Big 3 down in the south: Chile, Argentina, Uruguay

[endlessdream]

I’m planning a trip to the southern big 3 in July. I know it’s the wrong season but I always find guys more potent in winter, so here I go. Any suggestions on the cities except the capitals? I have about a month in total. Thx guys!

[branleur]

If you are looking for rented guy, stay at the capitals.

[endlessdream]

Not necessarily just the rent boys, also meeting normal locals and standard tourism. 

[Latbear4blk]

In Buenos Aires and Montevideo winter is mild. When in the Rio de la Plata, I recommend a full day excursion to Colonia del Sacramento, in Uruguay.

July is perfect to visit ski resorts, In Mendoza there are internationally famous locations, like Los Penitentes. If you want to experience the Argentina that looks like Switzerland, visit San Carlos de Bariloche. The city worths at least a whole weekend. It is built by a beautiful mountain lake, the Lago Nahuel Huapi. It is a protected natural area. You can sail to Isla Victoria, where the legend says What Disney was inspired to create Bambi. 

If you want to run away from the cold, Argentine North is subtropical trending tropical. Although the rivers in the Mesopotamia are experiencing record lows, Parque Nacional Iguazú it is always beautiful. Do you like desert landscapes? Visit The Northwest, near Bolivia. Salta and Jujuy have amazing natural environments.

[endlessdream]

8 hours ago, Latbear4blk said:

In Buenos Aires and Montevideo winter is mild. When in the Rio de la Plata, I recommend a full day excursion to Colonia del Sacramento, in Uruguay.

July is perfect to visit ski resorts, In Mendoza there are internationally famous locations, like Los Penitentes. If you want to experience the Argentina that looks like Switzerland, visit San Carlos de Bariloche. The city worths at least a whole weekend. It is built by a beautiful mountain lake, the Lago Nahuel Huapi. It is a protected natural area. You can sail to Isla Victoria, where the legend says What Disney was inspired to create Bambi. 

If you want to run away from the cold, Argentine North is subtropical trending tropical. Although the rivers in the Mesopotamia are experiencing record lows, Parque Nacional Iguazú it is always beautiful. Do you like desert landscapes? Visit The Northwest, near Bolivia. Salta and Jujuy have amazing natural environments.

Thank you Latbear4blk for all the info. Switzland in the southern semi sphere does sound tempting. But I am very much a city boy, and I feel lost in nature. I should have been more specific in my questions. It will be my first time in these countries. And when I visit a country for the first time, I normally go for the biggest city plus a secondary city (second largest, or most touristic, or most historical, etc). Could you point me to the secondary citIes in these countries, besides Santiago, BA and Montevideo? Thank you so much. 

[endlessdream]

8 hours ago, Latbear4blk said:

In Buenos Aires and Montevideo winter is mild. When in the Rio de la Plata, I recommend a full day excursion to Colonia del Sacramento, in Uruguay.

July is perfect to visit ski resorts, In Mendoza there are internationally famous locations, like Los Penitentes. If you want to experience the Argentina that looks like Switzerland, visit San Carlos de Bariloche. The city worths at least a whole weekend. It is built by a beautiful mountain lake, the Lago Nahuel Huapi. It is a protected natural area. You can sail to Isla Victoria, where the legend says What Disney was inspired to create Bambi. 

If you want to run away from the cold, Argentine North is subtropical trending tropical. Although the rivers in the Mesopotamia are experiencing record lows, Parque Nacional Iguazú it is always beautiful. Do you like desert landscapes? Visit The Northwest, near Bolivia. Salta and Jujuy have amazing natural environments.

Btw, your trip report to BA was the most helpful. I took the liberty to to share it to some fellow members here who might be joining on this trip. 

[Latbear4blk]

3 hours ago, endlessdream said:

Thank you Latbear4blk for all the info. Switzland in the southern semi sphere does sound tempting. But I am very much a city boy, and I feel lost in nature. I should have been more specific in my questions. It will be my first time in these countries. And when I visit a country for the first time, I normally go for the biggest city plus a secondary city (second largest, or most touristic, or most historical, etc). Could you point me to the secondary citIes in these countries, besides Santiago, BA and Montevideo? Thank you so much. 

Uruguay has no secondary city in July. If you were in summer,  you would go to Punta del Este, a beach city. But in July, stay in Montevideo. I love the city, but it bores me quickly, it is not the endless all day long of fun of Buenos Aires. I insist on visiting Colonia del Sacramento, you can set it as a stop in your transit between the two capitals. It is an urban excursion, nothing to do with nature. Colonia is a city that changed flags several times during our many local wars, and a historical preserved town. The colonial fort is beautiful, the Spanish colonial architecture around is usually seen as exotic by Anglo-Saxon visitors, and you can have a very good parrillada in the many traditional restaurants. I would usually take a ship between Buenos Aires and Colonia, and a bus between Colonia and Montevideo. 

Argentina has two all year long secondary cities: Rosario and Córdoba. I would probably recommend you Córdoba, as it is the most contrasting difference with Buenos Aires, in landscapes as well as in culture. Even the Spanish accent is unique there, and it is a Mediterranean city. Rosario is just another Buenos Aires in a smaller version. If you were visiting in summer, you should go to Mar del Plata, the most popular Argentine beach city. In July, definitively go to Bariloche if you want the experience of a nordic European winter in South America. Even artisanal chocolate is delicious. There are several cities that may be interesting to visit: Mendoza (by the Andes and at the heart of Argentina wine country), Salta, Tucumán (the Argentina more similar to other Andean countries like Bolivia and Perú) in the Northwest, all cities with night life which seems to be what you are looking for.

I do not know much about Chile. I understand their second city is Valparaíso but I have never been on the other side of the Andes. 

[endlessdream]

52 minutes ago, Latbear4blk said:

Uruguay has no secondary city in July. If you were in summer,  you would go to Punta del Este, a beach city. But in July, stay in Montevideo. I love the city, but it bores me quickly, it is not the endless all day long of fun of Buenos Aires. I insist on visiting Colonia del Sacramento, you can set it as a stop in your transit between the two capitals. It is an urban excursion, nothing to do with nature. Colonia is a city that changed flags several times during our many local wars, and a historical preserved town. The colonial fort is beautiful, the Spanish colonial architecture around is usually seen as exotic by Anglo-Saxon visitors, and you can have a very good parrillada in the many traditional restaurants. I would usually take a ship between Buenos Aires and Colonia, and a bus between Colonia and Montevideo. 

Argentina has two all year long secondary cities: Rosario and Córdoba. I would probably recommend you Córdoba, as it is the most contrasting difference with Buenos Aires, in landscapes as well as in culture. Even the Spanish accent is unique there, and it is a Mediterranean city. Rosario is just another Buenos Aires in a smaller version. If you were visiting in summer, you should go to Mar del Plata, the most popular Argentine beach city. In July, definitively go to Bariloche if you want the experience of a nordic European winter in South America. Even artisanal chocolate is delicious. There are several cities that may be interesting to visit: Mendoza (by the Andes and at the heart of Argentina wine country), Salta, Tucumán (the Argentina more similar to other Andean countries like Bolivia and Perú) in the Northwest, all cities with night life which seems to be what you are looking for.

I do not know much about Chile. I understand their second city is Valparaíso but I have never been on the other side of the Andes. 

Wow. So helpful. I’ll definitely try Colombia and cordoba. So for fun, I like darker hung guys. Any suggestions? I hope I’m not abusing your kindness. 

[endlessdream]

Let’s say just hung guys. Lol

[Latbear4blk]

2 hours ago, endlessdream said:

Let’s say just hung guys. Lol

I do not know the hook up and escorts market in Uruguay and Chile. In Argentina, Grindr works quite good for hook ups. For escorts, use soytuto.com, Onyce.com, and Skokka.com.

You will find a lot of big dicks, but in Buenos Aires darker guys are less abundant. Check my reports, I already shared everything I know about the guys I have met.

[Latbear4blk]

2 hours ago, endlessdream said:

Colombia

Cuidado. No Colombia. Colonia del Sacramento.

Wrong spelling can take you to the wrong place.

[endlessdream]

1 hour ago, Latbear4blk said:

Cuidado. No Colombia. Colonia del Sacramento.

Wrong spelling can take you to the wrong place.

oups. Sorry it was a typo. I have read your posts religiously and I’m definitely staying in the first neighborhood where you stayed. 

[davet]

Valparaiso is amazing. Exercise your legs because you'll be walking and climbing hills a lot, but you can also take easy excursions to the wineries nearby. The "Switzerland-in-South-America" extends over the Andes to the Chilean side. Some small towns had places selling kaffee und kuchen - plus volcanoes and hot springs. Chile is a naturist's country so do try to get out of the city. 

Near BA is San Antonio de Areco - not a big city by any means but, rather, a small town that retains some of its colonial layout and a lot of its gaucho culture. It has dude ranches (I stayed at a gorgeous one that has since been converted to a $700/night Relais and Chateau property) and the best empanadas I've ever eaten. Colonia del Sacramento is interesting too. It's a tiny place and requires a bit of planning with the ferry, which was hours behind schedule when I did it many years ago.

[tm_nyc]

I have been looking at possibly going to Chile, particularly Santiago & Valparaiso, but I am really put off by the covid restrictions for entry.  2 items in particular caught my eye: if you are vaccinated, you must apply for a 'validation' from the Chilean government & that can take 'up to 30 business days'.  Also, there are random covid tests given to international travelers on arrival.  Travelers who test positive will be quarantined.

More details here:

https://www.chile.travel/en/traveltochileplan/

I trust, endlessdream, that you are looking at the covid requirements for the countries you plan to visit.