Argentina and Uruguay in a Nutshell

Argentina and Uruguay Fun Facts:
- $1 US = 3.85 AR Pesos
- $1 US = 19.65 UR Pesos
- Argentina’s population is 40.48 million
- Uruguay’s population is 3.33 million
- Argentina is the world’s 8th largest country. It is as tall as the US is wide.
- Uruguay is about the size of North Dakota, and is South America’s second smallest country (after Suriname)
- Argentina’s independence (from Spain) was declared on July 9, 1816

Argentina and Uruguay Superlatives:

Best authentic Argentina/Uruguay experience:
Krista - Tango dancing at a Milonga in Palermo
Scott - Hiking Cerro Colorado outside San Martin de los Andes.

Best blatant tourist trap:
Krista - Iguazu Falls site (Iguazu National)
Scott - Florida Street in Buenos Aires

Favorite dish in either country:
Krista - Chocolate in Bariloche. I think I ate enough of it to be considered a meal.
Scott - I liked trying different kinds of tasty empanadas in Argentina; juicy steak at La Cabrera in Palermo

Favorite Spanish word or phrase:
Krista - Ciao Ciao!
Scott - De Nada. I over and mis-used this regularly

Biggest surprise in Argentina or Uruguay:
Krista - how much they love jamon y queso sandwiches (ham and cheese) and matte tea.
Scott - Buenos Aires grew on me, but didn’t meet my high expectations.

Most likely to never win a Tango contest: Scott

At least one helpful suggestion we can offer for YOUR trip to these countries:
Krista - Bring really good hiking shoes and try the Malbec wine.
Scott - Go with Krista - she’s a good Spanish-to-English translator!