Nice video! Did you book your domestic flights in advance or pay for them in Argentina to try and get the better rate? Similar question with the hotels - pay in advance or pay the balance in cash when you were there? Seems it can make a big difference
I bought in advance on flights and hostels. I was there right before peak season that kicks off in mid December. Also, I really wanted nonstop flights on all legs and the nonstop flights sell out fast and if you get a layover it could be a 7-8 hour flight journey instead of 2 hours. If you're traveling in peak season and are open to longer travel days and not getting your hotel of choice then go for the cash route. I only had 11 days so opted for optimization as much as possible.
@@AndyAllOver thanks for the info. Probably will be off peak for me as I can't go until their winter. Let's see! Did you manage to try card payments with the new tourist dollar rate ?
Yes. I transferred online and showed up maybe an hour or two later. Didn't have long waits in BA or Bariloche but I know many have had worse experiences.
Nice vid, those steaks look unreallll
Argentina steak is next level
Nice video! Did you book your domestic flights in advance or pay for them in Argentina to try and get the better rate? Similar question with the hotels - pay in advance or pay the balance in cash when you were there? Seems it can make a big difference
I bought in advance on flights and hostels. I was there right before peak season that kicks off in mid December. Also, I really wanted nonstop flights on all legs and the nonstop flights sell out fast and if you get a layover it could be a 7-8 hour flight journey instead of 2 hours. If you're traveling in peak season and are open to longer travel days and not getting your hotel of choice then go for the cash route. I only had 11 days so opted for optimization as much as possible.
@@AndyAllOver thanks for the info. Probably will be off peak for me as I can't go until their winter. Let's see!
Did you manage to try card payments with the new tourist dollar rate ?
@@deadforever I didn't because that started after my trip which was Nov/Dec of last year. So I exchanged for cash on the street or Western Union.
@@AndyAllOver thanks for the reply again
@@deadforever Of course - have an awesome trip!
Were you able to exchange at western union on the spot without initiating the transfer days in advance? Thanks!
Yes. I transferred online and showed up maybe an hour or two later. Didn't have long waits in BA or Bariloche but I know many have had worse experiences.