Tackle the tango in a Buenos Aires milonga. Bite into the world's most heavenly beef. Gallop with gauchos across the Pampas. Better and cheaper than ever, Argentina beckons! Grab the top-selling, tried-and-true guide and prepare for a thrill ride across enchanting cities, lush jungles and windswept plains, over Patagonian glaciers...to the tip of the world. Find Yourself - navigate the country with 90+ detailed maps, more than any other guidebook to Argentina. Become The Expert - insight into the country's culture and history, from tango etiquette and tips for beef-eaters to the story of Evita and the recent peso crash. Hop The Border - side trips to Uruguay and Chile, plus essentials for crossing into Paraguay, Brazil and Bolivia. Snack, Sip & Sleep - top dining spots and bargain bites, the scoop on local libations (from mate tea to Mendoza wine) and hundreds of top-notch lodging options. Talk The Talk - handy Spanish language chapter and food glossary help you chat with the locals and order ice cream instead of liver.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Useful & Practical, but Flawed:
I used to swear by Lonely Planet (LP) Travel Guides, but this one has too many flaws for a solid rating. Yes, the book is nicely compact and practical, with useful information on lodging, local flavor, and getting around - particularly to and from airports and bus stations. I just returned from a month's solo travel in Argentina and LP was helpful, as it doubtless was for many travelers I met holding this guide. But: Too much information in this guide (printed in 2005) is out-dated, and at this writing... more info
Not worth the paper it is printed on.:
Lonely Planet misses the mark so badly on Argentina that there is no way anyone should give it a good review. The section on Buenos Aires is absolutely terrible. The free literature that our hotel left in our room was far superior to Lonely Planet's research. As a whole this guide book is geared towards homeless people that are for some reason traveling around South America. So many of the hotels that the book describes as "clean" are absolute dumps. If you do not book one of the "high-end" suggestions in... more info
Good travel guide:
This is probably the best travel guide out there for Argentina. However, I wish it had more information for Uruguay and more details about other areas besides Buenos Aires. I also recommend Time out Buenos Aires to help keep up with the new restuarants.
A must for travel in Argentina:
Excellent guide for someone taking a trip to Argentina. It was supplemented with Time Out Patagonia. Precise in the level of information provided. It was used extensively during the 8 thousand mile trip by car.
