province, North…

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    RE: 3 month South American itinerary help

    by beerfree 21 April 2012

    the weather in october in ushuaia and southern Patagonia can be fine but also miserable, you never know in this region. Overall november…

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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…

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    Re: 1 month in Peru-Bolivia-Chile-Argentine

    by needadvice101 05 April 2012

    Hi, I'm now thinking to visit Arequipa at first for 2 reasons. First I'd like to see the Colcoa canyon, and second the plane tickets…

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    RE: Santiago to Buenos Aires in 3 Weeks

    by Williamsontherocks 29 March 2012

    San Pedro and on to Salta is a good option. Amazing sceneries and lots of interesting small towns around Salta. Specifically Tilcara,…

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    RE: Argentina & Chile - May 2012 - 6 weeks - Help please!

    by Williamsontherocks 29 March 2012

    Coming from Bolivia, before taking a dorect bus to Salta, be sure not to miss the amazing small towns of Tilcara and Purmamarca and the…

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    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…

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    RE: 4 months South America Leaving April 13th 2012

    by Williamsontherocks 22 March 2012

    It is a good timframe leaving out Brazil. Not sure about the costs of flights from Cuzco but seems pretty expensive. Be sure not to miss…

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    RE: Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil in 10 weeks, or leave out Chile?

    by Williamsontherocks 21 March 2012

    Agree with the above. In Argentina, explore the area around Salta. Simple amazing and very good wineries in Cafayate and Cachi too with…

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    RE: Trekking Argentina in September

    by Williamsontherocks 19 March 2012

    In Patagonia you will have to deal with snow in september. Around Salta are some good trekkings too and the cliamte is a great at this…

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    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…

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    Re: Tucuman - Cafayate - Salta

    by damonlevy 13 March 2012

    Hello: I have been to Cafayate twice (I work in wine importing). Always traveled by rental car that we picked up in Salta. #1) Cafayat…

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    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…

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