In the past, I could not have imagined myself on a 15 hours bus trip to anywhere. Last month, we did just this travelling from Mendoza to Buenos Aires. We settled on bus because our visitors (my sister and spouse) insisted on seeing the great Pampas of Argentina. To satisfy her visions of countless cows, big open blue skies, and grasses stretching miles to the horizon, we packed lunch, bought pop corn and head out in our top-of-the-coach seats to see the Pampas and Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The actual experience was different than imagined. We mostly slept, saw few cattle, few trees with mostly foggy vistas as we transitioned in and out of sleep. Lacking of sleep, and with tired rumps , we finally arrived to the ever bustling and energetic Buenos Aires city. Rested and refreshed we were delighted and ready to indulged in a few days of walking, sightseeing and eating way too much. Before leaving, we arranged a day trip to experience the quiet and charm of Colonial del Sacramento in Uruguay. The 27 miles and 11/2 hr. crossing of the Rio de la Plata by boat was uneventful. In Colonia, we spent a fun and exciting day sightseeing in our rented golf cart…it was an unusual and exhilarating experience.
Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
We returned to Mendoza by air and after seeing our visitors off, embarked on a second 17 hours bus trip from Mendoza to Salta. Salta province is located in the lesser known northwest corner of Argentina, and it is famous for its culinary delights, nightlife and high altitude white aromatic Torrontes wine.
Salta, Argentina
Recommended Tourist Activities in and around Salta
- Try out an empanada made with llama meat
2. Ride the cable car to San Bernardo Hill for a panoramic view of Salta City
3. Visit the Catedral Basilica de Salta
4. Take a trip on el Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds)
5. Spend a day to visit the wineries in Cafayate
Until Next time.
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