Travelers' reviews about Argentina

4.7
19 reviews
TeresaSA
5
Argentina
Friends
After completing a 15-day South American cruise on********* from Santiago, Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina, we wanted to visit the Iguazu Falls. We selected Evaneos to put together a four-day trip for us. I had used Evaneos in the past and would certainly use them again. Our goal was to visit both the Brazil and the Argentina sides of the Falls. We stayed in a little hotel outside of the town of Iguazu. It was $5.00 for a taxi ride into town--that included a generous tip. There are a number of good restaurants in town that we enjoyed. I would recommend visiting the Brazil side of the Falls on the first and then the Argentina side on the second day with a boat ride at the end of the second day.
The best parts:
We had a fabulous tour guide. *********, **************** was excellent. She was punctual, informative, got us to our destinations before the crowds, made going through immigrations easy. I can't say enough positive things about her. I would highly recommend her to anyone making a visit to the Iguazu Falls.
The worst parts:
Although our hotel was nice our room was a disappointment. The room was small and our bathroom was even smaller. In order to take a shower you had to leave the door open. Having just gotten off a cruise ship it was hard to believe that a bathroom could be smaller than what was on the ship. What made it worse was that our friends that we were traveling with had a very large room.
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Rms
3
Argentina
Friends
We spent three days in Buenos Aires and 5 days in Bariloche, Argentina. We had wonderful weather and a good time with old friends. We have used Evaneos several times in the past with excellent results, but had a little more trouble this time as described above.
The best parts:
All the scheduled events went perfectly which was much appreciated. We have always found Evaneos to be very reliable in that regard.
The worst parts:
We were in Buenos Aries for just 3 days and had never been there before. We wanted a private guided tour, but Cecilia kept saying we could tour the city on our own. We probably could, but we are in our 70’s and wanted a guide. We finally turned to ************ for a guided tour and driver and they provided a wonderful service, but I was disappointed we couldn’t get it thru Evaneos. I’m Bariloche, we had to pay entrance fees to the national parks which seemed ridiculous since our tours were scheduled to take us into the parks. Why weren’t those fees paid in advance as part of our fees to you?
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JGAOC
5
Argentina
Friends
Argentina is a great country to visit: so many wonderful sights , friendly people and great food at excellent value prices. The local guides were excellent especially the one we had on the 15k walk in El Chalten : kept the group going at a good pace. The arrangements such as pick ups all worked well with just one minor hiccup with one hotel which gave us a double bed rather than twin beds but was able to rectify the next day.
The best parts:
The highlights were the Perito Merino Glacier , the Iguazu falls and seeing penguins on an island in the ********channel.
The worst parts:
It was a lot of travelling , but still that’s what you have to do to get to see the great natural wonders
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Soiram
5
Argentina
Solo
Simply amazing
The best parts:
Activites, all of them were amazing. Organisers, very nice and helpful people
The worst parts:
None
None
4
Argentina
Couple
North to South Argentina
The best parts:
Every thing about the nature was mind blowing. Cities a bit disappointing
The worst parts:
Much more rough traveling than expected, but would not have missed anything
K & G
5
Argentina
Couple
We loved the whole trip to Argentina, but the highlight was Patagonia - superb throughout. The local guides were knowledgeable and generally spoke excellent English.
The best parts:
Overall organisation, being met at airports, excellent support from local agent
The worst parts:
Not much. Some hotels were average, but we had only booked 3* accommodation
Gregg C
5
Argentina
Solo
I enjoyed every location. The variety across Chile and Argentina from the volcanic north to the Patagonian south was stunning. All of the tours were great. Highlight would be Perito Moreno Glacier walk which was out of this world. The organisation of things was seemless and I felt well looked after.
The best parts:
The organisation was great. Arriving at each location, receiving a detailed itinerary was great. The tours, especially the Perito Moreno Glacier tour were amazing. The local agency kept in touch via WhatsApp which was very helpful.
The worst parts:
Two of the hotels were not great for different reasons: Costaustralis in Puerto Natalas - poor service and employee attitude Xelena in Calafate - not up to the quoted 5 stars
Liz679
5
Argentina
Family
The hotel was very relaxing with a lovely breakfast. My family enjoyed the pool and the garden. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. The hotel's location is perfect--very close to the beach and within easy walking distance of restaurants. It was also fun to walk around the neighbourhood and see all the different houses.
The best parts:
The people, the hotel location, the food, the beach, the weather.
The worst parts:
It was too short!
La Bara
5
Argentina
Family
We flew from Buenos Aires to La Bara, Uruguay. We were met by an English speaking guide who did a great job filling us in on where to eat and shop. The Posada de los Pajaros hotel staff were very accommodating, allowing us to eat a brunch when we arrived. For our entire time on the property staff were ideal and the property is immaculate with a wonderful view of the beach and a swimming pool always kept at the perfect temperature. Breakfasts are very good, with plenty of continental choices of pastry, meats, cheeses and breads.
The best parts:
Oleksandra, our agent, did a great job finding us the perfect travel and accommodations. The flight was short and comfortable, the overland travel was quick and friendly, and the hotel was ideal, quiet, near the beach and family friendly. Staff were courteous and knowledgable. Would be happy to book from Oleksandra again.
The worst parts:
No complaints.
Nanibee
4
Argentina
Friends
A journey through magnificent, even breathtaking, scenery both during the tour around Salta, Cafayate, Purmamarca and the extraordinary Iguazu falls. Villages and small towns such as Salta, Cafayate, Cachi and Humahuaca were very pleasant places to see though the itinerary does not give much time to visit them. We particularly enjoyed Cafayate and Humahuaca. Our time in Purmamarca was much spoilt by an unpleasant situation with our hotel accommodation.
The best parts:
Excellent guides in Salta, Iguazu Falls and Buenos Aires. Beautiful scenery throughout.
The worst parts:
Long journeys on difficult roads. One poor accommodation and unhelpful staff at the hotel Casa de Adobe in Purmamarca. It did spoil our stay there.
Mccol
5
Argentina
Couple
Destinations pretty much all amazing. Enjoyed the public bus going over theAndes from Purmamarca to San Pedro de Atacama. The Iguaçú Falls and Perito Moreno glacier probably the highlights- but Purmamarca and the valley of Calchaquies, and the Torres de Paine, also brilliant. Richard’s highlight was walking Fitzroy / El Chalten.
The best parts:
Lucas- excellent communication, prompt and courteous, even when we were being a bit concerned about something. Good overall organisation- eg transfers always there and on time Good overall planning - eg amount of time in each place, and the selection of places to visit ( which were amazing) The hotels in Cafayate, Purmamarca, Santiago and Puerto Natales. All the staff in all the hotels were great. Some guides were excellent- the 2 Edwardos in Cafayate, Ignacio in San Pedro, Roberto in Santiago, and Andreos in Ushuaia
The worst parts:
Arriving late afternoon in a new place and finding the hotel room disappointing- eg arrived in Salta on a grey Saturday ( unbeknownst to us , at siesta time). The first Almeria room in particular. Frustrating to know there were good views to be had, but we were in a back room, looking out on air conditioning units. Same in Punta Arenas. The Ushuaia hotel had good views ( albeit at the back) when the weather cleared. Sierra Nevada, San Pedro and the one in El Chalten, were well located, adequate, but again there were no views.
ariel
5
Argentina
Private group
El Calafate glaciar is a beauty and an experience that is well above what pictures can show Wine experience tour in Mendoza was superlative. Buenos Aires offered endless activities each day and evening.
The best parts:
Our local agents were extremely efficient, absolutely flexible to adapt plans to our requests and needs, helped us even to provide services which were not originally in our plans, and followed up with us on real time through the whole trip to ensure everything worked perfectly. They could not have given us any better service!
The worst parts:
There was not one single problem in our trip - except some political street demonstrations which make our tours change a bit..
Whatatrip
5
Argentina
Couple
Our trip started in Buenois Aries, then to Iquazu Falls, To Cordoba, to Mendosa then back to Buenos Aries. The trip was 18 days in duration. 1. Buenos Aries. We had a guide for two of the first three days. Max, was very good at reading our wishes providing insite and history to our tour. Never did we have to be concerned about the car being there and available. The two half days of service was just the right amount of time. We were then able to explore by ourselves in the afternoon and evening. Dinning was amazing—La Estansia, and Tango dinner—beef and wine. 2. Iquazu Falls. Were met at the airport by Roxanne. She spent the next two half days helping use see the falls. Made getting to the Brazil side easy. The “Falls” are----. Puerto Iquazu was a great town to explore by ourselves. “Seven corners”, The “Three country monument”, and diner at De la Fonte were quite memorable. 3. Cordoba. The dove hunting was fantastic. Most memorable was the Puma that shared the hunt eating the shoot birds. The guides and lodge was great. 4. Mendoza. Gustoff met us at the airport and spent the next two half days with us. I really liked the selection of wineries he chose for our tour. It was a wonderful mix of old and new wineries. The ones selected for lunch were great meals. I would recommend the trip to the wineries outside of town in the higher valleys. We were always met at the airport. I only had concern once that we may not be picked-up. That was only a communication problem. I was skeptical about tourist services because of my independence. I am no longer skeptical. They really provided the necessary details.
The best parts:
Beef, wine and more beef and wine. Iquazu Falls. Dove hunting. Mendoza wine touring. Tango San Martin.
The worst parts:
United Airlines has no concept of customer.
Argentina Wow!
5
Argentina
Couple
Go to Ushauia first! The World’s End! See nature and enjoy a great little town. Then El Calafate to see the Glaciers. Awesome. We then went to Buenos Aires. What a great city. Great food, architecture, shopping, and people. Take a city tour. And if you want more, take an Architecture tour. And of course, do a Tango experience. Skip the dinner/Tango show and hire someone to take you to a real Tango Bar! The locals are friendly and accepting of first time Tango dancers!
The best parts:
Wow! Had no idea how great Argentina is to visit! Great things to see, and do. The people a great! Even though servers and taxi drivers didn’t speak english, they were still friendly and tried really hard to help us. Some of our best dinners were with servers with no english! Awesome. On food....BBQ at new level! You can only experience. Pannonia Lamb is a must, and the beef is fantastic! An absolute must is to visit El Calafate for boat tour of the Glaciers and a trek on the Glacier. It’s an experience you’ll never forget!
The worst parts:
We didn’t spend enough time in Argentina, and missed going to the falls and wine region. An excuse to come again!
p
5
Argentina
Couple
at first we were a bit skeptical about the trip due to some hiccups that we experienced with other trips, but we were pleased to find out that this travel agency had done a great job of coordinating with local offices to make sure everything went smoothly. we were greeted at each airport with a driver to take us to the hotels. we likes the fact that all the hotels that we stayed were right in the centro within a walking distance of all the attractions. all the activities that were arranged great. We really enjoyed the trip and thanks so much to Olesksandra, our main contact at the travel agency, for always being very responsive to all our concerns. Thanks again and i would definitely recommend this travel agency to everyone.
The best parts:
everything was well organized from airport pick up to hotels location and and activities. everyone was on time and did what they were scheduled to do.
The worst parts:
not much to complain