Frommer's Argentina and Chile (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Haas Mroue (Author), Kristina Schreck (Author), Michael Luongo (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Complete Guides | Publication Date: June 24, 2005

Buenos Aires had 3 million foreign visitors in 2003, 50 percent more than in 2002; the Chilean National Tourism Service reports a 17 percent increase in foreign tourists over last year.

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Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here.

• Everything you need to know about trips to Antarctica, Patagonia, and both Argentina and Chile's Lake Districts.
• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

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About the Author

Haas Mroue (chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 18) is a freelance travel writer based in the United States. His short stories, poems, and travel pieces have appeared in a variety of publications—including the Michigan Quarterly Review, the Literary Review, Berlitz and National Geographic guides, among many others—and his work has been broadcast on the BBC World Service and Starz! cable channel. He is the author of Frommer’s Memorable Walks In Paris, Frommer’s Paris from $95 a Day, Frommer’s Amsterdam Day by Day, and is a contributor to Frommer’s South America, Frommer’s Gay & Lesbian Europe, and Frommer’s Europe from $85 a Day.

Kristina Schreck (chapters 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18) spends an endless amount of time on the road, but is happiest when back in Santiago, Chile, where she lives. She has traveled widely around the globe, and has lived in Argentina and Chile for nearly a decade, working as a freelance writer, an outdoor guide, and the marketing manager of Portillo ski resort. Currently, she is a public relations consultant for a variety of tourismrelated entities. She is the former managing editor of Adventure Journal magazine, and is co-author of the first edition of Frommer’s Argentina & Chile.

Michael Luongo (chapters 1, 3, and 4) has written on Argentina for the New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, Frommer´s Budget Travel, National Geographic Traveler, Town & Country Traveler, the Advocate, Out Traveler, and numerous other publications. Having been to more than 75 countries and all 7 continents, Luongo considers Argentina to be one of his all-time favorites, and the first time he was in Buenos Aires, he cried when he had to leave. Living in Buenos Aires like a “real native” in order to write for Frommer´s was like living a dream. His only regret is being a bad tangoer—even though he loves watching other people do the dance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 508 pages
• Publisher: Frommer's; 3rd edition (June 24, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764584391
• ISBN-13: 978-0764584398
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #988,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars THOUGHTS AFTER THE CRUISE, February 24, 2006

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MEANMONT (ESCALON, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Argentina and Chile (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

FROMMERS WAS RIGHT ON THE MARK ON MOST INFORMATION. I WOULD RECOMMEND WATCHING THE DINNER PRICES AS THOSE LISTED FOR ENTEES INCLUDE JUST THAT- ALMOST ALL PLACES ARE ALA CARTE AND A $15 ENTREE ENDS UP COSTING $30 FOR THE MEAL.LIQUOR PRICES (U.S.) ARE OUTRAGEOUS. A SHOT OF J.D. FOR $14?? DRINK LOCAL WINES AND BEER IN BOTH COUNTRIES. GOOD VALUE AND PRODUCT OUT OF THE TOURIST PLACES.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Wasn't Impressed..., January 10, 2007

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Flyer 2007 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Argentina and Chile (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

I just got back from Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay and was not overly impressed with Frommer's Guide. While it generally pointed us in the right direction, I encountered a number of inaccuracies, and the book was WAY off on prices (while I understand the currency has moved, the book is significantly off on a comparable basis). I would also be interested to know what kind of age group this book targets...

2.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy getting lost and vague reviews? Then this book is for you!, October 15, 2007

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Ryan 'Goob' "Goob" (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Argentina and Chile (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

Ugh! Where to begin? I went on a three week tour of Santiago & Buenos Aires with a friend of mine last month. I brought this book and he brought Lonely Planet's and let's just say my book ended up slowing us down as we lugged it around in out daybags. To start, this book only has ONE map each for Santiago and BA. And that map isn't even in great detail. Where as LP's book had a much larger general map of Santiago followed by many more zoomed in maps of each burrow.

But you might be thinking to yourself, "So what, I'm a good navigator, I don't need a stinking map!" Well then good day to you, fine sir! But do you need suggestions and reviews on local sightseeing stops? Oh! So sorry! Because this book doesn't have any of those! I should clarify, they actually do have some suggestions and recommendations, but they tend to be along the lines of "Go here, it's fun" and that's it. No real info on what you'll do once you get there, no honest review as to whether it's good or not. Just a location, phone number, and a sentence or two saying "This is a local 'whatever' and it's a popular tourist spot." Gee, THANKS FROMMER'S! I felt like I was reading a Yellow Pages, not a travel guide.

Even the restaurant suggestions were sub-par compared to their LP counterparts. I'd never used either travel guides before this trip, but I learned my lesson during this last trip and will never be buying one of Frommer's Travel books in the future. If you enjoy stress-free vacations and not wasting money, then I suggest you live by the same motto.