I love Fodor Guides and always buy them when I travel.This Argentina guide was a bit of a disappointment, however.Note: I used it only for Buenos Aires.The basic problem with this book is that it lists lots of individual places, but it does not really provide a city guide.We needed more middle-level information, such as some suggested walks or geographically-defined shopping recommendations.
Also, the guide does not provide much information on Uruguay.But when we visited BA, we eventually figured out that Uruguay is really where "portenyos" go for beach trips.The guide really should include Uruguay.
In all fairness, I suspect that BA is a tough city to describe.It seems like a great city in which to live, but it is not the best to visit.It has few monumental attractions that define the city.Rather, the city offers mile after mile of lively urban streets, nice restaurants, and interesting shopping.It is a bit like Milan (but without the Duomo): a vibrant city with few tourist attractions.
I don't know if other guides are better, and we did successfully use this guide.But it did not seem to be as good as other Fodor guides.
Product Description
Argentina's vast territory encompasses the sophisticated gateway and capital city of Buenos Aires as well as rural landscapes that range from subtropical jungle and arid pampas (grasslands) to snow-capped Andes and monumental Patagonian glaciers. Fodor's Argentina covers it all, taking readers on a journey not only through the country's landscapes but also through its culture and history.
·Magazine-style illustrated features highlight the quintessentially Argentine: tango in Buenos Aires, vineyards in Mendoza, gauchos in the pampas, fly-fishing in the Lakes District, waterfalls in Iguazú, wildlife in Patagonia
·Elegant interactive maps and planning pages that help readers get their bearings, pick their destinations, and plan their trips.
·Expanded coverage of Patagonia, including its northwestern lakes and ski areas, its Atlantic coast, and its southern glaciers.
·A special chapter on planning adventure vacations---the best trips, tour operators, and travel tips.
·Color Insert
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