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Argentina- tell me your experiences
Posted on 12/27/25 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 12/27/25 at 1:01 pm
Saw some very good flights to BA next year.
Never been and to be honest don’t know a whole lot. I’d be interested in going to Mendoza for wine in addition to BA.
Iguaza (?) falls looks like a pain in the arse to get to but pretty. I’m sure Patagonia is amazing but I’m not a hiker.
Never been and to be honest don’t know a whole lot. I’d be interested in going to Mendoza for wine in addition to BA.
Iguaza (?) falls looks like a pain in the arse to get to but pretty. I’m sure Patagonia is amazing but I’m not a hiker.
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Posted on 12/27/25 at 1:44 pm to Fun Bunch
Argentina is great. We went to Patagonia. Even if you aren't a hiker, it is incredible. I highly recommend going.
BA is just every other major world city. Great food, great people, and a great time.
BA is just every other major world city. Great food, great people, and a great time.
This post was edited on 12/27/25 at 1:45 pm
Posted on 12/27/25 at 1:57 pm to Fun Bunch
I was there with my daughter and niece in 2020, just before everything shut down. We started in Iguazu Falls, flying tin Sao Paulo and then connecting to the Brazilian city of Foz do Iguacu. The Brazilian side of the falls has the best overall views of the main waterfall:
If you aren't going to walk along the Brazilian side to get these views, then you should absolutely make sure you take a boat on the water up close to the falls.
The Argentinian side of the falls is wilder. There are a number of short nature trails with lots of wildlife.
From the Argentinian side, you also get the view from the top of the falls, looking down and feeling the power of the falls.
From the airport on the Argentinian side, we flew to Ushuaia, connecting in Buenos Aires. We did several other pleasant things, but the highlight was Martillo Island, home to over 5,000 penguins.
There are Gentoo and some King penguins, but the majority are Magellanic, and many of them nest right beside the small trail on the island---if it weren't illegal, you could very easily pet them.
From there, we flew to El Calafate, rented a car, and drove to El Chalten. I know that you said that you aren't a hiker, but the great thing about the Argentinian Patagonia is that the best hikes from El Chalten are dayhikes. (In contrast, the great hike in Chile, in Torres del Paine, is a multi-day hike). This hike to the base of Mt. Fitz Roy is not very difficult. Even if you only hike to this first image, the scenery is just spectacular.
There is a more uphill section to get to the lake at the very end of the trail, but again, you don't need to go nearly this far to get amazing views.
After driving back to El Calafate and spending the night there, we drove out to the Perito Merino Glacier. This is one of the world's few glaciers that is still growing, and you'll see and hear chunks of it fall off into the lake.
From there, we flew to Bariloche. Lots of people really enjoy Bariloche, but when we were there in early March, everything was dusty and hot. Sure, the chocolate and German food are fun, but we were there at the wrong time of the year to properly enjoy it (likely would've been great a month earlier).
We finished the trip with a couple of days in Buenos Aires, which were nice enough, but not particularly memorable.
If you aren't going to walk along the Brazilian side to get these views, then you should absolutely make sure you take a boat on the water up close to the falls.
The Argentinian side of the falls is wilder. There are a number of short nature trails with lots of wildlife.
From the Argentinian side, you also get the view from the top of the falls, looking down and feeling the power of the falls.
From the airport on the Argentinian side, we flew to Ushuaia, connecting in Buenos Aires. We did several other pleasant things, but the highlight was Martillo Island, home to over 5,000 penguins.
There are Gentoo and some King penguins, but the majority are Magellanic, and many of them nest right beside the small trail on the island---if it weren't illegal, you could very easily pet them.
From there, we flew to El Calafate, rented a car, and drove to El Chalten. I know that you said that you aren't a hiker, but the great thing about the Argentinian Patagonia is that the best hikes from El Chalten are dayhikes. (In contrast, the great hike in Chile, in Torres del Paine, is a multi-day hike). This hike to the base of Mt. Fitz Roy is not very difficult. Even if you only hike to this first image, the scenery is just spectacular.
There is a more uphill section to get to the lake at the very end of the trail, but again, you don't need to go nearly this far to get amazing views.
After driving back to El Calafate and spending the night there, we drove out to the Perito Merino Glacier. This is one of the world's few glaciers that is still growing, and you'll see and hear chunks of it fall off into the lake.
From there, we flew to Bariloche. Lots of people really enjoy Bariloche, but when we were there in early March, everything was dusty and hot. Sure, the chocolate and German food are fun, but we were there at the wrong time of the year to properly enjoy it (likely would've been great a month earlier).
We finished the trip with a couple of days in Buenos Aires, which were nice enough, but not particularly memorable.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 3:03 pm to GOP_Tiger
El Calafate/El Chalten were incredible. OP needs to go 
Posted on 12/27/25 at 5:04 pm to Fun Bunch
Visited Buenos Aires back in 22’ before heading to the Patagonian foothills for a hunting trip. Sort of on the tail end of Covid so things really weren’t fully reopened just yet. It’s a beautiful city. Be sure to book a tour and take in the Recoleta, etc. We tossed around the idea of hitting the falls; but, it’s an all day affair and didn’t have time. Had one of the greatest meal experiences of my life there; a place called Fogon Asado. Definitely worth checking out if you go.
I’m actually heading back in March then pushing to Cusco/Machu Picchu and finishing up in Lima.
A tip we got rather late in our trip was to offer to pay in US cash. The Argentine people are hugely distrusting of their own currency. Massive inflation and national bank failures will do that to you. There’s a stated exchange rate; then there’s the real on-site exchange rate. We found many restaurants and vendors were willing if not eager to take American cash at 40-50% below the stated exchange rate. Not sure if this holds true today; but, I’m planning to take some $USD along just in case.
I’m actually heading back in March then pushing to Cusco/Machu Picchu and finishing up in Lima.
A tip we got rather late in our trip was to offer to pay in US cash. The Argentine people are hugely distrusting of their own currency. Massive inflation and national bank failures will do that to you. There’s a stated exchange rate; then there’s the real on-site exchange rate. We found many restaurants and vendors were willing if not eager to take American cash at 40-50% below the stated exchange rate. Not sure if this holds true today; but, I’m planning to take some $USD along just in case.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 6:05 pm to Fun Bunch
Posted on 12/27/25 at 7:10 pm to Fun Bunch
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Saw some very good flights to BA next year.
You have my curiosity? Where from and what sorta dates?
I’m curious to visit there around Thanksgiving time, it’s late spring there right? Anyone go during November or December? I don’t want to travel when it’s hot
Posted on 12/27/25 at 7:12 pm to wiltznucs
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A tip we got rather late in our trip was to offer to pay in US cash. The Argentine people are hugely distrusting of their own currency
That should have changed after Milei got elected in 23. Not bad advice overall, a single US dollar and a couple of American cigarettes worked wonders in Eastern Europe in the early 90s.
Posted on 12/27/25 at 8:48 pm to LemmyLives
I remember the moment it was revealed well. We were at a restaurant called “La Biela” in the Recoleta. Our bill came out to about $50 using the stated exchange rate and when I pulled out my wallet to grab my card the waiter observed that I had US bills. He pointed to the cash and I quickly did the conversion and started grabbing $USD. He took the $20 bill and gave me back the rest. My Spanish isn’t very good so I said “Finito?” to which he replied “Muchos Gracias”. At which point our English speaking guide explained the situation.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:29 am to wiltznucs
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A tip we got rather late in our trip was to offer to pay in US cash
If you bring $100 bills, they have people who will come meet you and do the exchange for you. One of my good friends is from BA. That's the best way to get the best exchange rate. $100 bills are gold over there.
Pretty wild
Posted on 12/28/25 at 10:07 pm to Fun Bunch
Went 2 years ago and going again this year.
Seriously thinking about living part of each year in Argentina after I retire.
Seriously thinking about living part of each year in Argentina after I retire.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 11:47 pm to wiltznucs
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I remember the moment it was revealed well.
I was maybe 12, but I remember the cab ride into Budapest that cost less than McD in dollars (with the Kools.) But I expressly remember a guy trying to sell me a T-34 (tank) if I could just come up with four more pairs of Levi's other than what I was wearing. It probably wasn't his to sell, but Western culture was negotiating power in most of the world.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 7:35 am to baldona
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You have my curiosity? Where from and what sorta dates? I’m curious to visit there around Thanksgiving time, it’s late spring there right? Anyone go during November or December? I don’t want to travel when it’s hot
MSY to BA for Thanksgiving using miles. It’s too far ahead for the return trip but we do have a flight there. If the returns suck we will just cancel and get our miles back
We are thinking BA and Mendoza and back to BA. Not sure we have time for all the other stuff that looks incredible. We try to think that if we love it we can go back and do the other things. We are wine people so Mendoza looks amazing to me
Edit: it’s early summer there that time of year I believe. I looked at the temps for this past Thanksgiving and the temps did fluctuate like you expect late spring to. Went from the 60s and 70s at night, some days got into the 90s but most days were in the 70s and 80s. Mendoza was much warmer than BA.
This post was edited on 12/29/25 at 7:38 am
Posted on 12/29/25 at 7:42 am to Fun Bunch
If Mendoza is your goal you should fly into Santiago, Chile instead and then drive over the mountains. Much closer.
Save BA for another visit. It is a great city that deserves time for exploration.
Save BA for another visit. It is a great city that deserves time for exploration.
This post was edited on 12/29/25 at 8:01 am
Posted on 12/29/25 at 8:28 am to weagle1999
The mile redemption to BA was incredible, not as much to Santiago, hence the one way to BA so far
Posted on 12/29/25 at 9:13 am to Fun Bunch
Fly fishing in Patagonia had always been on my bucket list. First a few days in Buenos Aires touring, eating great food, and watching great Tango. Great town. Than off to Patagonia north. So much open space ( truly unbelievable vastness). Many rivers. Hardly anybody on them. Fished multiple rivers for a weekk from dawn to dusk and saw only one other boat the entire time. Makes somewhat remote Montana Rivers seem like Grand Central Station in NYC. This is hard to comprehend unless you've seen it. Sort of like trying to fathom the enormity of our own Milky Way and then try to figure just how big the universe is with trillions of galaxies. We stayed on estancias that were 100,000 to 200,000 acres. These were all lined up together and went on forever. The wild life was unique and incredible. But most of all they had big browns coming off the edge torpedoing big Chernobyl Ants. And the Asado, Malbec, and Mate were incredible. Buen Viaje!
This post was edited on 1/14/26 at 10:42 am
Posted on 1/1/26 at 2:13 pm to FlyFishinTiger
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FlyFishinTiger
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Fly fishing in Patagonia
Name checks out.
Fly fishing Patagonia sounds amazing. Did you float trip every day or walk in?
Posted on 1/8/26 at 7:15 am to Fun Bunch
I went to BA in March of 2025 and loved it. Do not leave without a day trip to Iguazu Falls. You can fly in and out of the smaller BA airport in the city (not EZE) and do it as a day trip. You’ll see various tours offering you guided trips but you are fine to self-guide. It’s a long, but amazing day. I didn’t get to make it to the Brazilian side (you really do need to stay overnight if you plan on doing that, to factor in the time for crossing the border). There are cabs so no need to rent a car. I’ve never been to Niagara but someone told me not to bother now that I’ve seen Iguazu.
We did a walking tour around the city, visited the Japanese garden and the national museum of decorative arts, saw a tango show, and the San Telmo market on a Sunday.
I ate at Don Julio and their sister restaurant El Preferido. Both were fantastic. One of the top 50 bars in the world is Flora Atlantic- a speak easy in the basement of a flower shop.
Ubers are stupid cheap. The one hour Uber out to EZE was around $35 usd, and hopping to various locations within the city was less than $5 usd.
We did a walking tour around the city, visited the Japanese garden and the national museum of decorative arts, saw a tango show, and the San Telmo market on a Sunday.
I ate at Don Julio and their sister restaurant El Preferido. Both were fantastic. One of the top 50 bars in the world is Flora Atlantic- a speak easy in the basement of a flower shop.
Ubers are stupid cheap. The one hour Uber out to EZE was around $35 usd, and hopping to various locations within the city was less than $5 usd.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 8:47 am to foreverLSU
I briefly looked into Iguazu as a day trip but it seemed insane, like an incredibly long day.
What were the logistics?
You flew in early in the morning, took a cab out to the park, then took a cab back to the airport? They were that readily available?
I'm guessing you didn't do a boat or anything because you would be soaked
What were the logistics?
You flew in early in the morning, took a cab out to the park, then took a cab back to the airport? They were that readily available?
I'm guessing you didn't do a boat or anything because you would be soaked
Posted on 1/8/26 at 1:49 pm to Fun Bunch
It is borderline insane but not completely. We only had 5 days in BA so we really wanted to get the most out of our time there. I think we were on a 7am flight that got us to Iguazu around 830-9. It’s bout 20 min from the airport to the park entrance, as you can imagine it’s a small airport at IGR so we were off the plane and in a cab within minutes.
Our cabbie gave us his contact information should we need someone to come to the falls and get us, but when we went to leave around 5pm there were several cabs waiting to pick up passengers.
I went to sign up for the boat when we got there, but it was already sold out. The day we visited was 93 degrees so I would have been dried off by the time we left. Plus, I think they give you a poncho and a bag to put your shoes in.
Definitely a long day but zero regrets and would absolutely do it again. Argentinians are night owls so getting back to our hotel neighborhood at 10pm didn’t stop us from easily finding some Argentina’s beef and a glass of wine when we got back to BA.
We only had 5 days in BA so we really wanted to get the most out of our time there. I think we were on a 7am flight that got us to Iguazu around 830-9. It’s bout 20 min from the airport to the park entrance, as you can imagine it’s a small airport at IGR so we were off the plane and in a cab within minutes. Our cabbie gave us his contact information should we need someone to come to the falls and get us, but when we went to leave around 5pm there were several cabs waiting to pick up passengers.
I went to sign up for the boat when we got there, but it was already sold out. The day we visited was 93 degrees so I would have been dried off by the time we left. Plus, I think they give you a poncho and a bag to put your shoes in.
Definitely a long day but zero regrets and would absolutely do it again. Argentinians are night owls so getting back to our hotel neighborhood at 10pm didn’t stop us from easily finding some Argentina’s beef and a glass of wine when we got back to BA.
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