The eighth biggest country in the world, Argentina boasts spectacular glaciers, soaring mountains, world-class waterfalls, tranquil vineyards and an endlessly beguiling capital. Time Out's experts have scoured this expansive land - from the dizzying heights of the Andes to the world's most southerly extremes in Patagonia - to bring readers the best sights, hotels, restaurants and insider tips. For added inspiration, the collection also uncovers highlights from its lesser-known neighbour, Uruguay, where beach getaways include style-conscious Punta del Este and the remote escapism of Cabo Polonia. Generously illustrated with color photography and featuring appendices packed with practical information, Time Out Argentina and Uruguay will be both an inspiration for readers and a useful tool for planning a perfect trip. Snapshots - Buenos Aires, Argentina If someone gave you a peso for every time the Argentinian capital has been described as the Paris of the South, you would easily have enough for the finest steak dinner in town. In reality, it's a whole lot more than that and the dramatic European buildings will never overshadow the city's distinctly Latino spirit. Tango in the streets, time-warp cafes, pulsating nightlife, cutting-edge fashion, elegant polo matches and rowdy football derbies. A lifetime here is not enough. Mendoza, Argentina The heart of Argentina's ever-growing wine industry is situated at the foot of the snow-capped Andes in the country's far west. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, the small-scale, tree-lined city of Mendoza is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding bodegas. Just out of town lies the mighty Aconcagua - the tallest peak outside the Himalayas - and, between June and October, one of South America's most stylish ski resorts, Las Lenas. Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay Across the River Plate, and only an hour's ferry ride from downtown Buenos Aires, sits this UNESCO Heritage-listed gem. Here days are spent lazily meandering through cobbled streets dotted with vintage cars and bougainvillea. By night, the biggest challenge comes from deciding between the best of its character-filled restaurants, where you'll often find fresh seafood accompanied by live performances from local musicians.
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With so much on offer in Argentina and Uruguay, picking the finest areas to include in this new guide was a difficult task. Time Out has employed a team of in-the-know specialists who capture each destination through their lively writing. Experts in travel, style, food and drink, they have drawn on their experience of and passion for these wonderfully diverse countries to introduce undiscovered gems in an informative and inspiring way. Many of the dedicated writers and photographers involved have been long-term residents in the countries, and after six years of return visits, the editor, Vicky Baker, is now based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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More of a "Best Of" guide than an encyclopedia,
This review is from: Time Out Argentina and Uruguay: Perfect Places to Stay, Eat and Explore (Paperback)
This guide is a great supplement to a standard guide book. It will not describe every town, nor will it have maps of all the sights in the cities. They seem to expect you will be able to find that in another book or on a map from your hotel. What this book does very, very well is provide focus for your trip. We found that places we discovered in this book were very enjoyable - whether it be a restaurant, hotel, or even a whole city - and many other places that were left out of the book were left out for good reason. So if you are planning a trip to the region and want some help narrowing down your choices, this book is a great help.
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I had heard so much about Time Out's Buenos Aires guide that I thought this'd be the one to get. It also was the most recent (I went last July). Barely used it at all-- confusing organization, horrible "maps," lots of gaps. I downloaded sections from the new Lonely Planet when I was there & it was much better.
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