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La Estancia
Many years ago, during my visits to BA I used to have lunch at La Estancia.
There wasn't a special reason; just happened that I enjoyed hanging around Calle Florida and La Estancia was very good and near. I've been reading all the posts (I've got to page 20) and haven't read any mention of this restaurant. Is it still good? Overpriced? Not worth the prices? For lunch during weekdays, is it necessary to reserve, or should I just show up? I will be alone. Thanks for any information. |
Originally Posted by ClipperJCM
Gaucho,
Thanks so much for providing a forum for this information. Thanks to your spectacular commentary on BA, and the advice provided last year in the AA forum on the Buy 2/Fly Free promo, I've planned my first South American voyage for this April. I've covered lots of the material in this forum, but still need an opinion. I will be in Argentina for approximately a week, and would like to take a trip to Iguazu Falls and perhaps Montevideo or Punta del Este. What kind of itinerary would you recommend? I have tentatively planned on being in BA for three nights, then heading up to Iguazu for about 24 hours (Southern Winds, arriving 1:45pm, back to BA the next day at 1:30). Is that enough time to spend at the Falls? Should I plan on spending an extra day? Is it possible, then, to head right to MVD or Punta upon getting back to BA? Or is this too much craziness just to get up to Uruguay? Would you recommend MVD or the beach stop in Punta? Kind of an open-ended question, I know, but I want to get as much out of the trip as possible without driving myself crazy! Thanks so much... Cheers, Gaucho |
Originally Posted by danaraujo
Many years ago, during my visits to BA I used to have lunch at La Estancia.
There wasn't a special reason; just happened that I enjoyed hanging around Calle Florida and La Estancia was very good and near. I've been reading all the posts (I've got to page 20) and haven't read any mention of this restaurant. Is it still good? Overpriced? Not worth the prices? For lunch during weekdays, is it necessary to reserve, or should I just show up? I will be alone. Thanks for any information. For lunch on a weekday, and for a solo table, you should have no problems... still, reserving will never hurt. |
Originally Posted by Canarsie
I am thinking about a half-day, a full day and then an additional half-day at Iguazu Falls and another half-day, a full day and then an additional half-day at the Uruguayan cities of Colonia, Punta del Este and Montevideo at the end of May.
Will this be enough time at each location? |
Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
I think you are good with the time allocated for Iguazu. Im not sure about your Uruguayan tour, though. It looks like you will be rushing through.... again, its just a personal opinion. Some people just like to tick off places on a map and that seems enough, for me, it really doesnt make much sense... Punta del Este in May is nothing special, I would suggest you either stick to Colonia or to Montevideo....
I realize this is the Buenos Aires thread, but I can extend the amount of time I plan to spend in Uruguay. What is there to see and do in Colonia and Montevideo that you would recommend or suggest? |
Originally Posted by danaraujo
Many years ago, during my visits to BA I used to have lunch at La Estancia.
There wasn't a special reason; just happened that I enjoyed hanging around Calle Florida and La Estancia was very good and near. I've been reading all the posts (I've got to page 20) and haven't read any mention of this restaurant. Is it still good? Overpriced? Not worth the prices? For lunch during weekdays, is it necessary to reserve, or should I just show up? I will be alone. Thanks for any information. http://www.asadorlaestancia.com.ar |
Apt vs apart-hotel....
I am on the verge of booking 3 suites/apartments in an apart-hotel in Recoleta. I am also reviewing an apartment rental site that has some very nice properties and the agent has been recommended. If we were to get studio apartments, vs an apart-hotel, do you think there are any disadvantages besides a) inclusive breakfast waiting when we get up <either place we would have our own kitchenette>, and b) being able to ask the hotel staff for assistance (being first timers to the city)? It "seems" that being able to get 3 studios in one building at a savings would be a great idea. They also have a three-bedroom apart that I am looking at. Anything wrong with my 'plan'? |
Disregard question above :(
Hubby thinks that given our lack of familiary with the city and my parents lack of travel savy/experience, we definitely need a front desk to be able to query for this trip. |
Originally Posted by Canarsie
Thank you for the answer, Gaucho100K.
I realize this is the Buenos Aires thread, but I can extend the amount of time I plan to spend in Uruguay. What is there to see and do in Colonia and Montevideo that you would recommend or suggest? |
Colonia itself requires no more than a day or two to see all and exhaust the possibilities within said small but picturesque UNESCO cultural site.
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Thank you for the replies about La Estancia. I had also checked the website. I read it again; the section about the restaurant history doesn't say anything about it being closed for a while.
I will visit La Estancia again, as I will stay in the Centro, but I will also try new steak places. If you have suggestions, please post them. Thanks again. |
Originally Posted by danaraujo
I will visit La Estancia again, as I will stay in the Centro, but I will also try new steak places. If you have suggestions, please post them. Thanks again. |
Parrilla recommendations - revisited
Below is a list of both parillas (ie. places that specialize in beef) and also some selected restaurants (**) that have a more diverse menu but where one can also order beef and not be let down....
El Pobre Luis Cabania Las Lilas Hereford El Parrillon de Recoleta El Novillo Alegre La Dorita Campo Bravo Happening (**) Villa Hipica (**) |
Thanks Gaucho for the recommendations.
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Runningshoes & Gaucho: Thanks so much for your advice. It took a lot of research, but I managed to put together a six-night itinerary that includes three in BA, one in Montevideo and two in Iguazu (I'm already exhausted!). Even managed to skip Aerolineas Argentinas lovely non-Argentinian fares by booking through ITN. Only question now is whether to spring for the Brazilian visa to take in the Falls from that side...
Thanks very much! |
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