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| Page Views: 2,310 Last Visit to Buenos Aires: February, 2005 | Exciting Buenos Aires! by VeronicaG - last update: Sep 22, 2006 |
Buenos Aires-Dramatic, Passionate, Fun! | San Telmo musicians in miniature |
My husband and I flew to Buenos Aires February 2005 and found the city to be very exciting! Before venturing out too much, we took a tour of the city (3 hours plus).
Recoleta Cemetery was extraordinary--row after row of crypts with resident cats luxuriating in the sun on the steps surrounding these small mausoleums. At Eva Peron's family crypt an Argentine woman was giving a tour to friends. We heard her say, "She is of importance to the tourists, not to us".
Senor Tango is a must-see, fiery and dramatic! My steak was anything but tender, but the entertainment....wow! There is an opening sequence involving horses and native indians shrouded in mist that is spectacular. The tango dancers were provocative, agile and VERY energetic!!
San Telmo Feria street fair/market, was terrific (Defensa and Humberto streets) and only held on Sundays. San Telmo was very picturesque--wrought iron balconies strewn with vines and pots of colorful flowers. We had a scrumptious pizza at La Pergola de San Telmo which was very reasonable.
Nearby, children seated on small stools played accordions while their mothers watched from the edge of the crowd. I LOVED SAN TELMO!! While we were appreciating the vast array of merchandise we noticed people gathering to one corner of the feria to observe a tango demonstration. The slinky couple awed the crowd with their agility and passion for the dance.
LaBoca, the artists area, was striking with the colorfully painted metal homes. The artwork had a distinctive style. I hesitate to say that the area seemed a bit run down, but one should see it. The stadium for La Boca Jrs. is located here. There were photographers anxious to take your picture learning the tango. I imagined myself whirling about in a long, silky dress to the tempo of the music.
I truly loved the confiterias. They are a step up from a cafe and the pastries served there are delectable. Light lunch items were also available at the confiteria. A crescent shaped pastry which was a favorite of ours was called a "facturitas" or "media lunar".
Our hotel, Design Suites (Marcelo T. de Avear avenue) was a sleek, contemporary hotel and ideally located for most of the sights we had planned to see.
See my TIPS for more information on the above attractions. |
SHOPPING IN BUENOS AIRES A unique bookstore, El Ateneo, is a good place for browsing. The building is a former theatre accented with gold embellishments and intricate carvings. There were books to captivate everyone! The staff was very helpful. The atmosphere just exudes history with its grand old architecture.
Our hotel provided coupons for the Galeria del Pacifico mall. The coupon book had discounts for the various stores, including a coffee sampling at CUSPIDE Libros, a book store. There are bank machines located in this mall. Find the kiosk selling alfajores and take several boxes home. Alfajores are sweet, layered cookies covered with milk chocolate (my favorite). Your friends and family will love you for it! Restrooms are also conveniently located.
Steaks are succulent and not to be missed. On our first evening we dined at Las Nazarenas (Reconquista 1132) where our meal was leisurely and we did not feel rushed by the waiter who was attentive and eager to please. The steaks were mouthwatering! Another night, our hotel perk included a buffet dinner at La Bifsteca, located in Puerto Madero along the waterfront near the floating casino.
Wine suggestions: a great Sauvignon Blanc from Argentina is HUMBERTO CANALE from Patagonia. |
Senor Tango!! Senor Tango is a supper club ala Disney! I understand that it is one of the largest of its kind in Buenos Aires. Its huge dining area surrounds a large stage that features special effects, tango dancing exuding a hot sensuality and traditional songs. Our meal was served before the performance, which was good because the lights dimmed once it started. It was an enjoyable experience! A bus had been scheduled to pick us up at our hotel for this event, but it didn't show. We ended up taking a taxi there, but we did take the bus back. It's a must see in Buenos Aires. |
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| Pros: | "An exciting city--fantastic food--reasonable expense--beautiful architecture" | | Cons: | "Extremely crowded--exhaust fumes--stores didn't like giving change for $20 bills from the atms" | | In A Nutshell: | "Romantic, stimulating and bustling!" |
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tere1 Tue Jun 3, 2008 20:12 UTC
Hi Veronica, how are you? Thanks for your comment on my Parati page and congratulations for the lovely photos and great tips on your B.A. page:-) I want to visit it some day! Greetings from Portugal. Teresa | marcbrazil Mon Oct 22, 2007 16:20 UTC
Really nice page about Argentina!I will go there nxt january and I willl remember your tips!Thank you!;) | scottishvisitor Tue Jun 26, 2007 20:51 UTC
Buenos Aires looks so inviting - would love to go sometime = enjoyed my virtual tour thanks | Nemorino Sat Apr 14, 2007 13:40 UTC
Que ciudad muy simpatico! Thanks for including the El Ateneo bookstore. |
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