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(More customer reviews)Having spent the most memorable part of my childhood in Buenos Aires, with a few trips to outlying areas, this book is a marvelous trip through memory lane, looking for the things that were there so many years ago, and reading about all the changes that have happened since. This Lonely Planet book is a thick one, because Argentina has one of the most varied landscapes of any country in the world, from the awesome Iguazu Falls, to the magnificent sights in the Tierra del Fuego region. From the towering Andes to the Reserva Faunistica Peninsula Valdez by the Atlantic Ocean.
For those interested in wildlife and nature, the wonders of Patagonia are astounding. Whale watching has never been grander. See the gauchos in the Pampas, the tango dancers in Buenos Aires. Sip the fine wine, and eat the best beef you have ever tasted. Yes, debt-ridden Argentina has its problems, which this book points out: extreme poverty, and though it has excellent conservation laws, is negligent to enforce them.
You will need a handy pocket magnifier if you're taking this book on your trip. It is not only a thick volume, but also has small print, and has many maps, but they all need magnification. It has everything a tourist needs to know, from exchange rates to business hours: Bars stay open until 6 AM, and shops open at 8 AM. Not much time for sleeping, when you're having so much fun!
A nice touch in this Lonely Planet volume are the 5 personal profiles in the "Mi Querida Argentina" section, which is accompanied by photos, one of the 3 sections in this book that is illustrated with color photos. The book also includes Chilean Patagonia, and 60 pages devoted to Uruguay, should you want to take the short trip across the Rio de la Plata to visit this small but delightful country.
Bravo Lonely Planet for this extensive and informative book on mi querida Argentina!
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Discover ArgentinaFeel the thunderous crash of icebergs calving into the icy waters of Lago ArgentinaExplore the vast landscapes of Quebrada de Humahuaca with your own pack-carrying llamaTango like a porteno after learning the unspoken codes of Argentina's sexiest danceCycle between Mendoza's legendary vineyards in search of the perfect malbecIn This Guide:Seven authors, 308 days of in-country research, too much beefColor outdoors chapter shows where to fly-fish for trout and much with huskiesContent updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for updates and traveler insights
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