Images of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is undoubtedly the Latin American city that most closely resembles the large cosmopolitan and aristocratic European cities. But beyond this, there is another Buenos Aires, one also known for the small colored houses of "La Boca" section and for the passionate Tango from the streets of "San Telmo". This mixture of the cool sophistication of a modern city with the pulsating sensuality of Latin America makes Buenos Aires an irresistible destination. In this tour you will visit the city's highlights, including its history, architecture and culture.

Since you will be doing this tour with a private vehicle and guide, you will have the freedom of enjoying each attraction at your own pace, making all the stops you want, enjoying personal assistance and care from our specialized guide.

Sites: Monserrat, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Palermo and Recoleta.

Stops: Plaza de Mayo, Plaza Dorrego, Caminito, Rosedal and Recoleta cemetery.

Duration: 3 hours

Guide: private English speaking historian guide

Transfer: private vehicle

Includes: transfers + historian guide

Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is certainly one of the greatest cities in the world, one that invites the visitor to discover its sensual secrets and history.

On this tour you will discover all the magic of Argentina's capital city. You will visit the magnificent Recoleta and Palermo neighborhoods, with all the beauty of their parks and buildings, the Colón Theatre (named after Christophorus Columbus and one of the five most important opera theatres in the world), Mayo Square, the Cathedral, the typical De Mayo Avenue, and many other buildings and palaces of special architectural, historical and cultural value.

The tour continues with La Boca, colorful neighborhood of Italian immigrants and the very recently recycled area of Puerto Madero.

Duration: 3 hours

Guide:     shared English/Spanish speaking guide

Transfer: shared vehicle

Includes: transfers + Guide

Evita and the Peronismo

Peronismo's history remains not only in books or memories. It has also left its signals in buildings, squares and neighborhoods. This tour spots these landmarks connected with this crucial political movement and we center on one of its major figures: Eva Perón. Her life, her political activity, her tragic death, the myth. Everything framed by a story that helps to understand contemporary Argentina.

Since you will be doing this tour with a private vehicle and guide, you will have the freedom of enjoying each attraction at your own pace, making all the stops you want, enjoying personal assistance and care from our specialized guide.

Duration:  3 hours

Sites:      Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, Congreso and Recoleta

Stops:     Former Eva Peron's Foundation, CGT, National Congress, Evita's grave at Recoleta cemetery

Guide:     private English speaking guide

Transfer: private vehicle

Includes: transfers, historian guide and entrance fee for Evita Museum

Architecture in Buenos Aires

From the magnificent early-twentieth-century buildings to the great rationalist heritage, as well as the uniquely Argentinean "sausage" house, the architecture of Buenos Aires is one of the most qualified, disconcerting and suggestive in the world.

Buenos Aires has always been, from its very beginnings, an international port of exchange; and the multiple sources of inspiration which have crossed cultural boundaries, together with the constant local tendency to re-elaborate, have, in only four centuries, consolidated a remarkable group of buildings with great architectonic, urban and landscape value.

The architectural highlights of Buenos Aires seen through its history are: The impressive surrounding area of Plaza de Mayo and the few surviving landmarks of the Colonial period; the magnificent public buildings of the early 20th century; the best examples of Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Rationalist architecture; the original and colorful houses of la Boca; an Argentinean invention: the “Sausage house” (lodgings of the European immigrants in the neighborhoods); and the contemporary trends in architecture and urban design. A complete introduction to the Argentinean architectural heritage.

Since you will be doing this tour with a private vehicle and guide, you will have the freedom of enjoying each attraction at your own pace, making all the stops you want, enjoying personal assistance and care from our specialized guide.

Duration:   3 hours

Sites:       Downtown, Monserrat, La Boca, Congreso, Lavalle Square, Retiro, Palermo

Stops:      Plaza de Mayo, Caminito, Colón Theatre, Parliament, San Martín Square

Guide:      private English speaking guide

Transfer:  private vehicle

Includes:  transfers + historian and art guide

Art in Buenos Aires

The cultural heritage in Buenos Aires grows constantly. This tour -guided by art historians of the University of Buenos Aires- is a selection of the best art collections of the city. The first stop is the institutional center, the Fine Arts National Museum. After that you visit the new and magnificent museum of Latin American modern and contemporary art (MALBA, Constantini Collection). Afterward, you head to the small but excellent Xul Solar Museum, which holds the best works of one of the most prestigious Argentinean artists; and finally you'll enter a gallery were you can see the last aesthetics challenges in contemporary art.

Since you will be doing this tour with a private vehicle and guide, you will have the freedom of enjoying each attraction at your own pace, making all the stops you want, enjoying personal assistance and care from our specialized guide.

Duration:  3 hours

Places:     MNBA, MALBA, Xul Solar Museum, Gallery (the last gallery we will visit will depend on the weekday of the tour)     

Guide:      private English speaking guide

Transfer:  private vehicle

Includes:  transfers + historian and art guide

The Other South:
a Hidden Buenos Aires

A tour around "forgotten" districts of Buenos Aires, far away from the main tourist routes. Barracas, Nueva Pompeya, Parque Patricios and Boedo hold amazing stories and terrific buildings: old factories, wall paintings, secret societies, workers' dwellings, impressive churches and traditional cafés. This is an astonishing trip to the past & present of the popular neighborhoods in which immigration, labor movement, tango and popular literature play the main roles.

Since you will be doing this tour with a private vehicle and guide, you will have the freedom of enjoying each attraction at your own pace, making all the stops you want, enjoying personal assistance and care from our specialized guide.

Duration:  3 hours

Sites:       Barracas, Nueva Pompeya, Parque Patricios and Boedo

Stops:      Lanín passage, Florentino Ameghino Park, Basilica of Pompeya, Boedo

Guide:        private English speaking guide

Transfer:   private vehicle

Includes:   transfers + historian guide

The Jewish Heritage in
Buenos Aires

The Jewish community of Buenos Aires, one of the largest in the world, is an active one which we look forward to personally sharing with you. On your half-day tour, we’ll provide insights into the history of how Jewish immigrants came to settle here, highlight events that have impacted modern-day Argentine Jewish community life, share with you the stories of some truly beautiful synagogues, and introduce you to the traditional Jewish Barrio, Once.
This tour includes a variety of sites of interest and your host looks forward to presenting an introduction to you on the richness of Jewish life here.

Your host will comment on the history of the Jewish immigration to Argentina, and the subsequent growth of the community, to one of the largest in the world.

You will visit Once— Buenos Aires’ version of the Lower East Side, a barrio which previously bustled with yiddishkeit: Jewish cafes, theatres, Yiddish press, Jewish schools, and businesses. Today, while all of the above still abound, the neighborhood has seen the influx of different ethnic business owners, and residents, and the flavor has certainly changed with time. In recent decades, thanks to opportunity and prosperity, many Jewish residents took the opportunity to move up and out, typically to Buenos Aires neighborhoods in the northern part of town. Though Once is no longer the Yiddish powerhouse of yesteryear, it merits a stop-off to enjoy a visit to a beautiful Ashkenazi synagogue, constructed in the early 1920s.

You will also visit the antique IWO (institute of Yiddish studies) and the place where the Israel Embassy stood before the terrorist bomb attack in 1992 where there is a memorial dedicated to remembering the lives lost in this terrorist bombing.

Duration: 3 hours

Sites:      Retiro, Downtown, Once

Stops:     Once neighborhood, Israel’s former embassy; 2 or 3 synagogues and IWO

Guide:     private English speaking guide

Transfer: private vehicle

Includes: transfers +

San Antonio de Areco
- A Day in the Argentine Pampas -

You will visit the old land of the gauchos in the ancient frontier with the Indian tribes: the area of San Antonio de Areco.

San Antornio de Areco is a tiny colonial town that has beautiful architecture from the early 20th century, when Argentina was having an economic boom. It is located almost two hours from Buenos Aires.

You will visit some of the well known artisans (leather, silver, textiles) of San Antonio de Areco, who show us their workshops and how they produce.Another option is a visit to the Gaucho museum, that holds and interesting collection related to the Pampas' history.

Then you will enjoy a traditional lunch at one of the exclusives estancias of the area. You will spend the rest of the day there, walking in the beautiful gardens, riding horses, looking the rural activities or bird watching. In the summertime there's also a swimming-pool to ejoy some swimming.

Before going back to Buenos Aires you will have tea or coffee or the traditional mate with homemade cakes and typical Argentine bakery.

Since you will do this tour with your own private vehicle and guide, you will have the freedom of enjoying each attraction at our own pace, making all the stops you want, and enjoying a personal assistance and care of our specialized guide.

Duration: full day

Guide:     private English/Spanish speaking guide

Transfer: private vehicle

Includes: transfers, lunch and estancia activities

Gaucho Traditions & Folklore of the Pampas

Enjoy a full day learning the aspects of the Gaucho's life in an ideal opportunity to sample the traditional Argentine country life the way it is in the natural surroundings of the Pampas. You will depart from the hotel towards Cardales neighborhood, only 57 miles (90 km) from downtown Buenos Aires, to visit Santa Susana Estancia ("estancias" are a kind of ranch). Santa Susana’s 3000 acres (1200 hectares) are devoted mainly to agriculture and cattle breeding.

Upon arrival a welcome drink with empanadas (meat pies) will be served at the Pulpería (Ranch's Pub or Gaucho bar). Later, feast on a typical Argentine barbecue accompanied by Argentine wine. Argentina is famous for it's beef. Millions of Angus and Hereford cattle graze on the grasses of the Pampas, and the result is beef of exceptional flavor, especially when grilled slowly over coals. As you finish your lunch, enjoy a show with folk and tango music and dances.

The field day culminates with an exhibition and mix-up of matched-together horse herds (tropillas), and the autochthonous horseback sport called "carreras de sortijas" (ring-races), all of which show the remarkable dominion exerted by the gaucho upon his horses, where they put on an exhibition of bold, skillful horsemanship.

Late in the afternoon, a snack consisting of home made pastries, tea and "mate" (an typical argentine drink made of herbs) will be served. Horses and carriages are available for rides. The strolls in typical one-horse carriages called "sulkies", or just riding on horse-back, will show the visitors the enchantment of the Argentine land, the beautiful landscape, its growing crops, and let them feel the incomparable wild aroma in the air.

The Gaucho

In the last century, they were nomadic horsemen and cowhand, roaming the Argentine grasslands, who hunted and traded cattle. The gaucho's weapons are the lasso, knife, and boleadoras (or bolas), a device made of leather cords and three stones that is thrown at the legs of an animal to entwine and immobilize it.

"The Gauchos, or countrymen, are very superior to those who reside in the towns. The Gaucho is invariably most obliging, polite, and hospitable: I did not meet with even one instant of rudeness or inhospitality. He is modest, both respecting himself and country, but at the same time a spirited, bold fellow..."

Charles Darwin

Important: Estancia Susana does not operate every day, so on the days it does not operate we will take you to other nice estancia called Don Silvano.

This is a nice tour but its only drawback is that it is done by very large groups (in cruises season sometimes more than 250 people do this tour every day). Therefore, if you prefer more exclusive tours we suggest requesting one of our specialized private tours in Buenos Aires.

Duration: full day

Guide: group English/Spanish speaking guide

Transfer: group vehicle

Includes: transfers + Lunch with beverages and wine

Navigation at the Tigre Delta - The Third Largest Delta in the World -

At only 19 miles (30 km) north of Buenos Aires downtown there is an extraordinary ecological area: the Paraná River's Delta, also known as the Tigre Delta.

The Paraná River Delta is a 14,000 square kilometer (8750 square miles) area where thousands of islands and inlets, water channels, rivers and backwaters form a sub-tropical wonderland about twenty miles northeast of Buenos Aires. The Paraná is South America's second longest river, after the Amazon river in Brazil.

This tour starts heading for Olivos neighborhood, from where you start the journey to Tigre neighborhood in the "Tren de la Costa" (Coastline Train), a beautiful train which connects the most elegant residential areas facing the Rio de la Plata (Silver River). This train ride takes 30 minutes and it allows us to see the Northern zone in a different way, always bordering the Río de la Plata.

You make a stop at San Isidro station before arriving to the Delta station where you board a modern panoramic catamaran boat to discover the wonders of the Delta of the Parana River and thousands of islands and islets crisscrossed by rivers and brooks.

This delta is the third in the world as regards size, following the famous Nile River Delta (in Africa) and the Amazonas River Delta (in the North of Latin America). Nevertheless, its 27 thousand square kilometers (17 square miles) have been hardly explored.

Its most outstanding flora is located in the third section of Tigre and is made up by poplars, ceibos, rush, wicker, cane and willows, from which wood is extracted. In the spring, the azaleas, honeysuckles, hydrangeas, wisterias and orchids delight the sight and the sense of smell of tourists approaching the river.

After this delightful navigation you return to your hotel.

Important: depending on the day of the tour, it might start with the visit to Tigre and end with the Tren de la Costa ride or vice versa.

Duration: 5 hours

Guide:     Group English/Spanish speaking guide

Transfer: group vehicle, train and catamaran

Includes: transfers, train ride, boat ride and guide

A Delightful and Authentic
Tango Evening at La Ventana

We invite you to experience an evening of passion, charm, beauty and sensuality; a night of Tango at La Ventana.

La Ventana is one of the first-class tango places of Buenos Aires, and we consider it the best tango show in town. La Ventana is located in the very heart of San Telmo neighborhood, in an impressive historic building. Its interior architectural style is absolutely preserved, and creates the ideal setting for an unique experience: 35 artists for each show including: 2 tango orchestras, 10 tango dancers, 2 singers, and a colorful folklore band.

The tango show at La Ventana is an amazing journey to the core of tango history, as you will see on stage the different and authentic tango styles each with its particular music, dancing style, and costumes.

You will have the honor of listening to the live music of one of the best tango orchestras ever: "La Gran Orquesta de Juan D'Arienzo" directed by the Maestro Carlos Lazzari. Not only will you hear some of the best tango musicians alive, but also you will enjoy seeing some of the best tango dancers and singers on stage.

To enrich this show experience La Ventana has also included a short but very colorful Argentine folklore show with many talented folklore musicians that we are sure you will also enjoy a lot.

The dinner menu consists of several traditional and international dishes, accompanied with excellent argentine wines. Don't expect to enjoy the same top-notch meal you will enjoy in a first-class restaurant in BA, but at La Ventana the food and wine are very good.

To see the dinner menu please click here (bear in mind that the menu is changed twice a year so this might not be the exact menu you will have on the night of your tango dinner and show).

Duration: 3 hours - show duration: 1 hour and a half

Transfer: group transfer

Includes: transfers + dinner with beverages and wine

A Walk Back in Time - Colonia del Sacramento

A visit to the historic center of Colonia del Sacramento is like a walk back in time. Founded in 1680 by the Portuguese, this old colonial town is renowned for its cobbled, windy streets and colorful houses reminiscent of old Lisbon.

Due to its colonial beginnings, the city's layout is different from the majority of Uruguayan cities. Its cobbled streets and houses alternate with small bars, excellent restaurants, art and craft shops, museums and a large yacht harbor.

In 1995 the United Nations declared Colonia del Sacramento as Mankind's Cultural Heritage.

During this tour you will visit:

• Specific architectural, historical and archeological places
• Constructions declared Mankind Historical Heritage
• Integrated architectural areas
• Several parks, the Basilica, the Theatre, the Puerto Deportivo and the boardwalk of the historical part of the city
• Portuguese and Spanish houses
• San Carlos real bull's square.
  

You then return to Buenos Aires.

The tour includes:

• Transfers from Buenos Aires hotel to port and back
• Boat transportation in next generation hovercraft (trip takes 55 minutes, instead of the two hours and 40 minutes it takes with a regular ferry).
• First class seats in the boat
  
  
• Transfers in Colonia City
• Full tour in Colonia City as detailed above with English/Spanish speaking guide
• Lunch (beverages not included)

Duration: full day

Guide:     group English/Spanish speaking guide

Transfer: private transfer in Buenos Aires, group transfers in Colonia.

A Day Tour to Montevideo (Uruguay)

Montevideo, the commercial, cultural, and tourist center of Uruguay, lies across the Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires, 2 and a half hours by ferry.Visitors will notice a slower pace in this port city with a population of one million and a half.

Early morning you will be taken from your hotel to the Buenos Aires port where you will take a a fast ferry to Montevideo. Upon arrival you will visit the old city and then have lunch (beverages not included).

In the afternoon you will visit Montevideo's main highlights: the Old City, Puerta de la Ciudadela, Constitution Square, Cathedral, Plaza Independencia, the Palacio Salvo, Teatro Solis, the lovely pink marble Legislative Palace, the parque El Prado with its large rose garden, the famous "La Carreta" (covered wagon) monument, the Carrasco residential area and finish with a drive along the "Rambla" to see the lovely beaches of Montevideo.

Later you will be taken to the pier for your cruise back to Buenos Aires.

The tour includes:

• Transfers from Buenos Aires hotel to port and back
• Boat transportation
• Transfers in Montevideo City
• Full tour in Montevideo as detailed above with English/Spanish speaking guide
• Lunch (beverages not included)

Duration: full day

Guide:     group English/Spanish speaking guide

Transfer: group vehicle and boat

Dorado & Tararira (dogfish) Fly Fishing all inclusive Experience

Enjoy the incomparable experience of fly fishing Dorado and Tararira (dogfish), surrounded by a unique landscape.
Located very close to Buenos Aires city (a 1-hour-and-a-half drive), San Pedro consists of a delta where hundreds of streams and channels get together, giving home to these species, so desired by flyfishermen.

The Tararira is one of the most aggressive game fish when charging the fly; once it takes the hook, the waters start bubbling!!!

Tour Approximated Schedule
06.00 hs Transfer from your hotel in Buenos Aires city.
08.00 hs Arrival at San Pedro.
08.15 hs Getting ready. Boat trip to Islas.
09.00 hs Starting fishing day.
11.00 hs Snack.
13.00 hs Lunch / Brunch.
17.00 hs Snack.
18.00 hs End of fishing day.
18.45 hs Arrival at the pier.
19.00 hs Return to Buenos Aires city.
21.00 hs Arrival to your hotel in Buenos Aires city.

Duration: full day

Guide:      Private English/Spanish speaking guide

Includes:

* Boat, fuel, bilingual guide and assistant, water, refreshments, beer, wine, snacks, brunch, 10 flies, fishing tackle (rod/ reel/line/ leader).
* Services in private basis

Not included:
* Clothes, personal equipment and gratuities

Equipment needed:
* Lightweight shirts and pants (Exofficio, Patagonia, Columbia, etc), wide brimmed hat or cap, a lightweight waterproof jacket, a polar fleece sweatshirt, an extra pair of sandals or sneakers, polarized sunglasses, sunblock, lip protector.

Note: If a rod broke eventually, the shipping cost to USA to be repaired is USD $50 and will be charged to the angler.

If you wish, you can also bring your own equipment.

Fly Fishing tackle:
Rods: Two, if possible. 9ft, 5 and 7weight. 3-or 4- piece, if possible.
Reels: A reel with a good drag system, holding at least 80 yards of 20-pound test backing.
Lines: WF floating line and sinking shootings Teeny T-200. Leaders: for 5- to 7-foot floating lines with strong butts to turn big flies, 16-pound test tippets with 20 cm of 20-pound test steel wire.
Fies: Sizes 2/0 and 3/0, Deceiver patterns. Also poppers and divers with muddler head, weighted. Colors: black, black and red or black and yellow, chartreuse, white and yellow and white and olive have proved good options.
Accesories: tweezers, hook sharpener, nippers, boga grip, etc.