Visiting Buenos Aires

Weeks ago we talked about the attractions of entertainment, dining, cultural and historical. Today we´ll talk about the benefits of staying in this neighborhood for students who choose to pursue their studies in the city of Buenos Aires.

Owing to public transportation in the area ( buses and subways) , Recoleta is one of the most strategic choice as an option during the stay.

Beyond communication with all the district of the city of Buenos Aires and the publics transportation in the area, here we find a lot of important universities that students choose to complete their studies.

Here we present a list of the most important universities and research centers in the city: University of Palermo, UBA Faculty of Medicine , UBA Law School, UBA Faculty of Dentistry, University of Salvador, UBA Faculty of Engineering.

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Previously we talked about the richness of this neighborhood in the cultural, historical and residential. Today we show you the large number of commercial and gastronomic attractions of the area.

Nowadays the area of Recoleta is the most commercial and gastronomic center of the city, because of the wide variety of entertainment venues and restaurants.

Alojargentina recommends different places which you should visit : Buenos Aires Desing, Village Recoleta, Shopping Patio Bullrich, Aretesanias Fair Plaza Francia, the Jumping Frog and The Cholitas

Enjoy the wonders of Recoleta!

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Recoleta is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the City of Buenos Aires.

It has residential areas, elegant and the most valued in Buenos Aires. It´s characterized by the French style, large green spaces, exclusive avenues, bars and first class restaurants.

Today it´s the most attractive tourist places of the city where we see great site cultural and historical content including: The Recoleta Cemetery, Del Pilar Church, the National Fine Arts Museum, Palais de Glace and the Recoleta Cultural Center, where you can enjoy art exhibitions, painting and photography.

Alojargentina recommends that during your stay to visit the City of Buenos Aires, enjoy the beauty and splendor of this area.

Customs: It is forbidden to enter the country with plants, vegetables, fruit and perishable food. You can enter with pets provided they have been certified and updated immunizations.

Public Restrooms: If you are walking around the city and makes you want to go to the bathroom, you can walk into any bar or restaurant as they all have toilets. The most recommended are in malls, at McDonalds and Burger King, which usually allow unrestricted public access. Some subway stations have toilets also.

Seasons:

Spring: September 21 to December 21. Average temperature: 17 º C

Summer: December 21 to March 21. Average temperature: 23 º C (76 º F)

Autumn: March 21 to July 21. Average temperature: 18 º C (66 º F)

Winter: July 21 to September 21. Average temperature: 5 º C (40 º F)

Driving: Take care when driving due to the large number of vehicles and the narrowness of some streets. Generally drivers often lose their cool very easily and become aggressive. The pedestrian is not respected and the horns are the order of the day. In Argentina the fuel is called naphtha. The use of seat belts is mandatory at all times.

Electricity: Electricity in Argentina is 220-240v, 50 cycles. To use an electronic device that works with 110V, use a transforme that is achieved in houses selling electronics.

Taxes: The tax on purchases is 21% and is included in the sales prices, unless indicated: + VAT. (Value Added Tax).

Directions: If you get lost in the city and decides to ask unadirección, will have no problem. The “porteños” (people from Buenos Aires) is very friendly and helpful. Tips: There is no obligation to tip. If you have served well and wants to tip is welcome.

Measurement System: Argentina uses the metric system is measured in Celsius the temperature and volume in liters.

Visas: Check with the embassy or consulate of Argentina in your city to confirm whether you need a visa to enter the country. Citizens of neighboring countries (Chile, Uruguay, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil) only need an ID to enter.

Visa Extensions: If you want to extend your stay please contact the National Immigration Office (Av Antarctica Argentina 1355-Retiro-Tel:  4317-0200) for information and requirements.

In Buenos Aires, as in any other big city in the world, has crime and theft, try to avoid accidents by taking basic precautions. You can easily walk the streets at night with no problem, just be careful. Some recommendations:

- Try not to walk alone / a in the dark in desolate areas.

- No, please have jewelry or valuables.

- Do not expose your camera so obvious.

- Always carry a personal identification.

- Watch your belongings when you’re on the subway or in areas where there
many people.

- In an emergency dial 101 from any phone.

From 21 to 26 November the Buenos Aires International Jazz Festival 2012 invites you to soak up the best jazz musicians in 285 concerts, jam sessions, international artists, crosses unpublished nights of big band, jazz unplugged and unique educational
meetings. Multifaceted experiences to explore every nuance of jazz.

Meet schedule and tickets bought in advance or in person at the festivales.gob.ar following outlets:

House of Culture

Avenida de Mayo 575

Mon to Fri, from 11 to 19 h

Hard Rock Café - Buenos Aires Design

Pueyrredón and Libertador Avenue

Mon to Fri from 10 to 20 pm / Sat from 12 to 18 h

Alojargentina invites them to be par for this great event and enjoy the wonders of the City of Buenos Aires comfortably accommodated in a furnished apartment. Here we leave some options.

EL SALVADOR AND RAVIGNANI -PA153

URUGUAY AND ARENALES - RE116

The first exhibition kitchen cooks Argentina cured entirely.

Based on the slogan that “eating well is good”, chewing suggests that, in a festive atmosphere, people can acerarse our food from a different place: to discover the richness and varIety of Argentine products and our customs culinary, become aware of the value of home cooking and fresh seasonal products, you can try the dishes of our best restaurants at affordable prices, and you can learn
with our leading chefs. With that in mind, the key figures of our gastronomy have been responsible to carefully select the best regional producers. In the market - real heart of the Fair - offer, among other things, cheeses, meats, eggs, fruits, vegetables, honey and milk. Moreover, in different posts those visiting the exhibition can taste our typical food and the dishes of our most renowned restaurants at promotional prices. In talks and classes, finally, beginners and connoisseurs can interact - no extra charge - with nutritionists, restaurateurt and our most recognized chefs.

CHEW wants to be a space open to everyone. A space in which to meet farmers, cheese masters, fiambreros, grills, bakers, chefs, entrepreneurs, enthusiasts, and guests of all ages. A discovery area, tasting our products, our traditional dishes and the most innovative. A space in which to realize the value of fresh, local and seasonal. A place where you learn to eat well and healthy. A place
of celebration of our cuisine!

Input value: 30 pesos.

All children under 10 years are free, but must be accompanied by an adult.

Cooking Classes and Lectures

Tickets to classes and lectures have no additional cost, but space is limited. The sale will be the same both inside and outside the Fairgrounds. The organization is not responsible in case of loss, theft or breakage. To remove your entry must approach the entrance door of the auditorium of the class or talk of interest with an hour early. There the staff will deliver the fair entry.

Friday 16 and Saturday

December 17 to 23 hours Sunday December 18 to 22 hours

Place “El Dorrego” Zapiola 50 between

Buenos Aires is one of the 25 favorite cities for Spanish people, according to the browser Skyscanner.

Skyscanner is internationally considered among the main browsers of Europe for its power and flexibility. It allows you to compare updated prices.

The trend in trips shows that Buenos Aires and New York are the most required in no European destinations. Buenos Aires is nº 19, and New York is nº 22. One of the explanations is how the city developed a good positioning strategy in Europe, specially in Spain, the organization of the Rally 2010 got a big amount of tourists from all over the world. You will enjoy it again in 2011, January, Tango’s worldcup, and some other activities such as cultural,food industry, etc…

Spain represents for Buenos Aires city the first European outgoing tourism market and, although the economic spanish difficulties, it shows how our city is increasingly attractive for travelers who choose far away destinations.

For these holidays, we advise you to stay in temporal rent apartments in Buenos Aires and take advantage of the last minute discounts.

Besides, you will find different options and excursion suggestions to visit the city.

Now, a dinosaurs’ exhibition is being performed in the city. It is an advisable idea, since this exhibition is unique around the world. The audience will see the oldest dinosaurs of the world; you can not miss this opportunity, since it is very economic for parents and children and you will learn a lot of the history of humanity.

Clicking here you will read a report of an electronic newspaper of tourism about dinosaurs’ exhibition.

We wish to share with our customers these 10 years in which, from different parts of the world, thousands of people chose Alojargentina for accommodation in Buenos Aires.

After 10 years we can say that we have friends in different countries. Today we want to thank each and everyone the cultural exchange we have made with each of you each time we welcomed you in the equipped apartments you chose to spend your holidays, your working time or to study in our city.

In these years, we have learned a lot through your suggestions, for that reason we want to give back the much you gave us. It is with this intention that we developed a new website to have access to greater interactivity and speed when booking.

The new website has the following benefits when it comes to defining your reservation:

-Search-filter area / capacity / dates
-Maps to know where the property is located
-Photos of each room
-Comments
-Private area where you can get benefits and discounts
-City-Guide
-Comparison of selected properties by price, location and amenities.

We look forward that this site meets your expectations and help you entirely to make your reservations in our city.

The History of the Republic of La Boca

The Italian immigrants who left their shores at the end of the XIX century and at the beginning of the XX century in search of a better future, settled in what is called “La Boca del Riachuelo”, literally meaning the mouth of the river. They decided to form a republic in our country.In 1882 a group of Italian immigrants got together in the Italian Society to form an independent country, since the state did not have the right to rule over the Italian population nor La Boca.

After writing an act informing the King of Italy, they declared this territory “The Republic of La Boca” and hoisted the Genovese flag.

The dream of these immigrants was short lived. The Argentine president Julio Roca arrived in La Boca, where he lowered the flag and cut short this revolution.

After all this chaos, one of the streets in the neighborhood was named Roca after the president.