Today's Weather in Patagonia (Villa La Angostura & Bariloche cities)
WHEN TO TRAVEL
Remember that in the southern hemisphere seasons are the opposite to those in the northern hemisphere. In general, the summer is the best time to visit Patagonia and the Southern Andes because of the mild temperatures and long days.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET TO ARGENTINA
To Buenos Aires on a non-stop flight:

From Miami

From New York

From Los Angeles

8 hours

9 hours

12 hours

HOW DO I GET AROUND ARGENTINA ONCE I'M THERE
Argentina is the eight largest country on earth, fourth largest in the Western Hemisphere and second largest in South America. Travel from Buenos Aires to major points is by air. From certain points within Argentina overland travel may be the only way to get to the desired destination. There is a Visit Argentina Air pass available - it requires staying on the same carrier for all flights, does not allow back-tracking, has a maximum length of 30 days and must be purchased outside of Argentina. Rates are dependent upon the number of flight coupons (one per segment) and the time of the year. All flights must be confirmed - no open dates or flights allowed. Once the Air Pass is issued, there are penalties for changes and-or cancellations.
WHAT OTHER COUNTRIES CAN I VISIT AT THE SAME TIME?
Argentina is generally visited one of four ways:
A- As a single destination: Going to Buenos Aires and then visiting other destinations in Argentina
B- As a part of an east coast, multin-country itinerary (Brazil is the most popular second country)
C- As a part of a "southern cone" or Patagonia trip combined with Chile.
D- As a stop-over on Around South America multi-country program. Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls are definite, Villa La Angostura & Bariloche in conjunction with the Lake District Crossing is often included.
PAYMENT METHODS
Although US Dollars are generally taken everywhere, foreign currencies can be exchanged in banks and authorized bureaus
OPENING HOURS
Banks and Exchange Bureaus:: Mondays to Fridays from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Business Offices: generally from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. and from 2.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Stores: in the big cities from 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m., although in the outskirts and the provinces they generally close at midday. Saturdays, from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Cafés, cake shops and pizzerias: open most of the time except between 2.00 and 6.00 a.m.
Restaurants: lunch is served as from 12.30 p.m. and dinner as from 8.30 hours. Fast-food menus are served in many restaurants at all times.
TIPS
10% of the amount of the check is usually left in cafeterias and restaurants. Doormen, porters, and ushers in cinemas and theatres are also generally tipped.
TELEPHONE
Pay phones work with cards that may be purchased in kiosks and telephone companies’ offices, or with legal tender coins. There are also stores with pay phones (open 24 hours a day) where you can pay in cash.
Calling to Argentina from abroad, dial the country code (54) and then the area code of the place you want to call. For domestic calls, dial 0 before the area code. For international calls, dial 00, the country code and city code.
Note that tariffs are reduced from 10.00 p.m. to 8.00 a.m.
CLOTHING
Casual clothing is the normal rule both, on the boat as well as in towns, even in some of the better restaurants.
CAMERA, VIDEO EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS WHILE SAILING
Bring twice the amount of film than you think you could possibly use. You'll really kick yourself if you run out!. 400 ASA film allows you to shoot in the many different light conditions, but the prints will be grainier if you enlarge the pictures. If you are more into photography, you may want to use film in the range of ASA 64 (slides) or ASA 100 (prints) for sunny days to ASA 200 for overcast days. If you use a camera with interchangeable lenses, bring at least one wide-angle lens (between 24mm and 50mm) and one telephoto. An 80-200mm zoom is the most versatile. A 300mm lens can be very useful for wildlife, if you have a steady hand.
Bring CD's (if you have a favorite). Don't forget sunscreen!. Mosquitoes are not a problem on board.