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Best Times to Visit Buenos Aires

Good news, we are currently right in the midst of the one of the two best times of year to visit Buenos Aires, from April-June (fall) or from September-December (spring). These seasons provide us with mild temperatures, beautiful foliage and very little crowding. During the fall and spring, you can also get cheaper prices for accommodations. Summertime in Buenos Aires (January and February) means heavy crowds and high prices. While summertime is still a popular time to visit, temperatures soar the 90s (F) and the air can be extremely humid. The off-season starts in June and ends in August and is usually filled with rain, cold temperatures (more…)

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Buenos Aires Food Week and Spanish Gastronomy Week

Two simultaneous gastronomic events will be taking place in Buenos Aires on the week of April 15 – April 21, 2013.

The first annual Buenos Aires Food Week, during which 25 of the city´s top restaurants will offer promotional lunch and dinner menus, will be held from April 15 to April 21, 2013.
Each restaurant will offer a fixed menu featuring 3 courses (starter, main course and dessert) at the special price of $ 99 pesos for lunch and $ 169 pesos for dinner. (This does not include beverages or tip)

The participating restaurants are: (more…)

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Top 5 Culinary Tours in Buenos Aires

Parrilla Tour: The Parrilla Tour in Buenos Aires is the perfect way for yo carnivores to get the chance to try the famous Argentinian meat! There are 2 options for the tour, one begins in the San Telmo neighborhood, and the other in the Palermo neighborhood. During both, you will stop and test out 3 different parrillas, and enjoy some delicious Argentine ice cream for dessert. Meat eating is mandatory for most people who travel to Argentina and the Parrilla Tour is the perfect way to do it. There are two versions of this carnivorous adventure; one takes place in the San Telmo neighborhood, the other in Palermo The local guides will fill you in on Argentine culture and cuisine (more…)

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Discover the new Buenos Aires Pope Francis tour

The hunger to learn more about the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now and forever known as Pope Francis, is gripping the Argentinian capital. Mauricio Macri, head of the municipal government of Buenos Aires, announced that he is launching a ´Pope tour´ set to include a number of places linked to Pope Francis who is a native of the city and was for a long time it´s Archbishop.

Papa Francisco was baptized in the church of María Auxiliadora, took his first communion in the College of Our Lady of Mercy and studied in the Devoto seminary, all places to be included on the tour (more…)

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The City’s New Bar: Florería Atlántico

Florería Atlántico in the Retiro district of Buenos Aires, the city’s new coolest spot, unites everything that makes Buenos Aires great. This bar boasts great Argentine classics, such as grilled meats with cocktails, an exquisite wine menu, along with a record shop and a flower shop that gives this place it’s name. Whether you’re just passing-by or taking your time in Buenos Aires, save some time for the Florería Atlántico.

Florería Atlántico opens from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 3am.
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Carnival in Buenos Aires

Lasting most of the month of February in some South American cities, Carnival is celebrated with some gusto and this is no different in Buenos Aires. For 2013, in Argentina, Carnival weekend officially takes place from the 9th-12th of February and the Monday and Tuesday – 11th and 12th of February – are national holidays.
Drums and colourful costumes can be seen and heard in all parts of Buenos Aires, with each barrio coming out with different dances and costumes. The main events will take place at Parque Centenario, but here are some other events to look out for: (more…)