The All
Present Global City
Getting to
Know Buenos Aires & surrounding areas
Most
tourist attractions in Buenos Aires are located in a relatively
compact area near the old colonial heart of the city, the Plaza
de Mayo, established in 1580. From there, the city spreads out
in a wobbly grid, originally based on the Spanish colonial
system. Stretching east to the Río de la Plata is the Puerto
Madero neighborhood, a renovated port district now full of
restaurants, clubs, and many of the city's newest hotels. The
Microcentro, or main business district, sits slightly to the
northwest of this area, and is where many hotels and other
tourist-related services, such as travel agencies, are
located.
Directly to the south of Plaza de Mayo is Monserrat, full of
government buildings and historical churches. Farther south is
the charming San Telmo neighborhood, one of Buenos Aires's
oldest districts. This must-see neighborhood's most important
attractions are its numerous antiques stores, decades-old
restaurants, and local bars and tango halls. Just beyond this is
La Boca, the city's historical Little Italy, which includes El
Caminito, a historical pedestrian zone aimed at tourists. North
of the center of the city is the beautiful area of Recoleta,
home to Evita's final resting place as well as most of the
city's highest priced upscale hotels.
The neighboring area of Palermo is where many of the most
important museums, parks, and other sites are located. Most of
Recoleta and Palermo is best accessed by taxi, as there are no
nearby subway stations. One rule to keep in mind wherever you go
is that since the avenidas and calles (streets) are miles and
miles long, always ask for a cross street with every address,
which I provide in most cases throughout the listings in this
guide
These destinations make a great day trip out of the busy
capital of Buenos Aires. In most of these destinations there
is accommodation to stay overnight if so desired.
Buenos Aires
Day Trips
Colonia
del Sacramento, Uruguay
Colonia is a lively
colonial town with narrow cobbled streets flanked by
whitewashed buildings. A trip to this charming town will seem
like a trip back in time. Colonia is also only a 2 hour ferry
ride from Buenos Aires, a close proximity that allows a great
day-trip.
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Estancias
and Ranches
Within a few hours of Buenos Aires there are many Estancias,
or guest ranches. The Estancias are ideal for getting out of
the city for a day and enjoying nature from an authentic
Argentine farmhouse. Most Estancias offer a guacho show and an
asado(meat grill) lunch. Many also include activities such as
horseback riding, hiking, swimming pool, and access to golf
and tennis courts.
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Tigre
and Parana River Delta
Only an hour north of Buenos Aires by train (slightly longer
by bus) is the tranquil suburb of Tigre, a good base for
discovering life on the canals of the Delta del Parana. Buenos
Aires' portenos often come here to retreat and it can get busy
on weekends.
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San
Antonio de Areco
On the south bank of the Rio Areco, 70 miles west of Buenos
Aires, is a slice of the old frontier life, where many of the
friendly locals still wear gaucho berets, the post office
always closes for lunch and nobody ever locks their bikes.
Only two hours from the capital by bus, the serene village of
San Antonio de Areco seems years away from the noise of the
capital. The town is a throw back to the country's original
gaucho culture and has become a popular weekend getaway for
city slickers. San Antonio de Areco's old-time kiosks serve up
delightful treats, such as alfajor, a type of biscuit, and the
traditional handicrafts sold at its weekly market make
excellent momentos. There are also more than enough museums,
cultural centres, churches and monuments in the town to keep
tourists amused for a full day.
In November San Antonio de Areco hosts Argentina's hugest
gaucho celebration, Dia de la Tradicion (Tradition Day).
Argentina Travel Facts
Visas:
Most foreigners do not need visas and receive free renewable
90-day tourist stamps upon arrival.
Time: Eastern Standard Time (EST) plus one or two hours;
Argentina does not observe daylight-saving time.
Weights & Measures: Distances and measures are
usually metric, but rural areas may use the "legua"
(league, about 5 km).
Weights are measured in kilograms (1kg = 2.2 pounds).
Electricity: 220V, 50Hz. Argentina uses the European two
prong and the Australian slanted plugs on most wall electrical
outlets.
Taxes: The sales tax, known as IVA, is 21%. When
reserving a hotel, that tax is sometimes not mentioned, so
double-check the final price before you book.
Telephones: The country code for Argentina is 54. Every
region has its own area code with Buenos Aires mainly using the
'11' area code, and sometimes the '15' area code for cell
phones.
Cellular Telephones: Many locals have mobile phones in
Argentina and a few companies rent out cell phones for
short-term use. If you have a tri-band world phone it will work
in Buenos Aires and most parts of Argentina.
Holidays
observed in Argentina
January 1: New Year's Day
March or April: Good Friday, Easter
May 1: Labor Day
May 25: Anniversary of the First National Government
June 20: Day of the Flag
July 9: Independence Day
August 17: Anniversary of the Death of General Jose de
San Martin
October 12: Christopher Columbus Day
December 25: Christmas Day
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