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It is our pleasure to tell you about our reccomendations in the city, through which we will helpyour stay, to make your visit to BA and Argentina a unique and authentic experience.
Recommendations
A. Fundacion Proa T. ObeliscoB. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes U. La BocaC. MALBA - Fundación Constantini V. CongresoD. Ciudad Cultural Konex W. Casa de Cultura and Palacio de GobiernoE. Ecological Reserve X. Casa RosadaF. Rosedal, Palermo Y. Catedral Metropolitana de Buenos AiresG. Palais de Glace Z. Palacio Barolo View of BsAsH. Tailor Made Hotel 0. Manzana de las LucesI. Trastienda 1. Teatro ColónJ. Campo Argentino de Polo 2. ChinatownK. Don Augusto Polo Club 3. Tours in BA for intelectualsL. Graffiti Tour 4. Casual Tour with ManuelM. Rojo Tango 5. Kavanagh BuildingN. El Tigre 6. Retiro StationO. Feria de Mataderos 7. Torre de Los InglesesP. Plaza Cortázar 8. SubwayQ. Plaza Dorrego 9. Puerto MaderoR. Av De Mayo . Puente de la MujerS. Recoleta Cemetery
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A. Fundacion Proa1929 Av Don Pedro de Mendoza , Buenos Aires , (0)11 4303 3366
With a new look, which features expanded industrial exhibition spaces, thecity best art library and a third-floor gourmet cafe with a harbour view.Photography, Art, etc - by tailormade
Price: Inexpensive
B. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes1473 Av Del Libertador , Buenos Aires , (0)11 4803 0802
It is the most important fine-arts museum of the country, and it is among themain museums of the world. Its collection of Argentine art is the biggestexisting. - by tailormade
Price: Free
C. MALBA - Fundación ConstantiniAvda. Figueroa Alcorta 3415 , Buenos Aires , (0)11 4808 6500
An interesting escape into the world of Latin American and Modern Art. Agood plan on a way walk to Recoleta. Try a coffee on the outside terrace. -by tailormade
Price: Inexpensive
D. Ciudad Cultural Konex3131 Sarmiento , Buenos Aires
A multifaceted cultural centre aimed at promoting contemporary performingarts and creative events. Bomba del Tiempo percussion every monday at7pm. - by tailormade
Price: Inexpensive
E. Ecological ReserveBuenos Aires , (0)11 4893 1588
within this nature reserves boundaries four lakes, giant cortaderas (foxtailpampas grass), willows and shrubs provide natural habitats for more than200 birds species. Moonlight tours are arranged one night per month whenthe moon is fullest- phone ahead to book your place. - by tailormade
Price: Free
F. Rosedal, PalermoBuenos Aires
Parque Tres de Febrero, also known as the Bosques de Palermo ("PalermoWoods"), is a city park of 25 hectares (62 acres) located in the neighborhoodof Palermo in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Located between Libertador andFigueroa Alcorta Avenues, it is known for its groves, lakes, and rose gardens(El Rosedal). - by tailormade
Price: Free
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G. Palais de GlacePosadas 1725, 1112, Buenos Aeres , Buenos Aires , (0)11 48041163
elegant belle epoque building, was opened in 1910 means ice palace. Thegrand circular structure also housed a landmark tango salon before being anational monument in 2004. Today the palace hosts major exhibitions infashion and the visual arts. Free tours in english. - by tailormade
Hours: Tuesday- Sunday 2-8pmPrice: Free
H. Tailor Made HotelArce 385 , Buenos Aires , (0)11 4774 9620
A Hotel in the city of Buenos Aires to suit the functional and esthetic needsof world travelers who know how to seek and find small places with adistinctive charm. The hotel: 5 cleaned-lined, comfortable rooms + commonand private terraces + "Salon" on the ground floor. Offering drinks, bites & adelicious agenda. TMH is and Apple friendly hotel, it uses Apple technologyfor it own management and for the guest's use and recreation - bytailormade
Hours: Check in the website for special promotions!Price: Mid-range
I. TrastiendaBalcarce 460,BuenosAires,,Buenos Aires 1046 , Buenos Aires , (0)114342 7650
In the ruins of an old mansion dating from 1895, the Trastienda holds 400people seated at small tables and another 1000 standing. A mecca forserious musicians and discerning fans, it attracts cutting-edge local bands,established Latin American talent and international artists. - by tailormade
J. Campo Argentino de PoloBuenos Aires
The polo horses (ponies) and players are considered the best ones in theworld. This stadium is known as "the Cathedral of Polo". The stadium holds30.000 visitors and it is used for musical events, pato (sport played with ahorse) and field hockey matches. - by tailormade
K. Don Augusto Polo ClubRuta 28, km 7, 5 - Pasaje La Ellerstina, Pilar , Pilar , (0)11 15 54284798
Learn the basics and watch a match of this exhilarating sport at thetranquility of a private polo farm only a few miles outside of the city. A pro willguide you through a progression giving you insight in the Polo basics, lateryou’ll taste a local Asado (barbecue) and watch the polo practice (match)Also you can choose to do each activity separately (Polo Lesson, Polo Showmatch, Polo Clinic, Country day, Horse Rides) - by tailormade
Price: High-end
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L. Graffiti TourBuenos Aires
Visit the graffiti hotspots and meet the artists on this unique walking tour.Private tours also available. for more details contact info@graffitimundo.com- by tailormade
Price: Inexpensive
M. Rojo Tango445 Martha Salotti, Faena Hotel & Universe, Martha Salotti 445,Buenos Aires , Buenos Aires , (0)11 5787 1536
Supreme Tango dancers, an outstanding live band (Quinteto Visceversa),and an old school French looking Cabaret make the Rojo Tango Show, thebest one in the city. - by tailormade
Price: High-end
N. El Tigre, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires , Buenos Aires
The delta is an amazing area outside ba city, you can go by train from retirostation up to tigre station, in only 40 minutes you re going to be sailingacross the islands and doing some kayak. Visit the puerto de frutos and themuseum of art (old casino building) - by tailormade
Price: Free
O. Feria de MataderosLissandro de la Torre/ Ave. de los Corrales , Hurlingham
At this rural-style fair located in the far west of the city, gauchos show offtheir skills with guitars and horses. Folk bands and country food. - bytailormade
Price: Free
P. Plaza CortázarC/ Serrano y Honduras- Barrio Palermo Soho , Buenos Aires , (0)114371 7045
Is an area awash with designer boutiques. At weekends, some of the barsaround the square become mini design-marts featuring work by young, smallscale designers. - by tailormade
Price: Free
Q. Plaza Dorrego1098 Defensa , Buenos Aires , (0)11 4361 0141
The best programme to do on Sundays, in San Telmo (south from the city)there is all along the square a flea fair and antiques. For lunch: La Brigada(USA 465) or La Vineria (Bolivar 865) - by tailormade
Price: Free
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R. Av De MayoAv De Mayo , Buenos Aires
Opened in 1894, is the most egregious example of a Paris boulevard, with itsbroad and spacious pavements dotted with plane trees. Opening Bars, andbuildings with exquisite architectural details abound, like the La Prensanewspaper building or the Palacio Barolo. - by tailormade
Price: Free
S. Recoleta Cemetery1790 Junín , Buenos Aires , (0)11 4804 7040
Within this striking cementery, visit the graves of BAs great and good, mostnotably that of Evita Peron in the Duarte family mausoleum. Go there withthe sunset. Amaizing & creepy experience. - by tailormade
Price: Free
T. Obelisco991 Av Pres. Roque Sáenz Pena , Buenos Aires , (0)11 4326 0909
The monument is one of the meeting points in the city for the politicaldemonstrations and for the celebration of sports achievements. - bytailormade
Price: Free
U. La BocaBuenos Aires
Covered with paintings and sculptures, Caminito street is one of the favoritewalks of tourists and "porteños." It is surrounded by typical houses from LaBoca, with painted sheet walls of different colors. - by tailormade
Price: Inexpensive
V. CongresoBartolome Mitre 1824 , Buenos Aires , (0)11 4954 6001
Is a dome and column affair resembling Washingtons bicameral legislature.Foinished in 1906, its extravagant interior can be visited with a guided tour(no access when it session) - by tailormade
Price: Free
W. Casa de Cultura and Palacio deGobierno575 Av De Mayo , Buenos Aires , (0)11 4323 9669
It was built for the newspaper "La Prensa." Nowadays it houses the "Casade la Cultura" of the government of Buenos Aires. It is one of the mostluxurious buildings of the 19th Century. - by tailormade
Price: Free
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X. Casa Rosada50 Balcarce , Buenos Aires , (0)11 4344 3600
or pink hous, its the presidential palace, where the <president works> or itseems. The splendour of its european renaissance style is awesome. Thecentral balcony has been the soapbox of diverse demagogues and dictators.- by tailormade
Price: Free
Y. Catedral Metropolitana de BuenosAiresAvenida Rivadavia y San Martin , Buenos Aires , (0)11 4331 2845
Neo-classical cathedral. Greco-roman exterior in the frontispiece, depictingthe meeting of jacob and his sons with Joseph in Egypt. - by tailormade
Price: Free
Z. Palacio Barolo View of BsAs1370 Av De Mayo , Buenos Aires
In 1918 Italian businessman Luis Barolo entrust to his compatriot MarioPalanti the design and construction of a building that would be - until thebuilding of the Kavanagh in 1936- the tallest of Buenos Aires. - by tailormade
Hours: Miqueas Thärigen (speaks great English) (Guide) Tel/cel: 1550279035miqueast@yahoo.com.arPrice: Inexpensive
0. Manzana de las Luces272 Perú , Buenos Aires , (0)11 4342 9930
The square has some of the oldest constructions remaining in Buenos Aires.Its tracing is predicted in the first plans of Buenos Aires from 1580. In 1661 itwas transferred to the Jesuits, who raised a church at the "Manzana," aschool, a drugstore, a printer´s, and the head office of their missions. - bytailormade
Price: Free
1. Teatro Colón618 Cerrito , Buenos Aires , (0)11 4378 7344
It is one of the main lyrical theatres of the world. During the 20th Century, themost important directors, singers, and dancers from the period performedhere. - by tailormade
Price: Mid-range
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2. Chinatown1656 Juramento , Buenos Aires , (0)11 4786 3456
This quarter grew up in the 1980's when families of Chinese immigrants,mostly from Taiwan began to settle in the area. It is visited for its manygastronomical and cultural offerings: restaurants, supermarkets sellingoriental products, excellent fishmongers and greengrocers, manga andanimé stores (selling Japanese comics and videos), decoration objects, etc.Among the religious institutions in the area is one of the few Buddhisttemples in the city (Templo Chong Kuan, Montañeses 2175). - by tailormade
Price: Free
3. Tours in BA for intelectualsBuenos Aires , 5031-9916
Eternautas tours in BA will cover any questions you may have regardingpolitics, history and culture. - by tailormade
Price: Inexpensive
4. Casual Tour with ManuelBuenos Aires
Get to know the city’s main points of interest and historical landmarks from.Getting around on public transportation gives the experience a local twist! -by tailormade
Price: Inexpensive
5. Kavanagh BuildingFlorida 1065 , Buenos Aires
Millionaire Corina Kavanagh entrust a skyscraper in 1934 to one of the mostprestigious architecture studio from Buenos Aires at the beginning of the20th Century. Miss Kavanagh sold two of her farms to finance theconstruction. The building was raised in 14 months. It is a step by step towermade of reinforced concrete of 120 meters height, 32 floors, and 105apartments. - by tailormade
Price: Free
6. Retiro StationBuenos Aires
Retiro railway station is a large railway terminus at Buenos Aires CBD,Argentina located in the district of Retiro, opposite Plaza San Martín, a largepublic square. One of Argentina's busiest railway stations, Retiro is theterminus for three railway lines; Mitre, Belgrano, and San Martin and isadjacent to the Terminal de Omnibus, a major long-distance bus terminal.The complex is accessible by the C line of the Buenos Aires Metro systemand by numerous local public bus services. - by tailormade
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7. Torre de Los Ingleses1425, Buenos Aeres , Buenos Aires , (0)11 4311 0187
It was presented as a gift to Argetina by local Anglo-Argentinians for the1910 centennial celebrations. - by tailormade
Price: Free
8. SubwayBuenos Aires
Subte Line A is the oldest line of the Buenos Aires Metro, Opened to thepublic on 14 December 1913, at a length of 7.13 km, Line A is the oldestunderground line in South America and the Southern Hemisphere, and oneof the world's oldest still functioning today, and becoming an icon of the cityof Buenos Aires. Only $1 peso for a ticket - by tailormade
Price: Inexpensive
9. Puerto MaderoBuenos Aires , (0)11 4909 1244
Since 1993 the port area has been the object of a large urbanistation project.Visit the Faena Hotel + Universe and the Fortabat museum. - by tailormade
Price: Free
. Puente de la Mujer3 Av Eduardo Madero , Buenos Aires
This pedestrian bridge is the first work by Valencian architect and engineerSantiago Calatrava in Latin America. - by tailormade
Price: Free