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Buenos
Aires, capital city of Argentina is, with over 11 million inhabitants,
one of the largest cities in the world. It is also the most elegant,
sophisticated and active city in South America and undoubtedly the
one that summarizes the varied and heterogeneous essence of the
argentine being. A city with modern structure and dynamic activity
that has nevertheless fou nd the way to preserve old traditions
and lovely spots. Its ambiance fascinates for the different personality
of each of the neighbourhoods, the warm welcome of the people and
the wide cultural and commercial offer. Buenos Aires is, undeniably,
the great gateway to this magnificent country and to South America.
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The ideal way
to get to know the city. A tour covering the outstanding points of
interest. Along '9 de Julio Avenue', it is possible to spot the Obelisk,
the monument that symbolises the city, and the famous Colon Theatre
(Opera House), a masterpiece of architecture with superb acoustics,
The tour continues to San Telmo neighbourhood, birthplace of the city,
and to May Square, historical and political centre, surrounded by
the Government House or 'Casa Rosada', site of the national government,
the Cabildo, historical building which was centre of the colonial
political life, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Town Hall, site
of the city government. Then on to La Boca district, picturesque neighbourhood
where the Italian immigrants settled and famous
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for 'Caminito' street. The tour continues
along May Avenue, typically Spanish, to get to 'Plaza de los dos
Congresos' just in front of the Congress Building. Heading north,
the tour gets to aristocratic Recoleta district, known for its Cementery
and to Palermo, wide and beautiful park located in the heart of
one of the most elegant areas in the city. Duration: 3 hours. Regular
departures: daily at 09.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. - Sunday at 2.30 p.m.
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BUE-TAN: BUENOS
AIRES BASIC. Operates daily year round
DAY 1 Arrival at Ezeiza International Airport. Reception
and transfer to the selected Hotel. Accommodation for three
nights with daily breakfast .DAY 2 Morning city tour.
Evening dinner and Tango show at of the best places in the city.
DAY 3 Day at leisure. DAY 4Transfer to
Ezeiza International Airport or to the domestic Airport.
BUENOS AIRES and more…
3 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
Transfers airport/hotel/airport · Half day city tour
Dinner and Tango show
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The ideal way to get to know the city. An opportunity
to meet 'gauchos' in their own environment A ride to the outskirts
of the city into the countryside, the 'pampas', cradle of the 'gaucho'
and the rich 'gaucho' tradition that was so beautifully portrayed
by writer José Hernández in his famous 'Martin Fierro'.
Visit a typical Estancia in Buenos Aires Province where the welcome
is with delicious Argentine 'empanadas' followed by a delicious asado
criollo (barbecue) prepared in the traditional fashion, everything
well accompanied by local wines. After lunch, a folklore show and
a gaucho skills demonstration will complete the day. Duration: 8 hours
Regular departures: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 10.00
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Centro Cultural
Recoleta: Junin 1930 - Ph: 4803-1041
Centro Cultural General San Martín: Sarmiento
1551- Ph: 4374-1251
Museo de Motivos Gauchescos José Hernández:
Av. Libertador 2373 - Ph: 4802-9967/7294
Academia Nacional del Tango Palacio Carlos Gardel: Av.
de Mayo 833 - Ph: 4345-6968
Galerías Pacífico: Florida y Av. Códoba
- Ph: 4319-5118
Patio Bullrich: Av. Libertador 4815-3501 - Ph: 4815-3501
Museo de Arte Hispanoamericano Isaac Fernandez Blanco:
Suipacha 1422
Museo del Teatro Colón: Tucumán 1161
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes: Av. Libertador 1473 |
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A different view of
'the city that never sleeps'
Buenos Aires is famous for the nightlife.
'Porteños' are late eaters and love to continue their outings
until the early hours of the morning.
This tour focuses on the cultural and social aspects of the life
of this dazzling city and includes a ride on the 'A' Subway line,
the oldest in South America, a visit to fashionable Puerto Madero
and Recoleta areas and finishes with a farewell drink.
Duration: 3 hours
Regular departures: daily at 6.45 p.m.
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The ideal way
to get to know the city
A delicious meal, good wine and the best Tango: a perfect combination.
Taste Argentine cuisine specialities accompanied by excellent wines
and finish the evening enjoying a Tango and folklore show long to
be remembered. (the tour includes round trip transfers and can also
be taken without the dinner)
Duration: including dinner 4 hours - without dinner 2 hours
(approximate times)
Regular departures: daily at 8.00 p.m. (including dinner)
and at 10.00 p.m. (only show)
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Learn about their art and their history: a
way to know the people.
Colon Theatre: Visit the theatre,
stages, wardrobe workshops and the museum where the costumes used
by famous international artists are shown.
Fernández Blanco Museum: Spanish
and American art museum where it is possible to find collections
of silverware art from the last three centuries.
Fine Arts Museum: Exhibition of paintings
and sculptures by internationally renowned artists and private collections
featuring important pieces of art.
Decorative Art Museum: Paintings, furniture
and decoration objects from the French Renaissance period.
José Fernández Museum:
Exhibition of Argentine popular art including
valuable collections of native
silverware and leather, wooden and iron handicrafts.
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Only a few minutes from
downtown, an incredible landscape. A wonderful drive out of the city
through the northern residential districts, along some of the most
elegant areas in the outskirts: Vicente Lopez, Olivos, where the President's
Residence is located, Acassuso, La Lucila and especially San Isidro
with its splendid gothic Cathedral. A part of this tour is done on
the modern Coastal Train, leaving from old stations now fully refurbished
and with charming cafés, restaurants and modern shopping centres.
On arrival at Tigre Station, the tour continues aboard a typical motor
boat along the Parana River Delta surrounded by exuberant vegetation.
The tour returns along Panamericana Highway.
Duration: 4 hours
Regular departures: Monday to Saturday at 2.00 p.m. |
Picturesque and unique: the antique lover,
will love this place.
The market is organized on Dorrego Square in San Telmo
district
only on Sundays. It is really
worth a visit not only for the antique and curious objects that
can be found but also for its ambiance and its people. The shops
on the nearby streets are also interesting to visit and a stop at
one of the many cafés is a must.
Duration: 4 hours • Regular departures:
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A myth that is still controversial. When the popular Argentine actress
María Eva Duarte married Juan Domingo Perón, elected
president in 1946, she became one of the most loved and hated personalities
in the country. She was kindly called 'Evita' and devoted herself
to social welfare. When she died in 1952, she was mourned by the
whole country as nobody was ever before. After the military coup
in 1955 her body was secretly sent to Italy and later to Madrid.
Only in 1975, Peron's third wife, María Estela Martinez,
ordered her body to be brought back to Argentina and buried in Recoleta
Cementery. The tour includes the most important points referred
to her history and the locations of the controversial Evita film,
starred by Madonna and directed by Oliver Stone, visit to San Isidro
Racetrack and typical steak lunch at restaurant.
Duration: 6 hours
Regular departures: Monday to Saturday at 9.00 a.m.
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The ideal rest in a relaxing atmosphere. The options are vast.
Due to their closeness we suggest three properties located in
San Antonio de Areco, cradle of Gaucho tradition, 120 km from
Buenos Aires:
El Rosario de Areco
This 80 hectares estancia is devoted to breeding of Polo horses.
The main house, in colonial style, dates from 1892. It has
a park of 12 hectares with a wide variety of trees. The studs
outstand together with the refurbished premises that include
apartments for 2 or 3 guests with private bathroom and air-conditioning.
Activities offered are: horseback riding, carriage or 'sulky'
rides, bicycle rides, swimming pool, indoor games, golf and
tennis (nearby) and walks around the main house.
There is a polo school and practices can also be organized.
Polo is played at the estancia on week-ends.
El Ombú de Areco
Named after the most typical bush in our land: the Ombú,
characterized by its wide top and ancient roots. A magnificent
main house built in 1880 by General Ricchieri, awaits its
visitors. It has 6 rooms with private bathroom, swimming pool.
Their studs are also important and offer an opportunity to
see the Argentine very good horses.
Activities offered are: horseback riding, swimming pool, rides
on antique carriages, participation in the activities of the
estancia, table games, tennis and golf.
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La Porteña
The magnificent park was designed by Carlos Thays and the
place preserves the essential for those looking for traces
from the past. The house of colonial style was built in the
middle of the last century. There lived writer Ricardo Güiraldes,
author of "Don Segundo Sombra". This and a thousand other
stories are told by the owner of the house, Manuel Güiraldes.
It has 4 double rooms with private bathroom.
Activities offered are: horseback riding, rides on carriages
and walks.
Polo lovers will find a school of this sport, fields, breeding
of ponies and all aspects associated with this activity.
A unique natural reservation a few steps from downtown.
Costanera Sur Ecology Reservation is a unique area in Buenos
Aires, a sanctuary of wild life where Nature is protected.
This area recovered from the river for a building project
that was never started slowly became the habitat of a wide
variety of coastal flora and fauna species from the River
Plate and the Parana Delta. A city protects the area. •
Visit hours: April to October - 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m./November
to March - 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. There is no entrance fee.
A visit that is an experience. On Mondays, Tuesdays and
Wednesdays most part of the cattle that supplies the city
is auctioned at Liniers Cattle Market. The animals are placed
in pens and buyers select them walking along elevated paths
that run around the market.
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Córdoba: is a charming province located in the
heart of Argentina. Valleys, hills, lakes, plains, rivers and
streams, woods and even an inner sea account for the beauty
of the province. Rich in history, the native and colonial cultures
are present in testimonies and architecturally interesting buildings,
mainly churches, scattered all over the province. Cordoba City,
the capital, is one of the most important cities in the country
and one of the commercial and cultural centres. Along Punilla
and Calamuchita Valleys, the scenery combines lakes, streams
and hills of charming beauty.
Mar del Plata: is the most important summer resort in
Argentina. It is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean,
404 km from Buenos Aires and it is a busy city year round, favourite
with many Argentines for their summer vacation. The 47 km of
coast combine sand beaches and rocky cliffs. The surrounding
hills and lagoons complete the landscape. Nightlife is intense
and the Casino Central, the most important in the country, stands
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