Carmelo? Gualeguaychu?

[sgarlow]

I saw both suggested on another thread for daytrips that aren't Colonia.

Would anyone recommend either? Are there better options?

(And I've read the threads about not needing to leave, and I might well not, just wondering if there are other daytrips worth considering.)

 

[expatinowncountry]

I would not recommend Carmelo in winter, specially if it is cold and humid. Carmelo is a nice day trip in Spring. Gualeyguachu (in my opinion) is only worth during carnival. Other option similar to Carmelo is Isla Martin Garcia... you go and come back in the day. If you want some sort of Gaucho's life, a nice day trip is San Antonio de Areco. For catholic, Lujan makes a nice day trip.
I think there are not too many options for day trips around BA. Everything is so far here.

 

[sgarlow]

Thanks. Is Isla Martin Garcia also not worth it in the winter?

 

[expatinowncountry]

Thanks. Is Isla Martin Garcia also not worth it in the winter?

Can't say because I went to Martin Garcia in summer (I remember we were eaten alive by mosquitos). Basically you walk in the woods, see the large lizards, eat in a so so restaurant, they give you a tour that has some significance if you know Argentine history, and you buy the "famous" panettone to bring back.

 

[sgarlow]

OK. Thanks.