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Traveling Around Argentina DIRECTORY

As most airlines charge tourists in American dollars for domestic Micros
flights, flying around Argentina is expensive. There are, however, Andesmar
many other safe and convenient options. Micros, also called
colectivos, travel virtually everywhere and are usually air- ∑ andesmar.com
conditioned and comfortable. Traveling within Argentina’s Via Bariloche
towns and cities is convenient, with plenty of taxis and colectivos ∑ viabariloche.com.ar
(city buses). It is easy to journey by train from Buenos Aires to
surrounding cities although there is no single national railroad Trains
net work. Visitors can cross to Uruguay by ferry or opt for
boat excursions in national parks and along major rivers. El Tren del Fin del Mundo
∑ trendelfindelmundo.com.ar
Ferrovías
∑ ferrovias.com.ar
Tren Patagónico
∑ trenpatagonico-sa.com.ar

enjoy a ride on one of the
One of Argentina’s sleek modern micros touristy routes traversed by
El Tren del Fin del Mundo,
Micros limits can be checked with the La Trochita (see p265), Tren
Long-distance coaches are a operator, and bags are han dled Patagónico, which links the
great way to get around the by maleteros (porters) who Atlantic coast with Bariloche,
country: they are far cheaper expect a tip of around AR$2. and Salta’s amazing Tren a las
than flights and go to more Nubes (see p199).
destinations, more frequently. Trains
Fares vary according to the
season, but expect to pay Only a handful of private and Ferries
AR$700–900 one way for a provincial companies operate Apart from the popular route
sleeper service to Bariloche or train services outside of connecting Buenos Aires with
Mendoza from Buenos Aires. greater Buenos Aires. Among Colonia del Sacramento in
As well as the time of year, the them is the smart commuter Uruguay, there are very few
price also depends on the service Ferrovías. However, sea-based transport services
type of seat reserved. Most other trains can be occasion ally in Argentina. Buquebus (see
companies offer three options ill maintained and uncom for- p325) sells tickets for this trip.
in ascend ing price order: semi- table. Note too that coach class Boat excursions, however, are
cama (reclining seat), cama on some trains may not be common, including ones along
(seat with a greater reclining heated in winter and can be Canal Beagle in Tierra del
angle), and suite or ejecutivo very cold without a blanket. Fuego, in the Patagonian
(seat that reclines 120 degrees). There are around six main lakes around Bariloche and
Air conditioning is usually very routes that depart from the San Martín de los Andes, and,
efficient, so wear extra layers, capital for destina tions such as most spectacular of all, cruises
even if it is hot outside. Mar del Plata, Rosario, and Bahía to Antarctica out of Ushuaia
Established companies such Blanca. Train enthusiasts will (see pp268–71).
as Via Bariloche and Andesmar
have effi cient online booking
services that accept all major
credit cards. Tickets can be
collected or purchased from
Buenos Aires’s Retiro bus
terminal (see p330) where all the
major companies are based, or
from provincial stations. While
top oper ators offer regular
services between Argentina’s
major cities, to get from village
to village in the interior, visitors
have to take a minibus. Luggage People travelling by train from Buenos Aires to Tigre

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