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  1. markharf avatar

    RE: backpacking Central and South America

    by markharf 09 September 2011

    Take a right hand turn in South America; the routes through Venezuela, the Guianas and Brazil are worthy, but more fraught. But really…

  2. martiniman avatar

    RE: 2 weeks in and around Buenos Aires for my honeymoon - ideas??

    by martiniman 09 September 2011

    Hi there, You can visit Buenos Aires in 4-5 days, as it has many places and attractions to visit. Uruguay is a good option, being Punt…

  3. MargoBennett avatar

    2 weeks in and around Buenos Aires for my honeymoon - ideas??

    by MargoBennett 08 September 2011

    Hi everyone, I'll be in Buenos Aires for 2 weeks at the beginning of December. We're planning 2 nights in Iguazu to look at the falls…

  4. martiniman avatar

    RE: Honeymoon Itinerary

    by martiniman 08 September 2011

    Hi there, My inputs to your itinerary: - Buenos Aires in 4 days will be tough, specially if you want to make a day trip to Uruguay (I…

  5. nahuel avatar

    RE: Need US dollars urgently in Argentina

    by nahuel 07 September 2011

    I agree that most likely in Uruguay you will have it easier and it is easy to get to Montevideo from BA. But you should still try to do…

  6. Williamsontherocks avatar

    RE: Need US dollars urgently in Argentina

    by Williamsontherocks 07 September 2011

    Why won´t your bank not allow you to do a money transfer??? Do you have somebody in Australia who could withdraw the money and do a moneytra…

  7. niallandnikki avatar

    Re: Which part of Buenos Aires is best to stay for a week?

    by niallandnikki 07 September 2011

    OK thanks guys for all your advise - very helpful since BA is so vast. Looks like we'll stick to San Telmo (LOVE boho!) or Palermo then.…

  8. bunt83 avatar

    Honeymoon Itinerary

    by bunt83 07 September 2011

    Hi Guys, I'm planning on spending my honeymoon in Argentina & (mostly) Brazil and was wondering what people's thoughts were on my itinera…

  9. mendocinateacher avatar

    RE: Which part of Buenos Aires is best to stay for a week?

    by mendocinateacher 06 September 2011

    Yes, will be hot in Uruguay in December, The further east iin Uruguay, the better the beaches. Recommend La Paloma, Cabo Polonia, Diablo.…

  10. niallandnikki avatar

    Which part of Buenos Aires is best to stay for a week?

    by niallandnikki 06 September 2011

    Hi there, We're backpacking around SA for 3 months starting in less than 2 weeks time and we will be finishing up in Buenos Aires in…

  11. hkwoody avatar

    RE: Return flight from Argentina (For Canadians)

    by hkwoody 31 August 2011

    We travelled overland through Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela without once being asked…

  12. karenadvenures avatar

    Looking for Travel Partners in Santiago and Chile

    by karenadvenures 28 August 2011

    I am studying Spanish in Chile this fall and I will be in Santiago from now until December. I am looking for people who are interested…

  13. ozinuru avatar

    Re: Uruguay beach towns on a backpackers budget?

    by ozinuru 27 August 2011

    I wouldn't really say that there is a modest side to Punta del Este in January. It sounds like you would be much better suited to La…

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  15. paulycushen avatar

    Uruguay beach towns on a backpackers budget?

    by paulycushen 27 August 2011

    In October 2011, I will be travelling around SA for 5 months with friends. in late January we will be joined by more friends for 3 weeks,…

  16. Fieldgate avatar

    RE: Argentina

    by Fieldgate 25 August 2011

    One place you didn't mention but probably wouldn't like to miss is Iguazu Falls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world.…

  17. nahuel avatar

    RE: One month Buenos Aires to Salvador...Any Itinerary suggestions?

    by nahuel 23 August 2011

    1 month is a short time for this trip as there are a lot of things to see and explore. Personally I would go from BA directly to Salta,…

  18. travelinhobo avatar

    RE: Staying longer than 90 days in Uruguay

    by travelinhobo 23 August 2011

    Because #1 I'm not ın the US #2 what's wrong with posting here and #3 why ever would I do that? Gov'ts never tell you ways around the…

  19. hkwoody avatar

    RE: Staying longer than 90 days in Uruguay

    by hkwoody 23 August 2011

    Why don't you ask the Uruguayan embassy or consulate in the US ?

  20. travelinhobo avatar

    Staying longer than 90 days in Uruguay

    by travelinhobo 22 August 2011

    Hi- I've searched for this question, but only come up with the Arg. rules. I'm thinking of moving to Uruguay and for Americans 90 days…

  21. Va2ba avatar

    RE: Argentina 4-week itinerary

    by Va2ba 22 August 2011

    This is a very comprehensive travel plan, but I do think that you could probably skip over Cordoba in favor of Iguazu or Salta. Cordoba…

  22. behrens1 avatar

    RE: Booking hotels in Uruguay

    by behrens1 21 August 2011

    We are two senior ladies who just returned from 3 nights in Montevideo and 7 in Buenos Aires (July 25-Aug 5). We stayed at the Hotel…

  23. alanymarce avatar

    RE: Ok to carry a multi tool in Argentina & Chile?

    by alanymarce 19 August 2011

    Legally speaking: it appears that in Buenos Aires Province it is illegal to carry anything with a sharp blade or point, EXCEPT for antique…

  24. hkwoody avatar

    RE: Montevideo day trip

    by hkwoody 19 August 2011

    I don't understand your original question (you only have one day in Uruguay ?), but anyway whatever route you're planning we found Colonia…

  25. jgcp avatar

    RE: Ecuador retirement

    by jgcp 19 August 2011

    Yes esra and while your at it stay in Uruguay.... BTW Guayaquil is not my favourite city - ok to visit sometimes but wouldn't want to…

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