Argentina (Country Guide)
Argentina (Country Guide)
- ISBN13: 9781741047028
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Discover Argentina
Feel the thunderous crash of icebergs calving into the icy waters of Lago Argentina
Explore the vast landscapes of Quebrada de Humahuaca with your own pack-carrying llama
Tango like a porteno after learning the unspoken codes of Argentina’s sexiest dance
Cycle between Mendoza’s legendary vineyards in search of the perfect malbec
In This Guide:
A brand-new chapter on neighboring Uruguay, South America’s best-kept travel secret
Seven authors, 308 days of in-country research, too much beef
Color outdoors chapter shows where to fly-fish for trout and much with huskies
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Review by Alejandra Vernon for Argentina (Country Guide)
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Having spent the most memorable part of my childhood in Buenos Aires, with a few trips to outlying areas, this book is a marvelous trip through memory lane, looking for the things that were there so many years ago, and reading about all the changes that have happened since. This Lonely Planet book is a thick one, because Argentina has one of the most varied landscapes of any country in the world, from the awesome Iguazu Falls, to the magnificent sights in the Tierra del Fuego region. From the towering Andes to the Reserva Faunistica Peninsula Valdez by the Atlantic Ocean.
For those interested in wildlife and nature, the wonders of Patagonia are astounding. Whale watching has never been grander. See the gauchos in the Pampas, the tango dancers in Buenos Aires. Sip the fine wine, and eat the best beef you have ever tasted. Yes, debt-ridden Argentina has its problems, which this book points out: extreme poverty, and though it has excellent conservation laws, is negligent to enforce them.
You will need a handy pocket magnifier if you’re taking this book on your trip. It is not only a thick volume, but also has small print, and has many maps, but they all need magnification. It has everything a tourist needs to know, from exchange rates to business hours: Bars stay open until 6 AM, and shops open at 8 AM. Not much time for sleeping, when you’re having so much fun!
A nice touch in this Lonely Planet volume are the 5 personal profiles in the “Mi Querida Argentina” section, which is accompanied by photos, one of the 3 sections in this book that is illustrated with color photos. The book also includes Chilean Patagonia, and 60 pages devoted to Uruguay, should you want to take the short trip across the Rio de la Plata to visit this small but delightful country.
Bravo Lonely Planet for this extensive and informative book on mi querida Argentina!
Review by Erica J. Dymond for Argentina (Country Guide)
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In general, I find Lonely Planet guides as dependable and thorough as they are appealing. They have lead me through a number of unforgettable journeys … and, I will always be a fan of their work. Unfortunately, the newest edition exploring Argentina was a bit of a let-down. While Lonely Planet is known for gorgeous, glossy texts with endless color pictures (which entice potential tourists to unexpected destinations), this one is mostly black and white TEXT printed on plain paper (meaning about 98%). Perhaps this is a result of the enormity of the text … thick, glossy pages would have contributed even further to the bulk of the guide; nonetheless, the Hawaii guides are equally as expansive but entirely aesthetically inspiring (and, let’s face it, most of us travel by choice and are drawn to beautiful, vibrant areas).
As with all Lonely Planet guides, I appreciated the emphasis on “green” travel. And, what’s important to know is that these texts do NOT “preach” “green” travel, they simply incorporate ideas that help a person lessen the environmental impact of her/his journey (if one is so inclined).
This stripped-down guide might valuable if 1.) a person is already committed to the trip and just needs some quick information and 2.) if it’s paired with a more photo-enhanced one (especially concerning the maps). Alone, it is seems a bit like a very expensive phone-book. Nonetheless, if you are torn between two destinations and are picking-up a couple guides to help your decision (as I do), choose another text (or simply check-out Argentina’s tourist site).
Review by Penetralia for Argentina (Country Guide)
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The Argentina guide provides plain, basic information about visiting the country. As indicated in other reviews, a number of details that would prove more useful to travelers is missing; and much of the quoted prices and other sprinkled data were outdated.
One of the most important topics we felt were missing had to do with traveler SAFETY. Argentina, like other countries in South America has its challenges, but the author focused solely on one side of the travel coin without revealing potentials of the other. The country, like many others are facing severe economic times, and this often heightens survival problems and increases criminal activity. Conversely, economic challenges may prove rewarding for bargaining purposes and lower competitive rates too.
Crime or other perils of travel can prove disasterous for some voyagers and should have been discussed in this book. We felt there should have been more reference made about the country’s troubles, such as, political reference, where NOT to go, potential pick-pocketing and storage of goods, how to get help in emergencies, red flags, and more. The text (p.18) only noted, “Forget everything you’ve heard about the challenges of travel in South America. Argentina is different. It’s easy.”
On the other hand, the few pictures in this book were delightful. Other topics covered in the text includes very basic travel information, when and where to go, costs (outdated), food & drink, events, the culture, and environment.
Overall, this book does contain good content; however, supplemental texts may be needed, rather than traveling only with this guide. Hopefully, the publishers will read customer reviews in order to make their newer edition much better.
Review by Maggie Mae for Argentina (Country Guide)
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Lonely Planet guides belong in every backpacker’s backpack, every traveler’s suitcase, every armchair traveler’s bookcase as they give travelers of every stripe, the real deal and the wannabes, accurate and in depth information in an easy to find format and they don’t read like they were written by somebody who failed creative writing. Not only do they give you the info you need to find what you’re looking for, but they make it interesting as well.
I have twenty something Lonely Planet Guides and I’ve been to maybe a third of the places they represent. I have been to Argentina, but only as part of a two week tour which included South Africa and Brazil. I spent one day in Buenos Aires and a day watching Gauchos ride and rope. I didn’t see any of the real Argentina. That was two years ago.
Two weeks ago I got this guide, along with the Lonely Planet Guide to Italy, and I’ve devoured them both, marked them up with a yellow highlighter, folded page corners, made notes on various pages, enjoyed the heck out of them.
If you want to travel to Argentina, knowing a bit about her culture, her history, her background will make you not only a more informed traveler, but will help to endear you to the people you might meet along the way. As one who goes out of her way to meet new people, I find that a little language learning helps too. If you make an effort, and the Lonely Planet guides will certainly help you with that, you’d be surprised to find how many people will go out of they’re way to make sure you enjoy their country and you’ll have a lot of wonderful memories to take home with you.
I know, I spent last summer in France and though it is a modern, developed country, I poured over the Lonely Planet Guide to France before I left and I spent three months studying French with the Rosetta Stone Language course. A lot of Americans I met there complained about the ugly French, how they didn’t want to know Americans, how they avoided them like the plague. I didn’t find that at all. In fact I found a country full of friendly people and I made some fast friends there and I have to say that I owe a lot of it to the people at Lonely Planet and thanks to Lonely Planet the next time I go to Argentina, I’ll be ready.
Review by John D. Mattson for Argentina (Country Guide)
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Argentina is a huge and very diverse country and a guide book is very handy to have. The many maps are extremely helpful, and the how to get there and away sections are great. This book is also filled with lots of helpful hints like dangers and annoyances, interesting places to go, and history. Most of the hotel recommendations have been helpful, but be aware that many people read this book, and the recommended hotels can often be full. I have also met some of the authors, and their tight budgets and time schedules do not allow them to check out all the options. I would recommend buying this book, but keep your eyes and ears open. Many of the best hotels and restaurants that I have found have been from word of mouth of other travelers, or roaming the streets. Restaurants and bus schedules often change, so it is best to observe them for yourself. Dancing on the Edge of an Endangered Planet