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Holy Week 2013 in Buenos Aires – PROMO!
If you happen to be travelling to Buenos Aires at the last week of March, you may find yourself in an “Argentine-less” city. Thursday the 28th starts the Holy Week and after
Buenos Aires Landmark: Palacio Barolo
Palacio Barolo an unexpected Buenos Aires Landmark A visit to Palacio Barolo should be at the top of any architecture enthusiast’s list of activities in Buenos Aires. Palacio Barolo is an incredibly surprising
Tips for travelling to Buenos Aires by Cruise
The cruise ship season on the Southern hemisphere has started! And it’s becoming more and more common for tourists to visit Buenos Aires on a stop off during a cruise. How to take advantage of the
Travel from Buenos Aires to Montevideo
Buenos Aires attracts thousands of tourists every year – a whopping 5 million to be exact! Its distinct porteño culture has enough to keep any traveller entertained for weeks. However if you do fancy a
Bike Tour of Buenos Aires
As many have already discovered, the conveniently flat city of Buenos Aires, with its neat grid system formed by parallel and perpendicular streets and avenues, makes for the perfect city to walk around
Independence Day in Buenos Aires!
Next Monday, 9th July 2012, the locals of Buenos Aires are celebrating a very important event: el Dia de la Independencia (Independence Day)! This means that no one be working on that day for they will be making
Things to do on the 25th of May
We’re only half way through the week, and the weekend still seems a long way away… But hold on just one moment! This Friday, no need to go to the office because
Inside The Buenos Aires Obelisk
The familiar sight of a tall, needle-like Obelisk can often be seen in the majority of large, famous cities around the world. The original monuments date back to Egyptian times and the landmarks paid respect to
How to spend Semana Santa in Buenos Aires?
When is Semana Santa and Easter 2012?: Semana Santa, or Holy Week, takes place the week before Easter and includes the religious holydays of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. This year, Semana
9 de Julio: Widest street in the world and more
Every major city in the world has a famous main avenue, New York has 5thAvenue and Paris has the Champs Elysees. Buenos Aires is no exception to the rule and like its steak sizes,
Discover Buenos Aires this Summer By Yourself
Some travellers enjoy visiting and exploring a new city on their own instead of booking onto one of the many city tours. The biggest problem that faces travellers wanting to do a self-guided tour is the lack
Summer in Buenos Aires: A Nordic Point of View
Summer in Argentina started this week (21st December 2011) meaning the start of holidays; ice-cream; sunbathing and beaches! Having immersed myself in the culture and traditions of Buenos Aires from partying at La Bomba to relaxing in Bosques de Palermo with mate, to finding those hidden
Christmas Eve and New Year in Buenos Aires (2)
Continuing on from last week’s blog on what to do in Buenos Aires for New Year’s Eve and Christmas, here are some tips on surviving and enjoying Christmas Eve and New Year in Buenos
Exploring Buenos Aires on National Tourists Day
When arriving into Buenos Aires, you would normally hear the taxis horns honking as they weave in and out of the traffic and you would normally see hundreds of people rushing around the Microcentro on
