| Author | Message | ||
     Nancy Unregistered guest |
We will be going to Buenos Aires for a wedding, is there anything close to the city that you would recommend seeing? Thank you. | ||
| staff Unregistered guest |
Yes, there are many things you can do close to Buenos Aires (State). Since Buenos Aires is as big as France, you can just stay here and visit nearby towns. You can also remain in the City which offers many ammenities. You can learn about the Gauchos' traditions and spend a day in a Ranch. Or visit northern Buenos Aires and take a boat through "Tigre" delta. Cordoba is very close to Buenos Aires (prior email map) and it's very pretty. It has a long history of missionary jesuits colonies, so it is the argentine city that has more Catholic Churches. Please bear in mind that a tour to the Falls is very inexpensive compare to other argentine destinations and the flight is only 1 1/2 hour. We have had many visitors taking a 2 nights trip to the Falls. Transfers, lodging and excursions inlcuded. The City of Buenos Aires itself has a great night life and you can spend day and nights at restaurants, cafes and pubs. Many neighborhoods to visit and of course, then, there is the Tango. Food is very inexpensive (and excellent! anywhere you go) and you will be able to buy many leather goods for a reasonable price. Briefly, your options could be: Remain in the city and take short tours around the area, travel to nearby states in which case I would recommend Cordoba. I guess it all depends in what kind of visit you want and what kind of visitor you are (do you prefer shopping? do you prefer outdoors? do you prefer a more "cultural" trip?). This will narrow your options. | ||
| amapro stein (Amparo) New member Username: Amparo Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2005 |
Hi Roberto/ Erna, The passion to learn tango is bringing me to beautiful Argentina. (Middle age lady) AIR TICKET: Please advise me on the most economical air ticket to Buenos Aires. I am traveling from Perth, Australia at the end of September and plan to stay until the end of December 20005. Time is no restriction as I am retired. I enjoy hot weather, which is the hottest month in BA? ACCOMMODATION: Form the Internet I picked San Telmo, which will be convenient for tango activities at night. I will stay at a “tango residence” at $ 15 euros per night with private bath and breakfast included. Is there any other accommodation which is cheaper? I speak Spanish fluently. TANGO LESSONS: I wish to meet the locals at out of the way tourist areas. Where can I take tango lessons at economical rates? SHOE SHOPPING: I would like to buy MANY pairs of shoes (economical) and send them by mail to Perth is this possible? This site is fantastic! I have already learned so much from Argentina. Hoping for a favorable response Have a happy and successful day Amparo | ||
| roberto Unregistered guest |
Dear Amparo, thank you for your compliments on the site. I emailed you a few days ago but I am including my answer here as well. The hottest month might now be February. Weather patterns have been crazy these last 3 or 4 years so it is difficult to say. The time of the year you will spend in Argentina will probably be the best. As for lodging I can't think of anything cheaper than what you have gotten already. San Telmo looks a bit funny at nights. If you are somewhat corageous it will be ok. However, if you are the kind of person who is reluctant to go out alone and walk by obscure allies I would avoid San Telmo. For the most part, it is just ok since you will be among other foreigners and will be able to go out in groups. But I thought a word of cautiousness will be prudent. If you want to dance the real tango all you have to do is find where the local milongas are. They are inexpensive, perhaps one or 2 dollars for the entrance, but women may just not pay. You can ask the guys at the San Telmo BB about milongas. There are many. You will have no problems finding them. Argentines do dance the tango as entertainment (specially older ones). A recent passenger -financial officer for a NY based company- told us he had found the best shoes ever in San Telmo itself. It was an ordinary shop out of the way on San Jose street. I can't remember the block number, perhaps between 500 and 600. Again, the guys at your place of stay will be able to give you precise addresses. It had an italian name such as Boniface or somethig like this. The international leg will not get any cheaper if you purchase it from us than if your were to get it locally. I would not recommend that you buy it from us since it could become somewhat of an ordeal. We should issue a PTA and then you should pick up the ticket at the airport. There are really no advantages and you will not be saving any money. Anyway, hope this helps some. | ||
| rhoda Unregistered guest |
We are a family of four from California. The kids are aged 7 and 9. We plan to go to Buenos Aires for an 8-day vacation on February 2006. We want a very safe and nice neighborhood to stay. Can you recommend a hotel that's not too expensive yet have the resort feel to it. I think we can handle the heat but would not want to go if it rains too much during this month. | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 112 Registered: 12-2004 |
Rhoda, here you can follow Buenos Aires weather day to day. And here you can check historic information on rain and temperatures. Although February appears to have more rainy days than other months my personal experience (of 30 years) is that it is never too bad. I am afraid you may not find that resort feeling anywhere in the City if you are looking for a US type of experience. To get anything similar to this you may have to stay in places such as Open Door (Campo y Polo) with its 150 acres of land (tennis, jacuzzi, horses, polo, driving range, soccer fields) and even so this may not equate to a US resort. Buenos Aires only recently has seen a great influx of turists and hasn't developed the necessary infraestructure that may allow to offer 'family' tourism as in the type of a family with young children. You will definitely NOT find anything like Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas and such and any entertainment available for children your age may be outdoor activities as the ones taking place in "Campo y Polo Resort", about 45 minutes from the City. Sheraton Pilar (40/45 minutes from downtown) may also be considered a "resort" which offers some golf, some polo, sauna, jacuzzi, pool, gym and a playground for children. Prices may not be that economical and you may have to decide whether to stay in a traditional 4 stars hotel in the city to make your trip cheaper and convenient or venture out of the city to get the outdoors/resort experience... at a price. But there may be new developments I am not aware of so I would recommend that you consult other sources. (Message edited by admin on December 31, 2005) | ||
| Juan T. Limtiaco Unregistered guest |
My wife and I wish to visit Agentina. We dance a lot and wish to learn more about the Tango (2x4). We want to stay at a hotel where Tango dancing happens nightly so we can have the opportunity to mingle with the local people to learn more about their culture. We have been under Spain for more than 300 years and have adapted to the Spanish culture ourselves. Please assist us in getting these informations for our itinerary. Gracias Si don Juan T. Limtiaco | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 166 Registered: 12-2004 |
Juan, I do not know of any hotels where there is tango shows or tango dancing nightly... More likely, to experience tango dancing and be able to mingle with locals you will have to attend the 'milongas' and even so, they happen over the weekend and on Thursdays and Fridays for the most part. | ||
| Santiago Bengolea New member Username: Santiagov Post Number: 13 Registered: 8-2005 |
For Hotels or B&B that focus on Tango dancing lessons try Mansion Dandy Royal in San Telmo or Casa Monserrat in Monserrat . | ||
| WILLIAM Unregistered guest |
My wife and I are going to Argentina in 2 days, staying at Marriott Plaza. We will spend 10-days in this great country, but we have very limited language use, and really have no plans. She wants to shop, and take tango lessons. I want us to see a soccer game. What do we do for the other 8 days? Any/all tips are much appreciated, thanks - William in Chicago | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 249 Registered: 12-2004 |
William, shopping, tango, visiting a "estancia", learning about the Delta (check Santiago's posts) are all great attractions in Buenos Aires. With so many days to spare you can take one or two short trips and visit: - Iguazu Falls for 2 nights - Mendoza for 3 nights - Cross to Uruguay and spend a day in Colonia Del Sacramento - Spend a few nights in a ranch close to Buenos Aires - Take a short trip to Cordoba or visit the city of Rosario. The above are all short trips that you can do while headquartered in Buenos Aires. Or are you looking for more activities in Buenos Aires? | ||
| Santiago Bengolea Junior Member Username: Santiagov Post Number: 34 Registered: 8-2005 |
William: Roberto alredy provided a wide range of Key posibilities/ attractions . I would include for BA some specific tours: History / Arq. / Neighb. as the ones from Eternautas or Robert Whright in depth walking tours. Don´t miss a visit to Confiteria "Las Delicias" in Caballito at 5/6 pm !. For a Tango show "Señor Tango". The "Opera Pampa" in La Rural (Palermo). For Tango lessons maybe Casa Monserrat (Contact Patricia), say Hi from Santiago. Shooping: My prefered shooping: Galeria Pacifico, Patio Bullrich , or Unicenter over Panamericana ( 20 minutes from BA). For some design clothes : Palermo Soho / Hollywood Restaurants : For Fish: Oviedo / Great Meat cuts: La Brigada / Great Pastas : Piegari / Filo And think you will surely need some dieting when back home  | ||
| Joe - Phoenix Unregistered guest |
I will be in Buenos Aires for work in March '06 for a month What are the main things to see? Are there any special events going on? How is the nightlife? Do girls like US men? How is the weather in March? Joe - Phoenix | ||
| Santiago Bengolea Junior Member Username: Santiagov Post Number: 37 Registered: 8-2005 |
Joe If you follow this forum threads guess your questions might be, almost all, answered. March is the month when many Porteños taking "summer holydays" arrive back home, school starts both for primary and high education. The city start rolling after some lazyness due to holydays. Girls enjoy US men, and the Palermo Viejo area ( restaurants and bars) is a good place to start your socializing with Argy girls. Think that fun starts late in BA ! ( 11 pm might be too early) Weather in march is generally hot, the last very hot days before December . | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 283 Registered: 12-2004 |
What Santiago said. For weather, you have complete information on this page http://www.travelsur.net/weatherargentina/, including live current conditions for the most important cities. As for events going on, best to check the website that the city has set up at http://www.bue.gov.ar/actividades/ | ||
| Luis Gaslonde Unregistered guest |
Hola Roberto, viajaremos en Agosto a Argentina y Chile: 1 semana en Buenos Aires, otra en San Carlos de Bariloche, de allí pasaremos a Pucón y finalmente a Santiago de Chile. Por favor asesoranos en relación a: Los sitios turísticos mas importantes en Bs.As., cómo ir de Bs.As. a Bariloche (tenemos un día!), y de Bariloche a Pucón (apreciaría incluyeras en tu respuesta el medio de transporte, la duración del viaje y sus costos. Ah! el clima y temperatura? Muchas Gracias y felicitaciones por el excelente y útil servicio que prestas. Luis Roberto } | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 313 Registered: 12-2004 |
Hola Luis, muchas gracias. Buenos Aires te permite entender un poco mejor nuestras raices y el origen de nuestro caracter e idiosincracia. De alli, que recomendamos algun contacto con la vida de campo, con el tango y con la historia de los gauchos. Tipicamente, esto se traduce a visitas a estancias y a asistencias a espectaculos nocturnos de tango (usualmente con cena). Puedes explorar foros y sitios de internet para ver que estancias y que espectaculos de tango serian de tu agrado. Mas alla de gauchos y tango, Buenos Aires ofrece las atracciones tipicas de una ciudad cosmopolita con restaurantes de gran calidad y shopping centers que valen la pena visitar (Patio Bullrich, Abasto, Galerias Pacifico). Tanto los shopping como la arquitectura de la ciudad te permitirian ver reminiscencias de la epoca dorada de la ciudad en la que la clase adinerada contrataba arquitectos franceses para la construccion inmobiliaria. En Buenos Aires tambien es interesante visitar el norte de la ciudad y pasar tiempo en las islas del Tigre. El delta es un reservorio natural de gran magnitud. Respecto de barrios de interes, San Telmo (con su mercado de las pulgas los Domingos), Retiro, Plaza Francia y La Recoleta (Museo nacional de Bellas Artes) asimismo como Palermo Hollywood y el barrio Las Canitas ofrecen diferentes atractivos. Si es de tu interes, el Teatro Colon es majestuoso y es recomendable ver que espectaculos se ofrecen al momento de tu viaje. Muchos turistas se muestran interesados en asistir a partidos de futbol o ver jugar polo. Lo mejor es viajar a Bariloche en avion. Una vez en Bariloche seria bueno que alguien te aconseje el mejor cruce a Pucon. Tengo entendido que los diferentes cruces serian: 1) Por Paso Pino Hachado para visitar el Parque Nacional Conguillio, Temuco, Puerto Saavedra y Lago Budi. 2) Por Paso Tromen para acceder al Parque Nacional Villarrica, Pucón y volcan Villarrica. 3) Por Paso Cardenal Samoré para seguir hacia el sur chileno y visitar Puerto Varas, Puerto Montt, isla de Chiloé, Castro y Quellón. 4) Por Paso Futaleufú para seguir hacia el sur de Chile por la carretera austral. Entiendo que lo ideal seria viajar a San Martin de Los Andes y cruzar por el Paso Tromen por la ruta provincial Nro 60. Dentro del Parque Nacional hay otros dos accesos a Chile: el Paso de Carirriñe por la Ruta Provincial Nº 62 y el Paso Río Hua-Hum, por la Ruta Provincial Nº 48. No sabria decirte que medios hacen este trayecto, el costo o el tiempo de viaje pero una vez en Bariloche esta informacion es sencilla de obtener. | ||
| Roberto Unregistered guest |
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| shannon-Texas Unregistered guest |
We are thinking about taking our 4 children(3 teenagers, 1 toddler) to Buenos Aires in June. Would you say this is a safe place for families to go? | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 414 Registered: 12-2004 |
In general, yes, Buenos Aires is safe for families. Argentina as a whole is a hospitable place and is rapidly becoming used to the influx of foreigners. Both as turists and as expats. But the central idea is that Buenos Aires is as safe as you make it. You must not forget that only 4+ years ago the country suffered a devaluation of its currency of gigantic proportions and it is only coming out of the debacle in the last year or two. This has left an abundance of poverty and problems. There are definite areas that are not recommended for turists who have young children at night. Anyone at your place of stay will be able to inform you. If you take some common sense precautions there shouldn't be any problems. It is always recommended to keep an eye on your party while walking in crowded streets -like pedestrian Florida street-. Other than this, if you narrow your focus to the typical locations/areas and do not venture with your children to places off-the-beaten-path, everything will be ok. | ||
| beth Unregistered guest |
My husband and will be visiting Buenos Aires July 8-15th. We would like some suggestions for an upscale boutique hotel that is well situated. | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 433 Registered: 12-2004 |
Beth, see how you like this one (Message edited by admin on May 09, 2006) | ||
| Nancy Unregistered guest |
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| Steven Johnson New member Username: Wwwjohnsonlawfirmsccom Post Number: 3 Registered: 2-2007 |
If you are in Buenos Aires and are craving a good swim and to beat the heat, I highly recommend Punta Carrasco it is close to the city and is a beautiful get away as well. It is where to see the hotties by the pool in those thongs [most are post plastic surgery too!] and get refreshed in their very cool pool. It was very nice... kind of expensive but worth it. | ||
| Jay Etchings New member Username: Heathershomen Post Number: 1 Registered: 6-2007 |
My wife and I will be traveling to Buenas Aires late in August. I have been there before for work and will work again while we are there. What are some fun activities she can do while there as day trips? Aside from just lounging by the pool all day.... She speaks very little Portuguese and less Spanish. Any ideas? Thanks and I am happy to be a new member of this forum. -J | ||
| florencia Member Username: Flopy26 Post Number: 65 Registered: 6-2006 |
jay, you have different activities to do in buenos aires,ride horses,pool,or I can suggest you one day (dia de campo) in capilla del señor or to see art galleries,etc. | ||
| Jay Etchings New member Username: Heathershomen Post Number: 2 Registered: 6-2007 |
Excellent, I am mainly looking for day activities she can do alone that are safe and interesting. I imagine she will want to shop and sightsee. Thanks | ||
| Jay Vegas New member Username: Heathershomen Post Number: 3 Registered: 6-2007 |
If I can find about two days of activites that are NOT shopping that would be great, I recall it is a huge city so I guess I should look up the barrio and to be more clear. | ||
| Tom Advanced Member Username: Diverdown48 Post Number: 384 Registered: 6-2006  |
how about a good old barbecue, Argentine style | ||
| Tom Advanced Member Username: Diverdown48 Post Number: 385 Registered: 6-2006 |
welcome joe, | ||
| Tom Advanced Member Username: Diverdown48 Post Number: 386 Registered: 6-2006 |
hey, I think I will be coming to Bs As in September or October. Roberto, lets put together a party. You should visit the homeland occassionally. What do you think? | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1169 Registered: 12-2004 |
> You should visit the homeland occassionally. Yes, I should. Great idea, Tom. Let me try opening a specific thread somewhere and those wishing to participate can drop ideas. | ||
| MIchael Calero New member Username: Michael795 Post Number: 25 Registered: 4-2007 |
Hi Tom and Roberto, I will be there in October so if you have a get together I would enjoy attending. Count me in if it's ok. Michael | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1171 Registered: 12-2004 |
Michael, Tom and anyone... you can drop ideas for dates and such here. | ||
| MIchael Calero Junior Member Username: Michael795 Post Number: 26 Registered: 4-2007 |
I am totally open, since I am available from October 3 thru the 28 there. Just call it and I am there, once there if help is needed setting it up just let me know. I don't know the area but hey, no problem I get around fairly quickly. | ||
| Cindy New member Username: Cindytrav Post Number: 1 Registered: 6-2007 |
Hello everyone! I am a chef from Atlanta and will be visiting the city of Buenos Aires and I am looking to learn the typical cuisine from Argentina. Can anyone point me where I can take two or three classes? I am looking to come back to the States with at least one great recipe under my arm. Where can I learn how to prepare empainadas? I have been to a food festival last year where I go to taste this wonderful "hot pockets" and would like to learn the original recipe. Thanks Cindy | ||
| Geoff Pearson New member Username: Gpearson Post Number: 21 Registered: 9-2006 |
Hello Cindy, We picked up a nice little book (in English) on our last visit to BA. It's called "Argentine Cookery". It's ISBN number is 987-97899-7-0 I just checked Amazon & they have it listed at about US$17 It has the history of Argentinian cuisine & some recipes from various provinces including, amongst many other things, recipes for Empanada Criolla, Tucuman Empanadas & Sweet Empanadas HTH Geoff Pearson | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1176 Registered: 12-2004 |
In addition to Geoff's great advice, also look for 'chimichurri' a famous local dressing for meat, preparing some pastries with dulce de leche such as 'alfajores'... and you can always drop an email to Paige with "Yocona River Inn" (Oxford, Mississippi) who is knowledgeable in argentine food and traveled down there in a few ocassions and learned about local foods. She is a chef/restaurateur in northern Mississippi and may have some good recipes and experience. | ||
| Tom Advanced Member Username: Diverdown48 Post Number: 389 Registered: 6-2006 |
Hey Michael, of course your are welcome to attend the gathering, and Cindy, when will you be in Buenos Aires, if October, you are welcome also. Please go here to answer: http://www.travelsur.net/forum/messages/6/1968.html (Message edited by admin on June 26, 2007) | ||
| MIchael Calero Junior Member Username: Michael795 Post Number: 27 Registered: 4-2007 |
Thanks Tom, I am looking forward to it, Please keep me informed, I will periodically check this forum. Once there I will have cell and landline communication so we can contact each other. Again base on the date of the gathering, if you need any help while I am there , just let me know, consider it done. | ||
| Luise Ricuali New member Username: Luise Post Number: 1 Registered: 6-2007 |
Hello Cindy, I just returned from Argentina and will visit again in November. I absolutely love this country! I was very lucky to find a place where I got to learn how to prepare typical Argentine empanadas. It is called "cooking classes in Buenos Aires with Teresita" I am not sure if I can place the link of her website here (which it is a great website), so please administrator advice. Otherwise, I recommend you do a search in google or yahoo. Good luck on your trip Cindy! best, Luise | ||
| Roberto Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 1187 Registered: 12-2004 |
Luise, welcome! Is it this one? | ||
| Luise Ricuali New member Username: Luise Post Number: 2 Registered: 6-2007 |
Roberto, Yes, it is that one! I highly recommend Cindy to take a look at the website to read about the classes, I think it is just what she was looking for. Good luck! | ||
| Elizabeth Feathers New member Username: Lizfeathers Post Number: 1 Registered: 1-2008 |
Yes, you should dedicate a night out on the pub crawl in San Telmo. I had a phenomenal time and say that everyone should check it out at least once! The website is www.pubcrawlBA.com (Message edited by admin on January 19, 2008) |
