Sunday, February 5, 2012

Transportation and Lodging in Iguazú

March 26, 2010 by  
Filed under Iguazú Falls

Getting to and around Puerto Iguazú Puerto Iguazú is located in the northern part of Misiones, a province in the northeast of Argentina. It is about a 17-hour bus ride from Buenos Aires and costs around $AR440-$AR750 ($US116-$194) for roundtrip ticket. Make sure you request a ‘cama’ or ‘semi-cama’ (seats that recline) — it’s worth [...]

Radio Taxi Companies in Buenos Aires

February 20, 2010 by  
Filed under Buenos Aires, Services, Transportation

It can happen so easily in Buenos Aires — you need to call a taxi but have no numbers handy. You look in the phone book and the numbers listed are out of order or just plain old not answering the phone, you need to get to the airport and time is running out. When [...]

Some Popular Swindles

January 12, 2010 by  
Filed under Buenos Aires, Safety

Firstly, and this goes without saying, if you don’t look like an obvious tourist, you are less likely to be targeted. Sometimes you need to take a quick peek at your Lonely Planet in public, but at least try to avoid the Hawaiian shirt, socks and sandals ensemble.