Visiting Buenos Aires

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

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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.

Live the best experience when you get to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

When you arrive in Buenos Aires, get ready for the awakening of the senses, you will feel and vibrate a cosmopolitan city, from the choice of staying in a hotel or a comfortable fully equipped apartment that will make you feel at home, knowing the Argentine essence, tasting Buenos Aires’ bars and restaurants to the mixture of styles in architecture. Buenos Aires is a city full of contrasts.

Melancholy is breathed in every neighborhood and when walking and touring the city, you will perceive the spirit of tango. We suggest different walks that will take you to the most emblematic places of the city.

And after being amazed by this city, take the time to travel to the south of the country, more exactly to Peninsula Valdez.

Every year in Argentina a great show is enjoyed, which takes place between late May and mid-December. This show is produced by the particular characteristics of the waters in Peninsula Valdes: its tightly closed gulfs generate a calm sea and the beaches with moderate slopes and plain bottoms are ideal for whales with their calves who will be safe from predators or being stranded. Thus, the whales arrive each year and are six months in this area. The amount is still growing, so this year it is estimated that there will be more than two thousand samples around the coast of Chubut for the enjoyment of all tourists who visit the place. The southern right whales were declared by Argentina as a natural monument, a situation that favored the steady increase in numbers. It is estimated a raise of 7 percent annually since the ’70s.

“Puerto Madryn city receives a large number of tourists from all over the world who come to enjoy this unique experience. Peninsula Valdez has the infrastructure to accommodate a significant amount of visitors, besides strengthening air connectivity with Andes Airlines which will soon fly to the city daily.

We suggest the official website of Puerto Madryn. It has useful information of the area, for accommodation you can visit these options.

Hotel ****: http://www.hotelpeninsula.com.ar/home.html

Hotel ***: http://www.argentinapatagonia.com.ar/costanera.html

Official website: www.madryn.gov.ar

Another commercial Avenue of Buenos Aires

Alvear Avenue goes from Plaza Francia in the neighborhood of Recoleta to the 9 de Julio Avenue, parallel to the del Libertador Avenue.

It is famous for its expensive and exclusive boutiques like Cartier, Ralph Lauren, Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna, etc. The most important shopping mall in the area is “Patio Bullrich”.

This highly exclusive and attractive neighborhood offers the most luxurious 5 star hotels and apartments in Buenos Aires.

We recommend you to visit the neighborhood, where you can find picturesque old mansions and buildings that give the area a Parisian spirit.

Buenos Aires neighborhoods

It is one of the neighborhoods of the city of Buenos Aires, which has grown in recent times as regards its buildings and new architectural trends.

In the past, there were deposits with goods of the ships, but the ideas have changed and has become a separate city where are concentrated luxurious, elegant and high level buildings.

Puerto Madero is a great attraction for the market of the real estate investment, there are offices and apartments at a high level to rent or buy. In few time was premiered the large tower of YPF.

It is a quiet place, guarded by the Prefectura Naval Argentina, near the ecological reserve and a few minutes from downtown. They also are luxury hotels like the Hilton or Faena and restaurants of high level.

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.

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.

Buenos Aires Ecological Reserve.

After read and comment a note about National Parks and Ecological Reserves, I realized there is no necessary to move away from the Capital for appreciate something of this style.

A few blocks from the smoke, noise and traffic, a natural park of 350 hectares is home to native vegetation, with more than 250 species of birds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and 50 varieties of butterflies.

Highs grasslands coexist with ceibos, creoles willows, cattails and reeds, giving rise to animals that live in the interior gaps. Some animal species are otters, cuis, weasel, lizard, different species of snakes and Zarzal frogs.

Previously was a beach but in 1986 was declared Ecological Reserve.

You can take guided tours or guided by maps that are delivered free of charge at the entrance.

There are two panoramic views, the “Circuito de la Laguna de los Patos” and the “Circuito de los Rios,” you can make walking or cycling and takes between two and four hours.

From the trails of the Ecological Reserve, you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the city of Buenos Aires and seeing the new buildings and apartments in Puerto Madero.

Argentina North to South.

Part II

After all this northern tour, mark our course towards the south or to the “Patagonia“, stick to the mountain, we will arrive to the city of San Carlos de Bariloche. Between this city and Salta we have more than 2400 kilometers where there are several cities and provinces to visit with very nice places like in San Juan the “Valley of the Moon”, “Las Leñas” in Mendoza, and so on. But here I am trying to mark the places that we believe it can not be miss.

In Bariloche, we have to visit several hills, including the “Cathedral”, the “Otto”, the “Tronador” volcano and appreciate the lakes as the “Nahuel Huapi.” We can also go to Villa la Angostura or until “El Bolson”, two towns located at approx. 100 km with an incredibly beautiful mountain range surrounded by mountains, forests and lakes. You can not leave without having tried the handmade chocolates.

Then head towards one of our last largest city to visity in Argentina. Calafate located in the province of Santa Cruz approximately 2000 kilometers south of Bariloche and from here you can visit the famous “Perito Moreno” glacier. They say you can not you go to Calafate without having tested the “Patagonian lamb” and the sweet fruit mermelade.

To conclude our Argentinean tour we will go the city of Ushuaia, the most southern of the world, is also called “the end of the world” or “the beginning of everything” a beautiful city that combines mountains, sea, forest and glacier. Here you can try the spider crab, see the old wooden houses, navigate the Beagle Canal, or visit the old Presidio.

In this site www.argentinaturistica.com you can find more about the history and background of each city or tourist area. For those who have time to make a trip or who are thinking of doing so, I recommend doing it through ground transportation in order to better appreciate the scenery and also because certainly it is less expensive.

Argentina from North to South.

Part I

Surely, many have thought they know Argentina, but they do not decided witch places of our country are going to visits. I have been luckly enought to know several points of the country and I think I can recommend 6 places or tourist areas that can not be missing.

Lets take as a starting point; Buenos Aires, where key locations are: “Caminito” famoust street of the tango in the neighborhood of La Boca, Recoleta Cemetery, the Forests of Palermo, the “Manzanas de las Luces” in San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo, and so on. Do not miss a lunch in Puerto Madero, a walk down the Florida street or a tango show. Take advantage of the wide variety of accommodations in Buenos Aires, for every style hotels, apartments, apart-hotels, bed and breakfast, and so on.

Then we go towards the northeast of Argentina, more accurate to the city of Iguazu in Misiones province where you can visit the Iguassu Falls and take hiking tours in contact with the missionary jungle. Yu can found on this website www.iguazujunglexplorer.com other jungle tours.

After the visit to Misiones we continue our way to the northwestern of Argentina. In Jujuy, “La Puna”, which includes a vast salt fields, with a surface similar to the lunar full of harmony and unforgettable sensations; we also have small towns like Purmamarca where you found the famous hill of the seven colors, and the Quebrada de Humahuaca a place in heaven declared “world heritage”.

In Salta you can make the journey on the “Tren de la Nuves” which is one of the highest in the world and you can appreciate the scenery beyond belief, we can also enjoy the small settlement of Cafayate in the mountainous surroundings, and to completed it can not fail the city of Salta, on the cliff “Balderrama” where you can appreciate native food, music and folk dancing.

BUENOS AIRES (Ezeiza), Argentina

The airport is situated at Ezeiza, 35km (21 miles) southwest of Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires has 2 Airports, One for Domestic Flights (Aeroparque - AEP) and otherone for the International flights (Ezeiza - EZE). The distance between the 2 airports is 40 Km.

A ride form Ezeiza to Downtow takes around 1 hour and from Aeroparque 25 minutes. There are two information desks. One is located on the ground floor of Terminal A and it is open 24 hours and the other one is on the ground floor of Terminal B and it is open from 0530 until the last flight. Courtesy telephones are situated around the terminal, with a direct link to the information desk. The airport has a 24-hour information line, which also provides information for the Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (internal flights) (tel: (011) 5480 6111).

Customer service representatives from Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 are available to provide assistance and information; they are easily recognisable by their uniform. Tourist information desks are located in Terminal A Arrivals and in the baggage reclaim hall of Terminal B Arrivals. Travelers have the option of several restaurants, bars and retail stores. Services available to travelers in the airport include banks, currency exchange counters, ATMs and a post office. Terminal A houses two pharmacies, a medical center and the left-luggage office.