Visiting Buenos Aires

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.

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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.

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.

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

Schedule of cultural activities in the Claridge Hotel.

As is the custom, the Claridge Hotel will be offering during the month of March, a cycle of cultural activities.

The chronogram is the following:

-Friday 6 of March at 21hs. In the Claridge Restaurant, accompanied by the specialities of the Chef Damián Gelati, the tenor Leonardo Pastore with the pianist Estela Ojeda will be interpreting the most beautiful melodies of the history of music.

Tuesday 17 and 31 at 20hs. In the Claridge Bar there will be a tango show interpreted by the “La Milonga de Ultratango” group with the dancing of Paola Parrondo and Victor Nievas.

-Thursdays 12 and 26 at 20hs. In the Claridge Bar, the group “Gitanes Hot Cuartel” will be playing the greatest jazz hits.

For reservations and to obtain further information, write to actividadesculturales@claridge.com.ar, or you can enter the site of the hotel www.claridge.com.ar

2 Travel 1 pays!

Buenos Aires is a cosmopolitan city which offers numerous activities for the day, an active nightlife, national and international music festivals on open grounds, discussions, conferences, and fashion, with innovative proposals in design that attract visitors every year from all over the world who travel to discover new expressions in art and culture.

We invite you to enjoy an unforgettable trip to Buenos Aires with accommodation and excursions included.

Day 1

Upon your arrival at the Ezeiza International Airport, a transfer-in will be waiting to take you to the apartment where you will be staying.

The apartment is furnished and equipped for two persons and comprises comfortable installations; telephone that includes a fixed rate card for local calls to up to $ 35 (pesos), Cable TV, Music component, electric appliances in general, kitchen utensils and linen.

Day 2
City Tour of Buenos Aires
A tour that will allow you to discover the magic of the Argentine capital. The excursion includes the sumptuous neighborhoods of Recoleta and Palermo, with the beauty of its buildings and parks. Plaza de Mayo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the typical Avenida de Mayo, and many other buildings and palaces of great architectural, historical and cultural value. Sundays include a visit to the San Telmo market fair.

Day 3
Fiesta Gaucha
A reception in the winery with empanadas and wine, followed by a guided tour to the museum and chapel. A horseback riding trip will allow you to enjoy the charms of the argentine fields, its landscapes, cultivation, and its wild aromas.

At lunch time you’ll be having a typical asado criollo, followed by a tango and folklore show with boleadoras.

The day will finalize with an exhibit of troops, gaucho races and their dexterity with horses.

Day 4

Free day

Day 5
Tigre and Tren de La Costa
Travelling with the Tren de la Costa you will reach the residential neighborhood of San Isidro, with its typical colonial architecture. Its historical interest and value is owed to the many luxurious summer houses built by the aristocracy in the XIX century.

Across the main square, where a fare is installed on Saturdays and Sundays, is the neo gothic Catherdral which dates back to 1905.

The tour continues by bus to other residential neighborhoods of Martinez, Beccar, Olivos, and Vicente López.

Day 6

Free day (shopping suggested)

Day 7
Tango Show ad Dinner
Buenos Aires is famous for its nightlife both for residents and foreigners. It offers innumerable culinary and artistic possibilities.

We offer alternatives that will allow you to enjoy the magic and charm of the Tango while enjoying an excellent meal.

Day 8

Transfer Out
The transfer will take you from your apartment to Ezeiza International Airport.

For more information follow the link or email us at logistica@alojargentina.com

Temporary rental of furnished apartments in Buenos Aires.

The temporary rental of furnished apartments is the ideal lodging option for foreigners. This type of accommodation is considered to be one of the favorite options when choosing the city of Buenos Aires as a touristic destination.

If you want to discover our city in a much more independent way you must consider this option since it offers you the comfort of home with all the needed amenities such as full equipment, house hold appliances, cleaning service, telephone, cable TV and internet access, all in a spacious and cozy ambience that can welcome one to six guests. This is another advantage when it comes to enjoying a family vacation since the overall cost price will be much lower than the one of a regular hotel.

We suggest you to discover the following furnished apartments in Buenos Aires. They are available in a large variety of neighborhoods.

Plus, we offer you the possibility to make an online booking as well as a flexible schedule to make your check in and check out.

Buenos Aires counts with an incredible variety of cultural events for the summer of 2009. This weekend begin the activities of the “Aires Buenos Aires, Verano 09” program, with an endless list of options to enjoy for free in different areas of the city. Theater shows, ‘milongas’ in the parks, the comeback of the drive-in and concerts with artists of the importance of Jairo, Jaime Roos or Las Pelotas are just some of the proposals that Buenos Aires has prepared for you to enjoy the ‘porteño’ summer. You can find the entire itinerary in www.buenosaires.gov.ar

If you want to enjoy shopping activities and find the best prices on brands, in Córdoba Avenue, from Julian Alvarez till Uriarte streets, you will find the famous outlets of important national firms. Brands like Prune, Cardon and Puma can be found in Gurruchaga y Aguirre streets.

Enjoy Buenos Aires!

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.