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  1. bretw avatar

    Need Help - Packing List for 4 weeks in Argentina/Patagonia in June

    by bretw 21 May 2012

    In one week, I will be leaving for 4 weeks in Argentina. After spending about 1 week in Buenos Aires, I am hoping to fly down to El Calafate…

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    Need Help - Packing List for 4 weeks in Argentina/Patagonia in June

    by bretw 21 May 2012

    In one week, I will be leaving for 4 weeks in Argentina. After spending about 1 week in Buenos Aires, I am hoping to fly down to El Calafat…

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    RE: 4 weeks in Argentina, how do I travel best?

    by Tryfan 18 May 2012

    When I was there (Jan 2011) there were two companies offering El Calafate to Bariloche. Chalten Travel stopped at Perito Moreno for the…

  4. nilsy avatar

    RE: Torres del Paine in December - questions

    by nilsy 11 May 2012

    With so little time in Patagonia I would either just do the full Circuit, or skip TdP and go to El Calafate, then on to El Chalten, Perito…

  5. noestoytanperdida avatar

    Re: Itinerary Advice!!

    by noestoytanperdida 10 May 2012

    Can’t help with specifics on where to stay etc. but have tried to give a little general advice. Easter Island is one of the best place…

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    RE: From Lake Titicica to San Pedro de Atacama

    by playablanca 09 May 2012

    I have had a few recommendations for Cordillera travel for the tour San Pedro-Uyuni or vice-versa. I haven't done it yet but if i take…

  7. spacefugitive avatar

    17 days in Patagonia and BA

    by spacefugitive 06 May 2012

    After spending a considerable amount of time on TT I have finally planned out my itinerary. My plan is to fly in from the US on November…

  8. Bluepoint avatar

    RE: Time 3 or 4 weeks? Pampas & Patagonia maybe Atlantic Patagonia?

    by Bluepoint 03 May 2012

    Thank u all sooo much for all your precious input: I summarize: Torres del Paine, el Calafate with the glaciers, el Chalten with the…

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    Time 3 or 4 weeks? Pampas & Patagonia maybe Atlantic Patagonia?

    by Bluepoint 02 May 2012

    Hi there.. I read a lot about all possibilities. Am heading for BA mid December, gonna stay 1 week in BA for spanish lessons and then…

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    Patagonia Car Hire: Ushuaia to Mendoza

    by atienza 22 April 2012

    Hello! We are planning our South America trip in November and thinking about hiring a car from Ushuaia to Mendoza over 2 months, as we…

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    RE: Car rental in Argentina or Chile?

    by beerfree 16 April 2012

    On both sides they charge a small extra for crossing the border and you have to advice the car rental about this before picking up the…

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    RE: 4 days in Argentina - Glaciers and Falls

    by soca868 01 April 2012

    Thanks for the advice Williamsontherocks. Just one other thing. Once I get to El Calafate (assuming that is the closest airport), do you…

  13. Williamsontherocks avatar

    RE: 4 days in Argentina - Glaciers and Falls

    by Williamsontherocks 29 March 2012

    picadura is a stupid troll but I don´t agree with the others that you don´t have time for both. For Iguazu you will need 1 and a half…

  14. cyclist231 avatar

    PN Perito Moreno

    by cyclist231 26 March 2012

    I am considering a visit to PN Perito Moreno (not the glacier, already saw that) in a week or so. We are driving south on Ruta 40 with…

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    Re: W Trek in Sep 2012, coming from El Calafate

    by pamplemoose 11 March 2012

    Hi I am writing this in Puerto Natales, just back from the park. For what it's worth: I did a 'U' with friends - catermeran across lak…

  16. Williamsontherocks avatar

    RE: Which Glacier Tour from El Calafate

    by Williamsontherocks 09 March 2012

    the best one is the Perito Moreno. No doubt about this. You can spend days along this glaciar without getting bored. Other good glaciars…

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    Re: Ushuaia in Late March Early April

    by Paulina73 06 March 2012

    The great trip is Ruta 40 from El Calafate/El Chalten to Bariloche. The issue is that busses stop operation in early April (one of two…

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    El Chalten buses & tour schedules in May?

    by alamosf 16 February 2012

    Putting together a trip to Patagonia in May and need advice. Will have 6 full days to visit El Chalten & El Calafate. Will be arriving…

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    RE: Where to fly from Montana, US to Patagonia

    by Daniel_J_Lee 15 February 2012

    We're thinking about landing is Santiago and trekking down to Ushuaia and then flying back to Santiago. Ursocv Is there a reason why you…

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    Re: el chalten in may from puerto natales and el calafate?

    by alamosf 15 February 2012

    Thanks - that's a relief. I've read in more than one publication/website that things in El Chalten drastically slow (even shut down) after…

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    RE: Hiking Buddy/Buddies for Torres del Paine

    by thierryhs 14 February 2012

    Hey Not long sadly, I'm flying to El Calafate on the 21st. I then plan on going to El Chalten for a couple of days and, depending on…

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    Villages/Communities nearby Ushuaia - El Calafate

    by mudoo 14 February 2012

    Hi there! Does anyone recommend original and native villages/communities nearby Ushuaia and El Calafate? Basic sites as Canal de Beagl…

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    RE: Carretera Austral / Rt 40 in one week

    by jaloisio 13 February 2012

    I did Carretera Austral a month ago, with my car from Brazil. I met many people doing it with rented cars. From all that, I can suggest…

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    Re: What to do in Calafate

    by guyborab 01 February 2012

    We're there right now and did Perito Moreno today, Ice museum and a walk around Lago Nimez along Lago Argentino yesterday. Not a lot more…

  25. Williamsontherocks avatar

    RE: carretera austral - tips please

    by Williamsontherocks 01 February 2012

    Going via Los Antiguos you should try to include Cueva de las Manos. This is an amazing place. There are daytours from Los Antiguos and…

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