Originally Posted by
Bretteee
When I visited Iguazu in 1978 there was not much to do. It seems they added a lot of new attractions. I also read that there is a risk of Yellow Fever there now. Buenos Aires looks the same. Except I think they put up new buildings by the river. I want to visit Bariloche / the Lake District and Patagonia. Thanks for a wonderful report. The best.
Thank you,
Bretteee
. We didn't experience any mosquitoes at this time of year so Yellow Fever is probably only a remote possibility. We would love to see the south of Argentina too, maybe in the summer.
Originally Posted by
netllama
Thanks for yet another fantastic trip report! Was there anything about the trip that you found disappointing, or didn't match up with expectations?
Cheers,
netllama. I spent quite a bit of time researching and planning the trip so didn't really have anything disappointing. As an Engineer I would have loved to do the Itapu technical tour but alas it was cancelled on our one day in Brazil.
Originally Posted by
lamphs
Well, there went an hour of my Saturday!
Now I better get to the 'to do' list. Great report, as usual!
Thanks,
lamphs. Hope your weekend 'to do' list was still completed
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Originally Posted by
lb8001
Thanks for another very fun report- always great to see Rianda too. Typically wonderful photos particularly of the falls and those super cute coatis! As a big fan of empanadas, I have no doubt you guys enjoyed the food.
Many thanks,
lb8001. Yes, all the empanada's were very tasty. On my recent trip to Colombia they were often in the hotel breakfast buffet too
!
Originally Posted by
zitozac
Really enjoyed reading your trip report. We just got back from spending 9 days in Argentina and Chile on a wine-focused trip visiting different wineries in both countries. We did visit La Recoleta during our day in BA before heading to Mendoza. I found it interesting that coffins were widely visible in many of the tombs and it was disappointing to see many of them in such poor shape. Loved all the photos, especially at Igauzu Falls as that is on my list for our next trip down.
Thanks,
zitozac. A wine tour of Argentina and Chile sounds perfect. Would love to head over to Mendoza and spend a few days there. Yes, some of the Recoleta Cemetery was quite an interesting place. With some very grand and not so grand tombs.
Originally Posted by
Marambio
Great report. After reading most of your exotic trip reports, it's funny to scroll through the pictures on this one and find my neighbourhood!
You did manage to squeeze many things during your trip. Next time you should definitely visit Patagonia. I was last in Iguazú almost 15 years ago and your pictures make me want to go back. Why did you cross to Paraguay? Asunción grows on you, but Ciudad del Este is dystopian.
The mummies in Salta were part of a (small) national debate when they were put in that museum. The mummies were found hidden on Mt Llullaillaco, right at the border between Salta and Chile. The Llullaillaco is an active volcano (the world's 2nd highest active volcano after the Ojos del Salado, which is some 200 km south) and many people, particularly in the native communities in the North, argued that the mummies were placed there for some reason -- i.e., as part of an agreement with the Mountain to prevent eruptions. It's like the Mountain said "give me your children and I will stay quiet". The Llullaillaco last erupted in 1887 and the mummies were taken out of in 1999, but the discussion continues. Respecting Mother Earth is a big thing up North.
Glad to read you enjoyed your time in Argentina!
Many thanks,
Marambio. Always great to get positive feedback from a local
. Patagonia is definitely on our list. Because we were visiting in winter though we figured it would be best to stick to the north. Our original plan was to head to Asunción but opted to head to Salta instead. Being only a few kilometres from Ciudad del Este in Paraguay was too tempting to pass up, so we just headed over the bridge to 'tick the box' and get the passport stamp.
I can understand how the mummies could be controversial. They were very interesting though to see, and an insight into past rituals and sacrifices.