Remote Working Nature Lovers

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    Quote from serafina

    In Argentina, for me only somewhere north like Misiones - Puerto Iguazú. Lots of green, warm weather during winter, tourists all year round, near two borders (cheaper flights to abroad from Foç do Iguazu)

    I see! Yes, in Misiones can be really hot even in July. And although they don't have beaches, nature is wonderful. What about the town's infrastructure (shops, restaurants, cafes)? I used to visit the place as a kid, mostly in rural areas, so I can't remember how lively it is.

    You can't compare the restaurants and the gastronomic offers with that of Capital, Córdoba etc.

    Puerto Iguazú is the only touristic place that deserves that name. The other locations (the Jesuitic Ruins in the south, Oberá in the middle, and Los Saltos del Moconá in the upper right part) are very off the beaten track. They are all small rural places, where one would have empanadas, pizza and asado on rotation every single day.

    There is no sea but there are rivers and falls. Also a lot of mosquitoes!

    But it is cheap and you can see wild animals (parrots, birds) in any garden and rent a place with a pool.

    Posadas, the capital of Misiones, is sadder than San Juan. Dirty and poor.



    Just the other day, my SIL offered my husband to go to her place in Mar del Plata for a month and half to pet sit her bunny. But in May-June it is very cold and windy on the coast, and even a MDP lover like my husband said that after 3-4 days in winter it is boring and depressing over there.

    This is a very interesting and complete reflection. What I can interpret from what you say is that there is a non-negotiable list (for example, warm weather, rich nature, affordability) and then there are some conditions that may not be ideal but totally bearable (mosquitos, town's livability): is that correct?

    Quote from UK Man

    We spent several days up in Foz. The falls were of course the main reason for going. I can't say I'd want to stay more than a few days there though. I certainly won't be returning.

    I see. It was on your checklist and now it's done! Is there any place you've visited a few times and you'd consider living in? If so, what makes you feel this way?

    The last time went to Iguazu was back in 2006 when my daughter came to see us from UK and I enjoyed all of it. We stayed in a cabaña near a massive swimming pool in the 'jungle' and took boat trips around the falls. The Devil's Throat was very impressive.

    I wouldn't live there and given the chance, it would have to be next to the sea, rain or shine.

    Quote from Splinter

    The last time went to Iguazu was back in 2006 when my daughter came to see us from UK and I enjoyed all of it. We stayed in a cabaña near a massive swimming pool in the 'jungle' and took boat trips around the falls. The Devil's Throat was very impressive.

    I wouldn't live there and given the chance, it would have to be next to the sea, rain or shine.

    Great shot and I have no doubts you've spent a wonderful time in Iguazu with your family! Now I wonder a) why wouldn't you live there? and b) which beach towns would you consider living in?

    Quote from UK Man

    My wife!!

    hahahah! Say no more ^^

    Quote from An expat's wife

    Great shot and I have no doubts you've spent a wonderful time in Iguazu with your family! Now I wonder a) why wouldn't you live there? and b) which beach towns would you consider living in?

    hahahah! Say no more ^^

    Too hot all year around, i.e. I like distinct seasons.

    Given a perfect world I would live on the SW coast of England or West Wales, but if it had to be Argentine it would be any small coastal town in the Carilo area. But it would have to overlook the sea directly for the storms and sea views.

    Quote from Splinter

    Too hot all year around, i.e. I like distinct seasons.

    Given a perfect world I would live on the SW coast of England or West Wales, but if it had to be Argentine it would be any small coastal town in the Carilo area. But it would have to overlook the sea directly for the storms and sea views.

    I wish I have the chance to travel to the SW coast of England or Wales someday! When you say a coastal town in the Cariló area, do you mean that, for example, Mar de las Pampas, Villa Gessel, and Mar Azul would be good options too? I ask you because although they are relatively nearby and have some similarities, they are not the same

    Quote from An expat's wife

    I wish I have the chance to travel to the SW coast of England or Wales someday! When you say a coastal town in the Cariló area, do you mean that, for example, Mar de las Pampas, Villa Gessel, and Mar Azul would be good options too? I ask you because although they are relatively nearby and have some similarities, they are not the same

    Well, the whole Atlantic coast around there looks the same to me, but Carilo appeals to me the most.

    Quote from An expat's wife

    Sometimes it seems as if we don't know why we like a place until someone makes us think about it :)

    We're looking into a long weekend break in a cabaña for sometime in May. We've been before in winter and loved it because the cabin we rented had its own parrilla just by the back door and it was five minutes walk to the sea.

    Very cosy for a romantic break away from the city.

    I've not been to the seaside here. Never fancied it either from the pictures I've seen down Mar del Plata and other places mentioned here. I'm probably wrong but they all look rather uninteresting....nowt else but sand and sea? I like rocky pools,cliffs,picturesque fishing villages....and the odd castle. ^^

    Quote from Splinter

    We're looking into a long weekend break in a cabaña for sometime in May. We've been before in winter and loved it because the cabin we rented had its own parrilla just by the back door and it was five minutes walk to the sea.

    Very cosy for a romantic break away from the city.

    The whole scene seems idyllic! I hope you can make it in May :)

    Quote from UK Man

    I've not been to the seaside here. Never fancied it either from the pictures I've seen down Mar del Plata and other places mentioned here. I'm probably wrong but they all look rather uninteresting....nowt else but sand and sea? I like rocky pools,cliffs,picturesque fishing villages....and the odd castle. ^^

    Hahaha! Well, Mar del Plata is a big city, the biggest in the area. That's why it's the one with a wider range of activities (cinema, theater, museums, restaurants, cafes, casino, etc.). Maybe I'm wrong but I think that the feature that distinguishes places like Cariló, Pinamar, Mar Azul, and Mar de las Pampas is the beach-forest mix, which can be quite unusual

    Quote from An expat's wife

    The whole scene seems idyllic! I hope you can make it in May :)

    Hahaha! Well, Mar del Plata is a big city, the biggest in the area. That's why it's the one with a wider range of activities (cinema, theater, museums, restaurants, cafes, casino, etc.). Maybe I'm wrong but I think that the feature that distinguishes places like Cariló, Pinamar, Mar Azul, and Mar de las Pampas is the beach-forest mix, which can be quite unusual

    Hmmmm...still not convinced. I suspect if we lived in Buenos Aires my thoughts would be very different though.

    Quote from An expat's wife

    The whole scene seems idyllic! I hope you can make it in May :)

    Hahaha! Well, Mar del Plata is a big city, the biggest in the area. That's why it's the one with a wider range of activities (cinema, theater, museums, restaurants, cafes, casino, etc.). Maybe I'm wrong but I think that the feature that distinguishes places like Cariló, Pinamar, Mar Azul, and Mar de las Pampas is the beach-forest mix, which can be quite unusual

    It's not cheap though, at around AR$13,000 + VAT at 21% per night for a cabin at Punta Cerezo, Carilo, so we're looking for something cheaper. Maybe Mar de las Pampas.