Visiting Buenos Aires

Ship of the Argentine Navy.

This historic ship had made over 35 travel of education, because it operated, between 1898 and 1939, as a school of the Argentine Navy.

It was built by the engineer Bevis as a modern ship of war, but then the objectives changed. His name “Fragata Presidente Sarmiento” is in honor to the president who ruled Argentina at that time (1897).

It was known by several historical personages, including the “Kaiser Guillermo II”, the “Zar Nicolas II.” Also, it participated in the coronations of some kings of England and Spain.

It is said that it sailed all kind of waters and the distances traveled are equivalent to more than 40 laps to the world.

In 1961 by his great history, was converted into a museum. Currently, is in the dam three of Puerto Madero and continues operating as a gallery exhibition.

Tunnels of Buenos Aires.

Every time that it decides to dig a well for the construction of new buildings, emerges traces from the past.

It is said that the ancient Jesuits had designed a system of tunnels to link the main points of the city, from the Cathedral, the Cabildo and the Fort till the shores of the Rio de la Plata, the focus is centered in the called “Manzana de las Luces”.

After that the Jesuits were withdrawn, the tunnels start to be used by the Creoles, in view of the invasion of the English Army. After the defeat to international troops, the tunnels were abandoned.

It is said that too much time were used by smugglers to hide merchandise. Official versions claim that after the twentieth century were rediscovered, where they found traces of the era of the Jesuits.

Below the “Manzana de las Luces”, is divided into two levels of 3 and 6 meters deep, where it can find foundations of old buildings and the entrance to the tunnels, that they can not visit but yes look behind some bars.

The Night of the Museums 2008 in Buenos Aires.

Another edition of this memorable event art is coming to Buenos Aires. This would be the fifth consecutive year that it takes place.

You can visit more than 120 museums and art spaces with free access. There may make guided tours, between 07 pm and 2 am of November 15th.

Situated in historical areas and strategic points such as “La Casa de la Cultura Porteña”, “Florida Street”, “Puente de la Mujer” in Puerto Madero, “The Obelisco” and Plaza San Martin. These are some of the areas where is going to take place the event.

Furthermore joined the neighborhoods of Mataderos, Boedo, Barracas and Caballito, where different lines of buses will offer more continued services.

You can find more information about artists, museums and all that includes the event at the official site.

Environmental cleanup campaign in Buenos Aires.

With the intention that the citizens of Buenos Aires and those who decide to visit Buenos Aires, help to keep the city cleaner and more hygienic, the city government launched a campaign called “Clean Play”.

The main objective is that everyone become aware of environmental evil that runs in the city, and that we can improve our behavior towards this reality or make a cultural change.

Personally, anguish me to see people throwing paper or waste in the streets. Doesn’t matter them absolutely nothing, and I’m sure in their homes do not.

The best you can do if you want help with this great proposal, is enter in the official site to register; there you will find more information and can start to help!

The “Casa Rosada” of Buenos Aires.

It is the government house of the nation and is located in front of the “Plaza de Mayo” on the street Balcarce 50.

It is said that history began in 1580 when the colonizer Juan de Garay had sent to build a fortress. Then toward the 1595 governor Fernando Ortiz de Zarate decided to build a walled building with a drawbridge and moat. Finally by early 1600 the work was finished.

There, had lived the viceroys in colonial times and the authorities of governments homelands . Already with Domingo Sarmiento as president of the republic, the building became “La Casa Rosada.” In addition to paint it with this color, it was embellished with gardens.

Nowadays is the central headquarter of the Executive Power, one of the most representative buildings of the city of Buenos Aires. Also in its interior there is a great museum.