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Tourist guide to Buenos Aires

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Currency The Argentine currency is the peso ($). One Argentine peso equals 2.26 Mexican pesos

Weather The climate of Buenos Aires is mild all year round. In the sunny days of spring, mornings are slightly cold; the temperature rises at midday and drops again at night.

Languages The official language of the country is Spanish, but English is spoken at most hotels, restaurants, shops and in the main tourist areas.

Custom The main custom is tango. There are too museums, monuments, theater, painting, sculpture, music and literature.

How to get to Buenos Aires ? By air

Owing to its two important airports, it is possible to get to Buenos Aires by air from any of the worlds main cities. One of these airports, named Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, is located next to the riverbank, approximately five minutes away from the downtown. national and regional flights arrive to this airport. The International Airport of Ezeiza , located approximately fifteen minutes away from the downtown by the freeway, serves the city with international flights mostly. By road It is possible to travel to Buenos Aires from any of the neighbouring countries and provincial cities of Argentina by car or by bus. In order to travel to Buenos Aires by bus, there is a bus station located at Ramos Meja Avenue very close to Retiro Station. By train Five of the main train stations are located in Gran Buenos Aires, putting it into contact with the rest of the count ry. There are four train Terminals that connect the capital city with the suburbs and the rest of the country; and they are: Retiro, Constitucin, Federico Lacroze y Once. By river There are boat services to the cities of Colonia and Montevideo in Uruguay, departing from the port of Buenos Aires, located near the city center. The city also reach international cruise

PLACE TO STAY Caesar hotel park of 5 stars

Is located in the neighborhood of Recoleta. Right in the center of the city of Buenos Aires. Price per night $ 4072 Capacity: 3 people Time: 3:00 p.m. Check Out: 10:00 am Room View: View of the city Bedding: 1 Queen or 2 Twin beds Services: Air conditioning Bathroom Amenities Bathtub Cable / Satellite Kettle Safe Wireless Internet LCD / Plasma sprinkler Hair Dryer Ironing board Phone ($ +) Minibar

3 star hotel waldorf The Waldorf Hotel is located in downtown Buenos Aires. * 1 block from the famous Florida Street. Price per night:$1380 Capacity: 2 people Time: 3:00 p.m.

Check Out: 10:00 am Room View: View or street facilities (subject to availability) Beds: 1 Double bed Services

Internet access ($ +) Air conditioning Bathroom Amenities Cable / Satellite heating

Wireless Internet ($ +) Minibar ($ +) Alarm Clock Hair Dryer TV

2 star hotel worldwide The World Hotel is located in the historic Avenida de Mayo, in the heart of the city of Buenos Aires. A few meters from the national congress. Price per night: $657 Capacity: 2 persons (adults only) Time: 2:00 p.m. Check Out: 10:00 am Bedding: 1 Double bed or 2 or 3 Twin beds

Services Air conditioning Bathroom Amenities Cable / Satellite Wireless Internet ($ +) Minibar ($ +) Shower (Shower) Wake up calls Phone ($ +) TV

1 Star Hotel Cyprus Cyprus Hotel is located in the neighborhood of San Telmo, Buenos Aires. 1 block from Plaza Dorrego. Price per night:$493 Capacity: 2 persons (adults only) Time: 2:00 p.m. Check Out: 10:00 am Bedding: 1 Double bed or 2 Twin beds (subject to availability) Services Air conditioning Wireless Internet Ceiling Fan

PLACES TO EAT IN BUENOS AIRES

The workman

Information about the place: Is a true place of Buenos Aires. Where their meals, their walls and their waiters attention of show our traditional. Address: Agustn Caffarena 64 Short of food: $150

Cabaa Villegas

Information about the place: Cabaa Villegas is a great grill. Dedicated to perfect their dishes. Address: Avenue Alicia de Justo 1050 Short of food: $81 to $150

Sushi club

Information about the place: Unmistakable reference for sushi and asian trend kitchen. Address: Avenue Alicia de Justo 286 Short of food: $150

Guacha

Information about the place: Guacha presents a fusin of rest and bar with everything if offers a signature restaurant with variety in their dishes, what distinguishes this way as a place to give a feast. Address: Olga Cossettini 1011 Short of food: $81 to $150

ACTIVITES OF DAY Bike Tour: Recoleta and Palermo Districts Departure point Tour departs from a central Buenos Aires location. Exact location will appear on your voucher. Departure time: 9am1:30pm Return details Tour concludes at Plaza San Martn, 4 hours approx. Inclusions Departs: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Price: USD$43.99 Bike tour Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide Bottled water Use of bike and helmet

Description See two of northern Buenos Aires best-known districts Recoleta and Palermo on a fun and entertaining bike tour. With a knowledgeable guide, youll enjoy easy pedaling to top city attractions like Recoleta Cemetery (where Evita lies), Barrio Norte and Palermo Woods. Visit to the National Museum of Fine ArtsArt

opening times: Tuesday to Friday 12.30 - 8.30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9.30 a.m. - 8.30 p.m. Monday closed Address: Avenida Libertador 1473 Price: free admission

Each visit to the National Museum of Fine Arts is a unique experience, not only because of its continuous temporary exhibitions on display but also because of its best collection exhibited in different ways to bring works of art out of storage or re-arranged regularly to explore new themes.

The Roxy Disco Address: Av and Av Sarmiento Casares (Opposite the planetary open from 1:30am on Friday and Saturday nights. price 40 pesos argentine

ACTIVITES OF NIGTH Tango Show, Dinner and Dance Lessons Departure point Tour departs from Buenos Aires hotels

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Departure time 6:45pm Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. cyty Number 4 hours 30 minutes approx. of Price USD $149.98 Estacin Morn Transportes

Transportes Sol de Mayo 55 from all Downtown hotels Septiembre S.R.L. (Lomas del C.I.S.A Mirador) Aduana - Costanera Sur Description This 4.5 hour evening tour allows you to mingle with the local crowds at the best "milongas" in town! At these Buenos Aires dance halls, you'll experience a traditional Tango show, enjoy complimentary drinks, a delicious dinner and fun Tango lessons! A trip to Argentina is not complete without this famous form of art and entertainment. For people who like Rock n Roll, The Roxy is the place to go. As much as Buenos Aires is know as a Club/Electric hotbed, at its heart, it is a Rock and Roll City. The Roxy attracts a younger crowd of locals no tourists to speak of. The DJs will play all your favorite songs, The Roxy is usually left of of any tourist guide book, but if you miss it, you are missing one of the best clubs in Buenos Aires.

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Lomas del Mirador (Av. Gral. Transportes Ro Grande S.A. 78 Mosconi y Larrea) - Correo (D.O.T.A.) Barrio Piedrabuena Central - Costanera Sur 52 1 Primera Transportes San Transporte Ideal San Justo S.A Cayetano S.R.L. Estacin Morn - Primera Junta 40 2

TRANSPORT
MICROBUS The means of transport most used is the collective, with more than 135 lines in service that allows us to connect different parts of the city.

This type of transport is the most common because it is the largest in the city which provides services in different areas of Buenos Aires. The price of this kind of transports ranges between 2.50 and Argentina pesos currency. The benefits of this transportation that from E-Ticket Single System From 2009 we started to implement progressively the UP, prepayment system that allows a single card to pay travel collective

Pre tram or subway

Taxis Buenos Aires taxis can be recognized by its characteristic color, black and yellow. The service can perform different city routes where passengers wish to get

These are the main means of transport that can be found in the city of Buenos Aires to tour the city and reach different important destinations of this beautiful city.