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Tango
Aaaah Tango. A dance that oozes sexuality, makes even a
wallflower want to groove, and the only melodic art that
allows a lady to kick her six inch stiletto in a dangerous
manner. It is a sensual expression that began in the 19th
century, yet is still found today throughout Buenos Aires.
There are hundreds of locations that offer a live show,
dinner and possibly even some tango dance instructions;
contact us for more information.
World Class Shopping
Buenos Aires shopping is at the fashion level of New York,
Paris or Milan, but at a fraction of the price. Intertwined
amongst the city center are high-class designer outlets,
avenues of trendy boutique shops and shoe stores to die for.
Buenos Aires leather is amazing and well-priced, with
factories located throughout the metropolis creating
custom-fit pants, skirts and jackets.
Gourmet Dining
Buenos Aires is a gigantic metropolis of European and Latin
infusion. This combination of cultures has provided a canvas
of culinary delights that are quickly becoming famous
amongst international “foodie” circles. The Paris of South
America is stepping up its restaurant game and it shows with
the dining choices in this amazing city.
Soccer or futbol
Soccer is the game of choice for the people of Argentina.
Matches between various national teams are held throughout
the year; teams River Plate and Boca being the most popular
in Buenos Aires. For those that have yet to see the
incredible mayhem that awakes during matches, it is
recommended to travel with a guided group for initiation.
Museums
Buenos Aires museums are varied and cultured. From classic
art to influential people such as Evita Perón, there are a
high number of educational centers dispersed through city
center. Many are free.
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Craft
fairs
There are various ferias or craft fairs that showcase the
artistic abilities and culture of Buenos Aires. Three not to
be missed include: Recoleta, Boca and San Telmo. These
impressive combinations of live music, outdoor theatrical
shows and handmade crafts such as leather goods, clothes,
jewelry and household art offers an excellent chance to
become one with Buenos Aires culture.
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Day trips to Tigre
Outside of Buenos Aires is the Tigre barrio. A fabulously
fun location that combines Buenos Aires’ largest feria, an
amusement park and casino, Tigre is also a network of
islands interconnected by boats that run the Rio Luján.
There are row boats to rent or large tourist vessels that
will leisurely float you down the river while they show off
the wealthy accommodations and parks built among the
shoreline.
Walking
Buenos Aires is a fabulous city for walking. Enhanced by
impressive European architecture, lush green parks as well
as modern and ancient sculptures, it is easy to spend
countless hours wandering the fascinating, enchanting and
busting city.
Parks
Buenos Aires is very unique among worldly cities in that the
metropolis is covered in parkland. Throughout the hundreds
of barrios are thousands of parks that are accessorized by
giant, old growth trees, intricate flowerbeds and amazing
people watching.
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Live music
Buenos Aires has an active calendar of live music acts
happening year-round. Whether you enjoy the smooth guitar of
Santana or the hefty rock of Pearl Jam, or maybe the rich
voice of Mercedes Sosa in contrast to the thumping beat of
the all-night techno parties, Buenos Aires offers a rhythmic
call for all types of musical enchantment.
Opera
With its inauguration in 1908, Teatro Colon has gained the
prestige as one of the most inspiring theatres throughout
the world. The arched ceilings, romantic-era ambiance and
grandiose stature enhance the unforgettable experience of
hearing some of the planet’s best artists on stage. Some of
the performers that have inspired include Richard Strauss,
Arthur Honegger, Igor Stravinsky, Paul Hindemith, Camille
Saint-Saëns, Manuel de Falla, Aaron Copland, Krzysztof
Penderecki, Gian-Carlo Menotti, Héctor Panizza, Juan José
Castro, Gerardo Gandini and Mauricio Kagel, to name a few.
Recoleta Cemetery
Considered by the who’s who of Buenos Aires as the place to
be buried, it is rumored that it costs more to be buried
here than to live an entire lifetime in the city. A
labyrinth of marbled mausoleums, payments of respect to
loved ones date back to the 17th century. There are daily
tours that start at the entrance, helping you to decipher
which burial chamber holds the beloved Eva Perón.
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Botanical Garden
Located a few minute’s walk from Casita Las Cañitas, the
Buenos Aires Botanical Garden, or Jardín Botánico Carlos
Thays de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires in Spanish, is
one of the special historical sites of the metropolis.
Inaugurated in 1898 and declared a national monument in
1996, the Botanical Garden is home to over 5,500 species of
plants. Based in a theme of symmetrical, picturesque and
mixed design, that natural habitat is accented with
sculptures, monuments and five greenhouses.
Widest Street in the World
Considered the widest street in the world, avenue 9 de Julio
is a sight to behold. A concert of action during the day,
the 459-foot wide two-lane mayhem of cars is home to the
true symbol of Buenos Aires, the Obelisco, or Obelisk in
English. Standing 220 feet, the needle monument was created
to commemorate the 400th birthday of Buenos Aires as an
official city.
Visit China Town
For those looking for a little Asian influence during their
Buenos Aires vacation, check out China Town located in
nearby Belgrano. This barrio looks, smells, and feels like a
place in China. Filled with tasty restaurants, acupuncture
clinics and cheap massages, China Town adds some extra spice
to Buenos Aires culture.
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Polo
Buenos Aires is not only in the realm of high society with
its involvement in fashion, design and architecture; it is
also the world’s premier Polo location. Known by experts in
the game as the undisputed top destination for the sport, it
is home to the Argentine Polo Open Championship, the
ultimate contest at the global level. The Argentine Open,
which is attended by more than 50,000 adoring fans, is held
each year at the Campo Argentino de Polo in the neighborhood
of Palermo – located a few blocks from Casita Las Cañitas.
Zoo
Residing a quick walk away from Casita Las Cañitas, the
Buenos Aires Zoo, located in the heart of Palermo, is a fun
activity for the entire family. Taking up a large area of
land and home to over 650 species, the well-cared for zoo
offers a look into the life of global land, reptile and
marine life. Unique to zoos, small bags of feed are
available for purchase to give to elephants, monkeys and
other commonly aloof creatures; creating an
up-close-and-personal experience with the animals.
Nightlife
Do you enjoy an exciting nightlife? Buenos Aires is a
high-fashion metropolis of chic bars, sultry discos and
clubs that continue rocking until late the next day. Dinner
doesn’t start till after 8 pm. Cocktail hour starts around
10 pm. And the thousands of Buenos Aires nightlife options
throughout the city don’t get going until two or three in
the morning.
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