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01/ VIVA BUENOS AIRES - BUENOS AIRES EXPERIENCE (DAY TOUR)
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We invite you to discover the secrets and history of Buenos Aires, certainly one of the most fascinating metropolis in the world. Starting from Plaza de Mayo enjoy the best introductory tour to learning about the most remarkable highlights of this unique metropoli. Our itinerary will focus on the main places of interest of the southern and northern region of Buenos Aires: major plazas, colonial churches, old-time cafes, bohemian artist's quarter, colorfully painted metal houses, grand avenues, palatial mansions and spacious parks. You’ll learn about Tango music, soccer mania, Peronismo era and recent economic woes.
Since we will do this tour with our own private vehicle and guide, we will have the freedom of take pleasure in each attraction at our own pace, making all the stops we want, and enjoying a personal assistance and care of our specialized guide.
Sites: Downtown, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, San Martín Square, Recoleta, Palermo.
Stops: Plaza de Mayo, Plaza Dorrego, Caminito, Woman’s bridge, Paz palace, Recoleta cemetery, Rosedal.
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02/ SAN ISIDRO AND TIGRE - SAN ISIDRO AND TIGRE
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North Buenos Aires there are two places that provide both enjoyment and peace. Ancient quintas (country states) and modern residences live together in San Isidro, one of the oldest towns around Buenos Aires. Tigre is the gateway to the mysterious Parana's delta. Our tour examines this two fascinating villages. It includes a boat trip through lush rivers. We visit the Quinta Pueyrredón, one of the best examples of nineteenth century estates still standing and the popular Puerto de Frutos.
Sites: San Isidro's historical district, Tigre's delta (boat trip through the canals).
Stops: river’s belvederes, Quinta Pueyrredón, Puerto de Frutos.
Notes: you can have a break for lunch.
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03/ SAN ANTONIO DE ARECO: A DAY IN THE PAMPAS - SAN ANTONIO DE ARECO: A DAY IN THE PAMPAS
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We go to the old land of the gauchos in the ancient frontier with the indian tribes: the area of San Antonio de Areco (1 ½ hour from Buenos Aires), a tiny colonial town that has great buildings from the early 20th century, when Argentina was having an economic boom. We visit some of the well known artisans (leather, silver, textiles) of Areco, who show us their workshops and how they produce. Another option is a visit to the Gaucho museum, that holds and interesting collection related to the Pampas' history.
We go to one of the exclusive estancias of the area and have there a traditional lunch (a famous "asado criollo" -barbecue- and homemade meals like "empanadas" -stuffed pastry-, salads, ice-cream or fruit salad). We spend the rest of the day at the estancia, walking in the beautiful gardens, riding horses, looking the rural activities or bird watching. In the summertime there's also a swimming-pool. Before going back to BA we have tea or coffee or the traditional "mate" with homemade cakes and typical Argentine bakery.
Season: year round.
Sites: San Antonio de Areco, estancia El Ombú.
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04/ JEWISH BUENOS AIRES - JEWISH BUENOS AIRES
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The Jewish heritage is big and rich in Buenos Aires, a city that houses one of the most important Jewish communities in the world. In this tour we give a complete introduction to that heritage, explaining the features of the Jewish culture in BA.
We visit two of the most magnificent temples in town; the antique IWO (institute of Yddish studies); the commercial streets of “Once”, the traditional Jewish neighborhood, and the place where the Israel Embassy stand before the bombing in 1992. Visits to the new building of the mutual AMIA (located in the same place of the former one that was attacked in 1994) depends on anticipated booking.
Sites: Retiro, Barracas, Downtown, Once.
Stops: Israel’s former embassy; a synagogue (Temple Lavalle and Libertad); AMIA; IWO. We suggest a donation to the synagogue and IWO for opens their door to us.
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05/ ARCHITECTURE IN BUENOS AIRES - ARCHITECTURE IN BUENOS AIRES
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From the magnificent early-twentieth-century buildings to the great rationalist heritage, as well as the uniquely Argentinean “casa chorizo”, the architecture of Buenos Aires is one of the most qualified, disconcerting and suggestive in the world. Our city has always been, from its very beginnings, a port of exchange; and the multiple sources of inspiration which have crossed cultural boundaries, together with the constant local tendency to re-elaborate, have, in only four centuries, consolidated a remarkable group of buildings with great architectonic, urban and landscape value.
Sites: Downtown, Monserrat, May Av., Lavalle Square, Retiro, Palermo
Stops: Plaza de Mayo, Colón Theatre, Parliament, San Martín Square
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06/ ART IN BUENOS AIRES - ART IN BUENOS AIRES
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The cultural heritage in Buenos Aires grows and increases constantly. This tour -guided by art historians of the University of Buenos Aires- is a selection of the best art collections of the city. First we go to the institutional center, the Fine Arts National Museum. After that we visit the new and magnificent museum of Latin American modern and contemporary art (MALBA, Costantini Collection). Then we go to the tiny and excellent Xul Solar Museum, that holds the best works of one of the most prestigious Argentinean artists; and finally we enter a gallery were you can see the last aesthetics challenges in contemporary art.
Places: MNBA, MALBA or Xul Solar Museum, Gallery (It changes depending on the day of the week).
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07/ HELICOPTER TOUR - HELICOPTER TOUR
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This is an amazing experience, you are able to live in Buenos Aires. The Helicopter departs from the city centre.
Flight over Puerto Madero, City center, Palermo Woods, La Boca.
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08/ FOOTBALL MATCHES (ONLY ON WEEKENDS) - FOOTBALL MATCHES (ONLY ON WEEKENDS)
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Recommended by the international tour guides such as Lonely Planet and Footprint, our Football Tours are the easiest and safest way to assist to the most exciting soccer matches in Buenos Aires. Come with us to watch River Plate and Boca Juniors along the whole national championship, international cups and also watch the the Argentina´s National Team playing for qualifying for world cup.
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09/ HOT AIR BALLON - HOT AIR BALLON
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It is possible to to fly the whole year, depending always on the meteorological conditions. The best hours to fly are the first ones after the dawn and 2 or 3 hours before the sunset.
A Hot Air Balloon is not direccionable. The course, the distance and the place of landing depend on the wind.
Together we arm(assemble), inflate and raise the giant. The flight lasts aprox. 1 hour and, according to the intensity of the breeze, we fly between(among) 10 and 20 kilometres.
The total time since we depart from the meeting point to the return to the same one is of approximately 3 hours(o'clock).
After we finish the flight, we have a drink, according to the tradition, and return. Usually we take off from he locality of Capilla del Señor, historical people(village) located to approximately 90 km. outside the Capital.
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10/ BUENOS AIRES - SHOPPER TOUR
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Argentina has become a center of emerging fashion. Glamour, international style, quality and creativity are the features which have turned Argentina into an alluring shopping spot.
Therefore, we offer you a unique service in the city: three shopping tours, especially picked to find Classic Aires, Independent Creations and Our Countryside. In a few words, the current Argentine fashion essentials plus our image-consulting bonus will be available for you.
Tours
Classic Aires
Driving away from downtown streets and its shop windows, you will be welcomed by the assistants of the most exclusive Palermo and Barrio Norte showrooms.
Independent Creations
A unique opportunity to have access to this brand new fashion concept based on each personality and the expression of its own identity.
Our Countryside
Leather manufactured items of all sorts, leather clothing, silver products, informal and countryside clothes: the finest articles that depict our culture in detail.
- Bilingual guides specialised in image consulting
- Private vehicles properly equipped with air conditioning
- Picking up in/out of Hotel
- A snack while shopping
- Medical Insurance
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