We’ve been in Argentina for most of the week, especially if you count our stay in Iguassu (where we stayed in Brazil but ended up spending most of our time in Argentina). It’s probably a good time to reflect on some experiences between the two countries, before things blur even further.
I enjoyed Brazil, but certainly felt we were more at risk there than in Argentina. This feeling might have been driven by horror stories friends (and the media) reported, but still – it was tangible, and I don’t believe at all misplaced. Luckily nothing bad happened, but the feeling was there through a big part of our stay.
Prices were mostly higher in Brazil, but we haven’t found Argentina especially cheap, either. In many areas prices are getting closer to those found in the US and Europe – in some cases, such as for electronics, they’re way higher – while I’m betting that salaries are nowhere near.
Getting hold of local currency can be a challenge in South America: we…