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  • This is an old thread to comment on but I’ve just come back from Argentina and Uruguay if anyone wants a more topical take on either .
    Loved the trip 30 degrees in February, the two countries are different and economies and money/ expenses very different.

  • Good timing. We (me, wife and 4 y/o) are heading there next week for 2.5 weeks. Any tips around stuff to do around our itinerary greatly appreciated:

    BA > Iguazu > Salta > El Calafate > BA

    Can you get blue rate exchange using your Monzo or do I need to bring fist fulls of USD?

  • bring fist fulls of USD

    (My Argentina/Chile/Uruguay/Brazil info is 15 years out of date.)

  • went white water rafting and zip wire near Salta 5 years ago. Was good fun! For Iguazu - better views from the Brazil side but busier and involves local buses to cross the border so a bit of planning.

  • Sending yourself pesos via Western Union is your best bet. Not many places take card because of the crippling fees.

    I'm in an Argentinian hospital right now after being knocked off my bike by a coach on the Ruta de Siete Lagos. Fingers crossed I get discharged today. Getting out will feel amazing after six weeks being immobile.

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