TRAVELERS’ NEEDS - Argentina - page 271

International (HI), where both
rooms and single-sex dorm
accommodations are available.
Student travel agency Asatej
is the representative of HI in
Argentina and makes hostel
reservations throughout the
country. Enquiries can be made
at tourist information offices.

National Parks and
Campsites
There are three types of
campsites within Argentina's
national parks. The best-
equipped are camping
organizados , usually located
near park entrances. These
have hot showers, cooking
facilities, laundry services, and
supply stores. Located deeper
within the parks, camping
agrestes are limited to cooking
facilities, water supplies, and
toilets. The basic acampe libre
are for hikers exploring remote
areas. All three are marked on
park maps and on hiking trails.
Basic wooden cabins situated
on mountain trails within
national parks are known as
refugios. They are used by
trekkers or climbers on
overnight ascents.

Spacious rooms and beautiful wooden furnishings at Mio Buenos Aires (see p279)
Recommended Hotels
The hotels listed on the
following pages have been
put into one of several
categories that are indicative
of that hotel's most promiment
feature, from luxury retreats
and boutique hotels to mid-
range B&Bs, guesthouses, and
hostels. These themes provide
a good idea of the kind of
accommodation options visitors
are likely to find in Argentina.
Many of the most interesting
and remarkable places in the
country are not necessarily the
most expensive ones, so look
out for the hotels marked as
DK Choice. These establishments
have been highlighted in
recognition of an exceptional
feature - a stunning location,
notable history, inviting
atmosphere or, quite often,
outstanding value. The majority
of these are exceptionally
popular, so reserve well ahead.

mostly in the five-star category
in larger towns and cities; check
websites for details. In many
cases, however, staff in hotels
without special facilities will do
all they can to accommodate
people in wheelchairs by giving
them easily accessible, ground-
floor rooms (when available),
and help with stairs and
entering and leaving lifts.

Tipping
Tipping in Argentina is in
proportion with most other
parts of the world. Hotel
porters who help with bags
on arrival are usually given a
propina (tip) of between US$1
and US$2. For waiting staff in
hotels it is customary to leave
about 10 to 15 percent of the
total value of the bill. On
checking out it is a good idea
to leave a small tip for the
cleaning help.

Disabled Travelers
Few hotels in Argentina have
special facilities for disabled
travelers. Those that do are

DIRECTORY

Chain Hotels
Dazzler Hoteles
Te l [phone].
∑ dazzlerhoteles.com
Design Suites
Te l [phone].
∑ designsuites.com
Hilton
Te l [phone].
∑ hilton.com
Hyatt
Te l [phone].
∑ hyatt.com
Sofitel
Te l [phone].
∑ sofitel.com

Boutique Hotels
The Best Boutique
Hotels
∑ thebbh.com
Esplendor
∑ esplendorhoteles.
com

Rented
Apartments
Buenos Aires Stay
Te l [phone].
∑ buenosairesstay.com
Buenos Aires
Travel Rent
Te l [phone].
∑ buenosaires-
travelrent.com
Oasis Collections
∑ oasiscollections.com

Buenos Aires.
Te l [phone].
∑ estanciasdesanta
cruz.com
Lan & Kramer
Travel Services
San Martin 910 Piso 6,
Buenos Aires.
Te l [phone].
∑ estanciastravel.com
Red Argentina de
Turismo Rural
Florida 460 4°, Sede de la
Sociedad Rural,
Buenos Aires.
Te l [phone].
∑ raturestancias.com.ar

Estancias
Estancias Argentinas
Ave Diagonal Pte Roque
Saenz Peña 616, Off. 910
Te l [phone].
∑ estanciasargentinas.
com
Estancias de
Santa Cruz
San Martin 910 6°,

Youth Hostels
Asatej
Te l [phone].
∑ asatej.com