Hostels in Argentina

1. Seven Dubdees Salta -4/5, good breakfast, good wifi in common area, central, not to secure
2. Tango hostel, Cordoba - 4.5/5 - good wifi, hot showers, safe, good kitchen, small beds
3. Gorilla hostel, Mendoza - 4.5/5 - helpful staff, good kitchen, comfy common area, narrow beds
4. Mora Hostel, Mendoza - 4.5/5 - great breakfast, good wifi, free wine
5. Milhouse, Buenos Aires, 5/5 - good location, good breakie, lovely staff and comfy beds
6. Mango Chill, Iguazu, 3.5/5 - good breakfast, right by bus terminal, weak wifi, not enough bathrooms

Things to do
1. Horse riding in Cordoba (arranged through Tango Hostel!)
2. Hike to view point in Salta (or cable car)
3. Gulps icecream in Salta and Casaratto in Cordoba!
4. Wine tour with Mr Hugo in Mendoza
5. Bike tour with BA bikes in Buenos Aires
6. Cookery Course in Milhouse, cheap and cheerful
7. Climb Cerro Arro in Mendoza
8. Eat Argentinean steak!
9. Try a tango show in BA, lots of food, wine and entertainment
10. The boat trip (12mins for ARG$ 270) at the falls, but make sure to pack a rain poncho

Things we learnt
1. USD ATM in located Banco Santander just of main plaza (if it works)
2. Black market for dollars in Salta, just walk about main square
3. You need to tip bus bag men!
4. There are free tours of the presidents house on weekends
5. Make sure you have enough USD before you get into Argentina to take advantage of blue dollar
6. Sometimes it's cheaper to organise your own tours
7. The border between Santiago and Mendoza closes due to snow
8. Happy in La Cabrera (40% discount) is from 7-8pm
9. Always ask for a discount on buses
10. The VIP section of buses is worth the extra money, we used Via Bariloche from Buenos Aires to the Falls
11. Nightlife in BA does not kick off till after 11pm
12. Pack lunch for the falls, food is ridiculously expensive!