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Argentina is one of my favorite countries! It's just so diverse! In the north, in Iguazu, it's tropical rainforest jungle. In south Argentina, Ushuaia, it's can be frigid!
In big city Buenos Aires, you can shop till you drop, then have dinner at a tango show, or spend the day in the country at an estancia, with gauchos at a barbecue..
I purposely planned my trip to Argentina in mid-November, when it's Spring in South America. In Spring, days are very long, especially down south, and the weather is at its warmest.
I really wanted to see Tierra del Fuego National Park, which is located in the far south of the country; it's like the far north in North America, so Spring and Summer are the best times for good weather.
As well, November is shoulder or low season, so it's cheaper to travel, and less crowded.
From Ushuaia, I flew north to Buenos Aires where the weather is generally pleasant year round (except in their winter (July, August), when it's chilly, and there can be fierce windstorms.
After several weeks of touring around, I was hopelessly smitten with both Argentina and Chile: I loved the foods, the South American lifestyle, and especially, the warm and friendly people.
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Add A CommentKaushal - February 24, 2011, 10:00 am
Hi, I planning to travel to South America this September. I like the fact that you packed in a lot of places in a short span. Most tours that I look at (to get an idea of the rough itinerary) suggest nothing short of 2-3 months. Came across your website while surfing and would like to know the following:
1.I have usually been using Lonely Planet to guide me in US, Mexico, South East Asia and Europe. But have got mixed reviews about using it for South America. Actually there are mixed reviews for all the other guides also - Footprint, Rough, etc. Can you suggest a good guide book? I am looking at visiting 1-2 places in each of Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela in 3-4 weeks.
2. Since the continent is so vast and there are huge climate differences, do you think September-October is a good time?
3. What would be a good itinerary to include all these places and maybe 1-2 places in Central America (on, I'm interested in Galpagos and Ecuador too).
Thanks,
Kaushal
Karen - February 24, 2011, 10:20 am
Here are some ideas about your trip:
I used LP for Chile, and for Argentina/Uruguay on an earlier trip (I just got back last month from another trip, and didn't take any guidebooks.) Most historical and geographical info doesn't really change a lot - but for restaurants, hotels, new attractions etc look for one you like, and the most recent issue - ideally 2011. And perhaps given how many places you plan to see, maybe one South America guidebook would be easier if not as detailed.
For a trip in Sept-Oct, start at the north end where it's warmer, then head south. Far south South America, in October, is still pretty chilly. Like late March in northern hemisphere.
For Galapagos - that's an expensive trip at the best of times, so check with tour operators to see what time of year they recommend. In September it's hurricane season in Caribbean/Atlantic/Pacific.
You've got a pretty ambitious itinerary so good thing you are planning well ahead of time. Did you see my page on how to lay out your itinerary when planning your trip?
Planning Itinerary page
Thanks for taking the time to post, and for your kind words!
Karen
Kaushal - February 24, 2011, 11:11 am
Hi Karen,
Thanks for getting back immediately.
I have been through your itinerary page also and found it very useful - like the rest of your website
Like you have mentioned, I actually want to carry just 1 guide book for South America instead of the best guidebooks for each country. And that is where I needed your advice - coz if LP is reviewed as good for 1-2 countries, it is actually considered bad for the other countries. Similar reviews exist for the others - Footprint, etc. But from what I have been able to gather online, I might use Footprint for South America, or LP's South America on a shoestring. Welcome your feedback on this...
Thanks also for your advice on the weather. In choosing colder September-October over warmer November-December, I was basically trying to avoid the rains which are said to start sometime in mid-November. Would you still suggest starting around November?
Would Galapagos also be calmer by November?
I'll move north-south as you suggested but isn't a circular loop much easier as far as the logistics is concerned - Brazil - Argentina - Uruguay - Chile - Peru - Ecuador? Or would you suggest something different based on your experience with the weather and flights?
Kaushal
Karen - February 26, 2011, 7:13 am
Okay now I see the routing you have in mind:
Brazil - Argentina - Uruguay - Chile - Peru - Ecuador
So if you fly into Brasil (check for visa requirements now) you could move towards Iguazu Falls area then fly to Buenos Aires.
In BsAs you can take ferry across to Montevideo and bus east and west along the coast.
I don't have my page on Colonia UR online as yet, but it is a few hours by bus from MVD, or from BSAS on the ferry.
Assuming you are not planning to go to Ushuaia. Bariloche? or are you?
If you are going that far south, make sure you allow enough time.
If in Bariloche, you can cross lakes et al to Puerto Varas area, then fly/bus north to Santiago.
If in BsAS, then can fly to Mendoza and take bus to SCL or Valparaiso Chile. Or fly BSAS to SCL and go on from there.
About the travel guide, is it possible to read/skim read a few at a library/store before you buy to see which one suits your needs best?
Guide books can have out of date info before they are even printed - it's the nature of the beast - cannot be helped.
Some guides are more noted for attractions, some for wildlife, some focus on food and accommodation - it's all what suits you.
As for timing of trip - go with the time frame that works for you, as weather varies from year to year. Keep tabs on how it is starting in July or so - August is often very chilly in UR and BsAS.
Again with Galapagos, check with your tour operator - you cannot just show up and hop on a boat, at least not that I know of. They will operate tours when it's good to do so.
Happy planning! For me that's the hardest part of travel - the planning stage . Do it well, and you have an easier trip!
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