Fodor's Essential Argentina: with the Wine Country, Uruguay & Chilean Patagonia

by Fodor's Travel Publications

Overview

Written by locals, Fodor’s Essential Argentina is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Argentina. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor’s in exploring one of the most exciting countries in South America.

From the scenic Mendoza wineries in the foothills of the Andes, to the cultural riches of Buenos Aires, to the gorgeous glacial terrain of Patagonia, Argentina offers experiences for all types of travelers. Whether you plan to marvel at the spectacular waterfalls of Iguazu Falls or the craggy, colorful hills in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, or you want to tango the night away in Buenos Aires, catch a fiery local soccer game, or try wind-skiing in Patagonia, Fodor's Essential Argentina helps travelers take in the most memorable sights and experiences of this culturally and geographically rich country.

Fodor’s Essential Argentina includes:

•UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Fully updated coverage of neighborhoods, must-see attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and more. New restaurants and hotels throughout Argentina showcase the best options at different price points and categories.

•ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A brief introduction and spectacular color photos capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Argentina.

•GORGEOUS PHOTOS , DETAILED MAPS AND ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: In-depth illustrated features cover iconic sights and experiences like Iguazu Falls, the Quebrada de Humahuaca, tango, gaucho country, Mendoza’s wineries, fly fishing, and Patagonian adventures. Additional features explore Argentina’s rich history. Additional, full-color photos and full-size street maps throughout help to inspire your must-see list and help you get around.

•ITINERARIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Check out the Great Itineraries section to help plan your time, whether its focus is Buenos Aires with time to take in waterfalls and wine or an itinerary that focuses on making your way to Patagonia. Entire chapters dedicated each to Side Trips from Buenos Aires and Side Trips to Uruguay helps you decide where to focus your time. Includes tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports, and the outdoors. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks in every category.

•INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: Planners give useful, practical overviews of important travel information. A Calendar of Events helps visitors choose the best time to plan a visit around special festivals, parades, and events. Tips on Argentine wine, steak, markets, and sporting life give useful tools to dive into the culture.

•COVERS: Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Salta, the Lake District, Iguazu Falls, Quebrada de Humahuaca, the wine regions, Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, and Patagonia.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts.

Planning on visiting more of South America? Check out Fodor’s Chile and Fodor’s Peru.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640974494
Publisher:	Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	11/15/2022
Series:	Fodor's Travel Guides Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	607,839
File size:	134 MB
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About the Author

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Table of Contents

1 Experience Argentina 6

20 Ultimate Experiences 8

What's Where 16

What to Eat in Argentina 18

Argentine Wines and Grape Varieties 20

What to Buy/Souvenirs 22

Wildlife in Argentina 24

Argentine Liquors 26

Argentina's Natural Wonders 28

Argentina Today 30

Best Festivals in Argentina 32

What to Watch and Read 40

2 Travel Smart 41

Know Before You Go 42

Getting Here and Around 44

Essentials 51

Helpful Spanish Phrases 60

Great Itineraries 62

Contacts 66

3 Buenos Aires 67

Welcome to Buenos Aires 68

Planning 71

Centre 75

Puerto Madero 87

San Telmo 90

La Boca 95

Recoleta 98

Almagro 107

Palermo 109

4 Side Trips from Buenos Aires 125

Welcome to Side Trips from Buenos Aires 126

Planning 129

Tigre and the Paraná Delta 130

San Antonio de Areco 134

Iguazú Falls 144

5 Side Trips to Uruguay 159

Welcome to Side Trips to Uruguay 160

Planning 163

Montevideo 165

Colonia del Sacramento 181

Punta del Este 186

6 The Northwest 195

Welcome to The Northwest 196

Planning 199

San Salvador de Jujuy 201

Purmamarca 206

Tilcara 210

Humahuaca 213

Salta and San Lorenzo 225

Cachi 235

Molinos 237

Cafayate 239

7 Mendoza and the Wine Regions 249

Welcome to Mendoza and the Wine Regions 250

Cerro Aconcagua via the Uspallata Pass 252

Planning 255

Mendoza City 258

Maipú 266

Luján de Cuyo 268

Uspallata 274

Tupungato 286

Tunuyán 289

San Rafael 292

Las Lenas 296

San Juan 299

Barreal 303

8 The Lake District 305

Welcome to The Lake District 306

Ruta de los Siete Lagos 308

Circuito Chico y Circuito Grande 310

Planning 312

Bariloche 314

San Martin de los Andes and Nearby 327

Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi 341

El Bolsón and Nearby 347

9 Patagonia 353

Welcome to Patagonia 354

Calendar of Fauna on Peninsula Valdes 356

Planning 359

Patagonia Cruise Planner 361

Puerto Madryn and Peninsula Valdés 362

Trelew, Caiman, and Punta Tombo 384

Sarmiento and the Bosque Petrificado 390

El Calafate, El Chaltén, and Parque Nacional los Glaciates 392

Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine, Chile 408

Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego 419

Index 433

About Our Writers 448

Maps

Buenos Aires Metro 72

Centro, Puerto Madero, San Telmo, and La Boca 76-77

Recoleta, Almagro, and Palermo 100-101

Buenos Aires Area 129

San Antonio de Areco 135

Puerto Iguazú 146

Foz do Iguacu 157

Montevideo 168-169

Colonia del Sacramento 182

Punta del Este 188

Jujuy and Salta Provinces 201

San Salvador de Jujuy 204

Salta 228-229

Mendoza City 260-261

Valle de Uco Wineries 288

San Rafael Wineries 293

San Juan Wineries 302

Bariloche 316-317

San Martín de los Andes 328

Parque Nacional Lanín 332

Parque Nacionai Nahuel Huapi 344

El Bolsón 348

Atlantic Patagonia 364

Puerto Madryn 367

Peninsula Valdés 378

Gaiman 387

Southern Patagonia 393

El Calafate 396-397

Parque Nacional los Glaciares 406

Parque Nacionai Torres del Paine 414

Ushuaia 422-423

A Passionate History 33

The Dance of Buenos Aires 117

The Cowboys at World's End 136

Touring the Quebrada de Humahuaca 216

Wines of Chile & Argentina 278

Fly Fishing 336

Into the Patagonian Wild 369

Editorial Reviews

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