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BUENOS AIRES, A EUROPEAN STYLE CAPITAL Sep 17, 2003

Buenos Aires is a beautiful city, and it has large green spaces, such as the Palermo Woods, interesting stops like the Planetarium, and the widest avenue of the whole world: the Nueve de Julio Avenue.

Sightseeing in Buenos Aires requires the same care you would have in any large city: do not change money on the street, do not show your cameras or camcorders while you are not using them, avoid solitary areas and do not be on the street late at night. Also avoiding the marginally poo
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Buenos Aires is a beautiful city, and it has large green spaces, such as the Palermo Woods, interesting stops like the Planetarium, and the widest avenue of the whole world: the Nueve de Julio Avenue.

Sightseeing in Buenos Aires requires the same care you would have in any large city: do not change money on the street, do not show your cameras or camcorders while you are not using them, avoid solitary areas and do not be on the street late at night. Also avoiding the marginally poor areas, which in any case are far away from the downtown, and staying away from the railway station areas. But if you take these minimum precautions, you should not have any problem.

Here you have some nice views of the city:

http://www.ompersonal.com.ar/argentina/bapalermo.htm

http://www.argentinaturistica.com/informa/basifotos.htm

http://r5.cocha.com/produccion/start.nsf/inicio?OpenForm��m=discoverchile&login&doc=7b892a755d686a9784256d7f00531c8a&login&&lang=en&OpenForm&Param=discoverchile&Login&doc=7B892A755D686A9784256D7F00531C8A&
Enjoy them.

Robert Ingledew

P.D. And if you decide to come to Argentina to take advantage of this real bargain for tourists, there are two Powwows you will want to be at:

Mid-December in Buenos Aires, and mid-November in Mar del Plata (seaside resort). Go to the Powwow page and have a look.

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DON'T MISS THE SUNRISE IN PUERTO MADRYN!!! Sep 24, 2003

I have filmed many beautiful sunrises during my lifetime, but none as the one I filmed this morning. Puerto Madryn is generally cloudy in the morning, the sun comes out over the sea, and the whole view of pink or red clouds and red water is magnificent. I found a spot on the beach where there was a small boat moving over the waves, some cormorans were flying above. The view was overwhelming.

Sunrise at this time of the year is at 6.45, so you do not need to get up that early
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I have filmed many beautiful sunrises during my lifetime, but none as the one I filmed this morning. Puerto Madryn is generally cloudy in the morning, the sun comes out over the sea, and the whole view of pink or red clouds and red water is magnificent. I found a spot on the beach where there was a small boat moving over the waves, some cormorans were flying above. The view was overwhelming.

Sunrise at this time of the year is at 6.45, so you do not need to get up that early...
I managed to do it, although yesterday I took a 250 mile tour to see the penguins...

I wish I could download the film I took this morning, and put it here, but I have no idea how to do it. Now I am going to look up the internet and see if I can find some nice photo to give you an idea of what I saw a couple of hours ago.

Sorry, I have not found any sunrise photos yet, but here are some views of Puerto Madryn. You will see whales, penguins, cormorans and many other beauties. Península Valdez is very near here. This area has been declared Patrimony of Humanity by the United Nations. Here are some photos:

http://www.interpatagonia.com/puertomadryn/fotos.html

http://www.argentinaturistica.com/informa/pmdifotos.htm

http://www.mercotour.com/puertomadryn/

Enjoy it (as I did)



Robert Ingledew
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VILLA GESELL: A 3-STAR HOTEL ON THE SEASIDE FOR TEN DOLLARS A NIGHT (SINGLE OCCUPANCY) Oct 25, 2003

THE GOOD OLD RATES ARE BACK. The middle season has started on March 1, and most hotels have dropped their rates substantially. There is a 3-star hotel by the seaside that has dropped its rates from 100 pesos to 30 pesos (11 dollars) per night. Weather is still pleasent, but not good enough for bathing in the sea.

But hurry!!!. This price is only valid until the end of December, then the high season starts and prices increase drastically. The rooms have a beautiful view to the
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THE GOOD OLD RATES ARE BACK. The middle season has started on March 1, and most hotels have dropped their rates substantially. There is a 3-star hotel by the seaside that has dropped its rates from 100 pesos to 30 pesos (11 dollars) per night. Weather is still pleasent, but not good enough for bathing in the sea.

But hurry!!!. This price is only valid until the end of December, then the high season starts and prices increase drastically. The rooms have a beautiful view to the woods, and the hotel is just accross the road from the sea.

Sorry, I prefer to not give names at this point, in case you think I want to promote any hotel, but feel free to send me an E-mail if you plan visiting Argentina, and I will give you more information.

Just now you can eat like a king in Gesell for 3 to 5 Dollars per person, including wine in front of the bus station The meat is excellent, and a bottle of wine costs between one dollar and a dollar and a half.

Here are also some photos of Villa Gesell:


http://www.argentinaturistica.com/informa/vgeifotos.htm
http://www.villagesellnet.com.ar/

Enjoy it


Roberto




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DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN TOURIST AREAS IN ARGENTINA Nov 8, 2003

I am copying a general description of the main tourist areas in Argentina, that might be useful to those planning to visit our country. Here it is:

http://www.argentinaturistica.com/2index.html

Remember that prices are lower until mid-December, and then rise to about double the price in January and February.

Regards from Mar del Plata.


 
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A BEAUTIFUL PHOTO GALLERY OF SOUTHERN ARGENTINA Nov 9, 2003

I just discovered it, and I am sure you will enjoy it. Here it is:

http://www.patagonias.net/IMAGES/Pictures/Album/index.htm

Have a nice day.

RobertIngledew

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IF YOU INTEND TO TRAVEL TO USHUAIA (TIERRA DEL FUEGO)... Nov 22, 2003

Make your reservations in advance. 95% of the accomodations are already booked until the end of April. and the weather there is too cold to sleep in a tent...

Here is the link to the Department of Tourism of Tierra del Fuego, with the price of the different hotels, their phones and E-mails. As you will see, although some hotels charge more than 200 Dollars per night, others have far lower rates. Where you read U$D it means US Dollars. If it only says $ (Argentine pesos), divide
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Make your reservations in advance. 95% of the accomodations are already booked until the end of April. and the weather there is too cold to sleep in a tent...

Here is the link to the Department of Tourism of Tierra del Fuego, with the price of the different hotels, their phones and E-mails. As you will see, although some hotels charge more than 200 Dollars per night, others have far lower rates. Where you read U$D it means US Dollars. If it only says $ (Argentine pesos), divide the rate by 2.80 to have the value in Dollars.


http://www.tierradelfuego.org.ar/alojamientos/ushuaia/hoteles.htm#1

A Mexican friend that went recently down there, said: The views of Ushuaia seem to be taken from a fairy tale... It is really magnificent. If you can afford it, take the chance. And if you need an economic alternative, Hostelling International only charges some 5 Dollars per night and per bed in a 6 bed room, with private lockers.

Buses to Ushuaia are not expensive, but the trip takes well over 48 hours. For instance, the bus from Mar del Plata to Río Gallegos (42 hours) costs only 40 US Dollars. A stop-over at Puerto Madryn (about half way) is therefore recommended. At Puerto Madryn you will have substantially lower costs, and the chance to see guanacos (a kind of llama), whales, seals, penguins, orcas and dolphins, depending on the season of the year. To the best of my knowledge, Andesmar is the only company that has sleeping coaches, something like business class on international flights. These are their buses, but you must ask for the Servicio de Primera Clase (First Class Service). It you prefer to use standard buses due to their cost, I would prefer some other company, as El Condor. I travelled on a standard bus of Andesmar recently and it is not the best in that area.

http://www.andesmar.com/1��Clase.htm

And these are their timetables. You have to change bus in Caleta Olivia, near Comodoro Rivadavia. (Retiro-Caleta Olivia and then Caleta Olivia-Río Gallegos) from there one (some 6 hours more or less) take any bus company that may be available. But from Río Gallegos you can also go to El Calafate, to see the glaciers. It is only 5 hours by bus from Rio Gallegos to El Calafate.

http://www.andesmar.com/servis.htm

If you need hotel reservations at El Calafate, clic on this link. They belong to Hostelling International, but also have rooms with private bathroom:

www.glaciar.com

Even if you don´t intend to go, clic on the link to see the photo. It will impress you.

Here you have a travel agency that does not charge more to foreigners, IF you travel by bus. One caution however, where it says "habitación a compartir" it means Hostelling International (room for 6 passengers, with locker and safe, but sharing the room with another 5 persons). Where it says "base doble" it means double occupancy in an hotel. Their air fares semm to be very low, but could be higher for foreigners. Just have a look, and check their rates before travelling:

www.asatej.com

Have a nice trip.



Robert Ingledew


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INFORMATION FOR DORADO, SALMON AND TROUT FISHERMEN Dec 9, 2003

Just in case you are planning of comming to Argentina, here is the Pescanet site in English:

http://english.pescanet.com/

There you will find where you can fish and some useful contacts of fishing guides, and places where to stay.

Just have a look at this beautiful fish, and tell me if you would not enjoy catching one:... See more
Just in case you are planning of comming to Argentina, here is the Pescanet site in English:

http://english.pescanet.com/

There you will find where you can fish and some useful contacts of fishing guides, and places where to stay.

Just have a look at this beautiful fish, and tell me if you would not enjoy catching one:

http://www.cabanadonjulian.com.ar/ingles/goldfish.htm

(However, this area is expensive by local standards, but maybe not for you: 85 Dollars per day including lodging, meals, boat, fishing guide, and some bait, but excluding gasoline, which is expensive)

Enjoy it.

Robert Ingledew


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A VERY COMPLETE SITE IN ENGLISH ON ARGENTINA Dec 16, 2003

I have just discovered it (maybe it is new), it has photos of all the country. Go to:

http://www.welcomeargentina.com/index_i.html

choose the English version, then select the area of the country you are interested in, the specific area or town and then click on photos. You will enjoy it.

Regards from Villa Gesell, where I am enjoying the seaside.
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I have just discovered it (maybe it is new), it has photos of all the country. Go to:

http://www.welcomeargentina.com/index_i.html

choose the English version, then select the area of the country you are interested in, the specific area or town and then click on photos. You will enjoy it.

Regards from Villa Gesell, where I am enjoying the seaside.



Robert
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DAYS INN IS DISCOVERING ARGENTINA Dec 21, 2003

Days Inn has finally discovered Argentina... They have opened one hotel in Villa Carlos Paz, another one in Pinamar, and tomorrow the are opening a new one in Villa Gesell.

Unfortunately, the price is rather high by local standards (300 pesos or 105 Dollars per night for a double room in high season). It is true, it has an indoor pool, gym, sauna, but even so... There are some other nice hotels that cost a fraction of this value, if you plan to travel to Argentina I can give you f
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Days Inn has finally discovered Argentina... They have opened one hotel in Villa Carlos Paz, another one in Pinamar, and tomorrow the are opening a new one in Villa Gesell.

Unfortunately, the price is rather high by local standards (300 pesos or 105 Dollars per night for a double room in high season). It is true, it has an indoor pool, gym, sauna, but even so... There are some other nice hotels that cost a fraction of this value, if you plan to travel to Argentina I can give you further information by E-mail.

In any case, Villa Gesell is a very pleasant destination for your next vacation. Here are some photos:

http://www.welcomeargentina.com/villagesell/fotografias.html

Enjoy them.

Roberto

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ESQUEL, A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO VISIT Jan 8, 2004

It is some 250 miles south of Bariloche, and is the ideal place if you want a quiet time enjoying nature. I have gone there many times during the past 50 years. It is a good place for anglers. Here it is:

http://www.interpatagonia.com/esquel/fotos_i.html

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SOME VERY NICE PHOTOS OF ARGENTINA Jan 9, 2004

They were added by a friend in one of my forums on Argentina. I am sure you will enjoy them. Please go to this site. You may be required access to Hotmail (I am not sure).

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They were added by a friend in one of my forums on Argentina. I am sure you will enjoy them. Please go to this site. You may be required access to Hotmail (I am not sure).

http://groups.msn.com/ARGENTINAPAISMARAVILLOSO/general.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=1789&LastModified=4675454873195420279

Please scroll down the bar to the bottom and you will find the photos.

Enjoy them.

Robert Ingledew

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MUNDO MARINO, THE SEA WORLD OF ARGENTINA Jan 12, 2004

Located some 115 miles north of Mar del Plata, it is one of the main tourist attractoins of the country. A whole day tour from Mar del Plata, including the travel both ways and admission (add some 5 dollars for lunch) costs 15 Dollars. It is worthwhile visiting. If you already are at San Clemente del Tuyù, the admission costs some 6 dollars, without transportation. Here it is:

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Located some 115 miles north of Mar del Plata, it is one of the main tourist attractoins of the country. A whole day tour from Mar del Plata, including the travel both ways and admission (add some 5 dollars for lunch) costs 15 Dollars. It is worthwhile visiting. If you already are at San Clemente del Tuyù, the admission costs some 6 dollars, without transportation. Here it is:

http://community.webshots.com/album/4107240uzHCnsPckY

http://www.mundomarino.com.ar/mm/index.html

Enjoy it.



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MY PHOTO GALLERY OF ARGENTINA Jan 14, 2004

I have recently passed some of my best photos on Argentina to a CD and therefore can post them here.

Although the collection is not complete, this is a very nice selection of the Glaciers down south, Puerto Madryn, Bariloche, Mar del Plata, Salta, Jujuy, the Iguazú Falls and the El Palmar National Park. I am sure you will enjoy them.

To avoid the time consuming job of scanning them one by one, I am giving you the link where you will find my complete selection. Here i
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I have recently passed some of my best photos on Argentina to a CD and therefore can post them here.

Although the collection is not complete, this is a very nice selection of the Glaciers down south, Puerto Madryn, Bariloche, Mar del Plata, Salta, Jujuy, the Iguazú Falls and the El Palmar National Park. I am sure you will enjoy them.

To avoid the time consuming job of scanning them one by one, I am giving you the link where you will find my complete selection. Here it is:

http://groups.msn.com/ARGENTINAPAISMARAVILLOSO/fotosderobertoingledew.msnw

It has nos 85 photos of Argentina displayed in 8 pages, so remember to move to the next page, once you have seen the photos of the current page (página in Spanish). To enlarge the photos, clic on each photo.

Sorry, the description is in Spanish, but you will still enjoy the photos.

Regards from Mar del Plata.

Robert Ingledew


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MAR DEL PLATA CRAMMED WITH TOURISTS Jan 18, 2004

Argentina is having a tremendous success this year with tourism.

Salta (Northwestern Argentina, where the train to the clouds is located), had an increase of 120% tourists over previous year. I was there and saw many European tourists, mostly French.

Mendoza reports a one hundred per cent increase in the number of tourists over the past 3 years, mostly Chileans who come over for shopping, taking advantage of the exchange rate.

The Patagonian provinces
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Argentina is having a tremendous success this year with tourism.

Salta (Northwestern Argentina, where the train to the clouds is located), had an increase of 120% tourists over previous year. I was there and saw many European tourists, mostly French.

Mendoza reports a one hundred per cent increase in the number of tourists over the past 3 years, mostly Chileans who come over for shopping, taking advantage of the exchange rate.

The Patagonian provinces have had a 20% increase in tourists regarding past year, but a one hundred percent increase regarding foreigners.

And the Atlantic coast reports a thirty percent increase in the number of tourists regarding last season, which was excellent.
The newspaper La Capital of Mar del Plata, reports that two hundred and fifty thousand tourists arrived to the city DURING THE PAST TWO DAYS. Have a look at the photo on the right hand side of this article in Spanish, clic on it to enlarge it:

http://www.diariolacapital.com/2004/01/18/general/noticia_69017.shtml#

Start packing your baggage. Prices are still very convenient.

Regards from Mar del Plata



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