We make use of the morning to pack up our stuff and again wander around near our hotel.  The Plaza de Mayo is much more crowded today and we wander past it to some other government buildings, monuments, and churches.

argentina0125Our time in Buenos Aires is drawing to a close for now, and we return to the hotel to get our bags, check out and go to the domestic airport (Buenos Aires has a large international airport south of the city center and a smaller airport for mainly domestic and regional flights closer to the middle of town).  The airport is not nearly as smooth and organized as US airports, but we arrive in Puerto IguazĂș safely and take an airport shuttle to our hotel. 

The hotel is outside of town so we get some exercise walking in to the town of Puerto IguazĂș.  Puerto IguazĂș is on the border with Brazil and also near the border with Paraguay.  The primary tourism center is where we are staying since it is tourism focused and safe, unlike the other two. 

While in town, we book a tour for Wednesday to visit the remains of a 17th century Jesuit Mission and then have dinner at a restaurant (Aqva) that was recommended in several guide books.   The recommendation is well earned and the food is very good.  After dinner we walk back to our hotel for tomorrow we have a full day visiting IguazĂș Falls. 

Today’s photos are here:

http://www.sanjoseabrams.com/photos/ArgentinaDec2011/Day%203,%20Buenos%20Aires/index.html