Would you recommend me to visit Buenos Aires, Argentina?
I will be in Buenos Aires, Argentina this November. What are things I can do there? Any day trips for me?
Public Question Asked by Bruce W. about Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
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Answered by a Localyte from Recoleta, Argentina
Hello Bruce.
I would defenitly recommend you to visit Argentina.
November is a great time.
The polo season start at the time, also a good show of tango is samething you must take a look.
Walking arround for Recoleta, try good cofees and shopping is pretty interesting.
Then you can visit La boca and San Telmo;
Down town and Puerto Madero;
Recoleta and Palermo;
Iguazu falls, and Salta, Jujuy and Mendoza at the north.
The south of Argentina, Bariloche, tierra del Fuego etc.
These is like in General, is up to how much time you have and what are you interests about!
Bruce you can make the trip that you dream I can tell that!
Hasta pronto
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Answered by Pablo Meza from Moron, Argentina
Good morning Bruce!
It is really nice to know that you will come to this amzing and friendly country.
I November the weather is excelent, will be in spring time. No rains and not really hot weather, just mild and you will really enjoy wherever you could go!
We have an amazing and huge Delta on the Parana River. You could take a boat sailing from Puerto Madero 1hs.45min goin to Tigre, you you will se differents islands, rowing clubs and waters sports . You could have a lunch on the fancys restaurantes along the river side and then coming back from Tigre by car, van or bus and see all the north area of the suburbs which is the most rich area in Buenos Aires Province. Then you will on the way the President Residence (Olivos) and the huge stadium of River Plate.
Also you could take a city tour ging trough the 8 main neigborhoods in the Capital (Federal District) like May Square, San Telmo, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Palermo, Recoleta, Congreso, Retiro.
Other great option is take a trip to the farms, ranchs in Buenos Aires suburbs like 1.30hs - 2.00hs from town and enjoy a wonderfull gaucho (argentinian cow boy) day with an awesome asado! (argentinian bbq).
During the night you will have plenty of option to do around the town! A lot of good restaurnates! bohems, fancies, cheaps and expensives ones . Also a lot of shows and tango shows!
If you will have time and is in your budget too, you could go to Valdez Peninsula where you could see and go close to the wales, pinguins, and lions sea too! It is also an amazing season to go to the Glaciares in Calafate and sail on the rivers over there. Or go to the botton of the continent! going to Ushuaia! the most southern city on the planet! If you didn´t go to Switzerland you could visit Bariloche, which is the Swiss city in South America!
Something hot and humid, but really amazing, will be go to the Iguazu Falls!
Or going to the north part of argentina woulbe a really great experience with our colonial back ground, indigenas people, amazing mountains, colours and faboulous places and small comunities.
So here you go Bruce ...
If you need something more which i could help .. please let me know ...
Greetings from Buenos Aires!
Have you an amazing day!
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Answered by Expanish from Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hola Bruce!
You've already received some great advice and I'd just like to recommend that you check out the programs we offer through Expanish- a Spanish immersion school here in the heart of Buenos Aires!
Along with offering group and individual Spanish classes, we are proud to host escursions to places like Mendoza, Colonia, Iguazu and more! We also have a wide program of activitied for all our students including a football league, student and staff dinners and cultural outings.
We're happy to offer a community in which to improve your Spanish and immerse yourself in the culture of this amazing city/country...
You can always feel free to email us: info@expanish.com or check out our web site www.expanish.com!
Comment by traveler from Abilene, United States
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Answered by Marito Rolon from Avellaneda, Argentina
Well My friend! you have tons of things to do here in B A! All the things that the others recommend to you, and the night also! you will be able to enjoy the great nightlife of my city! you decided! I can show you the city, and when you will here, just make the plan... cool and easy way to be in the city, just like a one of us!
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Answered by Juan Manuel Vértiz Polverini from Mar del Plata, Argentina
Of course I would! There are a LOT of things to do in Buenos Aires. It is like an european metropolis, full of activities during the whole year. Hope you enjoy visiting our country!
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Answered by a Localyte from Villa Lugano, Argentina
Hi, Bruce!! Of course I´d recommend you to visit this City...Here we have plenty of choices to bear in mind if you are wondering whether to come here or not. Here they go some alternatives to keep you busy during these months thinking about the itinerary or activities you´d like to do once you are here:
* Go shopping - Shopping Malls, street stores or second hand stores.
* Have walks in Puerto Madero, Downtown, `Avenida 9 de Julio´ and The Colon Theatre.
* Is recommended to go and have a walk in San Telmo where you could get beautiful handicrafts and ancient articles too. Another nice place you shouldn´t miss if you want to visit a place with Tango History is `Caminito´- located in `La Boca´neighborhood. There you have a stroll surrounded of houses taht still remain the same than 50 years ago regarding to the colorful painted walls.
* Go to a football match and experience the way we Argentinian citizens live this awesome passion.
*Visitting Buenos Aires surroundings is advisable too due to its various views - depending on the mean of transport- and different realities of the people.
I hope I´d been helpful to you. If you are interested on any of my services just let me know. I´ve lived here in Buenos Aires since I was a kid, so I know almost every corner. See you...
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Answered by Arie Boeve from Beijing, China
Hi Bruce,
i have been there several times and its a great city, please remember the people go out for dinner late in the evening after 10, great food! there is a fantastic Irish Pub, dont miss it!
You will enjoy it!
Arie
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Answered by Marcela Rafide from Valparaiso, Chile
Hello Bruce :)
I would defenitly recommend you to viist Argentina, there are many interesting things to see and do.
Great country full of contrast, and exellent gastronomy, wines and a nightlife full of good shows and Tango.
Best regards.
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Answered by Croly Hauck from Santiago, Chile
Bruce!
No doubt! Buenos Aires is a Great place for visit. You will love it!
The food, the people, the shows, the nightlive, the shoppings, everything is really good. Also the turist point are great!
good luck!
kind regards!
pd: go to Puerto Madero to Eat, adn ask in any restarurant Bife Chorizo! is great meat!
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Answered by Andres Minuzzi from Cordoba, Argentina
They have told you a lot of things to do there.
You can spend one or 2 days in the country, riding horses just 100 KM away from BA (Buenos Aires) and taste the tradicional asado (barbacue) and as someone said if ou like meat "Bife de Chorizo" is a must.
i can also recommend places in th city to learn how to ride horses or, if you already know, were to practice.
Everyone likes BA nihgt life.
Ask anything you want
Comment by Fati Mouzaffar from Buenos Aires, Argentina
hi! Buenos Aires is A MUST ! some people come and stay here just for 2 days or 3.
But you have to stay longer to understand this Cosmopolitan Society/Cosmopolitan City, where people of many ethnicities, religions and cultures meet and live in close proximity !
Like no other capital city in south america, it really worth to be visited.
Good luck! and please contact me by e.mail if your need further assistance.
Regards!
Fati
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Answered by Michelle Alison from Mar del Plata, Argentina
Buenos Aires is a fantastic city and no matter how many times I visit, I always run out of time to see everything. I have never known a city so vibrant and full of life 24 hours a day. It's a city that never sleeps. That the awesome architecture and different areas will keep you looking and wondering.
As well as all the usual sights and museums, there are also many tango schools, tango shops, tango shows and milongas (tango dance halls) enough to fill anyone's apetite.
Talking about apetite, there are so many different food outlets, that even eating out breakfast, lunch and dinner for a year, you will never sample them all. Argentines love their food and eating is a favourite pastime, but don't rush it - you need to learn to eat slowly. Enjoy a coffee in one of hundreds of cafes situated on every street.
Need a breathe of fresh air, do a day trip to Tigre and enjoy the river. Love the countryside, then head to an estancia for a day or even overnight. Enjoy a parrilla and horse-riding. Want to get another country in, then do a day trip to Colonia in Uruguay or add on a few hours and go to Montevideo.
The list of things to do are endless. Just plan your trip so as to optimise your time and enjoy.
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Answered by Miguel Manzi from San Isidro, Argentina
Hello Bruce:
Some of the places I recommend you visit in Buenos Aires are Florida, Puerto Madero, Recoleta, Palermo, San Telmo and La Boca. Also away from downtown two nice neighbourhoods to visit are Tigre and San Isidro
During November will be held the Argentina Polo Open, considered one of the best tournaments of the world. Let me know if you are interested in attending this event.
Buenos Aires have an intense cultural activity, as museum exhibitions, art galleries, theaters.
I offer tours for people coming to Buenos Aires, and also tango and polo lessons. My email for anything you need is infopolovip@gmail.com
Regards,
Miguel
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Answered by Alejo Cortes de Parapente Capital from Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hi Bruce!
My opinion is the same than Pablo Meza.
By the way if you want to fly in paraglider please contact me.
Best Regards
Alejo
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