Originally Posted by
pgppetch
That is a wise idea. An AA advantage award wholly within Argentina is 20k for Y class. When I discovered a Buenos Aires-Bariloche (830 miles oneway) roundtrip would cost me over $500, I tried to get an award ticket instead.
Just take the bus. It's about 300 Pesos one way for a lie flat seat (180 degrees) with Via Bariloche. I've done about 5 long haul bus trips this year, and they're very nice and relaxing. Make sure to take some Mate with you for the trip