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Trekking in Bariloche Trekking in El Bolson

Been living here for 7 years and I still can't speak with an Argentine accent...

A terrible thing that happened in such a quiet town, been there twice recently trekking in the mountains and it's a beautiful place. Today in the Clarin it said she wasnt raped: http://www.clarin.com/policiales/Ahora-dicen-turista-australiana-violada_0_620938107.html and in response to the...

Soler & Uriarte next to the kiosco, small place but friendly service

20 pesos to the cleaner and 100 pesos in the pocket

If your account is emptied and closed the bank will also close your safety deposit box; assuming it is at the same bank..

this is a post I wrote a few months back about opening a bank account with a DNI: http://baexpats.org/expat-life/14293-opening-bank-account-foreigner-without-residency.html Maybe the rules have changed now?!?!

I could link to so many different reports in the last week or so, some saying it will open other saying it won't. I think the decision of Aerolineas not to fly to Bariloche until the end of Feb (if that report is in fact correct and the airport work isn't going to take 3 months more) is to stop...

I just started my trekking season off with a 3 day trip to El Bolson: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.233543253383646.56982.139634939441145&type=1 The further south you go the less ash there is, the mountains weren't effected as much as Bariloche itself. I should be heading up to...

This will give you an idea: http://www.norteasur-rentacar.com.ar/tarifas.php One way car rentals charge an extra AR$1 per km based on the distance between the pick up and drop off point. Patagonia is very big, consider getting a bus between cities and renting a car to see the area around each...

Have a read of this post: http://baexpats.org/expat-life/18614-ladrones-lan-help.html

Yes the refugios are basic hostels, shared dorm accommodation, no heating, just a mattress (? confirm this) no kitchen facilities (but you can get breakfast, lunch, dinner - but its expensive). They need to be booked in advance as they fill up in the high season. It costs about u$s 60 night with...

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If you do the 'w' trek at torres del paine you can stay at the refuges (but prior booking is needed they can fill up weeks in advance in the high season) or camp for free. I have stayed here a couple of times: http://www.nikostwoadventure.com/opensite/index.php?page=en-hostel The last time when...

Sight seeing from a car or trekking? Hotels, hosterias or camping?

Oh, I've just read their introduction fees. An applicant for the above job would have to pay u$s 420 introduction fee + at least u$s 80 admin fee = u$s 500 (ar$ 2130) So working the minimum 3 month you would spend AR$ 2130 is fees and earn 3 x AR$ 1400 = AR$ 4200 a total of ar$ 2070 over 3...

PLUS "your own room and all meals provided"

Call the Standard Banks 'Comercio Exterior', they will be able to answer all your questions related to paperwork and fees on the Argentine end: http://www.standardbank.com.ar/RetailInstitucionalWeb/comercioExterior.do?codTmst=1

Bariloche: Quality vacation Rentals: www.rentalsbariloche.com Basic vacation Rentals: www.tratodirecto.com.ar Local listing/directory - rentals/things for sale etc. http://beta.abcsur.info/ Public Transport (bus): AR$ 2.25 - AR$ 4.55 per journey Current situation in Bariloche...

Interturis which is part of OSDE do travel insurance, not sure what coverage you need, they do medical up to u$s 20,000 + baggage etc... http://www.interturis.com.ar/asistencias.do