I've seen both cities well and I much prefer Mexico City.
What happens after the $8,000 US is gone? Will you have need and ability to generate future income to keep you comfortable in your new location? The answer might have a large bearing on your decision. How much of the $8,000 would be spent on round trip transport to Buenos Aires? I can get to Mexico City from Los Angeles for the equivalent of $100 US.
Your help, suggestions... are most welcome in helping me plan my next solo travel to Argentina.
My flights from Canada to Buenos Aires are booked. I will be arriving in Buenos Aires on December 12 and leaving on February 20 back to Canada. This gives me a couple of months to discover Argentina. I was hoping to discover Chile as well but I don't want to be overly rushed so I am thinking of visiting mostly Argentina. I do have a flight booked to Easter Island from Feb. 7 to Feb. 14. I am not sure how many flights I should be taking or how many buses. I don't want to miss some of Argentina's magical landscapes by flying instead of taking a bus. Would anyone recommend which legs should be done by flying and which ones by bus. The following is a very rough schedule of the trip I am planning.
Dec. 12 to 17 - Buenos Aires
Dec. 17 to 20 - Iguazu falls
Dec. 20 to 22 - Salta
Dec. 22 to 24 - Cordoba
Dec. 24 to 29 - Mendoza
Dec. 29 to Jan 4 - Bariloche
Jan. 4 to Jan 8 - El Chalten
Jan. 8 - 10 El Calafate
Jan 10 - 13 - parque National Torres del Paine.
Jan. 14 - 20 - Ushuaia
The rest is still to be determined. Wondering if this is a good way to start or if I need to do the reverse and start by doing to Ushuaia. I also need to plan the best circuit to do to end up in Santiago where I have my flight to Easter island.
Any suggestions on circuit and length of stays at each place. Any other areas that are "not to be missed"?
Thanks so much for any feedback.
I would go to Mexico City, mostly because I think it's a safer city than Buenos Aires. Certainly safer in the neighborhoods where you'd get cheap housing. I'm sure you couldn't last a year with $8000 in CDMX. But being economical you could last more than 6 months.
You've been posting about planned trips to Latin America for I don't know how long, more than a year. And you still haven't acquired any Spanish language skills?
.. The further into the hills you go, the cleaner the air.
Srinagar is not a good support for that argument.
I’m flying to Buenos Aires on June 4 with my cousin to meet my other cousin who is studying abroad there. I will arrive the morning of the 5th and leave the evening of the 12th to head back to New York. I know it will be late fall / early winter but what are some realistic 3 day trips we could take from BA? I’ve never been to South America and I know I’m there for a very short period but would love to see another place as well. We were throwing around the idea of going somewhere in Northern Patagonia or the desert.
Personally I didn't find anything that would be remotely Mediterranean in Chile. Besides, Santiago is one of the least attractive capitals of South America. As for the climate, the coast is cool and even if the are some nice sandy beaches there's still the effect of Humboldt current making the water a bit cold for a swim.
And since South America is being mentioned, one city that has quite a bit of South European feel is Buenos Aires.
Hello My Fellow Backpackers,
I'm planning a trip to Chile and Argentina for 3 weeks (Dec 15th) and already crying I don't have enough time to see such a gorgeous place! I've read blogs and done my research but would cherish some help. Here is my Itinerary and mainly I'm not sure how to add Mendoza. It would be a shame to leave it out, as my favourite wine in all the world is born here. Solo, Experienced Female Traveller, Backpacker 34 from Canada. Comfortable hiking but also its my vacation. Flights comes in and leaves from Santiago (also hoping the riots don't complicate things too much). Here is the first draft:
Santiago (1 day, 2 nights)
Valaparaiso (2 days, 2 nights, bus back to Santiago
Santiago Flight to Calama
San Pedro to Atacama (2 days, 3 nights)
Day bus 10.5 hrs to Salta
Salta (and surrounding areas for day trips ruins, wineries) 2 days, 3 nights
Fly Salta to Buenos Aires (BA 2 days, 3 nights)
Buenos Aires (BA 2 days, 3 nights)
Fly to El Calafate and 3 hr bus to El Chalten (I day to travel).
El Chaten and surrounding area (Mount Fitzroy) 3 days 4 nights.
*NOW HELP ME. I have 2.5 days left and need to get back to Santiago and I DIDN'T ADD Mendoza, eekkkk! Should I instead take a night bus (18 hrs) from salta to Mendoza. Then Mendoza to BA or add it to the start?
*Not my first trip to South America, but my high school Spanish is terrible.
Title: 3 Days in Buenos Aires: Food and Fun in Argentina's Capital
Destinations covered: Argentina
Theme: art, history, culture, food, wine
Style: travel tips, inspiration
Synopsis: Big, bustling Buenos Aires has it all: incredible food and wine, unforgettable sightseeing, and a history that permeates every inch of the city. This post shares some of the highlights that will make any visit one to remember.
URL: https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/buenos-aires-food-fun-argentina/
There are too many variables to give you a simple, convincing answer.
Do you know the terminals in Dublin you will use for arrival and departure?
Are both the flights on the one ticket and with the same airline? If 'yes' and 'yes', then you will probably be OK as the airline concerned will look after you.
If you are booking flights with separate airlines, then you might be OK if (a) your incoming flight arrives on time and (b) you can obtain a boarding pass for your connecting flight before you start your travel.
If you need to obtain your second boarding pass upon arrival in Dublin, and if you are not travelling with Aer Lingus, then you will have a problem.
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You could try contacting the airport via Twitter for more accurate advice on the amount of time you will need, according to the the flights you book.