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Hi Longtimers! I am planning to fly down to Ushuaia in early April and slowly travel up north to end up in Bariloche in May. What is the weather like that time of the year? Does it rain a lot? How cold does it get? I won't be camping, but want to do a lot of hiking. Thanks for your advice.

Hola I am looking for good hotel (up to US$125) recommendations for both Argentine and Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls (for January stay). BTW, I just booked RT on Pluna Air for US$175 which was less than half the fare with LAN ($370) or Aerolineas Argentine ($407). Pluna goes via Montevideo...

I am planning a 3-week trip down to Patagonia in April -- start in El Calafate and work my way down to Punta Arenas and perhaps end up in Ushuaia for the flight back to BsAs. What is the weather like in April? Thanks!

Sorry to post another question about ATMs -- I am trying to figure out the best ATM deal during my stay here... I've noticed that all Banelco-affiliated ATMs, no matter which bank, assess 16 peso surcharge in addition to the fees assessed by my home bank. Do all Argentine banks charge a...

Hola What's the restaurant/bar tipping protocol here? I was told 10% but I routinely see people leaving less on the table. Also, does "cubierto" go to the servers or is that for the management? As always, thanks for your answers!

Hi All Which bank ATMs (other than Citi) give more than 700 pesos per withdrawal? I have been using Citi ATMs because I have a Citi acct in the US and I can withdraw up to 4,000 pesos at a time, but Citi in the US charges 3% currency exchange fee on the amount I withdraw. I have another...

Hola and Help! My husband went to Citi Bank ATM (at Bulnes branch) on Tuesday and tried to withdraw 4,000 pesos (which we've been doing the past year) but the machine said that it was unable to dispense that amount so he cancelled the transaction. He just now checked his bank statement online...