The overnight bus ride was a treat. Big comfy reclining seats, tv, hot food (free) and heating!! And saved us a night accomodation so win win situation. We were sleeping and almost missed our stop at Catamarca at 7am, had other people not wanted our seats who knows where we would of ended up.. So Catamarca itself is a little off the tourist trail which is very nice as we have been like celebrities here. Seriously we are left wondering, have they never seen real l...

The bus ride from Chile into Argentina, over the Andes was spectacular stunning scenery. Freezing cold with lots of snow and people skiing. The trip was comfortable however longer than anticipated, but no problems crossing the border and earning our 2nd stamp in the passport from South America. Arriving in Mendoza we picked a hostel as recommended by the lonely planet, as it was cheap and near to the bus terminal (so less walking with heavy bags). Booking in fo...