Jan. 30 - Feb. 4, Around Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, a major global city, and the country's political, economic, and cultural center, known for its European-style architecture, vibrant nightlife, and as the birthplace of tango. Located on the Río de la Plata, it's a bustling metropolis with diverse neighborhoods (barrios) and a rich history, earning nicknames like "The Paris of South America".
Key Facts
- On the shore of the Río de la Plata, near the Atlantic Ocean.
- The city proper has over 3 million people, with the metropolitan area exceeding 15 million.
- "The Paris of South America," "The Queen of El Plata" (La reina del Plata).
- Called porteños ("people of the port") due to the city's history as a major port of entry for European immigrants
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It all began in a lounge at Phoenix airport followed by a flight to Miami
A Boeing 777 was a bit late leaving Miami for Buenos Airies, but it was no big deal.
Saturday, Jan. 31
I love to get know a city by taking the hop-on hop-off bus, so that’s how Saturday afternoon was spent.
The Most Popular and Famous Coffee in Town
Indoor gas station?
La Boca (soccer team) neighborhood
The Boca Stadium
Genovese restaurant for Malbec, empanada,
and key lime pie.
Back on the bus to finish the first half of the tour.
First Impressions : Buenos Aries is a impressive city; it’s diverse, clean,
and has really interesting barrios (neighborhoods).
and has really interesting barrios (neighborhoods).
¡What a great first day!
Sunday, Jan.31
On Sunday, the second half of the bus tour concludes. Here are some scenes:
Largest mosque in South America
Tomorrow: Private BA tour, tango lesson, welcome dinner.
Monday, Feb. 1
Another beautiful summer day here.
Our BA local guide, Karin.
lol
If there is any kind of demonstration/protest in BA,
this is where it happens.
Changing of the Guard for Tomb
of General San Martin, "Father of Argentina"
The Casa Rosado
The famous Évita balcony.
The National Bank
The Main Cathedral
On the street with our local guide Karin
A presentation by local filmmaker Mariano Corbacho about the terrors of the disappeared people during the Peron dictatorship.
Revisiting La Boca neighborhood, different area
Gabo Serenade
San Telmo neighborhood
The market
Tango Lesson at the hotel
Muma, Diego, Francisco
The bandoneón (accordion cousin)
Welcome Dinner at Villegas
In upscale Puerto Madura neighborhood.
Last Stop of the Day (9 pm)
Tango Club Gricel
Let’s call it a night !
Mañana:
Recoleta Cemetery
Boat ride/tour in the El Tigre district
Tour of the Colon Opera House
Dinner and Tango at a nice club
Tuesday, Feb. 3 (Last Day in BA)
We are losing two of our fellow travelers this morning. Rex and Amy, a very nice couple. have decided that, because Amy has been sick with allergy issues, that they are going to go home and try to take the trip another time, so now we are down to 13 guests. It’s a nice-sized group but it’s a shame to lose these people on the trip.
Cementerio de Recoleta
Eva Peron Tomb
Others
Tigre
Tigre is an Argentinean town just north of the city of Buenos Aires. It’s a gateway to the rivers and wetlands of the vast Paraná Delta.
We are taking a boat tour of the homes /summer homes built along the waterways of the delta.
Colon Opera House Tour
Pano, turn to side and expand
Tango Club
Wow, what an amazing evening. Mike and I and seven women went to a tango dinner show.
It was a great evening.
Video snips from the show :
Mañana :
Fly to Bariloche, Patagonia
Explore our new home for the next few days.
Birthday Celebration Dinner
The hikes start Thursday.
