Lonely Planet Argentina (Country Guide) [Paperback]

Danny Palmerlee (Author), Sandra Bao (Author), Gregor Clark (Author), Sarah Gilbert (Author), Carolyn McCarthy (Author), Andy Symington (Author), Lucas Vidgen (Author)

Book Description

Series: Country Guide | Publication Date: August 1, 2008

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:

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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Product Details

• Paperback: 668 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 6 edition (August 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741047021
• ISBN-13: 978-1741047028
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #570,918 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #84 in Books > Travel > Latin America > South America > Argentina

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mi Querida Argentina, January 24, 2009

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Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Argentina (Country Guide) (Paperback)

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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!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Consumer Rights, November 23, 2010

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Javier - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Argentina (Country Guide) (Country Travel Guide) (Kindle Edition)

You must to specify that the Kindle edition of this book has less information that the hard book. We are paying almost the same price for less information, less maps, less photographs and in black and white.
Javier

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good general guide with great maps, July 11, 2009

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John D. Mattson "adventure writer" (Nederland, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Argentina (Country Guide) (Paperback)

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