Buenos Aires (EZE) - the ultimate Q&A thread
Nov 11, 2008 | 10:34 am
#2236
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Missed your question about Iguazu, Mendoza, Buenos Aires being too much for two weeks. I think that is very doable with the right planning. And if you can get the One World Visit South America Pass each flight AEP-IGR, IGR-AEP and AEP-MDZ, MDZ-AEP would be U$S125 each way plus taxes etc. If not here is the link for the Aerolineas pass
http://www.aerolineas.com.ar/ar/inde...uadroTarifario
SAM
http://www.aerolineas.com.ar/ar/inde...uadroTarifario
SAM
Nov 11, 2008 | 1:48 pm
#2237
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Q about sidetrips: I'm in the process of firming up my first S. American holiday and have some time late May '09 and want to visit EZE but wanted some feedback about doing both MVD for 3-4 days and IGU for 1-2 days during my time in Argentina. This would take my total holiday time to around 2 weeks, not as much as I'd like of course but all I can really squeeze out at that time. Can I use EZE as a good base to get to/from MVD? How cheaply can I get between EZE & MVD? Seeing Iguassu Falls would be of interest but again, feedback on timing, costs, must see sights and any other insights would be appreciated.
Iguazu Falls for two nights with a day sandwiched between two half days was ideal for me.
Because of a ridiculously cheap airfare several years ago, I flew on United Airlines round-trip between Buenos Aires and Montevideo. The same trip could have been done on American Airlines. I do not know about today, however.
Nov 11, 2008 | 2:51 pm
#2238
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Jos Ignacio, a small village on the southern coast of Uruguay, the traffic jams are something of a shock. Not long ago, this was a sleepy fishing outpost, a refuge for loners and the occasional celebrity seeking to escape the paparazzi in nearby Punta del Este...in the last five years, Jos Ignacio has evolved into arguably the chicest spot in Latin America, favored by jet-setters from around the world.
http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/11/09/travel/09next.html
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/200...uruguay&st=cse
Nov 11, 2008 | 2:54 pm
#2239
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Has somebody been there?
Jos Ignacio, a small village on the southern coast of Uruguay, the traffic jams are something of a shock. Not long ago, this was a sleepy fishing outpost, a refuge for loners and the occasional celebrity seeking to escape the paparazzi in nearby Punta del Este...in the last five years, Jos Ignacio has evolved into arguably the chicest spot in Latin America, favored by jet-setters from around the world.
http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/11/09/travel/09next.html
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/200...uruguay&st=cse
Jos Ignacio, a small village on the southern coast of Uruguay, the traffic jams are something of a shock. Not long ago, this was a sleepy fishing outpost, a refuge for loners and the occasional celebrity seeking to escape the paparazzi in nearby Punta del Este...in the last five years, Jos Ignacio has evolved into arguably the chicest spot in Latin America, favored by jet-setters from around the world.
http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/11/09/travel/09next.html
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/200...uruguay&st=cse
Sam
Nov 11, 2008 | 4:55 pm
#2240
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aerolineas argentinas
does anyone know how much they enforce the 5kg (11lb) weight limit on carry-on bags for domestic flights?
i also read they dont allow liquids like in the US (small bottles in a ziploc bag) on carry-ons. again, is this true and is it enforced?
many thanks,
b
i also read they dont allow liquids like in the US (small bottles in a ziploc bag) on carry-ons. again, is this true and is it enforced?
many thanks,
b
Nov 11, 2008 | 5:36 pm
#2241
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Has somebody been there?
Jos Ignacio, a small village on the southern coast of Uruguay, the traffic jams are something of a shock. Not long ago, this was a sleepy fishing outpost, a refuge for loners and the occasional celebrity seeking to escape the paparazzi in nearby Punta del Este...in the last five years, Jos Ignacio has evolved into arguably the chicest spot in Latin America, favored by jet-setters from around the world.
http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/11/09/travel/09next.html
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/200...uruguay&st=cse
Jos Ignacio, a small village on the southern coast of Uruguay, the traffic jams are something of a shock. Not long ago, this was a sleepy fishing outpost, a refuge for loners and the occasional celebrity seeking to escape the paparazzi in nearby Punta del Este...in the last five years, Jos Ignacio has evolved into arguably the chicest spot in Latin America, favored by jet-setters from around the world.
http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/11/09/travel/09next.html
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/200...uruguay&st=cse
Nice.... very much in fashion... and yes, very expensive.... 
Nov 11, 2008 | 5:37 pm
#2242
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Enforcement of these rules on domestic flights is spotty.... I think chances of you having issues with these things is less than 5%. I would not worry about it, just use common sense and you will be ok.
Nov 14, 2008 | 1:49 am
#2243
Join Date: Sep 2008
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A question for those of you who travel out of EZE often:
What's with the wrapping of luggage with plastic wrap when leaving the country?
Is this to prevent theft from inside the luggage while it is being screened and loaded on the plane?
Do you have it done to your luggage?
Do you recommend doing it?
What does it cost?
What's with the wrapping of luggage with plastic wrap when leaving the country?
Is this to prevent theft from inside the luggage while it is being screened and loaded on the plane?
Do you have it done to your luggage?
Do you recommend doing it?
What does it cost?
Nov 14, 2008 | 2:31 am
#2244
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The plastic wrap thing is supposed to help you bags not get scratched... but they also market it as a theft deterrent, etc. I dont know what it costs but I remember its not cheap.
FWIW, I never use it.
FWIW, I never use it.
Nov 14, 2008 | 6:36 am
#2245
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I did this the last time I was there on two bags. One, was coming apart so this made it much more structurally secure, and two, it deters theft. It was 16$, and that included an insurance if there was theft or damage. The company that did it was very reputable, I saw the same company name, brand, forms, machines, outfits at multiple airports.
Nov 14, 2008 | 5:42 pm
#2246
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Please note that to get proper insurance coverge, you may need to itemize what you have in your bags... else your compensation may be subject to a lump sum clause and you may end up being under-paid for your losses...
Nov 14, 2008 | 6:06 pm
#2247
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countdown has started. leaving for Bs. As. in a week.. so excited!! how is the weather?
i am taking my gf here on sunday: http://www.rojotango.com/ -- should be good (or so i hope)
i am taking my gf here on sunday: http://www.rojotango.com/ -- should be good (or so i hope)
Nov 15, 2008 | 2:56 am
#2248
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Wirelessly posted (Palm TX: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; PalmSource/Palm-D050; Blazer/4.3) 16;320x320)
its very warm!
its very warm!
Nov 15, 2008 | 4:56 am
#2249
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Over the past few days it has been a max in the low 30s, cooling off to the mid to low 20s overnight (it was still 27C at midnight last night), but the predicted max today is about 20.Forecast for AEP: http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Wea...ation=ARDF0127 (downtown BsAs is usually a couple of degrees warmer than the airport).
John
Nov 15, 2008 | 5:55 am
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Indeed.... its actually chilly now... crazy weather!!!