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Affordable Adventures in Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls: Explore Argentina's Best
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Affordable Adventures in Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls: Explore Argentina's Best
Discover Argentina: Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls on a Budget
Argentina is famous for its culture, scenery, and friendly people; everybody dreams of going to this land someday. Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls are by far the most visited destinations in Argentina and for those who seek to enjoy this South American country without having to spend much money, this is the best combination. It is encouraging that with cheap holidays, for instance, those offered by International Vacation, people can visit these rather valuable sightseeing places without suffering a loss.
Buenos Aires: The Heartbeat of Argentina
Buenos Aires, known as the "Paris of South America" is a city that never sleeps, alive, passionate, and a mix of European grace with Latin heat. Whether you are walking through the historic districts, testing Argentina's culinary delights, or dancing to the tango beat, you will love Buenos Aires.
Exploring the Neighborhoods:
Begin your exploration in Buenos Aires by taking a walk in the bohemian district of La Boca. La Boca, known for its colorful houses and rich street art, also houses La Bombonera stadium to watch Boca Juniors soccer games.
Second, visit Recoleta, an area that has the feel of Europe. Here you can visit the Recoleta Cemetery, where Eva Perón and many other personalities of Argentina are buried. The area is also filled with cafes, museums, and boutiques for anyone interested in taking their time and enjoying the scenery.
Cultural Delights:
Buenos Aires is a vibrant cultural hub that one cannot afford to miss while on his or her tour. Visiting Buenos Aires, it is possible to see the Teatro Colón – one of the best opera house theatres in the world equipped with guided tours of the magnificent interiors. Speaking of art, and art aficionados, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes boasts European masters and famous Argentine artists.
Affordable Dining:
The third popular tourist attraction of Buenos Aires is food. Starting with a global chain of steakhouses and ending up with the corner cafe there are plenty of well-cooked meals around. To get a real taste of Argentine food at a relatively low cost would be to eat at a parrilla where the blockbuster of most meals, beef is found. The most famous steakhouses are Don Julio in Palermo and La Cabrera, they serve delicious meals, relatively affordable.
If you want something less heavy, you can visit cafes to have coffee and medialunas which are like croissants. Historic cafes can be spotted across the city of Buenos Aires, including Café Tortoni where one can enjoy his/her coffee in a historic venue.
Iguazu Falls: Nature's Masterpiece
From Buenos Aires, it will only take you a flight to Puerto Iguazu which is the main entry point to the falls. International Vacation offers comprehensive packages that include all options for tourist transport, accommodation, and guided tours at affordable prices thereby saving time to just relax and enjoy.
Getting There:
After Buenos Aires, you can fly to Puerto Iguazu, and after that is just a few hours' drive to get to the falls. When purchasing a package from International Vacation, customers do not have to worry about transportation, accommodations, or professional guided tours because they are all included and pre-arranged for the customer.
The Argentine Side:
Iguazu Falls are the second largest waterfalls in the world and the Argentine side has a longer hiking trail and closer views of the waterfalls. You should begin your tour with the Upper Circuit, which is a trail of platforms that offer breathtaking views of the waterfalls. Next, you can try the Lower Circuit to have a view from above where you will be sprinkled with the mist as you walk on the water.
Be sure to visit the Garganta del Diablo or the Devil's Throat – the most magnificent part of the falls is located here. A short joy ride by train will lead you to a platform that is a pathway to the sneak preview of this tremendous waterfall and the rumbling sound from the falling water is mind-blowing.
The Brazilian Side:
Another suggestion is to go across the border into Brazil to see the falls from a different perspective. The Brazilian side provides a broader view of the falls enabling you to grasp the magnitude of the area. On the Brazilian side, the Iguazu National Park also has different walking paths, and the most exceptional and thrilling experience is the aerial view from the helicopter over the falls.
Affordable Accommodations and Dining:
There are several hotels in Puerto Iguazu for your convenience, catering to different categories. Depending on what kind of accommodation you fancy, Lithuania offers you a range of cheap and easily accessible places to stay from hotels to hostels. Almost all packages contain comfortable accommodations in Iguazu hotels that are conveniently located to explore the falls.
Practical Tips for Budget Travelers
- Book in Advance: To find the most attractive offers on flights and hotels, purchase your travel package several months before the trip. International Vacation offers great early-bird discounts.
- Travel Off-Peak: Both the attractions, Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls are best explored from March to May, and September to November when it is a little off the peak season and cheaper.
- Use Public Transport: In Buenos Aires, public transport is well developed and fairly cheap; buses and subway, called the Subte, are used frequently by inhabitants. The SUBE card can be bought to make transportation within the city affordable and simple.
- Pack Wisely: The weather in Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls can be warm and humid so the recommended clothes are light and loose. Don't forget a good pair of walking shoes for walking around the trail of the falls.
- Stay Connected: Wi-Fi is freely available in many cafes, hotels, and other public places in Buenos Aires, so you don't have to buy an additional data plan for the trip.
A Journey to Remember
You can go to Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls without necessarily spending much. These are perfect for a getaway and with proper planning and the right travel package, you can get to visit these beautiful places even with a limited budget. From the vibrant city to the natural wonder and the cascades of Iguazu Falls, visiting Argentina is quite an adventure. Therefore, carry along your bags with your mindset for a vacation with both cultural and natural themes and a cheap price tag.
For further details on cheap tour offers to Argentina, please go to International Vacation and book your holiday now.
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