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Argentina (Country Guide) |  | Authors: Danny Palmerlee, Sandra Bao, Gregor Clark, Sarah Gilbert, Carolyn McCarthy, Andy Symington, Lucas Vidgen
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Category: Book
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Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 292636
Media: Paperback
Edition: 6
Pages: 668
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Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 1.2
ISBN: 1741047021
Dewey Decimal Number: 918.2047
EAN: 9781741047028
ASIN: 1741047021
Publication Date: August 1, 2008
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Product Description
Discover Argentina
Feel the thunderous crash of icebergs calving into the icy waters of Lago Argentina
Explore the vast landscapes of Quebrada de Humahuaca with your own pack-carrying llama
Tango like a porteno after learning the unspoken codes of Argentina's sexiest dance
Cycle between Mendoza's legendary vineyards in search of the perfect malbec
In This Guide:
A brand-new chapter on neighboring Uruguay, South America's best-kept travel secret
Seven authors, 308 days of in-country research, too much beef
Color outdoors chapter shows where to fly-fish for trout and much with huskies
Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for updates and traveler insights
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 Mi Querida Argentina January 25, 2009
Alejandra Vernon (Long Beach, California)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
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!
A Must have Guide for Anybody Heading to Argentina February 9, 2009
Maggie Mae (Memphis, Tennessee)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Lonely Planet guides belong in every backpacker's backpack, every traveler's suitcase, every armchair traveler's bookcase as they give travelers of every stripe, the real deal and the wannabes, accurate and in depth information in an easy to find format and they don't read like they were written by somebody who failed creative writing. Not only do they give you the info you need to find what you're looking for, but they make it interesting as well.
I have twenty something Lonely Planet Guides and I've been to maybe a third of the places they represent. I have been to Argentina, but only as part of a two week tour which included South Africa and Brazil. I spent one day in Buenos Aires and a day watching Gauchos ride and rope. I didn't see any of the real Argentina. That was two years ago.
Two weeks ago I got this guide, along with the Lonely Planet Guide to Italy, and I've devoured them both, marked them up with a yellow highlighter, folded page corners, made notes on various pages, enjoyed the heck out of them.
If you want to travel to Argentina, knowing a bit about her culture, her history, her background will make you not only a more informed traveler, but will help to endear you to the people you might meet along the way. As one who goes out of her way to meet new people, I find that a little language learning helps too. If you make an effort, and the Lonely Planet guides will certainly help you with that, you'd be surprised to find how many people will go out of they're way to make sure you enjoy their country and you'll have a lot of wonderful memories to take home with you.
I know, I spent last summer in France and though it is a modern, developed country, I poured over the Lonely Planet Guide to France before I left and I spent three months studying French with the Rosetta Stone Language course. A lot of Americans I met there complained about the ugly French, how they didn't want to know Americans, how they avoided them like the plague. I didn't find that at all. In fact I found a country full of friendly people and I made some fast friends there and I have to say that I owe a lot of it to the people at Lonely Planet and thanks to Lonely Planet the next time I go to Argentina, I'll be ready.
You Can't Beat A Lonely Planet Guide Book.... January 20, 2009
Reading It All (Orange County, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
You Can't Beat A Lonely Planet Guide Book...yet they always seem to get just a little better!
Argentina - the land of the Tango! but did you know that "...its head is in the tropics and its toes are in Antarctica" so the range of natural wonders runs from waterfalls and rain forest to glaciers!!!!
So now Argentina sounds like a travel possibility - what do you want to know...
From the inside front cover which is a Quick Reference Guide (should be a Survival Guide) featuring everything you need to get by - the edge is an actual ruler giving you mm and cm; money exchange rates (obviously this can change); Business Hours for most types of companies (you can go clubbing in Argentina until 6am!!!); Key to Price Ranges; Important Phone Numbers (Emergency, Police, Fire, Directory Assistance, Country Code, etc.); Phrases (Hello, Goodbye, Please & Thank you); Conversions (inches to centimeters, feet to meters, pounds to kilograms, gallons to liters, farenheight to celsius...and more!) ...and that is just the inside front cover!
Yes - It has all the info city by city that the Lonely Planet is known for - lodging, food, shopping and transportation - with options in every range from hostels & public transportation to luxury hotels by taxi!
Color Plates: this is the area that can make or break a travel guide - too little and your interest wains, too much and it becomes a cumbersome coffee table book! A map of the country - an eight page "Best of Argentina" spread and wonderful seven page spread "My Beloved Argentina" will give you ideas from "how to talk to a gaucho" to Music Festivals.
This is a compact, easy to use, informative travel guide - isn't that all you can ask for?
VERY detailed. . . March 19, 2009
G. Hearn (Atlanta, Georgia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is very detailed with just an abundance of information. I like the way there are tabs along the edge of the book with the different areas of the country. Dining. . . . Accommodations. . . Sightseeing. . . . Transportation. . . . Maps. . . . General Information. There are a few pictures at the front of the book, but if you're looking for a book with a lot of pictures, then this book is not for you. On the other hand, if you want to be book packed with great information, then I recommend it highly.
Great new sections for Outdoors, Culture, and "Best Of" January 22, 2009
W. Munro (San Jose, CA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've always been a huge fan of Lonely Planet books. Any international trip I take, I always have the Lonely Planet with me.
It doesn't do all things, but it always does an excellent job covering history, culture, and core logistics. (If you want the reviews for best restaurants, which I often do, you need another book.)
I haven't been on the Argentina trip yet (it's on my short wish list), so I can't comment on the accuracy or completeness of the content details.
But I did immediately notice several new sections (at least not in previous Lonely Planets I have owned), that I LOVE:
1) "Best of Argentina" - Covers "City Life", "Natural Wonders", "Classic Argentina" (including where to go for tango lessons), and Food of Argentina.
2) "Argentina Outdoors" - I LOVE this section. All in one place, it covers the best outdoors activities the country has to offer. And in a full color section. Hiking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Fishing, Snowboarding, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Rafting, Paragliding, YOU NAME IT!
3) "My Beloved Argentina" - Personal acounts by Argintians of different walks of life - Gaucho, Tango teacher, Winemaker, Weaver, Musician.
The Lonely Planet books have always been the best at helping me truly experience, understand, and enjoy a new place and culture. This one looks to be perhaps the best yet!
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