Planning to travel? Tips and tricks to know Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina!

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By Ancillotti

How about the next trip to the capital city where Tango was born? Like it? So here we go!

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Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
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A little about the city

Buenos Aires is one of the most fascinating and rich in contrasts in the world. A city that has the allure of the tango, charming neighborhoods and shopping centers very attractive. Replete of sumptuous palaces and modern buildings.

The city built by Argentine Buenos Aires is located on the west bank of the River Plate, near the mouth of the Riachuelo. The river is part of the soul of Buenos Aires and the revitalization of Puerto Madero and the Riachuelo are proof of that. Much of this margin is occupied by large parks, the opportunity for long and pleasant walks.

Buenos Aires is a megalopolis of some 12 million inhabitants, is a charming city, flat, well-organized. Its architecture resembles Paris and Madrid, where the ancient and modern blend. In the central part are located the most typical neighborhoods like San Telmo, La Boca, Recoleta and Palermo, museums, libraries, parks, Teatro Colon, bars, restaurants, cafeterias with its famous art nouveau architecture. People dress up elegantly European.A nightlife, night "Porteno" is lively discos, crowded at 3am, they close at 7 o'clock. One of the largest cities in the world and somehow manages to summarize the varied and heterogeneous nature of the Argentines.

City with modern construction and dynamic activity, has preserved its old traditions and places closer. We feel fascinated by its environment, the individuality of each of its neighborhoods, and its enormous cultural and commercial possibilities.

The language spoken in Argentina is Spanish. In Buenos Aires you will also hear a call Lunfardo slang, created by the marginalized, immigrants and the residents of the port region and used in various tangos.

Go to Buenos Aires and not know a tango house is like going to Paris and not visiting their coffees.

The tango is music, dance and rhythm more representative of Buenos Aires. Emerged in the late nineteenth century, contributed to the emergence of some of the greatest legends of the Buenos Aires culture, such as Carlos Gardel, for example. It is almost heresy to visit Buenos Aires and not know one of his many homes Tango.

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Where to ride

Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada

This is a tourist attraction: the Casa Rosada is the seat of the executive branch in Argentina and protagonist of his story. It was his balcony Evita and General Juan Domingo Peron made her famous public speeches to the nation.
From there also commanded the military acts of torture that led thousands to death in the late '70s.In the air 80 years of democracy have taken the form of demonstrations in the square.
Casa Rosada is a mansion built almost 150 years and is in leafy Plaza de Mayo in the heart of the city. Spend at least an hour in the square, buy a flag from Boca Juniors and River Plate of street vendors and relax under the sun in the southern front of the cooling source.

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Casa Rosada - Balcarce 50, 1086 Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
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Obelisk

The Obelisk of Avenue 9 de Julio is a constant presence on the trip to Buenos Aires. Turn-and-move-you will stumble on it or at least in its majestic shadow. Pride of Buenos Aires, it was built in 1936, the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the Spaniards.
Built in 1936, is the Obelisk on Avenue 9 de Julio and today is perhaps the best known and most photographed building of the Argentine capital.

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Plaza de la República - Corrientes Ave 1066, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
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San Telmo

The neighborhood of San Telmo is one of the most artistic and bohemian city.
The Plaza Dorrego, an informal centrinho the region fills up on weekends, attracting hundreds of tourists for its artisan crafts fair. Choose a bar or restaurant of your choice around the square and relax.
With less than two meters wide, Minimal house is one of the attractions of the district.
For those who want to walk in the park and see a tango show outdoors. For those who prefer a little out of the tourist route.Who likes to walk you will see that the neighborhood is full of antique shops and friendly.
A few blocks from Plaza Dorrego is the Minimum House with less than two meters wide, perhaps the finest of the entire city.

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San Telmo - Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
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Palermo Viejo

It is one of the most hyped of Buenos Aires. By day, many stores offer fashion products and have what will be the fashion in a few months or years is a haven for fashionistas in Buenos Aires. At night, is "the place" to hang in the club, dinner with family or just have a beer with friends in a charming corner pub.

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Scalabrini Ortiz Ave, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
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Where to eat

Positano, dinner and opera

If you have not booked your ticket to see an opera at Teatro Colon, still time to enjoy a little taste of opera in Buenos Aires.

The restaurant "Positano" has a reasonable food. But the highlight of the menu (which costs 100 pesos and includes wine at home) is the show that accompanies the meal (see video snippets on the side).

Among the singers can be some of the artists Colon, making a "beak" at night and attract the customers, which are literally open-mouthed with the vocal power of musicians.

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Olleros 1760, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
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Naturel Deli

The restaurant "Natural Deli" in Belgrano (a refined neighborhood of the city) is nice and has an amazing menu.There you'll find craft beer with fruity and even a filet mignon sandwich.

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Gorostiaga 1776, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
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Resto-Bar-Disco in Recoleta: Pagana

In Buenos Aires is increasingly common to find the famous "rest-bars" which are a mix of restaurant and bar with live music, cocktails, something to the climate of pubs.

The Porteño already incorporated these spaces to their lifestyle, just as there are cafes that tradition. In addition to practical, united by good food, great drinks and good music, are perfect for the famous happy hours.
And our tip for today is a variation of these new concepts of space: it is a Resto-Bar-Disco. As its name alludes, is the union of a ba, restaurant with a disk, a term used in Buenos Aires to refer to ballads.It is a great option for those who want to start the night earlier in Buenos Aires as the capital porteña, as I threw the hint here, even just hype after 1am, 2am. The house opens on Fridays and Saturdays at 22 hours.
The menu is varied and the average cost ranges from the Mediterranean and Argentinean cuisine will include drinks, dessert and main course.And the interesting thing is to enjoy this moment packed concert performances and musicals. Recalling also that there is space in a beautiful and full bar with great cocktails.
After midnight the DJ kicks in and opens the track with the best of contemporary music, electronic pop-rock, Latin rhythms, which goes throughout the night. The highlight here is that the lighting is fantastic.
"And best of all is the location: the heart of Recoleta, one of the most charming neighborhoods of Buenos Aires."Stay there a great tip for anyone to enjoy the night in Buenos Aires and is also perfect for happy hour, singles farewell ...

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Recoleta - Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
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Faena El Bistro

Faena El Bistro, a restaurant that is inside the grand hotel of the same name.
All blank and details of deep red, the Faena's most luxurious restaurant is decorated in belle-epoque and a great touch surreal, with heads of unicorns on the walls - pure style of Philippe Starck. Mariano dishes do justice to the sophisticated with olives that dissolve in the mouth, crispy polenta with coffee, oysters with lemon puree, avocado cannelloni, deconstruction of potato tortilla, gazpacho shrimp and crayfish, Trill with Catalan Romesco, steak chorizo ​​with pesto, truffle antepostre inverted dessert with strawberries and chocolate in various textures to craft beer watered - unforgettable colors and combinations of textures, temperatures and flavors.
Not to mention the exquisite selection of wines suggested by the very cute young sommelière and manager of the bistro, Paula Costa, Paula. Everything works perfectly in a perfect pace in step with the customer. There are only 60 places in the restaurant, which acts to book. The service can be a la carte or the full menu described above, it goes for me: keep the menu and you will, like me, the best meal of your life.

buenos aires Martha Salotti 445 -
Martha Salotti 445, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
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Where to stay

La Casa Normanda, one of the most glamorous resorts in argentina, ranch or farm chamamos.Find here as the center of this charming provinces, Buenos Aires, c bout just 50 minutes from the federal capital, the famous and exquisite District High Peace

Norman La Casa Resort is considered by many five-star travel guides and rightly so. This true mansion in the Tudor style, built at the beginning of the century, has 11 spacious and luxurious suites, all with king size bed, Egyptian cotton sheets, bath tub, lcd tv, wi-fi, full room service and included with Washing and drying clothes, meals and massage.
The food is generous and quality: there is the breakfast (desayuno) lunch (almuerzo), the very rich "merienda" in the afternoon and dinner (scene) at night with all drinks, including the best Argentine wines, all included in the package .
The site is surrounded by verandas to read a book, rest, great for walking the three lovely woods and gardens designed by the French Thays.
But if you want activities, here s what not lacking, especially for children and young people: it is possible to fish in the huge lake, there are horses trained for horse riding, cycling, sports courts, swimming pool and carriage ride up to the lovers.
That's why I say it is a perfect program for the family or a couple "in love".
The values ​​of the daily, per suite, ranging between $ 300 and $ 450, but with all inclusive, all meals, room service and all activities, I usually say that luxury in Argentina will be something truly accessible to our middle class. It is worthwhile to have this experience. I suggest a weekend trip in the middle of Buenos Aires will do.

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Máximo Paz, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
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Four Seasons Hotels

Overview

Four Seasons Offers 116 spacious guest rooms and 49 suites, including seven one-of-a-kind suites in the adjacent Belle Epoque-style mansion. Warm, comfortable accommodations feature tower leather upholstered headboards and dark mahogany furnishings. La Mansion suites offer in Either French country décor, with high ceilings, antiques and Toile de Jouy wallpaper, or a more contemporary classical outfit.

Preferred Rooms and Suites on the seventh and eighth floors of the tower enjoy complimentary access to The Library, an exclusive lounge on the seventh floor That Provides a selection of international newspapers and magazines, complimentary Internet access and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and coffee.

Standard amenities include double glass windows throughout, an armoire with high-definition LCD television, DVD and CD players, two voice lines and wireless high-speed Internet access, with mobile phones on request. Opulent marble bathrooms include a deep soaking tub, separate shower and toilet with bidet and telephone.


La Mansion Presidential Suite

This opulent suite is a grand setting for living, working and gracious entertaining. It has enticing views of the garden, pool, tower and Jockey Club, And Also features a 19-square-meter (204-square-feet) furnished balcony.

  • An elegant foyer, furnished with a green chaise longue, leads to the bedroom, living room, guest powder room and large, two-storey walk-in closet with split mirrors. The furnished balcony adjoins the living room.
  • The living room includes a lavish sitting area, an oversized executive desk with state-of-the art technology That includes the mobile phone and two-line telephone with IP technology, home theater Comprising a 102-centimeter (40-inch) LCD high -definition television, DVD and CD players, and wired and wireless high-speed Internet access.
  • Entertain guest or enjoy a romantic dinner in the dining room, Which seats up to 10 guests; off the dining room is a fully equipped kitchen with a private service entrance.
  • The master bedroom features a breakfast and reading corner, the 102-centimeter (40-inch) LCD high-definition television, DVD and CD players, and wireless high-speed Internet access.
  • The master bathroom is fitted with three types of wall-to-wall marble. It includes a deep soaking tub and separate shower, toilet and bidet with a private in the alcove, a marble vanity and a large dresser with mirror. Relax after a long bath on the wicker couch.

Exclusive benefits

  • 24-hour butler service
  • American breakfast for two through In-Room Dining
  • Complimentary Internet access
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off in the Mercedes-Benz sedan, and arrival via La Mansion entrance
  • Pillow menu available
  • Complimentary pressing of two garments on arrival
  • One complimentary immersion bath in the room
  • One complimentary international newspaper

buenos aires Posadas 1086/88, C1011ABB -
Posadas 1086, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
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Meliá Recoleta Plaza Boutique Hotel

Meliá Recoleta Plaza Boutique Hotel is located in the exclusive and elegant neighborhood of Recoleta, very close to the administrative and commercial center of Buenos Aires, close to the best restaurants and leisure city.Minutes from the Congress and within easy reach of road that goes to the International Airport Ministro Pistarini (EZE), bus stop and taxi stand a few feet away.

* All rates include free: a welcome drink, daily newspaper, access to broadband Internet in the rooms, pillow menu, plasma TV with DVD in the rooms, buffet breakfast each morning served in our restaurant service stewardship, WIFI Internet access in public areas with loan laptops, movies on Concierge, unlimited access to Health Club (gym, whirlpool, sauna, Turkish shower, Scottish shower and Finnish).

About the rooms Meliá Recoleta Plaza Boutique Hotel

  • 52 double rooms and 5 suites tastefully decorated in imperial style
  • Offers connecting rooms and non smoking rooms
  • Roman-style bathroom with bathtub (Jacuzzi in the Suites), hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and telephone
  • Air Conditioning
  • Chaise longue
  • Plasma TV
  • DVD
  • Cordless telephone with two lines
  • Internet Access
  • Desk
  • Minibar
  • Electronic Safe
  • Magnetic key card
  • Room Service 24 hours

Services and facilities Meliá Recoleta Plaza Boutique Hotel

  • Secretarial service, fax and photocopy
  • Concierge Service
  • Home exchange
  • Car Hire
  • Laundry
  • Medical service and babysitter on request
  • Parking near the hotel

Leisure services Meliá Recoleta Plaza Boutique Hotel

  • Fully equipped Fitness Center with sauna, whirlpool and sundeck
  • "Aqua Club" Spa & Health Club

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Posadas 1557, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
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CasaSur Art Hotel

ROOMS

The combination of noble materials and textures in each outstands one of the neoclassic style 36 rooms. A warm environment, details WHERE Were thought to meet guests' needs, at any time for EVERY requirement, To Their utmost satisfaction.

SERVICES

The best quality care and stay in CasaSur Boutique Art Hotel Buenos Aires

Business Center
Spa
Hydro massages
Relax room

Health and Beauty care
Mobile phones available to guest request
Wi-Fi Internet Access
Transfer in-out

GOURMET SPACE

The sophisticated menu invites you to enjoy regional and international flavors of STI author cuisine. Novel dishes for a cozy place. Discover Our exquisite breakfasts and 5 oA € ™ clock tea, prepared with the best artisan made patisserie in addition to the well known croques, Which give the STI place name. You Will Find Variety of different wines of the most Prestigious wineries in Our Country. Enjoy our Lobby Lounge and bar guests WHERE Can Try exclusive tapas and drinks.

THERAPY & SPA

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SPIRITUAL AND HARMONY

Day Spa
Half-day spa
Express Programs

Body and Facial Treatments
Cellulite Treatments
Sophisticated equipment


Avenida Callao 1823 | C1024AAE | Recoleta | Buenos Aires -
Callao Ave 1823, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina
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Reasons not to stay at the Center

1. Because the center is ugly. Buenos Aires is a very beautiful city. In some places such as Recoleta, is beautiful. Elsewhere could be a little battered, but hardly loses its charm. For what, then, to waste the trip to Buenos Aires is hosting a party to the ugliest, dirtiest and city redevelopment?

2. Because Centromorre evening. 20 years ago, the Center of Buenos Aires boiled day and night. By day, the Calle Florida focused trade elegant. At night, the calle Lavalle never emptied, with cafes and cinemas that well attended on Fridays and Saturdays, crossed the dawn. (The most amazing scene I have witnessed in Buenos Aires was leaving the cinema at 3 am, the street was taken as if it was lunch time.) Do not exist anymore. Motion in the Centre, the only remaining theater in Corrientes.

3. Because the center is a gastronomic desert. If you go to choose a restaurant at random, will end at lunch and dinner at the food court of the Galerias Pacifico.

4. Because there is always a tourist trap-to-right around the corner. It's like staying in Copacabana. All programs are offered to turistão in the region. Walk three or four blocks in Florida and you'll earn more than fliers will be able to read. We must be clear ahead to escape.

5. Because you will end up going every night to Puerto Madero. Only 11 pesos / 5 taxi ride from the real Florida, Puerto Madero is the most convenient destination for the nights of who is at the center. Puerto Madero's urban planning is very interesting and worth visiting, but its culinary merits are scarce.

6. Because you'll likely be limited to Buenos Aires for tourists. Center, Boca, San Telmo crafts fair on Sunday, Puerto Madero, Unicenter, tour to Tiger, maybe a crossing to Colonia. Hiking in the morning by Recoleta? Afternoons in Palermo Soho storefronts dating? Palermo Hollywood nightly escapades? Hardly enter the lineup. That must be why so many people to justify the choice of the center to "get closer to the tourist attractions." Actually what happens is that you can not get rid of them.

7. Because it is more insecure. There is no completely safe place in Buenos Aires, but in the center you'll be a little more insecure - both in daytime and in agglomerations apathy night.

8. Because the hotels are older. There are good hotels in the center (the Esplendor Buenos Aires, the NHS, Dazzler top row), but most are very antique.

Finally ...

So this is Hubbers! Another Hub finalized and I hope you have enjoyed the fact that our journey through the capital Argentina. Do not forget to share your travel experiences in this wonderful place in the comments, like his opinion on the Hub! 
Cheers and until next Hub!

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Simone Smith Level 8 Commenter 13 months ago

Wow, what a city! I would DIE if I could have dinner at Faena El Bistro!! Great Hub!

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sangre Level 2 Commenter 13 months ago

Great hub and so much information there I didn't even know about.

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Ancillotti Hub Author 12 months ago

Thank for your comments Simone and sangre! This is very important for me! Cheers!

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htodd 11 months ago

Great info ,Thanks Ancillotti

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Ancillotti Hub Author 11 months ago

Htodd, thanks for read and comment my hub! Cheers!

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jacobo7 6 months ago

great hub, you might like these photos as well:)

http://beautiful-argentina.blogspot.com/

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Ancillotti Hub Author 6 months ago

Hello Jacobo, thanks for commenting here! Beautiful pictures!

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