| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo 01:00 - Feb 14 with 5674 views | BQPR |
I am going to Argentina/Uruguay for 2 weeks in April.
Plan is to spend several days in BA & Montevideo, also visiting Iguazu Falls in the north and El Calafate in Patagonia.
I also want to go to a football match - there will be a local derby in BA while I'm there - Independiente v Racing Club - "el clásico de Avellaneda" - according to Wiki, the second most important rivalry in Argentine football - sounds good!
So I'm angling for tips re the football, things not-to-miss, good bars, restaurants, places to stay in Buenos Aires & Montevideo...
Thanks!
PS Maybe I should add that I'm going with my wife! [Post edited 1 Jan 1970 1:00]
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| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 10:12 - Feb 14 with 4787 views | kingo |
My mate and his wife went out there a couple of months back and they were not prepared for the amount of hostility they got for being English. I know it sounds obvious with the Falklands but they said it was very openly hostile. |  |
| RIP: Sniffer, Doug and Pat |
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| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 12:23 - Feb 14 with 4742 views | WrightUp5hit___ |
Don't forget to pack an "EVRA" United shirt for your Montevideo visit! |  | | |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 13:36 - Feb 14 with 4711 views | QPR_ARG |
Hi there, mate.
Not sure about that hostility. I have a couple of friends from England who live here and never had any problems. I haven't witness anything like that myself either.
Those friends of kingo were probably unlucky. Like I was when I was at a pub in Brighton and an idiot started talking about the war and how he hated all Argies. It turned out I was the first Argie he met and after a nice long chat we were cool again. I never let those issues that are really one government vs. the other government get in the way between us, common people.
The Hand of God is another matter (I've learned over the years!  )
Now...back to the original subject.
You are right in what you say about Independiente (scum) and Racing (The Argentine R's! Think about it! That should be every QPR fan's team in Argentina!).
It doesn't get any bigger than that currently in the top flight (as River Plate are in 2nd division now and they don't play the Superclasico vs. Boca).
It's a shame that match will be played at Independiente's ground because it's shite. It's a new stadium (built with the money Atletico Madrid paid for Kun Aguero a few years ago) but they never finished it. Racing's stadium is much better. You'll find that both are +45,000 capacity and are only 100 metres apart!
One of my ex-pat friends together with our Aussie friend are taking people to football matches so I can put you in touch with them for that one.
I hope you're not a vegetarian because this wouldn't be the best place to visit if you were.
If you're looking for a good option to stay in Buenos Aires. Visit http://www.bytargentina.com/ where you will find flats to rent for a short period of time.
It's much better than a hotel or a hostel and often cheaper too.
Many friends, including me when I had a short stop-over in Buenos Aires, have rented with them and I can safely recommend them. They have an English version of their website too.
Places to visit?
Plaza de Mayo (a square where 1st government fully formed by locals was proclaimed in 1810. Same square where Evita addressed the nation a few times and where Maradona offered the people the World Cup trophy in 1986. I know. I know. I'm just a messenger here!).
Near Plaza de Mayo, visit Café Tortoni. Lovely historic coffee place with some people dancing tango sometimes.
San Telmo on a Sunday. Street markets etc,
Puerto Madero at night. Walk along the river in a new area of town. Lots of restaurants too.
Recoleta. The cemetery is regarded as one of the most beautiful there are. The area around it is very nice.
Tigre. A town outside the city to the North. Lots of little rivers. Avoid if it's raining.
You'll find a good offer on bars too. Palermo (Plaza Serrano) is a great option with a few pubs and little restaurants. There's an English pub in San Telmo (Gibraltar) and several Irish pubs in the Retiro area (where I read one of the biggest St. Patrick's day celebrations take place. Every year more than 50,000 visit those pubs that night.
All of those places are good to go with your wife too.
I could write a Lonely Planet! haha!
Montevideo? I've been there and the Rampla (the area that goes all along the river) is gorgeous. Don't miss a visit to the Estadio Centenario. There is a football museum there too. First World Cup final venue, etc.
By the way...I've been to Iguazu and it's the best natural place I've ever visit. You won't believe the force of that water. I was overwhelmed.
Never been to Calafate but I think it's a great choice you're making. Most tourists go to Mendoza (better PR by their tourism office, I reckon) and they are tempted because of the wineries and all that, but Calafate and Iguazu are better choices. Not that I think Mendoza is not beautiful, because it is, but not in my Top 5.
Happy to help you out planning your trip to my part of the world.
You'll absolutely love it! |  | | |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 13:50 - Feb 14 with 4697 views | Hoopstar |
Have been to Iguazu a number of times although via the Brazilian side and just missed out on a two year work placement with the World Heritage Site management team there a few years ago when they were getting together a preventative conservation plan. I was absolutely gutted at the time. Utterly, utterly amazing place to visit however but has huge problems with a minority of irresponsible tour companies and is an incredibly delicate ecosystem. I certainly hope to get back there one day, we even glimpsed the rare giant otter on one expedition which is exciting if you're like me.
I hope you enjoy your trip though. Muchos jealous! |  | | |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 13:53 - Feb 14 with 4693 views | BazWoT |
Sadly Seba, for me anyway, the smoking ban has caught up with you guys as well now.  |  |
| WE R PREMIER LEAGUE, SAY!!! |
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| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 16:01 - Feb 14 with 4645 views | QPR_ARG |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 13:53 - Feb 14 by BazWoT |
Sadly Seba, for me anyway, the smoking ban has caught up with you guys as well now. |
But the weather is so good you can smoke outside, Baz!
You don't believe me?
Check this out:
http://uk.weather.com/weather/today-Buenos-Aires-ARBA0009?fromSearch=true
You can check for tomorrow's and the day after tomorrow's weather too. It doesn't matter. It won't change much! (where's the smiley with the shades on when you need it?)
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| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 16:12 - Feb 14 with 4632 views | BazWoT |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 16:01 - Feb 14 by QPR_ARG |
But the weather is so good you can smoke outside, Baz!
You don't believe me?
Check this out:
http://uk.weather.com/weather/today-Buenos-Aires-ARBA0009?fromSearch=true
You can check for tomorrow's and the day after tomorrow's weather too. It doesn't matter. It won't change much! (where's the smiley with the shades on when you need it?)
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| WE R PREMIER LEAGUE, SAY!!! |
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| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 16:49 - Feb 14 with 4614 views | coolranger |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 13:36 - Feb 14 by QPR_ARG |
Hi there, mate.
Not sure about that hostility. I have a couple of friends from England who live here and never had any problems. I haven't witness anything like that myself either.
Those friends of kingo were probably unlucky. Like I was when I was at a pub in Brighton and an idiot started talking about the war and how he hated all Argies. It turned out I was the first Argie he met and after a nice long chat we were cool again. I never let those issues that are really one government vs. the other government get in the way between us, common people.
The Hand of God is another matter (I've learned over the years! )
Now...back to the original subject.
You are right in what you say about Independiente (scum) and Racing (The Argentine R's! Think about it! That should be every QPR fan's team in Argentina!).
It doesn't get any bigger than that currently in the top flight (as River Plate are in 2nd division now and they don't play the Superclasico vs. Boca).
It's a shame that match will be played at Independiente's ground because it's shite. It's a new stadium (built with the money Atletico Madrid paid for Kun Aguero a few years ago) but they never finished it. Racing's stadium is much better. You'll find that both are +45,000 capacity and are only 100 metres apart!
One of my ex-pat friends together with our Aussie friend are taking people to football matches so I can put you in touch with them for that one.
I hope you're not a vegetarian because this wouldn't be the best place to visit if you were.
If you're looking for a good option to stay in Buenos Aires. Visit http://www.bytargentina.com/ where you will find flats to rent for a short period of time.
It's much better than a hotel or a hostel and often cheaper too.
Many friends, including me when I had a short stop-over in Buenos Aires, have rented with them and I can safely recommend them. They have an English version of their website too.
Places to visit?
Plaza de Mayo (a square where 1st government fully formed by locals was proclaimed in 1810. Same square where Evita addressed the nation a few times and where Maradona offered the people the World Cup trophy in 1986. I know. I know. I'm just a messenger here!).
Near Plaza de Mayo, visit Café Tortoni. Lovely historic coffee place with some people dancing tango sometimes.
San Telmo on a Sunday. Street markets etc,
Puerto Madero at night. Walk along the river in a new area of town. Lots of restaurants too.
Recoleta. The cemetery is regarded as one of the most beautiful there are. The area around it is very nice.
Tigre. A town outside the city to the North. Lots of little rivers. Avoid if it's raining.
You'll find a good offer on bars too. Palermo (Plaza Serrano) is a great option with a few pubs and little restaurants. There's an English pub in San Telmo (Gibraltar) and several Irish pubs in the Retiro area (where I read one of the biggest St. Patrick's day celebrations take place. Every year more than 50,000 visit those pubs that night.
All of those places are good to go with your wife too.
I could write a Lonely Planet! haha!
Montevideo? I've been there and the Rampla (the area that goes all along the river) is gorgeous. Don't miss a visit to the Estadio Centenario. There is a football museum there too. First World Cup final venue, etc.
By the way...I've been to Iguazu and it's the best natural place I've ever visit. You won't believe the force of that water. I was overwhelmed.
Never been to Calafate but I think it's a great choice you're making. Most tourists go to Mendoza (better PR by their tourism office, I reckon) and they are tempted because of the wineries and all that, but Calafate and Iguazu are better choices. Not that I think Mendoza is not beautiful, because it is, but not in my Top 5.
Happy to help you out planning your trip to my part of the world.
You'll absolutely love it! |
Fantastic travel guide and tips for BA and Montevideo. I'm planning on a visit down there in the next couple of years and would love to take in a Racing Club game, my adopted Argentine side!
Nice kit they had when winning the Championship in 2001. I like the use of the dark blue, light blue etc.
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| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 17:30 - Feb 14 with 4588 views | SonofNorfolt |
Iguazu is great, go to both sides of the border for a different perspective.
The Hotel Panoramic has a great location on the Argie side, views of three countries.
BA is good as well, and still cheapish for us. Never had any problem with the locals at all,steaks are superb. I had one(of many) in Cafe Tortoni for about three quid, that I would willingly eat once every three days for life.
Tango clubs are quite amusing.
Montevideo is not so spectacular, the journey on a hydrofoil across the River Plate is grotty. I simply expected more.
If you want info on the sinking of the Graf Spee though, you are in the right place.
Penarol & National share the old 1930 WC Stadium. |  | | |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 17:41 - Feb 14 with 4579 views | TW_R |
I've seen that Full Montevideo |  | | |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 17:42 - Feb 14 with 4579 views | coolranger |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 17:30 - Feb 14 by SonofNorfolt |
Iguazu is great, go to both sides of the border for a different perspective.
The Hotel Panoramic has a great location on the Argie side, views of three countries.
BA is good as well, and still cheapish for us. Never had any problem with the locals at all,steaks are superb. I had one(of many) in Cafe Tortoni for about three quid, that I would willingly eat once every three days for life.
Tango clubs are quite amusing.
Montevideo is not so spectacular, the journey on a hydrofoil across the River Plate is grotty. I simply expected more.
If you want info on the sinking of the Graf Spee though, you are in the right place.
Penarol & National share the old 1930 WC Stadium. |
Thanks for that. Sounds like a smashing place to visit. | | | |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 18:20 - Feb 14 with 4559 views | kingo |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 17:30 - Feb 14 by SonofNorfolt |
Iguazu is great, go to both sides of the border for a different perspective.
The Hotel Panoramic has a great location on the Argie side, views of three countries.
BA is good as well, and still cheapish for us. Never had any problem with the locals at all,steaks are superb. I had one(of many) in Cafe Tortoni for about three quid, that I would willingly eat once every three days for life.
Tango clubs are quite amusing.
Montevideo is not so spectacular, the journey on a hydrofoil across the River Plate is grotty. I simply expected more.
If you want info on the sinking of the Graf Spee though, you are in the right place.
Penarol & National share the old 1930 WC Stadium. |
Mel, my mate didn't think there would be a problem and that is why he was shocked by the hostility, nothing violent but lots of comments and attitude from hotel and restaurant staff etc. They travelled around and so it was not confined to one area. The reason I mentioned it is forewarned is forearmed and maybe a more cosmopolitan style might be better at the moment. | |
| RIP: Sniffer, Doug and Pat |
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| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 19:22 - Feb 14 with 4544 views | WanderR |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 18:20 - Feb 14 by kingo |
Mel, my mate didn't think there would be a problem and that is why he was shocked by the hostility, nothing violent but lots of comments and attitude from hotel and restaurant staff etc. They travelled around and so it was not confined to one area. The reason I mentioned it is forewarned is forearmed and maybe a more cosmopolitan style might be better at the moment. |
Just pretend to be from another country who everyone likes, like New Zealand.
My flatmate in Tokyo was an American guy from Seattle, PhD student at Hawaii Uni, very liberal, etc.. Americans aren't well liked in Japan, especially by the older generation, for obvious reasons. When it looked like someone might start to have a pop at him by asking a pointed 'Where are you from?', he used to say 'Canada'. The Japanese guy would be completely deflated by this and the situation was completely defused. |  |
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| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 20:00 - Feb 14 with 4535 views | SonofNorfolt |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 18:20 - Feb 14 by kingo |
Mel, my mate didn't think there would be a problem and that is why he was shocked by the hostility, nothing violent but lots of comments and attitude from hotel and restaurant staff etc. They travelled around and so it was not confined to one area. The reason I mentioned it is forewarned is forearmed and maybe a more cosmopolitan style might be better at the moment. |
& that the missus speaks fluent Spanish. | | | |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 00:10 - Feb 15 with 4486 views | QPR_ARG |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 17:30 - Feb 14 by SonofNorfolt |
Iguazu is great, go to both sides of the border for a different perspective.
The Hotel Panoramic has a great location on the Argie side, views of three countries.
BA is good as well, and still cheapish for us. Never had any problem with the locals at all,steaks are superb. I had one(of many) in Cafe Tortoni for about three quid, that I would willingly eat once every three days for life.
Tango clubs are quite amusing.
Montevideo is not so spectacular, the journey on a hydrofoil across the River Plate is grotty. I simply expected more.
If you want info on the sinking of the Graf Spee though, you are in the right place.
Penarol & National share the old 1930 WC Stadium. |
Steaks at Cafe Tortoni? Nice!
Though I'm sure those were not bad at all, there are far better and cheaper places.
Glad you enjoyed your time around here, mate!
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| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 00:24 - Feb 15 with 4482 views | QPR_ARG |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 16:49 - Feb 14 by coolranger |
Fantastic travel guide and tips for BA and Montevideo. I'm planning on a visit down there in the next couple of years and would love to take in a Racing Club game, my adopted Argentine side!
Nice kit they had when winning the Championship in 2001. I like the use of the dark blue, light blue etc.
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For this year, the away kit is similar to the Inter Milan shirt.
Here's the latest home shirt (unveiled last week). A thing of beauty, if you ask me for my unbiased opinion!
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| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 12:35 - Feb 15 with 4440 views | BQPR |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 12:23 - Feb 14 by WrightUp5hit___ |
Don't forget to pack an "EVRA" United shirt for your Montevideo visit! |
Hmmm
I don't wanna do that, it wouldn't go with the Maggie Thatcher mask!  | | | |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 12:44 - Feb 15 with 4432 views | BQPR |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 13:36 - Feb 14 by QPR_ARG |
Hi there, mate.
Not sure about that hostility. I have a couple of friends from England who live here and never had any problems. I haven't witness anything like that myself either.
Those friends of kingo were probably unlucky. Like I was when I was at a pub in Brighton and an idiot started talking about the war and how he hated all Argies. It turned out I was the first Argie he met and after a nice long chat we were cool again. I never let those issues that are really one government vs. the other government get in the way between us, common people.
The Hand of God is another matter (I've learned over the years! )
Now...back to the original subject.
You are right in what you say about Independiente (scum) and Racing (The Argentine R's! Think about it! That should be every QPR fan's team in Argentina!).
It doesn't get any bigger than that currently in the top flight (as River Plate are in 2nd division now and they don't play the Superclasico vs. Boca).
It's a shame that match will be played at Independiente's ground because it's shite. It's a new stadium (built with the money Atletico Madrid paid for Kun Aguero a few years ago) but they never finished it. Racing's stadium is much better. You'll find that both are +45,000 capacity and are only 100 metres apart!
One of my ex-pat friends together with our Aussie friend are taking people to football matches so I can put you in touch with them for that one.
I hope you're not a vegetarian because this wouldn't be the best place to visit if you were.
If you're looking for a good option to stay in Buenos Aires. Visit http://www.bytargentina.com/ where you will find flats to rent for a short period of time.
It's much better than a hotel or a hostel and often cheaper too.
Many friends, including me when I had a short stop-over in Buenos Aires, have rented with them and I can safely recommend them. They have an English version of their website too.
Places to visit?
Plaza de Mayo (a square where 1st government fully formed by locals was proclaimed in 1810. Same square where Evita addressed the nation a few times and where Maradona offered the people the World Cup trophy in 1986. I know. I know. I'm just a messenger here!).
Near Plaza de Mayo, visit Café Tortoni. Lovely historic coffee place with some people dancing tango sometimes.
San Telmo on a Sunday. Street markets etc,
Puerto Madero at night. Walk along the river in a new area of town. Lots of restaurants too.
Recoleta. The cemetery is regarded as one of the most beautiful there are. The area around it is very nice.
Tigre. A town outside the city to the North. Lots of little rivers. Avoid if it's raining.
You'll find a good offer on bars too. Palermo (Plaza Serrano) is a great option with a few pubs and little restaurants. There's an English pub in San Telmo (Gibraltar) and several Irish pubs in the Retiro area (where I read one of the biggest St. Patrick's day celebrations take place. Every year more than 50,000 visit those pubs that night.
All of those places are good to go with your wife too.
I could write a Lonely Planet! haha!
Montevideo? I've been there and the Rampla (the area that goes all along the river) is gorgeous. Don't miss a visit to the Estadio Centenario. There is a football museum there too. First World Cup final venue, etc.
By the way...I've been to Iguazu and it's the best natural place I've ever visit. You won't believe the force of that water. I was overwhelmed.
Never been to Calafate but I think it's a great choice you're making. Most tourists go to Mendoza (better PR by their tourism office, I reckon) and they are tempted because of the wineries and all that, but Calafate and Iguazu are better choices. Not that I think Mendoza is not beautiful, because it is, but not in my Top 5.
Happy to help you out planning your trip to my part of the world.
You'll absolutely love it! |
Thanks mate, appreciate it, great info. 
I'll do some research on your tips.
It looks like you're already half way to writing your book!
Are Racing your team? | | | |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 13:00 - Feb 15 with 4416 views | BQPR |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 17:30 - Feb 14 by SonofNorfolt |
Iguazu is great, go to both sides of the border for a different perspective.
The Hotel Panoramic has a great location on the Argie side, views of three countries.
BA is good as well, and still cheapish for us. Never had any problem with the locals at all,steaks are superb. I had one(of many) in Cafe Tortoni for about three quid, that I would willingly eat once every three days for life.
Tango clubs are quite amusing.
Montevideo is not so spectacular, the journey on a hydrofoil across the River Plate is grotty. I simply expected more.
If you want info on the sinking of the Graf Spee though, you are in the right place.
Penarol & National share the old 1930 WC Stadium. |
Cheers Norfolt
Iguazu - yes I heard its fairly easy to get to the Brazilian side, so planning to spend an afternoon over there.
Re cheap prices - I think BA/Argentina used to be extremely expensive until they had their debt default about 10 years ago, which was followed by a massive devaluation of the currency.
Maybe Greece and Ireland should just go for a quick default?
Really looking forward to the steaks.
You've destroyed my illusions about crossing the River Plate! | | | |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 13:05 - Feb 15 with 4409 views | Juzzie |
Didn't realise that Buenos Aires & Montevideo were so close. Are there two closer capital cities in the world?
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| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 13:08 - Feb 15 with 4408 views | BQPR |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 00:10 - Feb 15 by QPR_ARG |
Steaks at Cafe Tortoni? Nice!
Though I'm sure those were not bad at all, there are far better and cheaper places.
Glad you enjoyed your time around here, mate!
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Do you have some recommendations for steak houses?
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| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 13:41 - Feb 15 with 4394 views | SonofNorfolt |
There are loads, just follow your nose.
The hydrofoil takes over three hours if I recall, you are better off flying.
They shouldn't call it a river there, it's part of the Atlantic really.
Seb, I think we went to Tortini for the downstairs show, & I had a Chorizo steak whilst waiting. It's better than a bag of cheese & onion!
Lots of Quilmes too.
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| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 13:45 - Feb 15 with 4390 views | FDC |
Looks like there's already some good info on here, but I add my tuppence worth anyway.
As already said, Iguazu is incredible. We went quite early in the morning and there was a really heavy mist over the park to start off with reducing visibility considerably. This actually enhanced it though, because as the day heated up (and bloody hell was it hot there) the mist lifted and we got to see everything in two 'shades'.
Go on some of the boat tours up there too. We went on a slower one around the rivers and also one that takes you under some of the waterfalls. We also got a photo taken by the mouth of El Diablo - I wouldn't normally go for touristy stuff like that, but it's been by our bed since!
BA is class, with really contrasting character across the different boroughs. My favourite was San Telmo, with Defensa street (I think that's the right name) my favourite street there. The cemetery in Recoleta is worth checking out too, really eerie. Rather than graves the whole thing is individual tombs, like a city of the dead, bizarrely filled with hundreds of cats which adds to the eerieness.
I would also recommend getting out of BA and checking out an estancia (a ranch). This wasn't high on my list of things to do, but ended up being my favourite few days. We stayed at Dos Talas, and I can't recommend it enough. You have your lunch under a huge Oak Tree - and these were by far the finest steaks we had in Argentina, which is seriously saying something - with endless jugs of Malbec, and then spend the evening horse riding in the pampas. Not my usual idea of an evening, but it's hard to explain how vast the 'out back' is, and being half pissed at sunset horse riding was an unforgettable experience. Argentina has very different attitudes to health and safety it appears.
I found Montevideo a bit of a let down, but enjoyed Colonia (just across the water from BA). I think if I went back though I'd concentrate on seeing more of the surrounding areas of BA rather than Uruguay, although there are supposed to be some nice beaches up the coast.
On the anti-English thing - yeah I came across that, although it didn't bother me and laughed it off mostly. I should say I'm not especially patriotic though, so don't easily take offence to anti-English sentiment. [Post edited 1 Jan 1970 1:00]
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| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 16:21 - Feb 15 with 4369 views | UruguayanRanger |
If the weather is still good, you should try and hit some of the beaches further along the coast. Punta del Diablo, Valizas, La Pedrera, La Paloma and Cabo Polonia.
There are three Uruguayan teams in the Copa Libertadores: Nacional, Penarol and Defensor. Chances are there will be a match on then and tickets are pretty cheap, and if you watch Penarol play at home, it will be at the Estadio Centenario, were the first World Cup Final was played and it is pretty impressive.
Make sure you eat a chivito when you get out here, they are amazing! Something that should exist in England. And get yourself to a bid fat asado!
Definitely go to Iguazu. |  | | |
| Non-QPR: Buenos Aires/Argentina/Montevideo on 16:54 - Feb 15 with 4350 views | FDC |
Oh, the think I forgot was going to see Boca Juniors v Interdepedentia: awesome!
The guide books tell you not to go around La Boca on your own and to go to games with a tour operator. I did this, but would do it on my own if I went back - I think you'd be fine if you not daft and attract attention to yourself, waving a big camera around etc. The tour thing was a bit embarrassing to be honest! | | | |
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